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University of Worcester Signs Agreement with One of Europe's Biggest Basketball Clubs
Thursday, 17 December 2015
The University of Worcester has signed a partnership agreement with Valencia Basket, one of Europe’s most successful basketball clubs.
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University Celebrates Images of Research
Thursday, 17 December 2015
A photograph showing a Malawian farmer was chosen by the public as the winner of a competition to highlight research at the University of Worcester.
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History Graduate Receives Award from Ancient Trade Guild
Thursday, 17 December 2015
A History graduate from the University of Worcester has received a special award from one of the City’s oldest organisations.
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Design Students Help to Build University's First Cob Oven
Thursday, 17 December 2015
A traditional earth, or ‘cob’, oven has been built within the University of Worcester’s allotment, giving students the opportunity to “cook the fruits of their labour”.
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Double Celebration for Computing Students
Monday, 14 December 2015
As the computing world marks the 200th anniversary of its first computer programmer, British aristocrat Ada Lovelace, two University of Worcester students are having a celebration of their own.
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Business Student Secures Job with Global Giant
Thursday, 10 December 2015
A Business graduate from the University of Worcester has secured a job with a global company.
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Accounting Students Impress Industry Professionals at Careers Fair
Monday, 07 December 2015
Budding accountants got the chance to network with industry professionals at a special event organised by the University of Worcester.
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Student's Jewellery Business reaches Global Success
Thursday, 03 December 2015
A third year Business student at the University of Worcester has seen her new jewellery company turnover half a million pounds in its first year.
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Civil Partnerships 10 years On: Researchers Explore Same-Sex Couples' Experiences
Thursday, 03 December 2015
Researchers from the University of Worcester and Coventry University are asking same-sex couples from across the UK to tell them about their views and experiences 10 years on from the introduction of the Civil Partnerships Act 2004.
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Worcester Business School to Deliver Leadership Training for Fire Service
Thursday, 26 November 2015
The University of Worcester’s Business School is delighted to be working in partnership with West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) to develop the leadership capability of manager and leaders.
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New Dementia Service Officially Opened by Henry Sandon MBE
Wednesday, 25 November 2015
Droitwich Spa’s new Meeting Centre project for people affected by dementia was officially launched by Henry Sandon MBE, of Antiques Roadshow fame, with a crowd of over 100 people in attendance.
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Kinship Carers Are Being Let Down, Research Suggests
Tuesday, 24 November 2015
Grandparents and other family members who care for children when their parents are no longer able, are being let down, research from the University of Worcester suggests.
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Vice Chancellor's Medal Awarded to Life-Saving Student
Monday, 23 November 2015
Sports Therapy graduate, Sarah-Louise Shaw, became the first recipient of the University of Worcester Vice Chancellor's Medal during last week's graduation ceremonies.
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Pioneer of Dementia Meeting Centres Delivers UK Seminar
Wednesday, 18 November 2015
A leading Professor in helping people to live well with dementia has delivered an engaging seminar as the UK’s first specialist Meeting Centre has been launched.
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Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust's Dementia Lead Honoured with Award
Tuesday, 17 November 2015
The nurse who is supporting a project to improve services for people with dementia within Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust’s dementia services has been honoured with a prestigious award, given in memory of a dementia activist.
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Education Secretary Praises University of Worcester’s Innovative Teacher Training Partnerships
Monday, 16 November 2015
Inspiring the next generation of teachers and engaging young people in education are key priorities for the University of Worcester, the Education Secretary Nicky Morgan heard during a visit.
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Masters Student's Painting to go on Display
Monday, 09 November 2015
An exhibition of paintings by a University of Worcester Masters student goes on display this week.
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Worcester's Hive to Host BBC Children in Need Broadcast
Friday, 06 November 2015
The Hive has been selected to host the BBC’s Midlands coverage of the BBC Children in Need appeal on Friday 13th November.
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University Honours those who Mentor Health Students
Tuesday, 03 November 2015
Health and social care professionals who mentor students from the University of Worcester have been celebrated at a special awards ceremony.
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University Signs National Declaration to Involve Mental Health Survivors in Research
Monday, 02 November 2015
The University of Worcester has signed up to national standards to ensure people with mental health difficulties are meaningfully involved in mental health services.
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Edith Cavell and the Role of Nursing During WW1 is Subject of Regional Conference
Monday, 02 November 2015
Academics from around the world are coming together to explore the role of nursing during the First World War.
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World War 1 Children's eCookbook Produced by University of Worcester Design Students
Saturday, 31 October 2015
Recipes for jam, hotpot and pancakes are all included in a new World War 1 eCookbook produced by students at the University of Worcester.
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Top Runner Shares Experiences with University's Elite Athletes
Wednesday, 28 October 2015
World champion silver medallist runner, Hannah England, shared her experiences of juggling sport and study with a group of high performance and elite athletes at the University of Worcester.
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Researchers Explore the Use of Arts to Improve Dementia Care
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Four researchers are embarking on a project to explore how creative arts such as music, dance and drama can improve dementia care.
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Magic and Witchcraft in Medicine Explored in Special Halloween Talk
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
On the eve of Halloween, a special event is being hosted at the University of Worcester, exploring the use of magic and witchcraft in treating the sick.
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Talk Explores Health and Sickness in Children's Literature
Thursday, 22 October 2015
From The Secret Garden to Heidi, health and sickness have been recurrent themes in children’s literature since the 19th Century.
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Student's Graphic Design Skills Help Bring New Nature Trail to Life
Thursday, 22 October 2015
Visitors to a Worcestershire nature trail will be guided by new signs designed by University of Worcester students.
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University to Host Launch Event for International Campaign to End Domestic Abuse
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
The University of Worcester is pledging its support to end violence against men and women by hosting a special event next month.
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Not all Jam and Jerusalem: Find out More about the History of the Women's Institute at Series of Events
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
A series of events marking the centenary of the first English Women’s Institute meeting will be taking place at The Hive next month as part of the nationwide Being Human Festival of the Humanities.
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Literary Classics Featured on Hive's New Bookmark
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
A contemporary design, featuring literary classics, designed by University of Worcester student, Amanda Summers, has been chosen as The Hive's new bookmark.
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Prestigious Illustration Exhibition Opens at The Hive at Start of Worldwide Tour
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
A prestigious illustration exhibition has opened at The Hive as part of a worldwide tour.
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New Research Aims to Revolutionise Pollen Forecasting
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
A team of researchers are developing a new generation of pollen monitoring which they hope will lead to improved forecasts for thousands of the UK population suffering from summer allergies.
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New What's On Guide Launched
Thursday, 15 October 2015
A What's On Guide has been launched to help people find out about events happening at the University of Worcester.
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Love of Languages Brought to the Classroom
Thursday, 08 October 2015
Pupils at a south Shropshire school were treated to a foreign language fiesta thanks to a group of trainee teachers.
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Hong Kong Student Enjoys Worcester Summer School
Thursday, 08 October 2015
A teenager from Hong Kong enjoyed six weeks at the University of Worcester after winning a prestigious competition.
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Acclaimed Photography Exhibition to go on Display at The Hive
Thursday, 08 October 2015
An acclaimed photography exhibition, addressing some of the world’s most pressing issues, will be displayed outside The Hive from next week.
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Joy of Stories Brought to Life at University's Annual Beeline Festival
Wednesday, 07 October 2015
Thousands of children will come together to revel in the joy of stories, in all their many forms, at this year’s Beeline Storytelling Festival for Children, hosted and organised by the University of Worcester.
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Online Course to Improve Communication and Care for People Living with Dementia Nominated for National Award
Tuesday, 06 October 2015
An E-learning course to improve communication and care for people living with dementia has been nominated for a national award.
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Twenty-four Hour Live Writing Project at The Hive
Monday, 05 October 2015
A unique writing experiment, documenting 24 hours in Worcester and The Hive, will take place this weekend.
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Running with the Wolves
Thursday, 01 October 2015
Worcester-based the Black Pear Joggers have teamed up with the Worcester Wolves Basketball Club to launch a free fitness programme in the City.
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Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing Tackled in Hive Talk
Wednesday, 30 September 2015
Improving mental health and wellbeing will be discussed during a special event at The Hive next week.
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Crazy Little Thing Called Love Comes to Worcester
Wednesday, 30 September 2015
A comedy show about different types of love and relationships is sure to provide a night of uplifting entertainment for everyone.
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UK's Top Coaches to Share their Knowledge at Worcester Conference
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
Some of the nation’s top sports coaches, including Marieanne Spacey, who led England’s women footballers to third in the recent World Cup, are coming to Worcester next month.
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Oxford Academic to Deliver Thought-Provoking Worcester Lecture
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
A thought-provoking lecture exploring the moral dilemmas of helping poorer countries will take place at Worcester Cathedral in October.
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Ombudsman Guide Welcomed by University of Worcester
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
A new guide to help students avoid being overcharged has been welcomed by the University of Worcester today.
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Play About Coping with Dementia to be Performed at The Hive
Monday, 28 September 2015
Grandma Remember Me? a play about dementia by Belinda Lazenby is being performed at The Hive by AZ2B theatre company on Thursday, October 15 at 7pm.
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Business Student Completes Four Marathons in Four Days
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
A University of Worcester Business student is celebrating after completing four marathons in four days to raise funds for a children’s charity.
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Worcester Artist Commissioned to Create Banners for Cathedral Window Restoration
Tuesday, 15 September 2015
Huge, striking banners, designed by a University of Worcester graduate have been hung in Worcester Cathedral to mask restoration work being under taken to the East Window.
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Collaborative Nursing Project Earns Award Nomination
Tuesday, 15 September 2015
A joint project set up by the University of Worcester and St Richard’s Hospice has been nominated for a Nursing Times award.
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University Open Day Provides Opportunities for All
Monday, 07 September 2015
People visiting the University of Worcester’s Open Day this month will have the opportunity to take a free dyslexia screening test.
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University of Worcester Shortlisted for Outstanding Support for Students Award
Thursday, 03 September 2015
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for Outstanding Support for Students at a prestigious national awards ceremony.
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Applied Criminology Student Thrives on Placement
Thursday, 03 September 2015
Applied Criminology student, Chloe Stokes, is celebrating top grades after completing her placement at Warwickshire and West Mercia Community Rehabilitation Company (WWM CRC).
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Study Reveals iPads Have Substantial Potential to Improve Quality of Life for People Living in Care Homes
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
Interest in the use of touchscreen technology to improve the quality of life for older people, and in particular those living with dementia, is growing.
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University of Worcester Staff and Graduates Take on European Rivals in Bid for Rio Place
Thursday, 20 August 2015
Two graduates and a member of staff from the University of Worcester will be representing England at a major European tournament starting this weekend.
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Professional Footballer Scores Top Grades in his Degree
Tuesday, 18 August 2015
A former Birmingham City footballer is celebrating after achieving First Class Honours in his university degree.
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Nutritional Therapy Student Receives Cash Boost to Career
Thursday, 13 August 2015
A Nutritional Therapy student has been awarded a £1,000 bursary to develop her future career plans.
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Mission Accomplished for Moon Challenge
Thursday, 13 August 2015
People across Herefordshire and Worcestershire have come down to earth from a universal challenge to get active.
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Worcester Wolves scores sponsorship from Gtech
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
The Worcester Wolves are delighted to announce that Gtech will be joining the pack as one of the lead sponsors for the forthcoming 2015/16 season.
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University of Worcester Receives Best Ever Student Survey Results
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
The University of Worcester has scored its best ever result in the National Student Survey, with some courses ranked as first in the UK for student satisfaction.
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University of Worcester - Not Too Late to Apply
Tuesday, 11 August 2015
The University of Worcester will be offering places to well-qualified applicants through Clearing this year.
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Best Friend's Cancer Battle Inspires Student's Donor Decision
Tuesday, 11 August 2015
The Vice President (Education) of Worcester Students’ Union is donating his stem cells to save the life of a stranger, after his best friend beat Leukaemia.
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Mature Students Prove First Class at University
Monday, 10 August 2015
Being a mature student is no barrier to achieving a top class degree, as two Worcester women have found out.
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World's Top Children's Literature Scholars Come Together in Worcester
Thursday, 30 July 2015
The world’s top scholars in children’s literature will gather at the University of Worcester for a prestigious congress next week.
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Animation Students Secure Jobs with Major Production Company
Thursday, 30 July 2015
Two Animation students from the University of Worcester have secured jobs with a major production company.
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Two Worcester Students Selected for Rio Paralympics Media Training
Monday, 27 July 2015
Two students, who have both represented their country, have been taken on by Channel 4’s production team for the 2016 Rio Paralympics.
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Talented Illustrator Wins Backing for Business Plan
Monday, 20 July 2015
A graduating University of Worcester Illustration student has been given two reasons to celebrate after completing her studies.
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Students Smash Volunteering Record
Thursday, 16 July 2015
Dozens of students from the University of Worcester, who clocked up more than 30,000 hours of volunteering, have been recognised at a special awards ceremony.
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Worcester Graduate Launches New Work at Country's Biggest Poetry Festival
Wednesday, 15 July 2015
A University of Worcester graduate launched her new collection of poetry at the internationally-renowned Ledbury Poetry Festival last week.
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University Offering Drama Summer School to Local Youngsters
Tuesday, 14 July 2015
Youngsters with an interest in drama and performance will again be given a chance to develop their skills at a University of Worcester summer school during the school holidays.
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Budding Sports Reporter Hayden Given International Assignment
Tuesday, 14 July 2015
A tour with the Football Association and an interview with one of the biggest names in international cricket have ensured that the summer has got off to a sparkling start for University of Worcester Journalism student, Hayden Atkins.
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Fitness Initiative Sees Locals Reach 'The Moon'
Monday, 13 July 2015
People across Herefordshire and Worcestershire have successfully logged enough miles to get to the moon, as part of a fitness initiative spearheaded by the University of Worcester.
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Worcester Journalism Course Given Prestigious Full Industry Accreditation
Friday, 10 July 2015
The University of Worcester’s Journalism course has been recognised as part of an elite group of providers, by being awarded full industry accreditation.
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Home Support in Worcester Will be 'Invaluable' Says GB Coach
Thursday, 09 July 2015
Great Britain men's wheelchair basketball coach Haj Bhania has named his squad for the forthcoming European Championships in Worcester, where he says that the home crowd support could prove 'invaluable'.
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Worcester Student Helps Great Britain Secure World Championship Gold
Monday, 06 July 2015
Worcester-based student, Sophie Carrigill, says that she is confident of impressing in front of a home crowd at the European Wheelchair Basketball Championships later this year after helping her country to victory in the under-25 World Championships.
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Students' Graphic Design Skills Helping to Promote Local Town
Monday, 06 July 2015
Promotional banner designs, produced by University of Worcester Graphic Design students, have been adopted by Tenbury Wells Town Council, and are now lining the main route into the Worcestershire town.
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University's Academic GP Rewarded for Boosting Region's Medical Education Support
Thursday, 02 July 2015
The University of Worcester’s first academic GP, Dr Duncan Shrewsbury, has been honoured for his commitment to building a support network for trainee and newly-qualified GPs in the Midlands.
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Worcester's Historic Infirmary to Host Annual History of Nursing Conference
Wednesday, 01 July 2015
The history of the nursing profession will be explored and celebrated at an event at Worcester’s Infirmary Museum next week.
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Tribute to Worcester student
Wednesday, 01 July 2015
Joel Richards, an inspirational and popular student, colleague and friend, was a murder victim in the recent terrorist attack in Tunisia.
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Forensic Psychology Graduate Secures Prestigious Internship with HMP Erlestoke
Tuesday, 30 June 2015
A Forensic Psychology graduate from the University of Worcester has secured a prestigious internship at Erlestoke Prison in Wiltshire.
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In Whose Best Interests? Exploring the Law when Caring for those with Mental Health Difficulties
Monday, 29 June 2015
Experts in health and law will come together at the University of Worcester to explore the many issues and challenges of caring for mentally ill patients and who makes decisions about that care.
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University Pays Tribute to Student Killed in Tunisia Attacks
Saturday, 27 June 2015
Following media reports of the tragic death of Joel Richards, the University has paid the following tribute:
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Three Worcester Students Named in Great Britain Squad for European Championships
Tuesday, 23 June 2015
Three University of Worcester students have been named among the Great Britain women’s squad for the forthcoming European Wheelchair Basketball Championships.
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Students Boost their Employability with Worcester Award
Monday, 22 June 2015
Special recognition has been awarded to 250 University of Worcester students who have under taken a host of extra-curricular work and activities.
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Shakespeare Experts from Across the World Come Together in Worcester
Monday, 22 June 2015
Hundreds of Shakespeare experts from across the globe will descend on Worcester next week for the start of a prestigious congress.
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Minister for Disabled People Backs University's Inclusive Sport Plans
Monday, 22 June 2015
The Minister of State for Disabled People, the Rt Hon Justin Tomlinson MP, has praised Worcester’s existing commitment to inclusivity, after the University launched the campaign for an ambitious new International Centre for Inclusive Sport.
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Katie Awarded Scholarship to Help Fund South African Conservation Expedition
Thursday, 18 June 2015
A student from Canvey Island is looking forward to the chance to volunteer in one of the most spectacular natural environments in the world after being awarded a university scholarship.
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Teaching Prisoners is Dream Job for South West Mother-of-Two
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
When Joanne Alder made the decision to return to the classroom, as a single parent of two, it was a daunting experience.
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Sport Student Looking to Inspire Next Generation of Cricketers
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
A desire to ‘encourage children to get up and be active’ was high on University of Worcester student Greg Massingham’s agenda when he set up a cricket summer school for children at his local club in 2013.
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Geographer's Research using 'Drone' Captures Imagination of Leading Environmentalists
Tuesday, 16 June 2015
A Geographer at the University of Worcester has been invited to present her research at an event later this month after being commended by a national environmental organisation.
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Education Lecturer Brings New Teaching Resources to Remote African Villages
Tuesday, 16 June 2015
An education lecturer at the University of Worcester has been helping primary school teachers in remote Zambian villages to access and use new resources.
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Great Britain Teams to Step Up European Championship Preparations Next Week
Monday, 15 June 2015
Wheelchair basketball fans will get an early glimpse of Great Britain’s squads as they continue their preparations for the European Championships at the University of Worcester Arena next week.
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Graduate Awarded First Professional Rugby Contract
Friday, 12 June 2015
A Worcester graduate who was supported through his studies by the University’s Elite Athlete Mentor Scheme has earned his first professional rugby contract.
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'This Will be the Perfect Starting Point for Me to Begin to Make a Difference to Children's Lives'
Friday, 12 June 2015
A Worcester student says that she is looking forward to boosting her confidence and teaching skills after being awarded a university scholarship to volunteer abroad.
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New Online Resource to Inspire New Teachers in the Classroom
Thursday, 11 June 2015
Newly qualified teachers looking for inspiration in the classroom can find a wealth of activities and ideas through a new social media resource.
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People are 'Embracing' Physician Associates as a Genuine Solution to NHS Problems, Says Award Winner
Wednesday, 10 June 2015
Physician Associates (PAs) in the UK are rapidly being embraced as a solution to the NHS’s staffing issues, according to University of Worcester lecturer and recently-announced PA of the Year, Kate Straughton.
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Worcester's Medical Museums to Recruit New Trainee
Monday, 08 June 2015
Those with a passion and enthusiasm for the past and the world around them will get the chance to explore a potential new career opportunity at Worcester’s two medical museums later this week.
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Keziah Awarded Scholarship to Fund Bali Teaching Trip
Monday, 08 June 2015
A University of Worcester student says that she is looking forward to developing her ‘creativity and resourcefulness’ after being awarded a university scholarship to undertake a volunteering trip to Bali.
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New Report Reveals Disproportionate Impact of Dementia on Women Across the World
Friday, 05 June 2015
A new report, authored by the University of Worcester's Association for Dementia Studies, has revealed how women are much more likely to be affected by dementia than men.
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Researchers Secure Funding to Scope Socio-ecological Research Project to Monitor Streams in Belize
Tuesday, 02 June 2015
Researchers at the University of Worcester have been awarded a scoping grant from a prestigious government science fund.
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Students Raise Hundreds for Two Charities
Monday, 01 June 2015
The University of Worcester’s Student Christian Movement Society is celebrating after raising almost £700 for charity over the past academic year.
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Launch of the GUIDE Project
Friday, 29 May 2015
A new resource to support those in secondary schools working with young people with special educational needs has been launched at the University of Worcester.
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Give Dental Hygienists More Responsibility, Says Worcester Student
Thursday, 28 May 2015
A dental hygienist, studying at the University of Worcester, is leading calls for a radical shake-up of the UK’s dental services.
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Almost 2,000 Children Get Classical in Big Sing
Thursday, 28 May 2015
Almost 2,000 children will come together at the University of Worcester Arena as part of a BBC initiative to get more youngsters interested in classical music.
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Social Work Lecturer Gets Queen's Invite
Wednesday, 27 May 2015
A Social Work lecturer at the University of Worcester was invited to the Queen’s Buckingham Palace Garden Party in recognition of his work with the British Association of Social Workers (BASW).
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New Research Explores the Use of Workplace Coaching
Wednesday, 27 May 2015
Controversial new research has found that using internal colleagues to deliver workplace coaching is more effective than employing costly external agencies.
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Jenny keen to go 'Out of Her Comfort Zone' Ahead of Volunteer Trip
Wednesday, 27 May 2015
A student from Peterborough says she is looking forward to going outside her comfort zone, after she was awarded a university scholarship to undertake a volunteering trip to Madagascar.
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Social Work Graduate Scoops Award in Her First Year of Employment
Tuesday, 26 May 2015
A Social Work graduate from the University of Worcester has won an award for her work in the field.
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Leading Historian to Deliver Lecture on British Slave Trade
Tuesday, 26 May 2015
A leading historian, specialising in the transatlantic slave trade, will deliver the latest in a series of public Professorial Lectures at The Hive.
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Scholarship Student's Cricketing Promise Earns Him Professional Contract
Friday, 22 May 2015
Worcestershire cricketer George Rhodes has praised the ‘excellent’ support system at the University of Worcester after he was handed his first professional cricket contract.
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Worcester Blind Footballer Helps England Secure Silver at World Games
Thursday, 21 May 2015
Worcester-based England international blind footballer, Will Norman, has returned from South Korea, where he and his team mates secured silver at the IBSA World Games.
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100 Days to Go Until Worcester's European Championships
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
With 100 days to go until the start of this summer’s European Wheelchair Basketball Championships, Great Britain’s teams have urged sports fans to turn out in force to help turn their Rio Paralympic dream into reality.
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Work of Over 100 Final Year Students to go on Public Display
Monday, 18 May 2015
Over 100 emerging artists, designers, photographers, filmmakers, animators and illustrators will be showcasing their work at two Worcester locations this weekend.
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University Business School Announces Collaboration with International Omni Retailing Markets Association
Monday, 18 May 2015
The University of Worcester’s Business School has linked up with the International Omni Retailing Markets Association (IORMA) to explore changing consumer habits.
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Student Awarded University Accolade After Saving the Life of Rugby Volunteer
Monday, 18 May 2015
A student who saved the life of a popular Bristol rugby fan and volunteer ‘water-boy’ during a game over Easter has been awarded her University’s prestigious Vice Chancellor’s Medal.
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Opportunity to Share Views on Death and Dying at Special Event
Thursday, 14 May 2015
People are being encouraged to share their thoughts on death and dying during a special awareness event next week.
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Founder of the Women's Institute Subject of Talk
Thursday, 14 May 2015
A Canadian academic will deliver a special talk in Pershore next week on the founder of the Women’s Institute, in celebration of the Institute’s centenary.
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Tickets on General Sale for European Wheelchair Basketball Championships
Wednesday, 13 May 2015
The 28th August – 6th September will see Europe’s leading wheelchair basketball nations descend upon the University of Worcester to battle it out for both the prestigious European Championship title and a place at next year's Rio Paralympics.
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University to Mark Dementia Awareness Week
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
The University of Worcester will be marking Dementia Awareness Week later this month with a special event at The Hive.
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University Recognised for Providing 'Excellent' Student Sport Experience
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
The University of Worcester has again been recognised as one of the country’s top sporting universities, after being shortlisted for the College and University Business Officers (CUBO) Excellence in Student Sport Experience award.
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Worcester Psychologist Wins Renowned Fulbright Award for Research into Children and Military Families
Monday, 11 May 2015
A leading British Psychologist will travel to America later this year to learn more about how the US supports its military families on one of the most prestigious and selective scholarship programmes operating world-wide.
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Emily Awarded Scholarship to Help Fund Teaching Trip
Monday, 11 May 2015
A student from Nuneaton says that she hopes to develop her knowledge of varying cultural approaches to education after being awarded a university scholarship to teach abroad.
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Worcester Museums Link Up for Murder Mystery Evening
Friday, 08 May 2015
Two Worcester museums are linking up to provide a challenge for the city’s armchair sleuths as part of this year’s Museums at Night festival.
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Professor David Wilson to Deliver University's Inaugural Lynda Bellingham Memorial Lecture
Thursday, 07 May 2015
The University of Worcester’s National Centre for the Study and Prevention of Violence and Abuse (NCSPVA) will bring together leading researchers and experts from across the country for its first annual conference next month.
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Worcester Art Graduate Honoured with Prestigious Grant
Wednesday, 06 May 2015
A University of Worcester Art graduate has been awarded a prestigious Leverhulme Award to fund her postgraduate studies at the Royal College of Art (RCA).
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Shadow Health Minister Praises University
Wednesday, 06 May 2015
The Shadow Secretary of State for Health, Andy Burnham MP, praised the University of Worcester as being forward-thinking during a visit this week.
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Season of Films Exploring the Miners' Strike 30 Years On
Wednesday, 06 May 2015
The University of Worcester has teamed up with local businesses, Past Pixels and Amp Worcs, to present a season of films examining the Miners’ Strike 30 years on.
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Exhibition Will Tell Horrific Story of the World's Best-Documented War Crime - the Srebrenica Genocide
Wednesday, 06 May 2015
A moving exhibition at The Hive will tell the story of a horrific genocide, which happened just 20 years ago.
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Universities Minister's Praise for 'Innovative' Worcester
Friday, 01 May 2015
Universities Minister, Greg Clark MP, has described the University of Worcester as “one of the most creative and innovative universities” he has seen, during a visit this week.
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Nursing Students Explore Employment Options at Careers Event
Thursday, 30 April 2015
Almost 100 University of Worcester Nursing students were able to gain further insight into the options available to them after graduation at a large careers event hosted last week.
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Business Student To Tackle Four Marathons in Four Days
Thursday, 30 April 2015
A fitness mad Business student is planning to run four marathons in four days to raise funds for a children’s charity.
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Esme Awarded Scholarship to Help Fund Bangladeshi Volunteer Trip
Wednesday, 29 April 2015
A student from Cornwall has been awarded a university scholarship to help her to undertake a volunteering trip to Bangladesh.
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Talk Explores Support for Families in Caring for People with Mental Health Difficulties
Tuesday, 28 April 2015
Supporting families in the care of people with serious mental health difficulties will be the topic of a talk at The Hive next week.
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Performance Analyst Matt Thriving in Professional Sporting Environment
Tuesday, 28 April 2015
The domestic cricket season got underway in the spring sunshine earlier this month, and while the glorious weather is far from guaranteed to last throughout the summer, one Worcester graduate is hoping to make the most of the on-field action this season.
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Students Enjoy Success at Regional Journalism Awards
Monday, 27 April 2015
University of Worcester Journalism students enjoyed a night of success at the inaugural Midlands Media Student Awards earlier this month.
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Design Students Help to Put Stamp on City's New Birth Centre
Monday, 27 April 2015
Expectant mothers in Worcester will be surrounded by a ‘tranquil, relaxing’ environment as their babies are born at the City’s brand-new Birth Centre, thanks in part to the work of Graphic Design students and staff from the University of Worcester.
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Art Work Celebrates the Many Faces of The Hive
Monday, 27 April 2015
A special exhibition by Art students at the University of Worcester, inspired by The Hive, will go on display in the building this week.
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The Untold Story of Women on the Frontline Comes to The Hive
Thursday, 23 April 2015
A new play about the courage, bravery and exception of the women who drove ambulances from the bloody battle-fields to nearby hospitals during the First World War is being performed at The Hive on Saturday 2 May at 2.30pm and 7pm.
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New Agreement Opens Opportunities for Mature Students
Wednesday, 22 April 2015
The University of Worcester and the Open College Network West Midlands Region have signed an agreement to work closer to open opportunities for mature students.
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Amber Awarded Scholarship as She Continues to Climb Football Pyramid
Wednesday, 22 April 2015
A promising footballer has been awarded a university scholarship to help her continue her impressive career progression.
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Lecturer Achieves Prestigious Award
Tuesday, 21 April 2015
A University of Worcester lecturer has been awarded a prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society.
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New Online Resource to Improve Communication and Care for People Living with Dementia
Monday, 20 April 2015
A new online resource to improve communication and care for people living with dementia will be launched at the University of Worcester on Thursday
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James Receives Scholarship to Aid World Championship Bid
Monday, 20 April 2015
A student from Warrington has been awarded a university scholarship to help fund his participation in this summer’s World Dragon Boat Championships.
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Ryan Awarded Scholarship to Pursue Coaching Ambitions
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
An aspiring basketball coach from the Isle of Wight has been awarded a University Scholarship to help him pursue his coaching ambitions.
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University Helps to Keep Worcester Clean
Tuesday, 14 April 2015
People who refuse to pick up their litter or allow their dogs to foul could be given a local authority enforcement notice by University of Worcester Security Officers.
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Drama Graduate Seeking Sponsorship to Make Paralympic Dream a Reality
Tuesday, 14 April 2015
A University of Worcester graduate is looking for sponsorship to help achieve her goal of competing at the 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Worcester Student Wins Recognition in Search for 'Outstanding Student Midwife'
Monday, 13 April 2015
Worcester student Helen Hunt was recognised for demonstrating the values of World War 1 nurse Edith Cavell, in the presence of Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, earlier this month.
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Finnish Business Student is On Guard for National Contest
Monday, 13 April 2015
A Finnish student at the University of Worcester will represent Herefordshire and Worcestershire at a national fencing competition later this month.
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University's Nursing Provision Earns Third Successive Award Nomination
Friday, 10 April 2015
The University of Worcester has been named on the shortlist for the Student Nursing Times’ Education Provider of the Year (pre-registration) award.
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Coffee Morning to Find Out More About a New Meeting Centre for People with Dementia
Friday, 10 April 2015
People living with dementia and their family and friends are invited to a free coffee morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Friday, April 24th at the Droitwich Spa Community Hall in Heritage Way.
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University to Host Renowned Speakers on Autism
Thursday, 09 April 2015
The University of Worcester will welcome two leading speakers on the subject of autism later this month.
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New Healthcare Training Offers Enhanced Job Prospects for Science Graduates
Thursday, 09 April 2015
Students are queuing up to join a new Masters course that will train them to become Physician Associates - the latest class of health worker introduced to tackle the changing needs of Britain’s hospitals.
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Wildflower Garden Set to Bloom Thanks to Charity's Help
Wednesday, 08 April 2015
A colourful array of wildflowers will spring in to bloom at the University of Worcester this summer thanks to the efforts of a local charity.
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Organisers of Tokyo Olympics Urged to Learn from University's Work Around Disability Sport
Wednesday, 08 April 2015
The organising committee of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be ‘strongly encouraged’ to work alongside the University of Worcester as they look to build the profile of disability sport in Japan ahead of the Games.
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University's 'Innovative' Approach to Physiotherapy Praised by Chief Executive of Professional Body
Tuesday, 07 April 2015
The University of Worcester offers an ‘innovative’ environment in which Physiotherapy students can thrive, says the head of the professional body which represents over 50,000 physiotherapists nationwide.
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Journalism Students Gain Award Nominations
Tuesday, 07 April 2015
Eleven University of Worcester undergraduate students have had their work recognised by being shortlisted for the first ever Midlands Media Student Awards.
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Historian to Share Award-Winning Research at Public Workshop
Thursday, 02 April 2015
Members of the public will have the opportunity to discover more about the history of the Worcester Royal Infirmary at a workshop hosted by a prize-winning University of Worcester graduate next month.
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Student Midwife Honoured with National Award
Wednesday, 01 April 2015
University of Worcester student Debbie Taylor has beaten competition from across the country to be named as the British Journal of Midwifery’s Student Midwife of the Year.
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Free STEM Support on Offer to Schools through University of Worcester
Wednesday, 01 April 2015
Schools across Herefordshire and Worcestershire interested in developing STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) can get free, impartial advice from the University of Worcester.
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University Offering Blind Football Scholarship Ahead of Sport's European Championships
Tuesday, 31 March 2015
Blind football’s European Championships will be taking place in Hereford this year, and the University of Worcester is again offering promising players the chance to take advantage of a unique scholarship opportunity.
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Talk Will Explore the Risks of Sitting at a Desk all Day
Thursday, 26 March 2015
People who sit at desks for large parts of their day are placing their health at serious risk, an expert in physical activity will tell audience members at The Hive next week.
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New Report Highlights Issues Facing LGBT People Living with Dementia
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
Care home staff need greater training to deal with residents who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transexual (LGBT) and living with dementia, a new report claims.
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Journalism Students Grill Panel of Experts
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
Journalism students at the University of Worcester grilled a panel of experts during a gritty discussion around media ethics and privacy.
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Students Reveal the Secret Elephant in the Room
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
A giant elephant forms the subject of a special performance being delivered at a charity dinner by University of Worcester Drama students.
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Former Shop Keeper Discovers a Talent for Academia on His Journey to Become a Zoo Keeper
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
A shop keeper who dreamt of becoming a zoo keeper has discovered a talent for academia, which has resulted in him being awarded Best Research Paper of the Year by a leading science journal.
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University Launches Moon Mission Wellbeing Initiative
Monday, 23 March 2015
The challenge is on for locals to log as many miles as possible after the University of Worcester launched a new health initiative last week.
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University of Worcester Arena Crowned Winner at Prestigious Guardian Awards
Thursday, 19 March 2015
The University of Worcester Arena has won a prestigious Guardian University Award.
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Worcester Trio Ready to Face French
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
England’s best young female rugby players take on their French counterparts in Surrey on Saturday, and there will be no fewer than three University of Worcester students among the squad hoping to avenge a recent defeat.
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Indian Picture Books to Be Showcased at The Hive
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
A stunning exhibition of Indian picture books will go on display at The Hive later this month.
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Business Students Help to Raise Thousands for Local Good Causes
Tuesday, 17 March 2015
Seven local good causes have benefited to the tune of over £7,000 after University of Worcester students put their skills to the test.
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Student Midwife Visits Downing Street to Promote Healthcare Message
Friday, 13 March 2015
A student midwife from the University of Worcester was part of a small group of current and future health professionals to visit 10 Downing Street recently.
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Two of Worcester's Historic Buildings to Be United Once More
Wednesday, 11 March 2015
A landmark Worcester building will be transformed into high quality teaching space as part of the development of the University of Worcester’s City Campus.
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Peaky Blinders Creator and Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Launches University Award
Wednesday, 11 March 2015
One of Britain’s most decorated screenwriters visited the University of Worcester last week, to both answer students’ questions and to launch a new award in his own name.
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Inspirational Student Midwife Nominated for Award
Tuesday, 10 March 2015
A University of Worcester student has been honoured for her work with bereaved families, with a British Journal of Midwifery Practice Award nomination.
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Health Law to be Focus of New Partnership
Monday, 09 March 2015
The University of Worcester has teamed up with the Worcester Medico-Legal Society to develop a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between the law and healthcare.
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Former Channel 4 Boss to Deliver Worcester Business School Annual Lecture
Monday, 09 March 2015
A successful, locally-based, entrepreneur and former Chairman of Channel 4, is to present this year’s annual Worcester Business School lecture.
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MBA Takes Business Leader on a Big Adventure
Thursday, 05 March 2015
The founder of a successful social enterprise has said studying for an MBA has transformed his business.
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Josh Hoping to Help Worcester to Further Wheelchair Basketball Glory
Thursday, 05 March 2015
The University of Worcester’s wheelchair basketball team will attempt to retain their national title at the University Arena this weekend, and at the helm will be a student determined to emulate his father’s Paralympic achievements.
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Budding Artist Credits Worcester Course After Being Selected for Prestigious Regional Exhibition
Wednesday, 04 March 2015
A Worcester Fine Art graduate has credited the University’s unique approach to learning with helping her grow as an artist, after she was selected to exhibit her work at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
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Accountancy Networking Event Proves a Success
Tuesday, 03 March 2015
Professionals from the world of Accountancy, students and lecturers gathered at Worcester Business School to share ideas and expertise.
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'Inspirational' University of Worcester Arena Shortlisted for Higher Education Award
Tuesday, 03 March 2015
The University of Worcester Arena has been shortlisted for a prestigious Guardian University Award.
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Lucie Determined to 'Help Make a Positive Change' After Scholarship Award
Monday, 02 March 2015
A Worcester student has been awarded a University Scholarship to help fund a volunteering trip to Sri Lanka.
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University Increases Support to Budding Young Athletes
Friday, 27 February 2015
A total of 28 budding athletes have been awarded financial assistance by the University of Worcester following the latest round of Sport Scholarship applications.
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Leading Playwright's Work to be Performed at University
Friday, 27 February 2015
A ‘gripping, comic and deeply moving’ work by one of the world’s best known living playwrights will be performed at the University of Worcester next Thursday evening.
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Leading Slavery Scholar to Give Public Lecture
Thursday, 26 February 2015
A leading scholar and expert on slavery will be delivering the latest in the University of Worcester’s History Guest Lecture Series next week.
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'An Honour and a Privilege' - Josh Selected for Major Art Exhibition
Thursday, 26 February 2015
A young artist from Peterborough has been selected to display his work in a prestigious Midlands exhibition just months after graduating from university.
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College Pupils Benefit from Workshop by Leading Poet
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
Pupils from Halesowen College were given the unique opportunity to hear and learn from one of the country’s most accomplished poets at an event at the University of Worcester earlier this month.
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Rice at a Fair Price as University Helps with Fairtrade Challenge
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
Ninety 1kg bags of rice have gone on sale at the University of Worcester as part of Fairtrade Fortnight, which started on Monday.
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Students Help Create New Website for Fire Service
Monday, 23 February 2015
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service launched a brand new website today, a project that is being delivered in partnership with the University of Worcester.
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Shropshire Cricket Coach Awarded University Scholarship
Monday, 23 February 2015
A cricket coach from Shropshire has been awarded a university scholarship to help her to continue to develop her skills with Bishops Castle Cricket Club.
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University of Worcester is First to Receive Youth Friendly Badge
Thursday, 19 February 2015
Worcester is the first university in the UK to be awarded a Gold Standard Youth Friendly badge from Youth Employment UK (YEUK).
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Jed Given Scholarship to Support Work with Local Charity
Thursday, 19 February 2015
A student from Leominster has been awarded a university scholarship to help him continue his voluntary work for local charity organisation, Bridge Street Buddies.
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Work Placement Leads to Full Time Job for Worcester Graduate
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
A Business graduate has landed a full time job after completing a period of work experience following her degree at the University of Worcester.
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Worcester Snoezelen Centre: Update
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
A representative delegation of University of Worcester staff and students met the Trustees of the Worcester Snoezelen last night to explain to the Trustees the extent of the University’s help and support for the charity over many years.
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Aspiring Cycling Coach Awarded University Scholarship
Tuesday, 17 February 2015
An aspiring cycling coach from Tewkesbury has been awarded a University scholarship to help her continue coaching the region’s youngsters.
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Worcester Art Graduate to Exhibit Documented Performance Piece at Regional Gallery
Monday, 16 February 2015
A Worcester graduate whose work is currently on display at Coventry’s Herbert Museum and Art Gallery says that her time at the University helped her to be ‘more experimental and unafraid of outcomes’.
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University of Worcester Statement: Worcester Snoezelen Centre
Thursday, 12 February 2015
Over the past 24 hours, the University of Worcester has been made aware of concerns over the future of the Worcester Snoezelen Centre - an independent charity based on our St John's Campus. Below is the University's response.
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Students Given Employability Boost by Two Health and Social Care Conferences
Wednesday, 11 February 2015
University of Worcester students were given a unique insight into career pathways in the health and social care professions at two separate conferences at the end of last month.
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New Book Explores How One of the UK's Biggest Mail Order Catalogues Helped Shaped Our Views and Ideologies
Wednesday, 11 February 2015
Kays Catalogue was one of the largest mail order firms of its time, bringing pages of products into the homes of millions from the 1920s to the year 2000. It sold everything from clothing to homeware, but it was also selling a lifestyle to many.
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Bureaucratic Delays Hindering Training of New Teachers
Wednesday, 11 February 2015
The training of new teachers is being seriously compromised by bureaucratic delays in access to mandatory literacy and numeracy tests, it has been claimed.
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University Kicks Off Anniversary Year with Record-Breaking Success
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
The University of Worcester has cemented its place as the fastest-growing university in the country over the last decade with a record-breaking year for applications.
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University's Facilities and Investment Praised by Principal of one of the Country's Biggest Further Education Colleges
Monday, 09 February 2015
The Chief Executive of one of the country’s biggest further and higher education colleges has hailed the ‘fantastic’ facilities on offer at the University of Worcester, and says he is looking forward to establishing closer links with the institution.
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Students to Highlight Aspects of Sustainable Living During Go Green Week
Monday, 09 February 2015
University of Worcester students are again marking People and Planet’s Go Green Week with a variety of events over the next five days.
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Billie Awarded Scholarship for Sri Lankan Volunteer Trip
Monday, 09 February 2015
A student from Hadleigh has been awarded a university scholarship to help her undertake a volunteering trip to Sri Lanka.
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Students Design Eco-Friendly Packaging Solutions for Local Brewery
Friday, 06 February 2015
Graphic Design students at the University of Worcester are helping local company, Oldfields Orchard Cider, to design more sustainable packaging for its bottles.
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Business Graduate Helping to Develop Worcestershire's Trade Links with China
Friday, 06 February 2015
The Head of the Worcester Business School, Mark Richardson, was recently part of a Worcestershire delegation which visited China to strengthen the links first established by a Worcester graduate.
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New Dementia Arts Research Hub Coming to Worcester and Nottingham
Thursday, 05 February 2015
A new research hub looking at how painting, puppetry, singing and other arts can improve dementia care is coming to Worcester and Nottingham, thanks to an Alzheimer’s Society grant.
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Cathedral Hosts Draw for Worcester's Forthcoming European Wheelchair Basketball Championships
Wednesday, 04 February 2015
The countdown to Worcester’s 2015 European Wheelchair Basketball Championships is well and truly underway after the city’s spectacular cathedral welcomed local and international dignitaries for the tournament’s draw.
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BBC Sport Editor Joins University's Journalism Team
Thursday, 29 January 2015
The editor of BBC Sport England has joined the University of Worcester’s Journalism team.
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Art Graduates Selected to Take Part in Prestigious Regional Exhibition
Wednesday, 28 January 2015
Three University of Worcester graduates will get the chance to showcase their artwork in the region’s biggest galleries after being selected as part of the prestigious New Art West Midlands 2015 exhibition.
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University's Early Years Provision Praised in Two Independent Inspections
Tuesday, 27 January 2015
Unitots nursery at the University of Worcester has been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in its second consecutive inspection.
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University Commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day
Tuesday, 27 January 2015
The University of Worcester and the Worcestershire Inter Faith Forum joined thousands of organisations across the world in marking the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz today.
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University Awards Latest Round of Extra-Curricular Scholarships
Tuesday, 27 January 2015
The University of Worcester has awarded almost £20,000 worth of funds to students via the first round of its Extra-Curricular Scholarship programme for this academic year.
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Student-Led Event to Give Insight into Children and Family-Focused University Courses
Monday, 26 January 2015
People interested in pursuing a career working with children or families will be able to gain an insight into routes into their chosen profession at a University of Worcester event this week.
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Locals Urged to go 'to the Moon and Back'
Monday, 26 January 2015
People from throughout the local area are being urged to take part in an out of this world effort to take the region to the moon and back this summer.
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Tickets Available for Historic Cathedral Sporting Event
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
Worcester’s historic Cathedral will host the draw for the European Wheelchair Basketball Championships on Friday January 30th.
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Design Students Use Skills to Support Social and Economic Inclusion Consortium
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
A recently-established Worcestershire Consortium of Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations has turned to the creative skills of University of Worcester students to help research, develop and then design ideas for their communication tools.
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University of Worcester First Class for Green Credentials
Tuesday, 20 January 2015
The University of Worcester is the second greenest university in the country, according to a new league table published today.
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Lively Debate on Compassionate Nursing Expected at University of Worcester Conference
Monday, 19 January 2015
Two of the most accomplished writers in healthcare will take part in what promises to be a lively debate about compassionate nursing later this month.
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New Book Explores the British Crime Film
Wednesday, 14 January 2015
A new book exploring the underbelly of the British crime film, from Brighton Rock to The Long Good Friday, has been written by a University of Worcester lecturer.
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Psychology Graduate is Helping Young People's Voices to be Heard in Worcestershire
Tuesday, 13 January 2015
A University of Worcester graduate is helping young people in Worcestershire to get their voices heard.
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From New Beginnings to Peaceful Endings, People Urged to Talk About Palliative Care
Tuesday, 13 January 2015
As the New Year gets under way and many people look forward to new beginnings, a palliative care specialist is urging people to also think of the end.
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