Latest posts: Page 3

Black and white photo of Phil Halton, by Scott Munn

Alumnus celebrates latest book

Virtual learning became second nature for former soldier and security consultant Phil Halton, who is celebrating the launch of his third novel, and fifth book. Phil, who lives in Canada, finished his MA in Creative and Critical Writing…

Categories:
News to keep
Read more
Three students sitting looking at laptops

University awarded share of £8.2M to widen access and increase diversity within digital sector

University of Gloucestershire has been awarded a share of £8.2 million in new funding to increase diversity and widen access within the UK digital sector, providing a larger pool of highly skilled graduates to address the skills gap….

Read more

Driving degree apprenticeships forward

Our annual National Apprenticeship Week Event takes place on Wednesday 7 February, exploring skills for life, and showcasing how apprenticeships and ‘returnerships’ can offer opportunities for individuals of all ages, as well as the benefits for employers and the wider…

Read more
A tractor on a farm

University researchers are part of new hub awarded £6.5 million to help achieve net zero by 2050

The Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) at University of Gloucestershire is a member of a groundbreaking consortium awarded a £6.5 million grant by the Government to look at how changes to land use will help achieve net…

Read more
A group of students who have been shortlisted for the Royal Television Society Awards

University graduates are shortlisted for Royal Television Society Awards

Twenty-six recent Television Production, Film Production and Journalism graduates from University of Gloucestershire have been shortlisted for the Royal Television Society (RTS) West of England Student Awards 2024. The highly prestigious awards by the RTS – an educational…

Read more

Hospitality industry bosses and MP support launch of new degree

Gloucester’s MP joined apprentices and representatives from University of Gloucestershire and globally renowned hotels brands to celebrate the official launch of a groundbreaking degree-level apprenticeship in hospitality management. The University is collaborating with Red Carnation Hotels, The Dorchester, JW…

Read more
Women's football team playing at University of Gloucestershire

University renews partnership with FA to run women’s high performance football centre

University of Gloucestershire has renewed its successful partnership with the Football Association to operate a national Women’s High-Performance Football Centre (WHPFC) to promote and inspire player development, amid the increasing popularity of the women’s game. The WHPFC at the University’s…

Read more

Balancing professional sport and postgraduate study

After running the University of Gloucestershire Squash Club and inspiring young people to take up the sport, professional squash player Nathan Lake was inspired to become a student himself. Growing up in Cheltenham, he started playing squash around…

Categories:
News to keep
Read more
Lorea Sarobe undergoing tests at Oxstalls

Alumni join forces for charity

Alumna and former University of Gloucestershire staff member, Lorea Sarobe, is raising vital funds for Heidi’s Heroes by running the TCS London Marathon in April 2024. The charity is a tribute to Heidi Wood, a former world championship…

Categories:
News to keep
Read more
A specialist from the national charity Cardiac Risk in the Young carrying out a consultation with a young person

University works with national charity to offer potentially lifesaving heart screening to students and staff

University of Gloucestershire is offering heart screening to its community of students and staff, and their family members, who may have an underlying heart condition which can often have no symptoms. As part of its Stop the Heartbreak campaign, the…

Read more