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Matthew Andrews
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COO and PVC Student Experience at the University of Gloucestershire. F1. Choral singing. Oxford.
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What an excellent way to start Saturday: welcoming new students to their accommodation at our splendid Oxstalls Campus after rising a phenomenal 32 places in @theguardian.com UK universities rankings.

#TeamGlos #Gloucester
Modern Students' Union building with large windows and a sign reading "WELCOME TO YOUR STUDENTS' UNION". In front, a rectangular fountain with a central water jet is surrounded by cobblestones, benches, and greenery, creating a welcoming campus atmosphere. Interior view of a university lobby with several people gathered around a table on the left. A string of international flags hangs overhead, including those of Senegal, Japan, Somalia, Wales, and Bhutan. The space features promotional signage such as “Small class sizes and one-to-one support.” Through the glass revolving doors, a sign for “University of Gloucestershire” and “Fitness” is visible, indicating proximity to a campus fitness centre. University campus scene featuring a modern halls of residence with students walking in the door and a modern building labelled "SU" with a prominent blue logo and "WELCOME TO YOUR UNION" signage. A central fountain with a vertical water jet is surrounded by paved walkways, benches, and landscaped greenery.
September 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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A very special day yesterday, when we conferred honorary Bachelors of Education degrees on our alumni from the 50s to the 80s. It really is a privilege to be part of this wonderful family.

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Teal-colored booklet titled "Honorary Awards Ceremony" resting on a wooden surface, partially illuminated by sunlight. The cover features a crest and text describing the event to honour Certificate of Education graduates. Date and location: Friday 9 September 2005, The University Chapel of St Mary and St Paul, Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham. Large group of people inside a white, draped-ceiling tent during a graduation celebration. Attendees in academic gowns and mortarboards mingle, take photos, and socialise. Tables and chairs are visible in the background. Interior of the grand chapel at Francis Close Hall with timber-beam ceiling and arched windows. View down the central aisle shows attendees seated in pews, facing a decorated altar with stained glass and chandeliers. The floor features a black-and-white checkered pattern. Graduates and guests gathered outside the historic stone chapel at Francis Close Hall with Gothic architecture. People in academic regalia and formal attire line up to enter, bathed in warm late-afternoon sunlight that highlights the building’s detailed stonework.
September 6, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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We've moved into our new City Campus, and it's looking and feeling amazing. Some finishing touches left, but soon the first @uniofglos.bsky.social students will arrive and it's going to be phenomenal.

#TeamGlos #Gloucester
August 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Partial solar eclipse.

29 March 2025
A solar eclipse in progress, where the moon is partially blocking the sun, forming a glowing yellow-orange crescent. The background is dark, emphasizing the sun's radiant edges.
March 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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A glorious day to show offer holders around our stunning new City Campus. King's Square looking splendid too with an interesting installation. A big year for @uniofglos.bsky.social and Gloucester as we prepare to open this vibrant new part of the University and City.

#teamglos #Gloucester
An inflatable sculpture resembling a colorful, fantastical creature is displayed outdoors. The creature has a vibrant orange and yellow body with blue and green lower parts. It features multiple elongated, tentacle-like appendages extending from its head, which are light beige with red speckles. The backdrop includes a modern building, the City Campus of the University of Gloucestershire, with large glass windows and leafless trees. King's Square, a public space featuring two vibrant, colorful dragon sculptures positioned on either side. The dragons are lively and detailed, with bold patterns and multiple colors. The ground is decorated with chalk drawings and writings, suggesting creative activity in the area. Several people walk around the square, and a child rides a bicycle. The background shows a large, modern building, the City Campus of the University of Gloucestershire, which has a glass façade, surrounded by leafless trees, under a clear blue sky.
March 2, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Happy St Chad's Day.

#StChadsDay #nonvestrasedvos
Exterior of St. Chad's College. The building features a cream-colored facade, a black door numbered 18 with a lantern above it, and a sign that reads 'ST. CHAD'S COLLEGE.' A plaque to the right of the door bears the same name, with smaller text below stating 18 North Bailey. There are four, traditional white-framed windows in the picture, two on each floor, and the pavement in front is made of stone slabs with scattered fallen leaves.
March 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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There's been quite a few dull, grey mornings of late so it felt especially uplifting to be at our Park Campus today on a perfect winter morning.

#Cheltenham #Gloucestershire #TeamGlos
February 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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We're searching for 3 new Council members @uniofglos.bsky.social. If you're a strategic thinker with expertise in academic transformation, digitalisation, or estates development and commercial growth we'd love to hear from you. Do reach out if you're interested.

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December 24, 2024 at 2:17 PM
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This is a clip of Lux Aurumque, one of the pieces the City of Oxford Choir is singing on Saturday. Come and hear me! You've two choices, either 5:00 for our relaxed performance or 7:30 for the full concert.

www.oxfordchoir.org/programme
December 6, 2024 at 12:36 PM