http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/ Latest news and events from Staffordshire University Press Office en-gb Staffordshire University Mon, 14 May 2012 13:21:23 +0100 press@staffs.ac.uk (Press Office) 60 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/73-year-old-phd-student-scoops-west-midlands-adult-learner-of-the-year-award-tcm4246702.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/73-year-old-phd-student-scoops-west-midlands-adult-learner-of-the-year-award-tcm4246702.jsp A 73-year-old student who is working on a project to bring light to children in Malawi has been awarded the West Midlands Adult Learner of the Year. Wed, 16 May 2012 9:55:00 +0100 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/free-workshop-to-raise-awareness-of-online-support-for-carers-with-dementia-tcm4246644.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/free-workshop-to-raise-awareness-of-online-support-for-carers-with-dementia-tcm4246644.jsp Dementia specialists from across Europe will be meeting at Staffordshire University next week to present a revolutionary online training platform for carers. Mon, 14 May 2012 13:21:23 +0100 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/impact-of-staffordshire-university-research-highlighted-in-national-report-tcm4246313.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/impact-of-staffordshire-university-research-highlighted-in-national-report-tcm4246313.jsp A research study to improve the rehabilitation of war-wounded soldiers undertaken by Staffordshire University has featured in a new national report in Parliament. Fri, 04 May 2012 12:26:18 +0100 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/university-announces-new-10m-investment-in-uniq-tcm4246311.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/university-announces-new-10m-investment-in-uniq-tcm4246311.jsp Staffordshire University has announced a £10 million plan to transform its Stoke campus as part of continued investment in the UniQ and the student experience. Fri, 04 May 2012 12:25:59 +0100 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/are-you-fit-enough--staffordshire-university-challenges-staff-and-students-to-get-in-shape-for-the-olympics-tcm4246220.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/are-you-fit-enough--staffordshire-university-challenges-staff-and-students-to-get-in-shape-for-the-olympics-tcm4246220.jsp Staffordshire University is offering sport taster sessions to students and staff as part of a week of Olympic themed events. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:55:52 +0100 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/sports-journalism-students-to-shine-at-london-2012-games-tcm4246193.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/sports-journalism-students-to-shine-at-london-2012-games-tcm4246193.jsp With just weeks until the London 2012 Games sparks into action Staffordshire University is already claiming gold as sports journalism students scoop Olympic roles. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:55:26 +0100 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/staffordshire-university-makes-an-olympic-event-of-universities-week-tcm4246151.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/staffordshire-university-makes-an-olympic-event-of-universities-week-tcm4246151.jsp Staffordshire University is gearing up to a week of activity aimed at boosting the reputation of University's students, graduates and researchers in the run up to London 2012. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:58:21 +0100 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/university-pays-tribute-to-lord-ashley-first-chancellor-of-staffordshire-university-tcm4246114.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/university-pays-tribute-to-lord-ashley-first-chancellor-of-staffordshire-university-tcm4246114.jsp Tributes have been made to Staffordshire University's first Chancellor who died at the weekend. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:54:11 +0100 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/why-london-2012-is-the-time-to-be-in-stokeontrent-tcm4246084.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/why-london-2012-is-the-time-to-be-in-stokeontrent-tcm4246084.jsp Events and Tourism Management students are finalising the programme of their Universities Week conference in a bid to explore why London 2012 is the time to be in Stoke-on-Trent. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:51:50 +0100 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/international-gathering-for-10th-biomechanics-conference-tcm4246067.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/international-gathering-for-10th-biomechanics-conference-tcm4246067.jsp Biomechanics experts and clinical practitioners from across the world will be visiting Staffordshire University this weekend to hear from specialists in the field. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:49:08 +0100 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/european-bid-to-hit-energy-targets-launched-in-staffordshire-tcm4246035.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/european-bid-to-hit-energy-targets-launched-in-staffordshire-tcm4246035.jsp An initiative to cut the amount of wasted energy in homes across Europe has been launched by Staffordshire University. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:48:34 +0100 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/olympic-role-delight-for-staffordshire-university-tcm4246021.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/olympic-role-delight-for-staffordshire-university-tcm4246021.jsp An event organiser from Staffordshire University is celebrating after landing a key role at Olympic and Paralympic Games. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:14:07 +0100 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/farmers-on-film-scoops-olympic-award-win-tcm4246017.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/farmers-on-film-scoops-olympic-award-win-tcm4246017.jsp A film project which aims to promote Staffordshire at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games has scooped a national award. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:10:37 +0100 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/national-royal-television-society-award-nomination-for-staffordshire-filmmakers-tcm4245882.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/national-royal-television-society-award-nomination-for-staffordshire-filmmakers-tcm4245882.jsp Staffordshire filmmakers are celebrating after receiving a national Royal Television Society Awards nomination. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:44:49 +0100 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/staffordshire-badminton-pair-aim-to-smash-world-record-tcm4245874.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/staffordshire-badminton-pair-aim-to-smash-world-record-tcm4245874.jsp A student sportsman from Staffordshire has set his sights on breaking a badminton world record to raise money for testicular cancer in memory of his father. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:45:25 +0100 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/journalism-students-deliver-political-news-and-comment-to-50000-homes-tcm4245775.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/journalism-students-deliver-political-news-and-comment-to-50000-homes-tcm4245775.jsp Journalism students from Staffordshire University have produced a newspaper which will be delivered direct to 50,000 homes. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:34:43 +0100 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/industry-award-hattrick-for-staffordshire-university-business-stars-tcm4245746.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/industry-award-hattrick-for-staffordshire-university-business-stars-tcm4245746.jsp THREE Staffordshire University partnership projects have been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by a national industry body. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:34:12 +0100 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/flux-scoops-national-design-award-tcm4245725.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/flux-scoops-national-design-award-tcm4245725.jsp A CERAMIC design company which showcases the talents of students at Staffordshire University has scooped a national award for its contemporary mix and match bone china tableware. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:41:34 +0100 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/budding-scientists-showcase-tomorrows-world-tcm4245659.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/budding-scientists-showcase-tomorrows-world-tcm4245659.jsp Innovative young scientists from across North Staffordshire presented their ideas of the future at a science fair hosted by Staffordshire University. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:39:25 +0100 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/uk-in-a-race-against-time-to-meet-renewable-energy-targets-tcm4245595.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/uk-in-a-race-against-time-to-meet-renewable-energy-targets-tcm4245595.jsp he UK is 'light-years' behind Europe in the race to hit renewable energy targets according to a leading expert in biomass from Staffordshire University. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:22:24 +0000 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/staffs-students-union-to-host-charity-fashion-show-tcm4245517.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/staffs-students-union-to-host-charity-fashion-show-tcm4245517.jsp Designers from Staffordshire are set to parade their latest fashion collections to raise money for charity. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 07:56:43 +0000 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/strong-showing-in-midlands-media-awards-tcm4245501.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/strong-showing-in-midlands-media-awards-tcm4245501.jsp Journalism students from Staffordshire University last night rubbed shoulders with some of the most influential names in the Midlands Media. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:23:08 +0000 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/royal-television-society-success-for-staffordshire-filmmakers-tcm4245485.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/royal-television-society-success-for-staffordshire-filmmakers-tcm4245485.jsp Staffordshire filmmakers are celebrating after scooping two of the region’s Royal Television Society awards, the Midlands answer to the ‘Oscars’. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:30:51 +0000 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/staffordshire-university-to-promote-innovation-to-businesses-tcm4245480.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/staffordshire-university-to-promote-innovation-to-businesses-tcm4245480.jsp Forward thinking business from across the West Midlands are being invited to find out how they can benefit from the innovation and expertise which exists at Staffordshire University. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:40:11 +0000 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/ageing-centre-announces-new-research-to-improve-the-lives-of-older-people-tcm4245466.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/ageing-centre-announces-new-research-to-improve-the-lives-of-older-people-tcm4245466.jsp New research which aims to help older people with failing eyesight and hearing to remain living longer in their own homes is to be carried out by Staffordshire University. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:45:31 +0000 http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/annual-conference-dedicated-to-specialist-in-family-law-tcm4245443.jsp http://www.staffs.ac.uk/about_us/news_and_events/annual-conference-dedicated-to-specialist-in-family-law-tcm4245443.jsp A CONFERENCE dedicated to the life’s work of one of the countries leading family law specialists is taking place at Staffordshire University this month. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 9:40:39 +0000