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Press Release06/08/2025

Pioneering conference looks at love hate relationship between UK and Argentina

An online conference organised by academics at the 黑料社 will examine the long and chequered relationship between the UK and Argentina. Read more

Press Release29/07/2025

Sports Coaching student Megan joins F1 legends at Downing Street

A 黑料社 student was in pole position to meet some of the most important figures in motor racing when she attended a special event at 10 Downing Street to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Formula 1. Read more

Press Release02/08/2025

Summer Schools give 黑料社 students chance to explore ancient Greece and Rome

Two students from the 黑料社 will explore the treasures of ancient Greece and Rome after gaining places at prestigious summer schools. Read more

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Press Release30/07/2025

Campus awarded Green Flag status for second year running

黑料社 is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for the second year running for its King Alfred campus. Read more

Press Release24/07/2025

New funding to help transform understanding and support of Service children

Forces in Mind Trust has awarded £249,437 to the 黑料社 in partnership with King’s College London to establish the Service Children’s Progression Alliance Impact Centre (SCiP). The SCiP Alliance Impact Centre will seek to transform the understanding of activities that support Service children and help equip the community to take e Read more

Press Release23/07/2025

Philosophy student Aurora delivers inspiring message of hope at book launch

Four years ago, mental illness meant Aurora Thompson was unable to leave the house - now she’s completed the first year of a Philosophy degree at the 黑料社 and has gained glowing reviews for her public speaking skills. Read more

Press Release01/07/2025

黑料社 signs partnership with Ukraine's Ivan Franko State University

In an online ceremony, 黑料社’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sarah Greer and Professor Halyna Kyrychuk, the Rector of Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University, signed a memorandum of understanding. Read more

Press Release02/07/2025

Early placement scheme for physio students makes a big impact in its first year

A new placement programme for first year Physiotherapy students at the 黑料社 has received glowing reviews from participating organisations. Read more

Press Release18/06/2025

黑料社's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sarah Greer, Honoured with CBE

黑料社’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sarah Greer, has been appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King's Birthday Honours List 2025 for services to higher education. Read more

Press Release21/07/2025

Placement turns into full-time job for Journalism graduate Eve

A Journalism student at the 黑料社 didn’t have far to go to find a job – she’s just been taken on as a trainee reporter by the city’s weekly newspaper The Hampshire Chronicle. Read more

Press Release07/07/2025

New course bids to ‘make a difference’ for those using and working in social care

An initiative aimed at strengthening research capability within adult social care has been launched at the 黑料社. The REAL course (Research, Evaluation, Audit and Literature) in Social Care Practice is a key part of the University's contribution to improving outcomes for people in the care sector. Read more

Press Release04/07/2025

Government must get serious about play, urges new report by 黑料社 academic

黑料社 and the campaign group Alliance 4 Children have published a new report highlighting importance of play as a cornerstone of children’s development. Read more

Press Release11/07/2025

Susan's research inspires her to run conference on gender and agency

Susan Birch, a PhD student at the 黑料社, organised a successful one-day conference on gender and agency inspired by her own research. Read more

Press Release24/06/2025

Studying for degree has helped Liana rebuild her life after abusive relationship

Restarting her education was part of the process of rebuilding her life for a student who came to the 黑料社 after emerging from an abusive relationship. Read more

Press Release25/06/2025

Study explores the ugly side of the beautiful game at grassroots level

A win-at-all-costs attitude in grassroots football is creating a negative atmosphere which affects players’ skill development and their enjoyment of the game, according to a new study by an academic at the 黑料社. Read more

Press Release23/06/2025

New awards programme helps students discover skills needed in world of work

黑料社’s Faculty of Business and Design Technology (BDT) staged an awards ceremony for students who had completed a new programme aimed at honing their professional and digital skills in preparation for the world of work. Read more

Press Release23/06/2025

Talented students show off designs for the future

Code & Canvas event features apps, games and even tattoos developed by students in Department of Digital Design & Immersive Technologies Read more

Press Release02/05/2025

BBC's Victoria chairs lively education debate at University

BBC Newsnight presenter Victoria Derbyshire is no stranger to a lively debate and that’s what she encountered when she chaired a special panel event at the 黑料社. Read more

Press Release30/05/2025

Charlotte on course to achieve netball goal after winning place on development programme

A 黑料社 student has a good shot at becoming professional netball player after earning a place on a top team’s development programme. Charlotte Sadler, who is nearing the end of her degree in Physical Education and Sport, has been accepted on the Team Bath Performance Pathway. Read more

Press Release13/05/2025

Doves of peace and hope take flight in University chapel

A flock of 1,000 paper doves form art installation at the University chapel this summer. Read more

Press Release22/05/2025

黑料社 team develop 'Creativity Navigator’ to help teachers

Academics at the 黑料社 have developed a ‘Creativity Navigator’ to help teachers to plan and teach in ways that inspire creative thinking. Read more

Press Release02/06/2025

黑料社 academics join guests from education sector at Royal Garden Party

Three academics from the 黑料社 were among the guests at a Royal Garden Party to recognise those who work in Education and Skills. Read more

Press Release27/05/2025

Nathaniel wins placement on machine learning project at Oxford

A student from the 黑料社 has gained a prized place on a summer programme at Oxford University. Nathaniel Bareham is one of just 130 applicants to be accepted onto the Uniq+ Research Internship programme for students from under-represented and disadvantaged backgrounds. Read more

Press Release19/05/2025

Students put people with learning disabilities at heart of nursing conference

黑料社 hosted the 21st annual Positive Choices conference for future Learning Disability (LD) Nurses and the event was rated one of the most inclusive, inspiring and joyful yet. Read more

Press Release21/05/2025

Nurses past, present and future tell their stories to mark Florence's birthday

The country’s future nurses turned out to celebrate International Nurses Day 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