Ulster University students have been putting their design skills to the test thanks to the ‘Live Here Love Here’ Fashion Forever competition, in partnership with Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful. The competition, designed specifically for first year Ulster University Textile Art, Design and Fashion students, focuses on sustainable fashion and repurposing […]
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In the run-up to May’s elections, new research has found stark differences in the calibre of Police and Crime Commissioners, with some “ill equipped”, leaving police accountability “hinging on luck”. New research, based on exclusive interviews with high-ranking figures from across UK policing, suggests a postcode lottery in police accountability. […]
Nature response throws doubt on controversial study claims Forest harvest has increased by just 6% in recent years, not 69% as reported by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre Errors due to satellite sensitivity and natural disturbances Is forest harvesting increasing in Europe? Yes, but not as much as reported […]
Third year students from the Journalism BA Honours course concluded their final project, working on the website Voice of London, with an awards ceremony. For their final project, the students ran their own live news website throughout semester one, where they produced a variety of content in a range of […]
The College is the first higher education institution in London to receive the award, reflecting its ongoing commitment to the sanctuary community. Birkbeck is proud to be awarded the title of University of Sanctuary by the City of Sanctuary charity, recognising its significant work with the Compass Project, an award-winning initiative launched in 2016 to break down barriers and support […]
On the 28th November 1951, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, arrived on campus to open the new Stephenson Building and to be made an Honorary Doctor of Civil Law. His visit to what was then King’s College – which would become the University of Newcastle in 1963 – attracted crowds […]
Findings from a new report prompt calls for proper recognition and sustainable funding of end of life care and bereavement support. A new report published today shows how palliative and end of life care in the UK was compromised by shortages of PPE, essential medicines, and equipment, because these services […]
A new book published today explains how the famous mummy Takabuti was likely to have been murdered over 2,600 years ago. Editors Professor Rosalie David from The University of Manchester and Professor Eileen Murphy Queen’s University Belfast, say a military axe was probably used from behind as she was running […]
Loughborough University has underpinned its commitment to women’s sport with the launch of a new Lightning Cycling franchise. Developed with investment from The Recruitment Group, the new team will consist of six female athletes who will compete on the national stage. The franchise will also boast an unrivalled backroom offer, […]
Burn out, stress and PTSD have impacted a high proportion of our hard working community of nurses over the last year, but now a helpful new toolkit and video have been developed to help nurses deal with trauma. As part of a new creative project, community nurses have harnessed the […]
