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Lincoln Bishop University recently welcomed staff, students, and community members to a captivating afternoon dedicated to the enduring appeal of fairy tales. The “Once upon a Wednesday afternoon” event, organised by the university’s English Literature academics, explored both the historical significance and contemporary evolution of this beloved literary genre. The Intersection of Research and Community […]
In 2026 Newcastle University marks a significant milestone – ten years since the launch of the Newcastle University China Alumni Association (NUCAA). What began as a grassroots effort to keep Chinese graduates connected has grown into the university’s largest international alumni network, spanning cities across China and offering a wealth of opportunities for professional development, […]
Newcastle University has a proud tradition of nurturing talent that extends far beyond lecture halls and laboratories. Over the past seven decades, numerous graduates have pulled on the colours of Great Britain and represented their country at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Their stories illustrate how academic excellence can coexist with elite athletic performance, offering […]
Why This Collaboration Matters for UK Creative Writing When two experienced course leaders from Falmouth University join forces with an international academic publisher, the result is more than just a new title on a shelf. The recent release of The Creative Writing Workshop in the 21st Century through Bloomsbury Academic showcases how Falmouth’s commitment to […]
In a recent Harold Wilson Lecture at the University of Huddersfield, former Secretary of State for Education and Employment Lord David Blunkett offered a compelling reminder of why higher education remains a cornerstone of personal and societal progress, especially as artificial intelligence reshapes the world of work. Drawing on his own experiences as a student […]
Introduction: A New Platform for Emerging Voices The University of Wolverhampton has announced the launch of its inaugural Young Person’s Writing Award, a collaborative initiative with the Wolverhampton Literature Festival and the City Council’s Libraries Service. Aimed at writers aged 11 to 18 across the West Midlands, the award invites original, unpublished work that responds […]
The University of Wolverhampton has once again demonstrated its commitment to widening participation by retaining a top‑three position in the 2025 English Social Mobility Index. This achievement highlights the institution’s ongoing work to support learners from disadvantaged backgrounds and to ensure that higher education remains a genuine route to opportunity and long‑term success. In this […]
Ahead of the clocks springing forward on 29 March, a new comprehensive review led by researchers at the University of Kent has reignited the debate over whether the United Kingdom should abandon Daylight Saving Time (DST). The study, published in the European Journal of Epidemiology, analysed 157 studies from 36 countries and found that the […]
Lancaster University has once again demonstrated its strength in the humanities and social sciences, with its Linguistics programme securing the second position globally in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. This achievement places Lancaster’s Linguistics department ahead of nearly every other institution offering similar programmes, and it is accompanied by strong showings […]
Bring the Family to Campus in the City – A Free Day of Discovery in Morecambe Lancaster University is bringing its popular Campus in the City festival back to Morecambe this Easter, offering a full day of free, hands-on activities for families. The event takes place on Friday 10 April, from 10.30am to 4pm at […]
