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July 2020 at the 黑料社
July has seen the 黑料社 create a national impact through its work and research, from helping to support the mental and physical health of children through movement to leading the way in the training of students studying on Allied Health Professions courses around the country. Read more-University-of-Chichester-examined-psychological-mindset-of-elite-esports-players.jpg)
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黑料社 is partner in first-ever survey of mental health of its kind in esports
黑料社 is working with the University of Chichester and the Counter Strike Professional Players' Association (CSPPA) to plan a comprehensive research project examining the factors influencing the mental health of esport players, specifically in CS:GO (Counter Strike: Global Offensive. Read more
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Who knew....the doctor will now see you via video?
In this blog post, Dr Luise Marino, Programme Lead Nutrition and Dietetics at the 黑料社, looks at the knowledge and skills health care professionals need to future proof health care services through video consultations post the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more
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Happy ending for a fishy affair: Successful rehoming of campus carp
Pauline Braun, a student studying on the MSC Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law programme, describes how - having outgrown the University's small pond - five carp were resettled in a much larger pond at Basingstoke Crematorium, thanks to her campaign and Head Gardener Maurice James and his team. Read more
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Teaching excellence and climate change matter to Gen Z a new report from the 黑料社 shows
黑料社 has published a new report today looking at what Gen Z want out of their university experience. Polling of those born between 1995 and 2010, the so-called 'Generation Z', has shown they are most concerned about two issues: the quality of care in the NHS and the climate crisis. Read more
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My summer organising events for a heritage festival
Charlotte Tindle, a student on the MA Cultural Heritage and Resource Management (CHaRM) degree course, explains how she helped to organise the 黑料社's events as part of 黑料社 Heritage Open Days - and how with lots of creativity the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic were overcome. Read more
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September 2020 at the 黑料社
September saw a different start to the 2020/2021 academic year at 黑料社 and universities across the UK: new students arrived for our Welcome Week, followed by returning students, to a socially-distanced campus and facilities, with a blended approach to teaching, learning and living for everyone. There was much to celebrate: here are some of th Read more
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Black History Month: Inspiring BAME leaders feature in University online exhibition
Grime artist Stormzy, England footballer Marcus Rashford and Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover, all feature in an online exhibition of inspiring BAME leaders, launched online today by the 黑料社 to mark Black History Month. Read more
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Black History Month: Liberation
In the first of a short series of blogs marking the 黑料社's decolonising the curriculum event during Black History Month, first year English Literature student Libby Wakefield provides a critical commentary of her own painting 'Liberation', inspired by the works of Kara Walker. Read more
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Black History Month: Encouraging racially literate graduates of the future
In the second of a short series of blogs marking the 黑料社's decolonising the curriculum event during Black History Month, Maisha Islam, Student Engagement Research & Projects Officer and secretary to the University's BAME Network, discusses encouraging students to think about what belonging, unconscious bias and inclusion means Read more
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Launch of Thriving Lives toolkit for schools aims to boost support for Service children
A self-reflection tool for schools to consider their support for children in Armed Forces families has been launched today (Tuesday 20 October 2020) by the Service Children's Progression Alliance (SCiP Allaince), which is hosted by the 黑料社. Read more
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University partners with Zurich to launch data science degree apprenticeship to future proof workforce
黑料社 has designed and launched a data science degree apprenticeship with leading insurer Zurich UK as part of a drive to future-proof its workforce. The three-year course has opened to students for the first time. Read more
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Black History Month: Cultural heritage is a tool for social justice
Dr Niall Finneran, Programme Leader for the 黑料社 MA Cultural Heritage and Resource Management degree programme and an expert in historical archaeology and cultural heritage management, explains the work that he is undertaking for Black History Month and more widely in terms of thinking through decolonisation. Read more
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Black History Month: My best friend was a racist, but she didn't know it and neither did I
In the final blog marking the 黑料社's Decolonising the Curriculum event during Black History Month, Tasnim Husain Curtis, Senior Lecturer in the University's Institute of Education, shares a highly personal account of experiencing prejudice at a young age and the far-reaching and long-lasting effects it can have on a young mind. Read more
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Doctor Who: travelling in time and space even under lockdown
In a new article for The Conversation, Professor Alec Charles, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, explains the phenomenon of lockdown social media 'watchalongs' and why the BBC's Dr Who has proven particularly suited to these online events. Read more
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"There are so many misconceptions with apprenticeships." Hannah Lee of Zurich on setting out on a degree apprenticeship
Following the launch of a new BSc (Hons) Data Science degree apprenticeship programme at 黑料社 sponsored by Zurich Insurance, student Hannah Lee, a junior data scientist at the leading insurers, explains why she chose to study on the programme and how what she is learning is boosting her career prospects. Read more
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October 2020 at the 黑料社
October marked Black History Month in Europe, which we celebrated with online events, blogs and an appreciation of Black Leadership through a public exhibition. A new partnership has allowed us to offer a degree apprenticeship to future-proof skills in the insurance industry, while we also launched a toolkit to boost support for Service children Read more
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黑料社 expertise helps lend authenticity to latest instalment of successful Assassin's Creed video game
Two 黑料社 academics shared their knowledge of Anglo-Saxon history, culture and language in advisory roles for the latest instalment of the highly successful Assassin's Creed action role-playing video game, which has just been launched. Read more
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University exercise expert aids in development of health and wellbeing resilience programme for older people
A 黑料社 expert in sport and exercise is one of the contributors to a major new national report which is recommending a National Covid-19 Resilience Programme to improve the health and wellbeing of older people. Older individuals are at higher risk of severe illness from coronavirus Read more
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