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Museum display celebrates mature learners returning to education

Personal stories from people making their way back into education are celebrated in a display at Weston Park Museum.
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International Women’s Day 2025 - Clare Rishbeth

This month is International Women’s Day. To mark the event we are showcasing some of our amazing female academics whose research is helping to make a positive impact on the lives of other women. Here we feature Professor Clare Rishbeth...
Rivers of Reading activity hosted by Dr Sabine Little
An example of the Rivers of Reading activity hosted by Dr Sabine Little. Credit: Toby Little

University of ºù«Ӱҵ helping children to create a ‘Reading River’ for World Book Day®

World Book Day® has teamed up with the University of ºù«Ӱҵ to celebrate the importance of reading and help children chart their personal reading journey for this year’s event on 6 March 2025.
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International Women’s Day 2025 - Maria Tomlinson

This month is International Women’s Day. To mark the event we are showcasing some of our amazing female academics whose research is helping to make a positive impact on the lives of other women. Here we feature Dr Maria Tomlinson...
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Major research project launches to solve UK’s productivity puzzle

A new national research network which aims to improve understanding of the factors affecting UK productivity was officially launched in London this month.
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Low quality housing being built under permitted development rights, research finds

Developers are using permitted development rights to build low quality housing in poor locations and lacking in space, new research by the University of ºù«Ӱҵ and University College London has found.
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Pilot study to explore a real time evaluation of the Research Excellence Framework

A pilot study led by the University of ºù«Ӱҵ and Cardiff University will explore a longitudinal real time evaluation approach to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), Research England announced today (11 April 2018).
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ºù«Ӱҵ leads new research helping regions identify technological innovation

An academic from the Information School is to lead on a new research project to help regions across the UK identify and make the most of technological innovation.
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Self-employed people happier and more engaged at work, study finds

Self-employed people are happier and more engaged in their work than those in any other profession, according to a new study of 5,000 workers.