2022
Award-winning naturalist & broadcaster to host free event for University & the public
The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ is excited to welcome award-winning broadcaster, author and naturalist Chris Packham CBE to host a new instalment of its ‘An Evening With’ public lectures, this time on the topic of sustainability.
Beauty business student scoops two industry awards
A ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ student and business owner is celebrating her latest industry award success, having scooped up another regional Beauty Salon of the Year accolade earlier this year.
Over 40 businesses benefit from University’s free upskilling workshop
The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ recently hosted a free grant-writing event for businesses as part of the Arc Innovation Festival 2022, reflecting on the institution’s commitment to supporting, encouraging and developing economic growth in the region.
First-year student celebrates winning digital marketing competition
The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ recently partnered with global IT leader Wisetek UK to run a Digital Marketing competition for future marketers, which was won by a first-year student.
ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ placed first in England in Green League
Celebrations are underway at the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ after it was announced that the institution was awarded second place in the UK in the People & Planet 2022/23 University Green League, putting it in the top spot for England overall.
University wins Silver and Gold at Community Radio Awards
Radio LaB – the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s award-winning on-campus radio station – is celebrating two brilliant prizes it recently snapped up at this year’s Community Radio Awards (CRAs).
Student crowned Social Worker of the Year
A social sciences PhD student from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has won two accolades in this year’s Social Worker of the Year Awards.
Students to showcase University’s cultural diversity
A group of budding events managers are curating a public charity event called ‘Cultural Implosion’ to celebrate the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s cultural variety and inclusion.
Social Work graduate receives new award in memory of Amani Liaquat
An award created in memory of a Social Work student and brain tumour awareness campaigner has been presented to its first recipient during the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s November graduation ceremonies.
CBeebies star & local education advocate celebrate Honorary degrees with fellow graduates
The last cohort of the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Class of 2022 celebrated their achievements during a week of graduation ceremonies, featuring a number of inspiring keynote speakers and two Honorary Doctorate recipients – CBeebies star, Andy Day, and education leader, Mike Berrill.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Academic experts for press commentary
Ahead of the first kick off at the FIFA World Cup 2022 (20th November - 18th December), the Press Office has pooled together a list of key academics from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ who boast expertise in the areas of football, sports and culture - all relevant to the 'beautiful game'.
Celebrating ‘World Toilet Day’ through research
Ahead of World Toilet Day (19th November), a Research Fellow from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has penned an inspiring blog about the importance of human sanitation as part of her work with the ‘Towards Brown Gold’ project.