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  • A record year for sport at Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë

    Our sports clubs have achieved an all-time University record, and four alumni and a graduating student have been named in Team GB’s Olympics squad.

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  • Postgraduate Discover Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë Tours

    Interested in postgraduate study at Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë? Our Postgraduate Discover Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë Tours are a great way to explore the University campus and our beautiful city, as well as an opportunity to find out more about postgraduate study at Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë from our staff and PG Student Ambassadors.

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A record year for sport at Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë

Our sports clubs have achieved an all-time University record, and four alumni and a graduating student have been named in Team GB’s Olympics squad.

A group of mainly women standing on the banks of a river celebrating while holding a trophy and standing in front of a red BUCS champions banner

Postgraduate Discover Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë Tours

Interested in postgraduate study at Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë? Our Postgraduate Discover Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë Tours are a great way to explore the University campus and our beautiful city, as well as an opportunity to find out more about postgraduate study at Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë from our staff and PG Student Ambassadors.

An image of 4 students standing outside on the grounds of St Mary's on a sunny day with Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë Cathedral in the background

Events in the Middle East: support and assistance for students and staff

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Research Impact at Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

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Is Britain on track for a zero-carbon power sector in six years?

The new government has created Great British Energy as part of its pledge to try and achieve zero-carbon electricity production by 2030. Professor Jon Gluyas and Dr Andrew Crossland, from the Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë Energy Institute as well as working in the Departments of Earth Sciences and Engineering respectively, assess whether that ambition is realistic.
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Appointment of new Executive Dean for Faculty of Social Sciences and Health

Professor Martin Evans has been appointed as our new Executive Dean (Social Sciences and Health).
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Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë researchers work with community to address food insecurity 

Our researchers have worked with community support workers to explore the drivers behind foodbank use and offer alternative solutions to support vulnerable people. 
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Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë Professors elected to prestigious British Academy

Congratulations to Canon Professor Michael Snape and Professor Janet Montgomery who have been recognised for their contribution to the humanities and social sciences.
Canon Professor Michael Snape (left) and Professor Janet Montgomery (right)

Platinum Award shines spotlight on Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë’s support for biodiversity

We have achieved recognition for our great work on promoting biodiversity by achieving the Platinum Hedgehog Friendly Campus Award 2024.
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Multiple concussions in rugby players change proteins in their blood

A new study shows that retired rugby players who have suffered multiple concussions have abnormal levels of certain proteins in their blood.
Male rugby players in a game.

Bigger animals don’t always have the biggest brains relative to body size – new research

Scientists have long believed that big animals will tend to have big brains, but a new study involving Professor Robert Barton, from our Department of Anthropology, has found that may not be the case.
Three brains at different angles

Prestigious recognition for Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë Chemistry researcher

Dr Allegra Franchino, an assistant professor from our Department of Chemistry, has been recognised in a national fellowship scheme.
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Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë Fringe Festival’s fourth year showcases University student talent

For the fourth year in a row, Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë University is partnering with the Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë Fringe Festival to bring a programme of arts and culture in Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë City’s biggest arts festival. Running from Wednesday 24 – Sunday 28 July, this year’s Fringe is looking to be the biggest and best to date.
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Not just any tour: Chapel Choir of University College to perform at the Vatican

This summer, the Chapel Choir of University College (known as Castle Chapel Choir) will be embarking on a tour spanning the UK and Italy to share their vocal talents. Including well-known UK venues, the tour also includes St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican in Italy.

Euro 2024: women need safer fan spaces at big football tournaments to stamp out hostility and abuse

With Euro 2024 in full-flow, Professor Stacey Pope, from our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, looks at what more can be done to help women feel more safe when attending major football tournaments.
A female football fan wearing England face paint in front of an England flag

Labour’s plan to tax private school fees has drawbacks – but it could be better for society

The Labour party has confirmed its intention to end this VAT exemption for private schools if elected to government. Professor Stephen Gorard, from our School of Education, has assessed the pros and cons of what this would mean for the British public if implemented.
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Schoolchildren get their hands dirty learning about soil health

Around 150 pupils from a County Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë school weren’t afraid to get their hands dirty when they visited our Botanic Garden to learn about soil health.
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Explore July's Community Newsletter

Want to know more about how we interact with our local community? Our monthly Community Newsletter explores the news, events, and research both at Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë University and in the city itself.
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Upcoming events

Meet the Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë DBA Programme Director, Alumni and Students

Wednesday 24 July 2024 - Wednesday 24 July 2024
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Online
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Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë Fringe Festival 2024

Wednesday 24 July 2024 - Sunday 28 July 2024
12:00 PM to 11:55 PM
Various locations across Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë City.
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Preparing, Planning & Packing for International Students

Monday 29 July 2024 - Monday 29 July 2024
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Online
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Ustinov College - Postgraduate Discover Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë Tours

Wednesday 31 July 2024 - Wednesday 31 July 2024
1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Ustinov College
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From our Student Blogs:

How to spend a summer

Final year maths student, Toby shares his favourite things to do in Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë over summer.
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Street Cosmos

Street Cosmos is a new collaboration from Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë University that brings world-class advances in space science and technology directly into communities. Since August 2023, Street Cosmos has brought together people from across County Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë, and used creativity to explore the universe with scientists from the Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics.

Funded by the UK Museums Association and UKRI, through the Mindsets and Missions programme.

Watch Street Cosmos 2023-24