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Success for Splendid Fred Records’ Climate Change Art Exhibition
On 3rd February, staff, students and members of the public came together at the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ to experience multi-media art pieces inspired by Splendid Fred Records’ album This Changes Everything. The exhibition was put on to encourage artists and visitors to explore the effects of climate change on our society, and to broadcast the work Read more
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Ethical clothing giant to give talk on responsible business
Patagonia, one of the biggest brands in outdoor clothing, has become a world leader in responsible business. Students, local businesses and members of the community will be able to hear how they have done it when Alex Beasley, Country Manager for UK and Ireland at Patagonia Europe, comes to give a talk at the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ on 21 February Read more
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ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Research Roundup January 2018
The latest academic and research news from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ this month includes a new study on the impact of music on the elderly; a thought piece from the head of the Centre for English Identity and Politics on the relationship between the Carillion collapse and Brexit, and expert comment on a variety of topics. Read more
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The Aesthetic and the Anaesthetic?
Today the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust launch a unique joint partnership which aims to develop innovative approaches to wellbeing. Here, Dr David M Walters, FRSPH, Director of the Centre for Arts as Wellbeing, describes the Centre's work in bringing arts into healthcare. Read more
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Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ join forces to improve patient care and treatments
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) have signed a partnership agreement that will see the two organisations collaborate on research and education activities. Read more
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Never Mind the... other podcasts, here's 'Mind The Cakes'
Glenn Fosbraey, Senior Lecturer in the University's Department of English, Creative Writing and American Studies, relates how the new podcast from Creative Writing at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ got its quirky name and explores the world of creative writing through a unique fusion of entertainment and education. Read more
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Degree apprenticeships: added value for universities and business
In National Apprenticeship Week 2018 (5-9 March), Stella McKnight, Director of Employer Partnerships at the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, outlines the way the University is working with business to develop and deliver the new breed of degree apprenticeship programmes to foster the next generation of top digital and management talent. Read more
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What does it take to be a good student?
Internationally acclaimed author and speaker Professor Bill Lucas is at the forefront of study into the habits of successful students. Professor Lucas will be revealing these and how educational professionals can be cultivating them at an event on 14 March. Read more
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Promoting the protection of Africa's elephants and rhinos at the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
Dr Steven McCulloch, Acting Director of the Centre for Animal Welfare, reports on a public lecture hosted at the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and given by Philip Mansbridge, Director of the International Fund for Animal Welfare UK (IFAW UK) . IFAW UK is a partner organisation of the Centre for Animal Welfare. Part 1[SM1] discussed the history and camp Read more
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Twelve ways to be a more successful learner
What do you really need to learn in life? How do you teach students to excel? What do successful learners do differently from others? What, in short, are their habits of mind? Bill Lucas, Director of the Centre for Real-World Learning, gives his twelve tips for successful learning in this blog Read more
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Canadian seals, English badgers and Suzy the parvo puppy
Dr Steven McCulloch, Acting Director of the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Centre for Animal Welfare, reports on a public lecture by International Fund for Animal Welfare UK (IFAW UK) Director Philip Mansbridge. IFAW UK is a partner organisation of the Centre. In this post Dr McCulloch discusses the history and campaigning areas of IFAW. Read more
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New book from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ academic to bring creativity back to classrooms
A creative writing lecturer at the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ has produced a new book designed to encourage children and young people to exercise their creativity. Wordtamer: Activities to Inspire Creative Thinking and Writing combines academic findings and practical activities in an engaging resource book for primary and secondary schools. Read more
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