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University of ºù«Ӱҵ joins national effort to tackle maternity inequalities

ºù«Ӱҵ, in partnership with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), has been selected to join the NIHR Challenge Maternity Disparities Consortium.
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How advanced practice will help build an NHS fit for the future

This week, the University of ºù«Ӱҵ is shining a light on the benefits advanced clinical practice offers to both students and NHS Trusts, as it joins in with Advanced Practice Week (11 - 17 November).
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Government urged to tackle preschool provision crisis amid warnings hundreds of thousands of children are not ‘school ready’

The Government is being urged to tackle the high number of children starting school not ‘school ready’, in a new report co-authored by researchers at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ. 
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Our research is helping universities to improve support for care experienced students

Dr Katie Ellis has been leading a research project with care experienced University students in England and Wales. We explore the project’s recommendations and take a look at what we’re doing here at ºù«Ӱҵ to support care leavers.

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National award for ºù«Ӱҵ researchers who revolutionised teaching for the next generation of speech language therapists

ºù«Ӱҵ researchers who revolutionised teaching for the next generation of speech and language therapists during the pandemic have been recognised with a prestigious national award.
Claudia Sollitt (Nursing Student new)

Blog: Global Nursing Opportunities & Simulation Week

Current Nursing student, Claudia, shares her story of why she wanted to become a Nurse, the fantastic financial and global opportunities the course has provided and even how she took part in teaching sessions.

Emma Peet (Nursing new)

Blog: The exciting opportunities Adult Nursing offers

Emma shares her journey onto the Nursing (Adult) programme, what the course has offered and the exciting opportunities it has provided, including winning a Student Nursing Times award: “Student Nurse or Midwife of the Year: Clinical Research".
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Sex lives in over 50s: Ending the stigma

The sex lives of the over 50s have long been ignored. ºù«Ӱҵ’s new cafes are bringing the conversation back to the table.