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Bristol mathematician scoops top prize at ‘Oscars of Science’ in Los Angeles

Bristol mathematician scoops top prize at ‘Oscars of Science’ in Los Angeles

A Bristol based mathematician has won an international ‘Breakthrough’ award in recognition of her pioneering research. Tennis superstar Venus Williams and actress Zoe Saldaña presented Dr Laura Monk, a Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Bristol, with one of the 2024 Breakthrough Prizes, dubbed the ‘Oscars of Science’ at the glittering awards ceremony in…

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Stockport schoolchildren bury 2024 time capsule

Stockport schoolchildren bury 2024 time capsule

Samantha Jones Pupils from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Stockport buried a time capsule to remain underground until 2124. The project was done in…

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New project to help young women deal with social media body image pressures

New project to help young women deal with social media body image pressures

Researchers from the University of Portsmouth and The Girls’ Network (Portsmouth) will work together with local young women to create a ‘toolkit’, to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to cope with potentially harmful social media content.

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Campaign shows creative and economic value of English degrees 

Campaign shows creative and economic value of English degrees 

Leading academics and high-profile graduates of English have launched a new campaign to highlight the value of studying English at university.

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Arts University Plymouth shortlisted for University of the Year 

Arts University Plymouth shortlisted for University of the Year 

Arts University Plymouth has been shortlisted for University of the Year and in three other categories of the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) 2024. The…

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Schoolchildren in Cornwall become beekeepers

Schoolchildren in Cornwall become beekeepers

A primary school in Launceston, Cornwall, is helping its pupils become young beekeepers thanks to support from South West Water. St. Catherine’s Bee Club started…

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Blind brain tumour patient ‘honoured’ to be face of charity campaign

Blind brain tumour patient ‘honoured’ to be face of charity campaign

A young brain tumour patient is appearing on the backs of buses and on digital display screens nationwide as part of a charity campaign to raise awareness of the disease. Betsy Griffin, 10,…

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Refugee Education Programme Awarded Prestigious International Accreditation

Refugee Education Programme Awarded Prestigious International Accreditation

Cloe Ofori A pioneering refugee education programme has been awarded an international accreditation for its work with young refugees and displaced youth. Amala Global Secondary…

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Global Health Specialists Team Up With Charity To Promote Access To Education In China

Global Health Specialists Team Up With Charity To Promote Access To Education In China

H&H Group Global health and nutrition company, H&H Group, has today announced a new partnership with Couleurs de Chine (Colours of China), a Paris-based NGO…

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It’s child’s play – students and staff join forces to create innovative new learning space

It’s child’s play – students and staff join forces to create innovative new learning space

In an exciting new initiative that puts students at the forefront of practical learning, the University of Portsmouth unveiled its innovative ‘Teacher Education Centre’.  By…

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