The latest news from around the University.

Showing results for May 2017

  • Academic's Exhibition Explores How We View Beauty in Art

    Tuesday, 30 May 2017

    A University of Worcester academic will be exploring whether art can be beautiful and still have an intellectual message through his photographic work.

  • Insights into the English Reformation Through Testimony of Those Who Lived Through It

    Friday, 26 May 2017

    A rare opportunity to visit the ancient library in Worcester Cathedral is on offer as part of a special event to mark the 500th anniversary of the start of the Reformation, which shattered the unity of the medieval church in Europe.

  • University Collaborates on Accessibility Guide

    Friday, 26 May 2017

    The University of Worcester has worked with AccessAble to produce a guide informing students and visitors of the accessibility of its facilities.

  • Hay Festival Debate to Explore Future of NHS

    Thursday, 25 May 2017

    In a time of turmoil for the NHS, is there another way to deliver healthcare in the UK? That will be the subject of a fascinating debate at this year's Hay Festival.

  • Hay Festival Debate to Explore Role of Judiciary in Democracy

    Thursday, 25 May 2017

    When a small group of High Court judges ruled that MPs should have the final say on Brexit, it sparked one of the most interesting debates in Britain's legal history - just what role do and should the courts and judiciary have in the Country's democratic

  • Teaching Students from USA enjoy study visit at Worcester

    Wednesday, 24 May 2017

    The Institute of Education hosted three members of staff and twelve trainee teachers from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Texas for a week long visit studying how teacher education is delivered in the UK.

  • Reading Conference

    Wednesday, 24 May 2017

    On Tuesday 16th May one hundred Primary education students and twenty Secondary English trainee teachers from the Institute of Education attended the 2nd annual Primary and Secondary Reading conference.

  • New Chamber of Commerce Leader Heaps Praise on University

    Wednesday, 24 May 2017

    The new leader of Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has praised the University of Worcester's impact on the region as well as her own personal career.

  • Ashton Khan Signs up for Another Season with Worcester Wolves

    Wednesday, 24 May 2017

    Worcester Wolves Basketball Club is pleased to announce the re-signing of Ashton Khan for his third season with the team.

  • Hay Festival Debate to Explore Value of Teaching

    Tuesday, 23 May 2017

    Access to good teaching is the single most important factor for a good education. Yet recent surveys reveal that 73% of new teachers have considered leaving the profession. Is society placing enough value on the country's teachers?

  • Hay Festival Event Explores How to Live Well with Dementia

    Monday, 22 May 2017

    The positive effects of music, art and a range of other creative arts in helping those with dementia has been well documented in recent years, and a special event at this year's Hay Festival will give some insights into how and why it works.

  • Nursing Student Takes on Kilimanjaro

    Friday, 19 May 2017

    A top Nursing student at the University of Worcester is tackling one of the world's highest mountain's later this month in aid of a Tanzanian hospital.