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Business Management Students E-Meet Environmental and Social (E&S) Consultant, Chenoa Davidson!

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If you’re looking for a Business degree programme that is fully up-to-date and regularly informed by leading industry professionals, then look no further! Our Business Management and Sustainability, BA (Hons) course regularly engages with industry to ensure our students are always up-to-date with the most industry-relevant knowledge possible. Last week was no exception, with our Business Management and Sustainability students getting …

How Did UCW Students Spend Blue Monday?

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Yesterday was “Blue Monday”  which falls every year on the third Monday in January. It is nicknamed for it supposedly being the saddest day of the year, often associated with a cocktail of poor weather, the post-Christmas lull and stretched finances. Although there is no evidence that any one day is the saddest, here at UCW we understand it can …

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Detective Inspector Visits Uniformed and Public Services Students

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Uniformed and Public Services degree students and Access to HE students were recently lucky enough to have a guest session from former Detective Inspector Tony Jay. Tony gave the students a detailed account of his first-hand experiences of dealing with the events that took place at the notorious address of 25 Cromwell St, Gloucester, otherwise known as The Fred and …

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NEW Project Management Degree Apprenticeship at UCW

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Have you always wanted to begin a career in Project Management? Looking for a way to develop your understanding as well as gain experience in a hands-on role?   Our brand new BSc Project Management Degree Apprenticeship could be perfect for you!  At UCW we know that Project Management is a growing profession, involving great career prospects and the development of …

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Support Over Christmas

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All of us at UCW would like to wish you a Happy Christmas! We hope you have the chance to relax and spend time with your loved ones during the festive period. We understand that this time of year can be challenging for some of you, and we hope you can take some time to be kind to yourself. Although …

Helen Bradford delivering guest lecture to Early Years degree students

Guest Lecturer, Dr Helen Bradford, Inspires Early Years Students

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Last week our BA (Hons) Early Years Education students got the opportunity to listen to an amazing talk from industry-professional guest lecturer, Dr Helen Bradford. Dr Helen Bradford is an independent early years consultant. According to the British Association for Early Childhood Education, “she has garnered extensive experience through her roles as an early years teacher, early years teacher trainer, …

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Animal Management Trip to Cotswold Wildlife Park

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Recently our Animal Management students took a trip to the Cotswold Wildlife Park. Located on the A361 – 22 miles east of Cheltenham, Cotswold Wildlife Park is committed to conservation through it’s trust. This was formed to raise funds for the conservation of animal species and endangered environments and to educate and inform the public, including visitors to the Wildlife …

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Muhrah Pays Business Students a Virtual Visit

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Recently, our Business Management and Sustainability students were treated to yet another amazing guest lecturer!    Muhrah paid our learners a virtual visit – discussing her career at Provident Financial, a leading specialist bank that aids with financial inclusion and social mobility.   The session focused on what strategies are necessary to meet sustainable development goals, and how Provident Financial …

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Dr Ian Redmond OBE Visits Animal Management Students

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Recently, we welcomed Dr Ian Redmond to our Animal Management Education Centre, at Puxton Park. The students were treated to a fascinating talk from Dr Ian Redmond, who is a Tropical Field Biologist, Conservationist, Dian Fossey’s assistant and the first person to introduce David Attenborough to Mountain gorillas! He talked all about his work with great apes and elephants. He …

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Poppy Invited to Showcase Talent at Prestigious Monster Mash Exhibition

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We’re so thrilled to announce that our Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Production (HMPP) student, Poppy, will be exhibiting her work at the Monster Mash Exhibition as part of prestigious ‘The Prosthetics Event’ this Saturday!   Taking place in Coventry, this exhibition is as a showcase of work from artists in the make-up and prosthetics industry – ranging from graduates …