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We’re excited to be hosting a new young adult training and development hub for ambitious netballers with the Netball Super League franchise Birmingham Panthers ⭐

Find out more 🔗 ow.ly/n03l50XiT7w
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November 3, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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University of Worcester Fine Art graduate Lewis Graham, is supporting our city’s art scene with his new gallery and studio, Noble and Common, in the historic Hop Market 🖼️

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October 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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A routine hospital placement turned into a once-in-a-lifetime moment for our student Elise Faragher, who helped deliver her lecturer’s baby! 💙

Read the full story 👉ow.ly/LUAk50XeLb8

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October 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Join us for a fundraising evening as Professor David Green CBE DL speaks about his recent pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago.

Donations will support the Joel Richards Scholarship Fund, creating opportunities for our students.
Book your place👉ow.ly/AvmN50XgRk7

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October 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Dr Matthew Cook, one of our researchers, is leading a new study into how supplements interact during exercise, exploring how combining blackcurrant with carbohydrates affects energy use.

Find out more 👉 ow.ly/2FY450Xarmi

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Student on a bike in the university gym
October 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Professor Derek Kyte, one of our researchers, has developed a powerful new tool to help people with chronic kidney disease track their symptoms more easily and effectively 📝

Read more here 👉 ow.ly/OWX750Xaqhp

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October 15, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Professor Darren Oldridge will be giving a free Halloween night talk at The Hive, exploring eerie tales and the Devil’s portrayal in 17th and early 18th-century texts.

Join us on October 31st at 7pm.

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Darren pictured at The Commandry in Worcester
October 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Huge congratulations to graduate Cherine El-Bash, whose debut poetry collection, The Furthest Island, has just been published!

Her powerful and personal poems explore themes of belonging, heritage and identity.

Find out more here 👉 ow.ly/WOWI50X7AzO

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Cherine presenting her book
October 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Huge congratulations to our student Alice Hopkins, who’s been selected to represent England at the first-ever Women’s Blind Football World Championship in India this October! 👏

Read more here 👉 ow.ly/HAJh50X4TI5
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Alice stood outside the University main reception
October 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Last week, over 160 Sport Performance & Scholarship students kicked off the new academic year with a week of team-building, training, and exploring all the support we have available 💙🌟

Find out more 👉 ow.ly/gKkn50X02a8

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October 6, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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A huge congratulations to third year student Summer Green, who’s just made history as the first-ever UK Ambassador for the Camino de Santiago, one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in the world 👣🌍

Find out more 👉 ow.ly/N9TV50X07E9

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Summer sat on the edge of a cliff in Camino de Santiago
October 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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From graduating the University of Worcester to becoming Editor of the Telegraph’s online news site, Gareth Davies’ journey is nothing short of remarkable 📰

Read more here 👉 ow.ly/hB5q50X0Oel

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October 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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A new study by our Association for Dementia Studies has found that for every £1 invested in Meeting Centres in Worcestershire, up to £3 of social value is created 🤝

Discover more here 👉 ow.ly/IPMc50X0a7p

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September 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Senior Lecturer in Game Art, Zara Sharma, has been shortlisted for the Educational Impact award at the MCV Develop Women in Games Awards! 🎉

Find out more 👉 ow.ly/Qzhf50WXWGG

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September 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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PhD Sport and Exercise Science student, George Mycock, has created guidance to help men with eating disorders engage with the support they need.

Find out more: http://ow.ly/Y16p50W...

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September 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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We're proud to share that one of our Emeritus Professors Jo Smith OBE, has received the prestigious Richard Wyatt Award from the International Early Psychosis Association, for her global impact on early intervention in psychosis.

Read more here: www.worcester.ac.uk/...

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Jo Smith holding her certificate.
September 17, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Congratulations to all of our graduates who have celebrated with us these last three days!

You can read about the achievements of some of our incredible graduating students here 👉 www.worcester.ac.uk/about/news/?...

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September 12, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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University Centre Weston (UCW) and the University of Worcester have officially joined forces to expand higher education opportunities across the South West! 💙📚

This exciting partnership is already making an impact with the launch of a Paramedic Degree Apprenticeship.

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September 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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We’ve been shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025 🌟

This recognition celebrates the real difference Worcester graduates make in society.

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September 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Graduation is almost here! 🎓

We’re counting down the days until we celebrate the incredible Class of 2025 next week! 🎉

Make sure you're ready by checking out the full schedule and FAQs here 👉 ow.ly/w5cW50WP3zG

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Students outside a cathedral in graduation gowns throwing their caps
September 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Graduate Chris Bright is championing change for people with diabetes in sport by helping to bring a debate to the House of Commons on September 3, calling for better support and access to physical activity for those living with diabetes.

Find out more 👉 ow.ly/km2T50WOWX3

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Chris stood outside the university main reception with lecturer Emma Richardson
September 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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One of our lecturers, Dr Mike Wheeler, spoke to BBC Midlands Today and BBC Hereford and Worcester about the impact the hot dry summer has on nature.

Watch 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Listen 👉: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (2 hours 10 mins into show)

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Mike being filmed for tv and radio
August 29, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Joanna Mack, leading poverty expert and author of Breadline Britain, praised the University of Worcester’s commitment to social mobility, inclusion, and accessible education during her recent visit 💙

“The University is changing attitudes and thinking towards inclusion,”

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Joanna Mack with husband Harold Frayman and the University's Vice Chancellor, Professor David Green CBE
August 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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We’ve been rated as ‘Outstanding’ for primary and secondary teacher training – the highest possible grade 🌟

Find out more 🔗 bit.ly/3U6SZyI

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August 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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As we celebrate 20 years of full university status, we want to honour the incredible journey of our graduates, past and present.

Send us your graduation photos (don’t forget to include your graduation year!) for a chance to be featured in a celebratory post 📷

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August 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM