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Student pitching for CFINE

Students support local charity CFINE with innovative ideas

By Clara Maurillon -

Sixty ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø students cross collaborated, created and pitched their innovative solutions to support Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE) in our Innovation Award Level 2 workshop last November.

University Challenge team sitting on a couch

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù꿉۪s team wins second round of University Challenge

By Clara Maurillon -

A team of four ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø students and alumni appeared on BBC Two’s University Challenge in November where they proudly won against the University of Roehampton. They came back to the show on Monday 9 January to compete in the second round of the challenge, where they once again came out victorious.

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Vision song contest contestant group photo

Around the world in music: Song contest at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø shows off talent!

By Arran Templeton -

Students and staff at the University took to the stage to perform music showcasing their talent and culture as part of the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Vision song contest.

Caroline Laurenson, Founder of Kindspace

Kindspace: A success story from the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Startup Accelerator

By Clara Maurillon -

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Startup Accelerator is back for its fifth year, and we are looking for budding entrepreneurs to apply! The 2023 programme is open to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø students and alumni who have graduated within the last 5 years and offers the chance to turn innovative ideas into viable businesses.

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø team of four take part in University Challenge

Meet ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø's University Challenge Team!

By Clara Maurillon -

A team of four ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø students will be appearing on BBC Two's University Challenge on Monday 28 November at 8.30pm to face the University of Roehampton. This is only the second time ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø is taking part in the show since our first appearance in 1994. Learn more about the team before finding out if they made it to the next round!

People sitting on sofa talking on ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø campus

Celebrating our Learning and Teaching Conference winners

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At the Learning and Teaching Conference, we shared innovations that enhance student’s learning experience across our University community. Some of these ideas and approaches stood out from the rest and were recognised by delegates on the day and the conference planning group as the top submissions. Here we celebrate the winners of the abstract and poster competition.

Professor Lynn Kilbride

Reflecting on the Learning and Teaching Conference

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Following the recent Learning and Teaching Conference, we catch up with Professor Lynn Kilbride, Vice Principal Academic Development & Student Experience, who shares some insight from the event.

Maria Fiori

Fashion, passion and creative thinking: How the UN’s Sustainable Goals are inspiring ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø students into action

By Lewis Walker -

This series of articles explores the journey of the winners of the EIG Sustainable Goals Student Ideas Competition.

Group of students attend Black History Month event

"Who Am I?" - Reflecting on Black History Month's open lecture about race

By Clara Maurillon -

In honour of Black History Month 2022, the Staff Race Equality Network and the Race Action Group organised an open lecture entitled "Who Am I?" on Thursday 20 October. The event, also part of the university's Vibrant Campus initiative, saw internal and external speakers address an audience of 30 staff members and students.

Law professionals at desk with open book and laptop on top

Mental Health Awareness – A Holistic Approach for Future Legal Professionals

By Hannah Darnell, Law Clinic Manager -

It is widely reported and accepted that we are experiencing a mental health crisis in the UK, latterly related to the cost of living and consequences of recovery from a global pandemic.