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University of ۲ݮƵ ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

The University of ۲ݮƵ has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2020, reaffirming its position as a leading global university for teaching and research.
SOC Professor Sue Yeandle

University of ۲ݮƵ Professor honoured by King in Birthday Honours

University of ۲ݮƵ Professor, Sue Yeandle, has been appointed OBE (Officer of the British Empire) in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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Dr Susan Oman and Dr Irini Katsirea appointed members of the DCMS College of Experts

Dr Susan Oman and Dr Irini Katsirea have been appointed members of the UK Government’s Department of Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) College of Experts to apply innovative scientific methods to support government policy.
A stylised graphic image of the Unpaid Care Dashboard on a computer screen.

Unpaid carers providing more hours of care than ever, according to new Unpaid Care Dashboard

Unpaid carers are now providing more hours of care than ever, according to a new interactive digital dashboard, launched by the Centre for Care at the University of ۲ݮƵ.
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Digital playtime can be good for children’s well-being, major new report from University of ۲ݮƵ finds

Video games used during play can benefit children’s well-being, if designed with their needs in mind, a new study from the University of ۲ݮƵ, LEGO Group and UNICEF has found.
MGT - Gianni Romano - BA Accounting & Financial Management and Economics 2017

“30 Under 30” for alumnus and entrepreneur, Gianni Romano

Gianni Romano, 2017 alumnus of the Management School has been named on the renowned Forbes “30 Under 30” list for manufacturing and industry.
Patients, staff and friends from Weston Park Cancer Charity socialising in the Wave Kitchen

Weston Park Cancer Charity Coffee Mornings

Over the past year we've been delighted to welcome Weston Park Cancer Charity Coffee Mornings to the Wave Kitchen, it's been a real pleasure to offer this facility to our wider community to connect and socialise.

Photograph of staff and students from the School of Law holding their impact award

School of Law awarded Community Action Award

Congratulations to the School of Law on scooping the Community Action Award for services to the local community and environment.
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Academics from the Faculty of Social Sciences among line-up for the Festival of Debate 2024

This year's Festival of Debate will feature numerous academic staff from the Faculty of Social Sciences sharing their ideas and research within the three strands of Democracy, Inequality and Climate.