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Press Release16/02/2026

黑料社 field Men's and Women's teams at Cross Country Championships for first time

Ten members of the Elite Sport Programme represented the 黑料社 at the British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) Cross Country Championships at Charnwood College in Loughborough on 31 January. Read more

Press Release13/02/2026

Glenn's homunculus is dressed and ready for gallery debut

A new art exhibition combining photography, poetry, prose and property floor plans is coming to the 黑料社’s West Downs Gallery. Read more

Press Release03/02/2026

Ukrainian artists' exhibition celebrates their nation's culture, identity and hope

A powerful new art exhibition showcasing Ukraine’s cultural heritage and its resilience in the face of war has opened at the 黑料社. Read more

Press Release29/01/2026

黑料社 academics helping Swiss teachers to bring philosophy into the classroom

Academics at the 黑料社 are helping teachers in Switzerland bring philosophy into the primary school classroom. Read more

Press Release19/01/2026

University helps Cathedral solve medieval bone puzzle involving kings and bishops

The bones of medieval kings and bishops have been reinterred in six mortuary chests in 黑料社 Cathedral after more than a decade of painstaking forensic work to piece together the jumbled remains. Read more

Press Release20/01/2026

Elite Sports Programme propels middle distance runner Leah into the fast lane

Just three months after joining the Elite Sports Programme at the 黑料社 middle distance runner Leah Johnson claimed her first major senior title. Read more

Press Release22/01/2026

Placement with Federation gives Isaac the inside track on doping and diet in sport

A Nutrition and Dietetics student at the 黑料社 has gained valuable real-world experience and contacts thanks to a year-long placement with the European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD). Read more

Press Release15/01/2026

Student coaches see results of their learning as women's football team top the league

A real-world learning project has resulted in a win-win situation on and off the football pitch for students at the 黑料社. Read more

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Press Release20/11/2025

University students celebrate Jane Austen with new film

To mark the 250th anniversary of her birth, a new film celebrating the world of Jane Austen has been produced by the 黑料社. Read more

Press Release13/01/2026

University song-writing duo release Awkward first album

Two self-confessed “song geeks” from the 黑料社 have turned social awkwardness into an artform. Read more

Press Release08/01/2026

Adrian's book celebrates work of philosopher who drew inspiration from Hollywood and jazz

A 黑料社 academic’s new book champions the work of American philosopher Stanley Cavell who was just as happy discussing Fred Astaire as Friedrich Nietzsche. Read more

Press Release06/01/2026

Event celebrates achievements of student midwives

An end-of-year event celebrated the work and achievements of Midwifery students at the 黑料社. Read more

Press Release06/01/2026

Journalism student Lennie kicks off his radio career with a winning performance for BBC

黑料社 Journalism student Lennie Teague stepped in to act as co-commentator when BBC Radio Surrey covered the FA Trophy clash between Walton & Hersham and Sutton United. Read more

Blog19/12/2025

A year to remember...looking back on 2025

Remember these? A look back at the highlights, achievements and successes of 2025 at the 黑料社. Read more

Press Release17/12/2025

Growing mentor scheme gives students a head start when seeking a career

黑料社 welcomed participants in the growing Careers Professional Mentoring Programme to an on-campus connections event. Read more

Press Release15/12/2025

New course set up to promote research in adult social care is already making a difference...

A new course launched by the 黑料社 to strengthen research capability within the adult social care sector has enjoyed a highly successful first six months. Read more

Press Release05/12/2025

Archaeologist Phil leads fieldwork to survey 'hidden' sites used by troops in run-up to D-Day

A 黑料社 archaeologist is playing a leading role in a major lottery-funded project to survey key sites in Hampshire used in the run-up to D-Day. Read more

Press Release29/10/2025

Big names help give Class of '25 a big send-off at inspiring graduation ceremonies

黑料社’s Class of 2025 heard inspiring stories and wise words of advice across a series of 11 graduation ceremonies at 黑料社 Cathedral. Over a period of four days more than 2,000 students received their graduation certificates and the heartfelt congratulations of family, friends and University staff. Read more

Press Release13/11/2025

University backing 黑料社 City FC's new academy for 16 to 19-year-olds

A new collaboration between the 黑料社 and 黑料社 City Football Club aims to bridge the gap between sport and higher education. Read more

Press Release13/11/2025

Sports Journalism student Leah impresses BBC with hovercraft racing film

A Sports Journalism student at the 黑料社 made her TV debut with an action-packed report about hovercraft racing enthusiasts which aired on BBC’s South Today. Read more

Press Release12/11/2025

Hiroshima tree will be a symbol of peace, hope and strength

A tree grown at the 黑料社 from seeds that survived the nuclear attacks on Japan at the end of the Second World War has a new home. Read more

Press Release30/10/2025

University and City Swimming Club join forces to develop next generation of elite swimmers

黑料社 has announced an exciting new partnership with 黑料社 City Swimming Club, expanding the University’s successful Elite Sport Programme to include swimming. Read more

Press Release07/11/2025

PhD student Martin working to end demonisation of people with albinism in films and books

Fresh from completing his Masters at the 黑料社, author Martin White’s plans for a PhD focusing on an often-demonised section of society has been welcomed by three major charities. Read more

Blog10/11/2025

Pioneering scheme helps Susan juggle her research and caring commitments

黑料社 PhD student, Susan Birch was the first self-funded postgraduate researcher to take part in a placement developed through the support of GuildHE, the 黑料社 and Wellcome Collection. She has written this blog about the experience… Read more

Press Release04/11/2025

University scores a success with special new course for NHS social workers

The Social Work team at the 黑料社 has delivered a highly successful and well received series of study days for qualified social workers employed by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare Trust. 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