Why a Mentoring Scheme Matters for Final Year Business Students The transition from university to the professional world can be daunting. In a competitive job market, even the most qualified graduates need practical guidance to navigate career choices, refine job‑search materials, and develop interview skills. The University of Huddersfield’s UK Business School has addressed this […]
About the New Publication The University of Huddersfield’s senior lecturer in criminology, Dr. Andrea Varsori, has released the latest volume in the academic study of urban violence: An Evolutionary History of the Gangs and Factions of Rio de Janeiro (Palgrave Macmillan). The book takes a comprehensive look at the historical roots of Rio’s most well‑known gangs, […]
UK Sport Faces Rising Heat, Changing Seasons – What This Means for Athletes and Organisers For more than a decade, the Olympic Games have been the pinnacle of athletic excellence, drawing talent from every country and captivating a global audience. Yet recent editions of the Games – Paris 2024 and the World Athletics Championships in […]
Background: Green Hydrogen as a Clean Cooking Solution Traditionally, rural health facilities in sub‑Saharan Africa have relied on firewood, charcoal and kerosene for domestic heating and food preparation. These fuels contribute to indoor air pollution, cause respiratory illnesses and deplete local forests. Green hydrogen—produced from water electrolysis powered by renewable energy—offers a clean, carbon‑free alternative. […]
The Rationale Behind Removing the Two‑Child Benefit Cap In the most recent budget, the UK government announced the removal of the two‑child limit on child benefits. This policy change aims to eliminate a barrier that has long kept many families from achieving a sufficient standard of living. While the announcement is a welcome step, experts […]
What the Playbook Series Looks Like The Playbook is not a distant lecture series – it is a series of hands‑on masterclasses that put students at the centre of real music industry conversations. In September the first event was chaired by third‑year Music Business student Valentina Longo, and by November first‑year Denisha Skilton was running […]
Solent University’s creative arm, SolentCreatives, has joined forces with the charity Step by Step to give voice to care leavers across the south of England. The result is a short film, 18 Isn’t Cheaper, that captures first‑hand stories from young people who have moved from the care system into independent adulthood. The project not only […]