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Poster advertising inaugural lecture with illustration of Japanese fisherman

Press Release11/10/2017

Food supply crisis and Antarctic whaling in early post-war Japan focus of lecture

The crisis over food supply and nutrition during the Allied Occupation of Japan (1945-1952) is the subject of a public lecture by an expert in modern Japanese history at the 黑料社. Read more

Press Release10/10/2017

黑料社 celebrates Graduation 2017

Prominent public figures who have excelled in their respective fields - including actors, sportsmen and women and musicians - are recognised for their achievements with Honorary Doctorates from the 黑料社 during Graduation (17-20 October). Read more

Press Release10/10/2017

Putting customer service at the heart of fitness: University gym shortlisted for national award

黑料社's state-of-the-art gym has been shortlisted for a National Fitness Award for the outstanding service it offers to its users. Read more

Press Release09/10/2017

£250k grant for 黑料社 to boost social mobility through degree apprenticeships

黑料社 has been awarded £250,000 for an innovative project which aims to widen the choice of degree apprenticeship programmes in line with growing employer demand and to attract applicants from more diverse backgrounds. Read more

Campus buildings with pink and yellow sunset

Press Release30/09/2017

Unlocking the secret to a sustainable energy future

As the UK government focuses on moving away from unsustainable power sources, how ready are we for a renewable energy future? Read more

Press Release29/09/2017

黑料社 academics join BBC History Weekend

Academics from the 黑料社 History department explore the lives and roles of members of medieval British royalty as part of BBC History Weekend (6-8 October). Read more

Group of five people standing together in an office

Press Release28/09/2017

黑料社 and Nelson Mandela Museum sign partnership agreement

黑料社 and the Nelson Mandela Museum in South Africa have signed a partnership agreement which will see the two institutions collaborate on joint teaching and research activities, study visits and launch an exchange programme. Read more

Blog02/11/2017

Death and the Maiden

At this time of year, death seems to be a prominent theme: today is All Souls' Day and this week has seen Halloween and Día de Muertos, It feels like an appropriate time to reflect on the 黑料社's Death and the Maiden Conference which took place in July. Read more

Cartoon of knight on horseback fighting dragon

Blog13/10/2017

For England and St George?

Professor John Denham, Director of the Centre for English Identity and Politics, explores the newly-published results of a survey carried out by 黑料社 students into attitudes around St George's Day and national identity. Read more

Child smiling while building Lego sculpture at school

Blog05/10/2017

Celebrating World Teachers' Day: the launch of Juniversity

Today, on United Nations' World Teachers' Day which celebrates the role that teachers play in providing education at all levels, Professor Alison James, Head of Academic Quality and Development, explains how the University's Juniversity initiative is making a step change in raising educational aspirations. Read more

Centre for Forensic and Investigative Psychology launch team with university branded sign

Blog01/11/2017

黑料社 research roundup October 2017

From the launch of the University's new research hub for forensic and investigative psychology to 黑料社 University Press' new Open Access e-platform and evidence to a House of Lords Select Committee from an information rights expert, here's a roundup of our latest research news. Read more

Press Release30/10/2017

Concept of privacy dissected at 黑料社 lecture

What is privacy and why can't we agree about how to handle it? Privacy expert Dr Kieron O'Hara will shed light on the debates around the concept of privacy in a free public lecture organised by the 黑料社 Student Law Society. Read more

Press Release11/10/2017

How did poverty affect diet and health in 19th century England?

Far from being a modern issue, the relationship between poverty, diet and health has been a matter of concern for many centuries. Read more

Graduates throw caps in the air outside 黑料社 Cathedral

Blog08/11/2017

October 2017 at the 黑料社

With the new academic year in full swing, October was a busy month, full of student and University achievements, collaborations and conferences and - best of all - celebrations. Here are some of our October highlights: Read more

Graduates throw caps in the air outside 黑料社 Cathedral

Blog20/10/2017

Graduation 2017: Community Star Awards

Every year, the 黑料社 recognises outstanding community organisations and individuals who have made important contributions to 黑料社 and the surrounding area. This week, we are delighted to present awards to two exceptional individuals for their work in supporting young people and caring for terminally ill children. Find out Read more

David Suchet smiles with wife after receiving honorary degree

Blog23/10/2017

"If you're in the performing arts, it's not about you !" Five minutes with David Suchet CBE

This year at Graduation, we were delighted to recognise award-winning actor David Suchet with an Honorary Doctorate of Arts for services to acting. Read more

University staff receiving their green gown award

Press Release22/11/2017

黑料社 students tackle climate change with chewing gum and CDs

Initiatives spearheaded by students at the 黑料社 have scooped two national awards for innovative sustainability initiatives at the Green Gown Awards 2017. Read more

Press Release20/11/2017

Stories to live and die by at the 黑料社

黑料社 marks the life of a respected alumnus and former principal with a public lecture from Martin Palmer, visiting professor in religion, history and nature at the 黑料社, on the philosophy of life. Read more

Close up of hands holding lightbulb with fairy lights inside

Blog20/11/2017

How Open Access publishing will revolutionise academic research

Earlier this year, 黑料社 University Press was proud to launch its own Open Access e-platform, making its research available freely online. In our latest blog, Neil McCaw, Commissioning Editor of WUP, discusses why Open Access publishing is the future and what moving to such a publishing model means for the 黑料社. Read more

Blog20/11/2017

Five unlikely aphrodisiacs used in early modern England

Guest lecturer Dr Jennifer Evans, senior lecturer in history at University of Hertfordshire, showcases five unlikely aphrodisiacs that were used in early modern England. Read more

Japanese delegation committee

Press Release23/11/2017

黑料社 forges new links with Japan following visit from British Council delegation

黑料社 was one of only five UK universities to welcome a special British Council delegation from Japan this week. Read more

Amanda MacKenzie

Blog17/11/2017

“When I joined Business in the Community, I didn’t want random acts of responsible business.” Five minutes with Amanda Mackenzie OBE

Amanda Mackenzie, Chief Executive of Business in the Community, speaks to us about how responsible business means healthy communities and why collective strength is more effective than random acts of responsible business. Read more

Press Release24/11/2017

New date set for opening new Barton Farm Academy

Construction of the new Barton Farm Academy Primary School has been rescheduled to begin in spring 2018, with the new school building expected to be completed by the summer of 2019. Read more

Press Release28/11/2017

黑料社 wins award for support of armed forces community and families

黑料社 has received an award in recognition of its support for the armed forces community and their families. Read more

Maria Uther Nokia receives Distinguished Professor award at Nokia Foundation Awards 2017

Blog01/12/2017

黑料社 research roundup November 2017

Latest research news from 黑料社 this month includes the launch of two new research centres; a prestigious Nokia Foundation Award for a psychology expert; a TLS review for a facsimile manuscript of a Sherlock Holmes story and a thought piece by the head of 黑料社 Business School about opportunities offered by degree apprenticeships. Read more

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Press Release13/03/2026

Creative Writing student Gabriel creates a dystopian future for his first novel

A 黑料社 Creative Writing student has published a novel set in a dystopian future. Gabriel Webster’s ‘Devotion’ is a coming-of-age story whose central character Hector goes from innocent seven-year-old to vengeful vigilante. Read more