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Archaeological investigations in 黑料社 with three archaeologists

Press Release12/06/2020

University team to undertake archaeological investigations for Central 黑料社 Regeneration site

ARCA Geoarchaeology, a specialist team of archaeologists at the 黑料社, are set to undertake borehole investigations across the Central 黑料社 Regeneration (CWR) site. Read more

Architect's impression looking out of the building into the courtyard garden with a pond and green trees and planting

Press Release15/06/2020

University celebrates building milestone as new West Downs Centre formally handed over

黑料社's landmark learning and teaching building at its West Downs Quarter has been formally handed over to the University by construction company Osborne, just over two years after the groundbreaking ceremony in January 2018. Read more

Press Release18/06/2020

Capturing the pandemic for posterity: 黑料社 launches coronavirus diary project

We are living through an historic global crisis as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds and future generations will want to know how we spent our days. What was the local, lived experience of a global pandemic from day to day and week to week? Read more

Students celebrating graduation outside the Cathedral

Press Release25/06/2020

Job prospects of 黑料社 graduates among highest in the UK

黑料社 has excelled in the number of graduates from its undergraduate programmes who are in employment and further study, placing it in the top 10 universities in the country. 黑料社 is also the highest place university in the region. Read more

Blog26/06/2020

Five great books by 黑料社 authors to add to your summer reading pile

Lockdown may be easing, but whether you're going on holiday or staying at home over the summer months, we have five fantastic book recommendations for page turners written by University staff and alumni. Read more

J眉rgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool Football Club, crowd-surfs raised up by team

Blog26/06/2020

Five ways Jürgen Klopp’s leadership style helped Liverpool to the top

Matthew Smith, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology, in the Department of Sport, Exercise and Helth at the 黑料社 and Sean Figgins, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology and Research Methods at the University of Chichester, set out five leadership tools that have helped Jurgen Klopp has inspired Liverpool FC Read more

Blog01/07/2020

June 2020 at the 黑料社

Here at 黑料社, June has seen professional recognition for one of our degree programmes, new appointments, the launch of two research studies which explore the social impact of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the handover of the new West Downs Centre to the University. Read more

Press Release01/07/2020

Evidence from SCiP Alliance features in independent Government report on Service life

The work and partners of the Service Children's Progression Alliance, hosted by the 黑料社, features strongly in an independent report to Government which looks at all aspects of Service life. Read more

Physiotherapy students look at model skeleton foot

Blog10/07/2020

Leading by influence: training healthcare students in the pandemic

In the latest UoW blog post, Beverley Harden, Allied Health Professions Lead at Health Education England and a Visiting Professor at the 黑料社, explains how 黑料社 has been leading the way during the pandemic in driving uptake of training and work placements for students studying on Allied Health Professions courses. Read more

Blog16/07/2020

The story of Britain's secret nuclear history

Britain has a secret nuclear history and carries an invisible legacy from the Cold Wconflict. Gordon Murray, Senior Lecturer in Drama (Community Theatre & Media), explains in our latest blog post. Read more

Press Release28/07/2020

黑料社 supports children's summer challenge designed to boost mental health

黑料社 is supporting charity to offer children of all ages a fun summer challenge that can help give a much-needed mental boost. Read more

Blog03/08/2020

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

Press Release07/08/2020

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

Blog10/08/2020

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

Blog03/09/2020

August 2020 at the 黑料社

As we enjoyed the last few weeks of this extraordinary summer, we celebrated research grant success, academic achievement and most importantly, confirmed places for a new cohort of students following A level results. Read about the highlights below. Read more

Blog04/09/2020

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

Press Release14/09/2020

Study highlights significant impacts of austerity for those with learning disabilities

Findings from a major new study show that over 40 per cent of people with learning disabilities lost care and support over the past decade, as a result of cuts to social care funding. Read more

Press Release15/09/2020

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

Blog18/09/2020

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

Blog01/10/2020

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

Press Release06/10/2020

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

Monochrome paining of birdcage with lines of words escaping

Blog08/10/2020

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

Blog12/10/2020

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

Press Release20/10/2020

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

Press Release21/10/2020

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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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