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Generous Staff and Students Help Homeless in Run up to Christmas
Monday, 19 December 2011Staff and students from the University of Worcester donated a shopping trolley full of food to help homeless people in the City in the run up to Christmas.
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Business Students Scoop Trophy from Worcester Business Restructuring Advisers
Monday, 19 December 2011A group of international business students at the University of Worcester impressed professionals at a City firm with their knowledge of insolvency law.
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Work Set to Start on Worcester Arena in New Year
Friday, 16 December 2011The University Worcester has announced that contractors will start work in January to create a multi-million-pound new arena for Worcester and the wider region.
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Journalism students find their own voice
Wednesday, 14 December 2011Former ITV News and Sport presenter, Dennis Coath, put students through their paces at a special voice coaching session for University of Worcester’s Journalism students.
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EYPS Recruitment Closes in Three Weeks - Sign Up Today for Your Free Training Place
Wednesday, 14 December 2011Free training places are available across the Midlands and South West for people looking to start a career in Early Years.
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University Steps in to Assist Talented Young Cyclist
Monday, 12 December 2011An ambitious young cyclist is receiving sports science support from the University of Worcester as he bids to qualify for the World Championships next year.
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University and NCT Join Forces to Develop the NCT College
Thursday, 08 December 2011NCT, the UK’s largest charity for parents, and the University of Worcester have formed a new partnership to create a specialist college aimed at increasing the number of valuable courses for parents.
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University's Nursery Rated Outstanding By Independent Inspectors
Wednesday, 07 December 2011Staff and children at the University of Worcester’s Unitots nursery are celebrating an ‘outstanding’ report from Ofsted.
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Commemorative Stained Glass Window Unveiled by Henry Sandon MBE
Monday, 28 November 2011A stained glass window dedicated to the work of nurses in Worcester has been officially unveiled by Henry Sandon MBE.
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University Welcomes Two Commonwealth Scholars
Friday, 25 November 2011The University of Worcester is celebrating the arrival of two Commonwealth Scholarship students.
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Lecturer Explores Need for Holocaust Education in Primary Schools
Thursday, 24 November 2011Is it appropriate to teach primary school children about the Holocaust? That is the question to be answered by a University of Worcester principal lecturer at a major conference next month.
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Worcester Arena Gets £1.5m Cash Boost from Sport England
Wednesday, 23 November 2011The campaign to build the Worcester Arena has received a huge funding boost from Sport England.
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World of Kays Website Charts 20th Century Fashions
Tuesday, 22 November 2011A new website charting the fashions of the 20th century, as seen in Kays Catalogues from 1913 to 2000, has been launched.
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Food Collection Aims to Help Homeless in Run up to Christmas
Monday, 21 November 2011A food collection is being launched at the University of Worcester to help homeless people in the City in the run up to Christmas.
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University Receives Investors in People Accolade
Friday, 18 November 2011The University of Worcester has been recognised for its commitment and dedication to its staff in an independent report.
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Katy Takes Title of West Midlands Green Leader
Thursday, 17 November 2011A campaigning member of staff at the University of Worcester has been named as a West Midlands Green Leader.
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Graduate Stages Art Exhibition in Malvern
Thursday, 17 November 2011A talented University of Worcester graduate is staging an exhibition of work in Malvern.
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Popular Author Explores the County of Worcestershire at University Lecture
Tuesday, 15 November 2011A popular author will explore the County of Worcestershire during the 60th Lovatt Lecture in Geography at the University of Worcester.
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University Helps to Clear Confusion on National Student Finance Day
Monday, 14 November 2011People confused about changes to student finance can get free, impartial advice and guidance from the University of Worcester.
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Vital Research Aims to Help Those with Rare Form of Dementia
Friday, 11 November 2011Vital research into a less common form of dementia is being carried out by a University of Worcester lecturer, thanks to funding from a national foundation.
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Kays Conference Explores Impact of the Catalogue Firm
Tuesday, 08 November 2011A one-day conference celebrating the impact of one of Worcester’s most well-known companies will take place at the University of Worcester next week.
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Art Lecturer Appointed Worcester Cathedral's Artist in Residence
Tuesday, 08 November 2011An art lecturer at the University of Worcester has taken up a prestigious appointment as Artist in Residence at Worcester Cathedral.
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Mature Student Nominated for National Award in Recognition of Voluntary Work With Deaf Young People
Thursday, 03 November 2011A mature student at the University of Worcester has been nominated for a prestigious award for her voluntary work with deaf young people.
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Impartial Advice and Guidance on Higher Education Available at Open Event
Tuesday, 01 November 2011People considering studying for a university qualification can get free, impartial advice at a special open event later this month.
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Talented Illustrator Making Waves in the World of Children's Books
Monday, 31 October 2011A talented student at the University of Worcester is making a name for herself in the world of illustration.
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Students Follow the Leader on Twitter
Monday, 31 October 2011Duck-houses, Disraeli and the conservation of biodiversity were among the discussion topics covered during a university visit by Worcestershire County Council Leader Adrian Hardman.
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Students and Councillors Join Forces to Clean up St John's
Friday, 28 October 2011Part of Worcester is looking much cleaner after students and city councillors got together to do a litter pick around the University’s St John's campus.
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Creative Writing Helps Children to Engage, According to Research
Thursday, 27 October 2011Charles Dickens’ opens his novel Hard Times with headteacher Mr Gradgrind demanding facts not fancy from his pupils.
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Volunteers Head to the Hills
Wednesday, 26 October 2011A lecturer at the University of Worcester is helping to create an emotive survey of Malvern, finding out how local people react to and think about the town centre and its facilities.
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University Celebrates Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Mentors
Wednesday, 26 October 2011Health care professionals who mentor students from the University of Worcester were celebrated at a special awards ceremony.
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Teaching Student Helps Children in Kenya
Tuesday, 25 October 2011A former beautician turned student teacher has returned from an “experience of a lifetime” helping young children in Kenya.
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Horrible Hospital History Event to take place at University's City Campus
Tuesday, 25 October 2011Children will have the chance to make a skeleton, have their faces painted and take part in spooky trails as part of a Halloween-themed event to mark the end of the Beeline Children’s Storytelling Festival.
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STEM Support for Schools to Continue After University Secures New Contract
Thursday, 20 October 2011Schools across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will benefit from another four years of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) support.
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Public Invited to Share their Views of University Park
Monday, 17 October 2011Members of the public will have the chance to view and feedback on plans for the University of Worcester’s University Park site during a public consultation next week.
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University to Host World Congress of Performance Analysis of Sport IX Ahead of 2012 Olympics
Monday, 10 October 2011A prestigious international sports conference will be taking place at the University of Worcester next year ahead of the London Olympics.
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Geography Lecturer Helps Rescue Team Understand Dynamics of Rivers
Friday, 07 October 2011Volunteers with the Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) were given valuable river knowledge from a lecturer at the University of Worcester.
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Adaptation of Classic Novel to be Performed at University of Worcester
Friday, 07 October 2011A classic piece of pre-First World War working class literature has been adapted for the stage and will be performed at the University of Worcester next week.
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Worcester Student Receives Award from House of Lords
Thursday, 06 October 2011A University of Worcester student has received an award from the House of Lords for her achievements working with organisations such as the United Nations (UN) and the Universal Peace Federation (UPF).
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Nutritional Therapy Course Gains Full Accreditation
Thursday, 06 October 2011A postgraduate course at the University of Worcester has received full accreditation from an independent body.
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University to Deliver Early Years Training for West Midlands and South West
Wednesday, 05 October 2011The University of Worcester has been awarded one of only eight national contracts to educate and train Early Years Professionals in England.
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Pupils Get an Insight into Life Behind a Lab Coat
Wednesday, 05 October 2011Pupils from a Redditch school spent the day making DNA smoothies and carrying out DNA tests as part of a biology taster event at the University of Worcester.
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Leading Children's Poet Kicks off Beeline Festival on National Poetry Day
Wednesday, 05 October 2011Leading children’s poet and writer, Kit Wright, will read and perform a selection of works at a Worcester library, marking National Poetry Day this week.
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Storytellers Make a Beeline for Worcester at Children's Festival
Thursday, 29 September 2011Storytellers, writers and artists will descend on Worcester throughout October for a new children’s festival organised by the University of Worcester.
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New Face at the McClelland Centre
Wednesday, 28 September 2011A full time manager has been appointed at the University of Worcester’s McClelland Centre for Health and Wellbeing.
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Sports Delegation from China Pays Visit to Worcester
Tuesday, 27 September 2011A prestigious delegation of sports specialists from China spent a week at the University of Worcester learning about British sport.
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New Professor of Sport, Health and Exercise Science to Deliver Inaugural Lecture
Monday, 26 September 2011Newly appointed Professor of Sport, Health and Exercise Science at the University of Worcester, Derek Peters, will give his inaugural lecture next month.
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University Short Listed for Prestigious Green Awards
Thursday, 22 September 2011The University of Worcester has been short listed in two categories at the Green Gown Awards 2011.
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University Awarded Police’s Community Safety Accreditation Scheme
Wednesday, 21 September 2011The University of Worcester has completed a rigorous assessment by West Mercia Constabulary to pass its Community Safety Accreditation Scheme.
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Leading Businesswoman to Deliver Annual Business Lecture at University
Tuesday, 20 September 2011A senior figure in one of the world’s largest petroleum companies is to deliver a talk at the University of Worcester.
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Record Numbers Expected at University Open Weekend
Monday, 19 September 2011The University of Worcester will be opening its doors for a full weekend as record numbers of visitors are expected at its Open Day events.
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Worcester Lecturer to Help Businesses in Ghana
Friday, 16 September 2011A lecturer from the University of Worcester will travel to Ghana at the end of this month as part of a project to help small business improve their economic development.
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Ethical Leadership Workshop Explores Lessons From Major Enquiries
Friday, 16 September 2011Leaders from a number of high profile organisations got together at the University of Worcester for a workshop on learning lessons from major enquiries.
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Nursing at the University Ranked in the UK's Top 10
Wednesday, 14 September 2011Nursing at the University of Worcester has been ranked seventh in the UK in the latest Sunday Times Good University Guide.
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European Championships Beckon for University Staff and Graduates
Wednesday, 14 September 2011Staff and graduates from the University of Worcester will be flying out to Turkey next week for the European Blind Football Championships.
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1,000th Entry for Worcester Research and Publications
Thursday, 08 September 2011The University of Worcester is celebrating the 1,000th entry in its ever-expanding collection of research papers and creative work online.
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Commemorative Window at University Campus Celebrates Work of Nurses
Wednesday, 07 September 2011A stained glass window dedicated to the work of nurses in Worcester has been installed at the University of Worcester’s City Campus.
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Explore Fashion Through the Pages with World of Kays
Monday, 05 September 2011A Kays-inspired fancy dress competition, fashion shows and family activities will be the focus of a special event at the Commandery in Worcester this weekend.
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Prestigious Geology Conference to Take Place at University of Worcester
Friday, 02 September 2011The University of Worcester is hosting a prestigious two-day conference for the Geologists’ Association next weekend.
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University of Worcester Calls on Graduates from Its First 30 Years to Receive Honorary Degrees
Thursday, 01 September 2011One year today the University of Worcester will be honouring past students for their contribution to education.
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Cathedral and University Offer New Choral Scholarships for Young Singers
Thursday, 01 September 2011Worcester Cathedral and the University of Worcester have teamed up to offer three new scholarships for students in 2012.
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Blind Football Team Takes Bronze at International Tournament
Thursday, 01 September 2011Staff and graduates from the University of Worcester have returned victorious from a pre-championship warm up tournament in Madrid.
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University and Snoezelen Runners Gear up for Half Marathon
Wednesday, 24 August 2011A team of 25 staff and friends from the University of Worcester and City charity Worcester Snoezelen are getting ready to take part in this year’s Bupa Great Birmingham Run.
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Leading Businessman Makes Major Donation to Worcester Arena Campaign
Tuesday, 23 August 2011A leading Herefordshire philanthropist and City of London businessman has donated £25,000 towards the Worcester Arena campaign.
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Rope Skipping Student Scoops Gold Medal at European Championships
Monday, 22 August 2011A Sports Therapy student from the University of Worcester scooped one Gold and one Silver medal at the European Rope Skipping Championships.
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Students Enjoy Quality Teaching and Personal Development at University of Worcester
Wednesday, 17 August 2011Graduating students have rated the University of Worcester highly for teaching, assessment and personal development in the latest National Student Survey (NSS).
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University of Worcester Releases Places into Clearing
Tuesday, 16 August 2011The University of Worcester announced today that it is to release 150 places in to Clearing 2011 on Thursday.
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Public Invited to Share Opinions on City's New Medical Exhibition
Friday, 12 August 2011Members of the public are being invited to share their opinions of a new medical exhibition to open at the University of Worcester’s City Campus.
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New European Basketball Research Centre to Launch
Wednesday, 10 August 2011The University of Worcester is to become the UK partner of a newly established European basketball research centre.
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Top Class Learning Centre Created
Monday, 08 August 2011A £2m transformation of a former car showroom has created new sports and performance facilities for the University of Worcester.
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High Academic Quality, Excellent Employability and Outstanding Support for Disabled Students Highlighted in Official Inspection Report
Friday, 05 August 2011Academic quality at the University of Worcester has been praised in an independent audit report.
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Vice Chancellor Predicts Summer of Discontent and Autumn of Agony for Tens of Thousands of Would-be Students
Monday, 01 August 2011The government must lift restrictions on the numbers of students universities can admit this year to avoid a “summer of discontent” and “autumn of agony”, an economist and vice chancellor has warned.
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MP's Literary Legacy Bequeathed to University of Worcester
Monday, 01 August 2011One of Worcester’s most famous political figures, Lord Walker of Worcester, will be forever remembered at the City’s university after his family donated his collection of political and biographical books.
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University and Local Charity Make their Mark
Thursday, 28 July 2011The University of Worcester Students’ Union and local charity Headway Worcester Trust Ltd have joined forces to help student volunteers make a mark in the local community.
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Lecturer Receives Prestigious National Teaching Award
Thursday, 28 July 2011A lecturer at the University of Worcester has been awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship.
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European Championships Beckon for University Staff and Graduates
Wednesday, 27 July 2011Staff and graduates from the University of Worcester will be flying out to Madrid next month to prepare for the forthcoming European Blind Football Championships.
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Elite Lithuanian Basketball Star Joins University Course
Monday, 25 July 2011An elite basketball player from Lithuania is the latest star to enrol on the University of Worcester’s unique Masters in European Basketball Coaching Science, in partnership with the Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education.
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Research Warns of Need for Standardisation in National Child Measurement Programme
Friday, 22 July 2011School children could be being incorrectly categorised as overweight because there is no standardisation in the National Child Measurement Programme, researchers have found.
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Coffee & Kays Event a Great Success
Friday, 22 July 2011More than 50 members of the local community dropped in to the University of Worcester to reminisce about the lifestyles promoted by the Kays catalogues.
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City Professionals Go Head to Head to Support Development of the Worcester Arena
Wednesday, 20 July 2011Members of Birmingham’s professional community recently went head to head in a mixed netball tournament to raise money for the University of Worcester’s Worcester Arena Appeal.
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Enter the 'World of Kays' and Share Your Memories of the Mail Order Firm
Friday, 15 July 2011A special event is taking place at the University of Worcester next week to celebrate the history of one of the City’s most famous firms.
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University Chaplain to Become Interfaith Advisor
Tuesday, 12 July 2011The Revd Dr Fiona Haworth, Chaplain at the University of Worcester, will play a key role in building relationships with members of other faiths across Worcestershire and Dudley, following her appointment to the role of Diocesan Inter Faith Advisor.
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Wrenbridge Appointed As Development Partner for University Park
Monday, 11 July 2011The University of Worcester has appointed property firm Wrenbridge as its joint venture partner to develop a business and science park.
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Worcester midwife scoops national award
Monday, 04 July 2011Worcester midwifery lecturer Kim Russell has scooped a national award from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), winning £5000 towards a midwifery research project on helping hospital midwives to promote the use of water for labour and birth.
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University of Worcester Lecturer Named Worcestershire Woman of the Year for Achievement
Thursday, 30 June 2011A lecturer at the University of Worcester has been named the 2011 Worcestershire Woman of the Year for Achievement.
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Reminisce and Reacquaint with Former Friends at the University of Worcester
Thursday, 30 June 2011Former students from the University of Worcester are invited to take a trip down memory lane with classmates.
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Business Graduate Enjoys Trip to London after Being Named Most Promising Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Thursday, 30 June 2011A graduate from Malvern enjoyed an all-expenses paid trip to the Houses of Parliament, after being awarded the University of Worcester Business School’s Most Promising Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.
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University Footballer Will Represent Great Britain at World Games
Wednesday, 29 June 2011A talented footballer and student at the University of Worcester has been selected to represent Great Britain at the World University Games in China.
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Conference Looks to Support Care Leavers in Higher Education
Wednesday, 29 June 2011Ideas for supporting care leavers in Higher Education were the topic of a special conference at the University of Worcester.
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Leading European Basketball Expert to Coach on University Course This Summer
Monday, 27 June 2011One of the leading Physical Conditioning coaches in European basketball will be involved in the delivery of the University of Worcester’s Masters degree this summer.
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100 New Scholarships Thanks to Leading Businessman and Benefactor
Monday, 27 June 2011One hundred new scholarships will be created for new students joining the University of Worcester in September 2012, thanks to a leading Herefordshire philanthropist and City of London businessman.
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Sociology Student to Help War Refugee Children in Australia
Friday, 24 June 2011A Sociology student at the University of Worcester will travel to Australia this summer to work with war refugees.
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Second Teaching Trip for University Student
Wednesday, 22 June 2011After two weeks teaching English in Mexico, a University of Worcester student is preparing for her second expedition of the year.
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Cram Races to Opening of Impressive New Health and Wellbeing Centre
Wednesday, 22 June 2011Olympian Steve Cram led the way as the University of Worcester unveiled its impressive new health and wellbeing centre.
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Leading Scientists Come to Worcester for First Advanced Course in Aerobiology in Five Years
Tuesday, 21 June 2011As the grass pollen season gets into full swing, some of the world’s leading scientists in the world of aerobiology will come together for a unique course at the University of Worcester.
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Research Unit Develops Rapid Testing Kit to Protect Agricultural Crops
Monday, 20 June 2011A rapid testing kit, which can help farmers detect diseases that might affect their crops, has been developed by scientists at the University of Worcester.
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One of Britain's Most Senior Police Officers to Hold An Audience at University of Worcester
Monday, 20 June 2011The President of the Association of Chief Police Officers will be holding a special ‘audience’ at the University of Worcester later this month.
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Dramatisation of English Civil War Explored in St Swithun's Lecture
Thursday, 16 June 2011The English Civil War in film, television and literature will be explored at the second annual St Swithun’s Lecture.
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University Cyclists Raise Much Needed Cash for Worcester Charity
Wednesday, 15 June 2011Four intrepid cyclists from the University of Worcester have raised more than £2,400 for a Worcester charity after under taking a gruelling 400-mile trip to Amsterdam.
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Worcester, Bosch Group to Sponsor Scholarships at City University
Tuesday, 14 June 2011One of Worcester’s largest employers has announced it is to sponsor four new student scholarships at the University of Worcester.
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Students Embark on Volunteering Projects in Madagascar
Thursday, 09 June 2011Five students from the University of Worcester are to travel to Madagascar to assist in a number of volunteering projects.
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University of Worcester Is Britain's Third Greenest in Environmental League Tables
Tuesday, 07 June 2011The University of Worcester has been named Britain's third greenest university and the best in the West Midlands.
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University Launches Disability Awareness Week
Tuesday, 07 June 2011A host of activities are taking place at the University of Worcester this week to launch the University’s first Disability Awareness Week.
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Student Teachers Discuss Holocaust Education
Friday, 03 June 2011How should the Holocaust be taught in Britain’s schools? That was one of the many questions discussed at a special event for student teachers held at the University of Worcester.
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Sports Therapy Student Takes on Ultimate Frisbee Challenge
Thursday, 02 June 2011A second year Sports Therapy student from the University of Worcester will be competing at the WFDF World Beach Ultimate Frisbee Championships this summer.
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PhD Student Says Degree at Worcester Was Life-Changing
Thursday, 02 June 2011A former University of Worcester student has told how studying for a Masters degree changed her life.
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Sports Lecturer Sets Out to Complete 30 Challenges in Her 30s
Tuesday, 31 May 2011A sports lecturer at the University of Worcester is planning to complete three challenges in three months for the next 10 years, in a bid to raise thousands for charity.
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University's Champion Men's Basketball Team Welcomed by Mayor of Worcester
Friday, 27 May 2011The University of Worcester’s champion Men’s Basketball Team spent time with the Mayor of Worcester, celebrating their recent achievement.
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Play Challenges Students to Think About Stem Cell Research
Friday, 27 May 2011A new play challenging young people to explore the scientific and ethical implications of stem cell research is to be performed at the University of Worcester.
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Entrepreneur and Author Talks to Worcester Students About Business Start Up
Friday, 27 May 2011A successful entrepreneur and author visited the University of Worcester to talk to students about starting their own businesses.
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Student Heads to Paraguay to Help Disadvantaged Children
Wednesday, 25 May 2011A second year student from the University of Worcester is following a family tradition by carrying out voluntary work in Paraguay this summer.
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Malvern Student Grabs Top Business Award
Tuesday, 24 May 2011A Malvern student who created a business around a race car simulator has been named the University of Worcester Business School’s Most Promising Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
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Student Eco-Packaging Ideas Praised by Local Cider Manufacturer
Monday, 23 May 2011Graphic Design students at the University of Worcester have been working on a packaging project with Herefordshire cider manufacturer Westons.
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Worcester Hosts Annual Applied Research Competition
Friday, 20 May 2011Students and academics from the University of Worcester went head-to-head with colleagues from other UK universities in an applied research competition.
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Worcester Blind Football Club Tops National League
Friday, 20 May 2011Worcester Blind Football Club is celebrating after winning the national league for the third time.
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University's Learning Through Sport Day Attracts Hundreds of Schoolchildren
Friday, 20 May 2011Hundreds of schoolchildren enjoyed a day of sporting activities at the University of Worcester’s annual Learning Through Sport day.
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University Launches Race for Life Health and Fitness Programme
Thursday, 19 May 2011The University of Worcester is offering help to women taking part in this year’s Race for Life
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Top Lithuanian Basketballer Joins University Course
Thursday, 19 May 2011A former Euroleague and Eurobasket champion has signed up for the University of Worcester’s Master degree (MSc) in European Basketball Coaching.
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University Encourages Youth Enterprise at Hay Festival
Friday, 13 May 2011A special Dragons Den/Apprentice-style event aimed at young people will be hosted by the University of Worcester at this year’s Hay Festival.
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Environment Student Embarks on Desert Expedition
Thursday, 12 May 2011A third year Environmental Management and Geography student from the University of Worcester will spend four weeks in Egypt this summer surveying plants and animals.
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Champion Rope Skipper Hoping for International Success
Wednesday, 11 May 2011A champion rope skipper from the University of Worcester is hoping for major success at international level this year.
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University Helps Young Kayaker Achieve Success
Tuesday, 10 May 2011A talented young kayaker from Malvern has won a major competition thanks to help from the University of Worcester’s Motion Performance Centre.
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Students Stage Greek Comedy at University
Monday, 09 May 2011Second year drama and performance students at the University of Worcester are staging a production of Germaine Greer’s adaptation of a Greek comedy.
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Royal Opening for University of Worcester's City Campus
Monday, 09 May 2011HRH the Duke of Gloucester will officially open the University of Worcester's City Campus this week.
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Shakespearean Scholar to Deliver Second Worcester Lecture
Friday, 06 May 2011A distinguished Shakespearean scholar is to deliver the second annual Worcester Lecture.
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Spring Fete to Support Worcester Snoezelen
Thursday, 05 May 2011A spring fete is being held at the University of Worcester to raise money for a local charity.
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Opportunities to Study at Postgraduate Level
Thursday, 21 April 2011People looking to up skill or re-train are being invited to attend an Open Evening at the University of Worcester.
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Business Leaders Attend Launch of Security Certification Scheme
Thursday, 21 April 2011Leaders of small and medium-sized businesses, IT professionals and representatives of government organisations took part in a special conference looking at data security.
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Art Students Host Final Year Degree Show
Thursday, 21 April 2011Final year students at the University of Worcester are presenting progressive and inspiring works in a double exhibition next month.
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University of Worcester Announces Proposed Fee Level for 2012
Wednesday, 20 April 2011Britain's fastest growing university has announced its top fee in 2012 will be £8,100.
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Children's Work Exploring Past, Present and Future of University's City Campus Wins National Art Award
Wednesday, 20 April 2011An art project which saw children from two Worcester schools produce a series of work around the University of Worcester’s new City Campus has won a national award.
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Student to Teach Youngsters in Kenya
Monday, 18 April 2011A first year PE and Sports Coaching student from the University of Worcester will be embarking on a 10 day voluntary teaching trip to Kenya.
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Students' Surprise Meeting with Exiled Journalist
Thursday, 14 April 2011An exiled video journalist from Burma gave University of Worcester students a disturbing insight into undercover reporting from a military regime.
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PhD Student Establishes Crystal Healing Business
Thursday, 14 April 2011A PhD student at the University of Worcester has set up her own crystal therapy business, thanks to a programme to help students get started in enterprise.
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Childhood Legends Brought to Life at the University of Worcester
Thursday, 14 April 2011A conference exploring the folklore of childhood will take place at the University of Worcester this weekend.
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Worcester Sports Psychologist Helps RAF Team to Beat Army at Basketball
Wednesday, 13 April 2011A sports psychologist from the University of Worcester was drafted in to help the RAF’s ladies’ basketball team overcome their competitors and win a major competition.
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Trainee Teachers Keep Children Safe Online
Wednesday, 13 April 2011Trainee teachers at the University of Worcester are being taught how to keep children safe online thanks to two new schemes.
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Workshop will Explore Bribery and Corruption in UK Business
Tuesday, 12 April 2011Bribery and corruption will be the topic of a workshop to be run by the University of Worcester's Centre for Ethical Leadership next month.
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New Online Journal for Student-led Research in Sport, Exercise and Physical Education
Tuesday, 12 April 2011A new online journal is being launched to give sport, exercise and physical education students around the world an outlet for their research.
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Guide to Understanding Primary English Teaching Written by Worcester Lecturers Nominated for National Award
Tuesday, 05 April 2011An important and engaging book on teaching English in primary schools, penned by staff at the University of Worcester, has been shortlisted for a prestigious literary award.
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Ecology Student Lands Research Trip to Indonesia
Monday, 04 April 2011An Ecology student from the University of Worcester is travelling to Indonesia in June to take part in a research programme.
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New Scholarship Aimed at Visually Impaired Footballer
Wednesday, 30 March 2011A unique scholarship is being offered to a visually impaired footballer wanting to study at university.
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Worcester Students Join Forces with Parisian Counterparts as Part of New Partnership
Tuesday, 29 March 2011A collaborative project between the University of Worcester and a top Parisian university has seen students visit each other's cities to gain additional qualifications.
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University of Worcester Launches New Science Degree
Monday, 28 March 2011The University of Worcester has launched a new postgraduate course for scientists interested in airborne allergens.
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Awards for Commitment to Design and Technology
Monday, 28 March 2011A member of staff and a former student from the University of Worcester have picked up awards from the Design and Technology Association (DATA).
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Former England Rugby Coach to Headline Coaching Summit
Friday, 25 March 2011Former England Rugby Head Coach, Brian Ashton MBE, will headline Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s first Coaching Summit this May.
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Exciting Project Opens Up History of Worcester's Retail Past
Friday, 25 March 2011An exciting new project to record and make available the history of one of Worcester's best known companies is starting at the University of Worcester.
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STEM Networking Event Proves a Success
Wednesday, 23 March 2011Teachers, local companies and students gathered at the University of Worcester to share ideas and expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
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World Games Beckon for University Staff and Graduates
Tuesday, 22 March 2011Staff and graduates from the University of Worcester will be flying out to Turkey next month for the International Blind Sport Association (IBSA) World Games.
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University's Men's Basketball Team Take Championship Title for Fifth Time
Tuesday, 22 March 2011The University of Worcester's Men's Basketball Team has been crowned British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) champions for the fifth time.
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University of Worcester Rowers Triumph in Peterborough
Tuesday, 22 March 2011Rowers from the University of Worcester are celebrating a successful competition in Peterborough – bringing home a silver medal.
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New DVD Aims to Improve Communication for People Living with Dementia
Tuesday, 22 March 2011A new DVD aimed at helping healthcare staff communicate better with people living with dementia has been launched.
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TV Foraging Expert Shows Students Hidden Food Secrets of the University Campus
Friday, 18 March 2011BBC Autumnwatch's foraging expert Andy Hamilton gave a talk to students on curious plants and their many uses that can be found on the University of Worcester's campus.
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Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Embarks on Investigation of Hydropower
Friday, 18 March 2011Important research into the effects of hydropower on river habitats and ecology is being carried out by a University of Worcester post-doctoral research fellow.
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BBC Masterclasses at Worcester
Friday, 18 March 2011Students studying Journalism at the University of Worcester enjoyed a series of masterclasses in television reporting from a well-known face from BBC Midlands Today.
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Top Business Award Nomination for Worcester Academic
Thursday, 17 March 2011The head of the University of Worcester’s Business School has been nominated for a prestigious award.
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Innovative New Course Tackles Referees Shortage
Thursday, 17 March 2011An innovative new programme to train sports students as football referees is being launched by the University of Worcester as part of an attempt to bring more referees into the game at grassroots level.
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New Geographical Association Branch Launches at University
Tuesday, 15 March 2011A new branch of the Geographical Association is being launched in Worcestershire.
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New Scheme at Worcester Sees Nursing Students Mentor their Peers
Monday, 14 March 2011Nursing students at the University of Worcester are being mentored by their peers as part of a new scheme.
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PhD Student Embarks on Charity Trip to South America
Friday, 11 March 2011A PhD student from the University of Worcester will be embarking on a five week voluntary trip to South America this summer.
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England and Wolves Basketball Coach Appointed University's Director of Basketball
Friday, 11 March 2011England Men's and Worcester Wolves basketball coach Paul James has been appointed Director of Basketball at the University of Worcester.
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University Offers Research Opportunities for Graduates and Students
Wednesday, 09 March 2011Students and graduates interested in research are being offered the chance of a paid placement this summer.
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International Aid Focus of Conference at University
Tuesday, 08 March 2011International aid has been a contentious issue in recent days as the Government has announced changes to Britain’s foreign aid programme.
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Two University of Worcester students nominated for Media Awards
Monday, 07 March 2011Two Journalism students from the University of Worcester have been nominated for prestigious awards.
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Cyclists Prepare for Charity Trip to Amsterdam
Friday, 04 March 2011A charity cycling team from the University of Worcester has been given a boost from a local firm.
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Worcester Warriors Match Day Fundraiser in Aid of Arena Campaign
Wednesday, 02 March 2011A match day fundraiser is to be held at Worcester Warriors to raise money for the University of Worcester's Arena campaign.
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Sporting Contribution Earns Student Second Scholarship
Wednesday, 02 March 2011A sports coaching student from the University of Worcester has been awarded a scholarship for his contribution to the sporting community.
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Scholarship for Downhill Mountain Biking Champion
Wednesday, 02 March 2011A Sport and Exercise Science student from the University of Worcester will be competing in the 2011 UCI Downhill Mountain Biking World Cup.
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Worcester Arena Given Thumbs Up by City Planners
Tuesday, 01 March 2011City planners have granted approval for a state-of-the-art sports arena developed by the University of Worcester.
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Graduates Snapped Up by Environmental Firm
Tuesday, 01 March 2011Two University of Worcester graduates have been snapped up by a local environmental firm.
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University of Worcester Students Help Fight Doorstep Crime
Friday, 25 February 2011Digital Arts students from the University of Worcester have worked with Trading Standards to produce a DVD raising awareness of Doorstep Crime.
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Charity Quiz Night Raises More Than £1000
Friday, 25 February 2011An annual charity quiz night at the University of Worcester raised a record £1,000.04.
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Worcester Academic's Work Published in Internationally-Renowned Journal
Tuesday, 22 February 2011Ground-breaking research conducted by, among others, an academic from the University of Worcester has been published in the world's leading science journal.
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Changing World of Agriculture Explored by Worcester Professor
Tuesday, 22 February 2011The ever-changing world of farming and its geography will be explored during a lecture at the University of Worcester next month.
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Five New Heritage Jobs for Worcestershire
Friday, 18 February 2011Five new graduate jobs are to be created in Worcestershire thanks to £148,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
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Top Football Coaching Qualification Comes to Worcester
Tuesday, 15 February 2011The University of Worcester has been selected to host a top Football Association coaching course.
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Worcester Highly Commended in Midlands Enterprising University of the Year Award
Friday, 11 February 2011The University of Worcester has been highly commended in the Midlands Enterprising University of the Year award.
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Paramedic Course Scores Perfect Report as Latest Trainees Gain Employment
Thursday, 10 February 2011A programme to train paramedics at the University of Worcester has been given the highest score in a quality report.
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University Selected as Regional Centre for Wheelchair Basketball
Monday, 07 February 2011The University of Worcester has been chosen as the West Midlands Regional Centre for Wheelchair Basketball.
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Student Aiming for Gold in 2012 Paralympic Games
Monday, 07 February 2011A student at the University of Worcester is aiming for gold at the 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Public Invited to Share Medical Memories at Open Day
Monday, 07 February 2011Members of the public will have the chance of a glimpse inside the newly refurbished former Worcester Royal Infirmary where a new medical exhibition will open later in the year.
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Students Urged to Go Green at University
Thursday, 03 February 2011A week of activities has been organised at the University of Worcester to encourage students to 'Go Green'.
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Sports Students Score Scholarships
Tuesday, 01 February 2011Two sports students have scored a scholarship to assist with training for West Bromwich Albion Football Club.
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Football Focus Aims to Encourage Adults Back Into Sport
Wednesday, 26 January 2011Two exciting new initiatives which aim to encourage adults back into football have been launched at the University of Worcester this month.
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University Hosts Regional Social Work Conference
Tuesday, 25 January 2011The University of Worcester is to host a regional conference exploring the changing role of social work.
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Netball Tournament Brings Some of Country's Top Players to Worcester
Tuesday, 25 January 2011A huge netball tournament, featuring junior and adult games, is to take place at the University of Worcester as a celebration of the sport.
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Ancient Tradition Marks Important Milestone for The Hive
Tuesday, 25 January 2011Dignitaries from across the West Midlands gathered to mark an important milestone in the development of the new £60m library and history centre in Worcester.
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Play Aims to Encourage Youngsters to Think About University
Thursday, 20 January 2011A brand new play exploring the benefits of Higher Education is to tour Herefordshire and Worcestershire schools.
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Worcester Sports Lecturer Named GB Blind Football Coach
Wednesday, 19 January 2011A sports lecturer at the University of Worcester has been named as the coach for the Great Britain National Blind Football team in the run up to the 2012 Paralympic Games.
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New Exhibition in Former Hospital Ward will Celebrate History of Medicine
Wednesday, 19 January 2011Extensive collections of medical equipment, documents and uniforms are to go on public display for the first time, in the building where the British Medical Association was founded, thanks to a £537,000* grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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Cricketing Collection Donated to University in Memory of Former Headteacher
Monday, 17 January 2011A collection of cricketing books, ranging from manuals to history guides, has been donated to the University of Worcester in memory of a West Midlands headmaster.
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Nursing and Midwifery Education Given Highest Rating in Inspection
Friday, 14 January 2011Nursing and midwifery training at the University of Worcester has received the highest possible rating in a recent inspection.
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Artwork Inspired by Worcester Cathedral Goes on Display in the Historic Building
Friday, 14 January 2011Art work created by two University of Worcester academics, appointed Artists in Residence at the City's Cathedral, is to go on public display this weekend.
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Top Flight Netball Club Backs Worcester Arena
Friday, 07 January 2011A top flight netball team has thrown its support behind a campaign to build a new sporting arena in Worcester.
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New Project Aims to Train Staff Working with Terminally Ill Children
Wednesday, 05 January 2011Hospital staff who care for terminally ill children will benefit from additional training, thanks to a new project from the University of Worcester and Birmingham’s Children’s Hospital.
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