Press Releases
Parental influence on educational attainment much greater than previously thought, new research finds
Governments keen to raise levels of educational achievement need to look at the cultures and attitudes of parents in high-achieving countries, not just national education systems – according to new findings from researchers at the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ and the Bank of Italy.
Shanghai’s biggest UK university careers fair welcomes Apple, PayPal & Tesla
The largest UK university careers fair in Shanghai – co-led by the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ – welcomed over 1,200 students and major global companies such as Apple, PayPal and Tesla today (2 April 2019).
First Social Work Degree Apprentices welcomed to ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ
A trailblazing team of apprentices has arrived at the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL) to take their first steps towards gaining a degree in Social Work. The University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ is one of the first UK universities to offer a Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship - a three-year, practice-based route into qualified social work that pays trainees a wage and combines learning on the job with high quality off-the-job study.
Next-generation European university alliance launches mission in Brussels
EUTOPIA, a new alliance of six European universities that strives to create a connected and inclusive academic community across the continent, launches its strategy today at the Solvay Library in Brussels.
The Oculus hosts Professor Michael Scott's Inaugural Lecture
Ancient historian Michael Scott will celebrate his recent appointment as Professor with an inaugural lecture at The Oculus entitled ‘This is Sparta!: The Ancient World Then and Now’ on Wednesday, 20th February 2019.
Making science crystal clear – ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s Science Gala welcomes public next week
Fancy learning how to grow a crystal, make lightening or dance like a sound wave? Youngsters with a passion for science will be able to enjoy some real-life experiments at the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s Science Gala next week.