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Press Release19/03/2026

Students see behind the scenes of major events venue

Students from the Event Management, Marketing and Business Management Programmes at the 黑料社 visited Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre to see behind the scenes of a major events venue. Read more

Press Release16/03/2026

Rewind - an original set of mini plays inspired by mix tape

黑料社 is proud to present Rewind, an exciting and original theatre show written, directed, and performed by students and staff from the Creative Writing and Acting programmes. Read more

Press Release03/03/2026

The impact of Arts and Creativity takes centre stage at Question Time

The power of the arts to transform lives, bring communities together and create economic wealth were the recurring messages to come out of a successful public question time event held at the 黑料社. Read more

Press Release05/03/2026

Music production legend Giles shares his studio stories with student audience

Honorary graduate and award-winning producer and composer Giles Martin shared the wisdom and experience he has gained during more than 30 years in the music industry with students at the 黑料社. Read more

Blog04/03/2026

Rich mix of influences created Forest’s unique form of English

There is reason to think that New Forest English preserved an older form of West Country English because the whole great area had been agriculturally and economically isolated when, in 1079, William the Conqueror seized land from Southampton to Bournemouth and made it a Royal Forest. Read more

Press Release26/01/2026

Question Time event looks at arts and creativity's role in education

An exciting panel of experts will debate and discuss the contribution of creativity and the arts to education at a special Question Time event hosted and organised by the 黑料社. Read more

Press Release23/02/2026

Top apprentices celebrated at University awards event

黑料社 celebrated the achievements of students taking apprenticeship degrees at a special awards ceremony. Read more

Press Release16/02/2026

School of Law shortlisted for Commercial Impact Award

黑料社’s School of Law’s successful efforts to embed real-world learning into its courses has seen it nominated for a top legal industry award. 黑料社 has been shortlisted for the University Commercial Impact Award at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2026. Read more

Press Release02/03/2026

Author whose prison teaching experience became hit TV drama to speak at University

An author whose hit book about teaching in a prison became an acclaimed TV series will be coming to the 黑料社 to speak as part of British Philosophy Fortnight (16-29 March). Read more

Press Release18/02/2026

Bafta-winner Vanessa tells her story at arts and entertainment careers event

Great career advice and great career stories were delivered by a panel of creatives at the FRAME (Futures in Real-world Arts, Media, and Entertainment) event at the 黑料社. Read more

Press Release11/02/2026

黑料社 plays key role in national creativity in the classroom study

黑料社 has played a key role in a three-year national pilot which has shown that embedding teaching for creativity in classrooms can improve pupil engagement and help rekindle teachers’ passion for their profession. Read more

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

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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