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Getting a foot in the door

When I graduated from Uni a few years back I suddenly found myself staring at a black hole between where I'd been and the challenge of landing my first job in the Creative Industries. After studying Graphic Design for three...

Posted by John Newbold on October 14, 2008 4:43 PM

Old notebook prompts new short story

I've been gathering all my notebooks together I seem to have a dozen on the go at once for some reason. One in particular dates back from my university days. When I was studying in Cardiff I did a lot...

Posted by Susan Humphreys on September 8, 2008 9:00 AM

Ready, set, go!

TERM time is fast upon us which means the fun and frolicks are soon to begin! Freshers' week's across the region are due to start between the 19th and 22nd Sept - are you ready for it?...

Posted by Jane Emery on September 3, 2008 11:07 AM

Student Sells Soul on eBay

Gareth Ellis of Chester, an 18 year old student from Sir John Deane's College, Northwich has put his soul on eBay to raise money for University. The item, 'One Untarnished Human Soul' went on sale on the 23rd August and...

Posted by James Shepherd on August 26, 2008 10:14 AM

Another year of fantastic grades

By Lucy Lynch & Tina Junday ECSTATIC teenagers across Coventry are celebrating outstanding A-level results and looking forward to going on to higher education. Typical of the celebrations were the jubilant scenes at Finham Park School in Green Lane, Coventry....

Posted by Esh Capelo on August 15, 2008 10:02 AM

2. Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya, Warwick Manufacturing Group

Name: Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya Position: Founder of Warwick Manufacturing Group Sector: Education/Business 2007 Placing: new entry...

Posted by Power 50 on July 16, 2008 10:38 PM

2. Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya, Warwick Manufacturing Group

Name: Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya Position: Founder of Warwick Manufacturing Group Sector: Education/Business 2007 Placing: new entry...

Posted by Power 50 on July 16, 2008 10:38 PM

3. Julia King, Aston University

Name: Julia King Position: Vice-Chancellor, Aston University Sector: Education 2007 Placing: new entry...

Posted by Power 50 on July 16, 2008 10:37 PM

3. Julia King, Aston University

Name: Julia King Position: Vice-Chancellor, Aston University Sector: Education 2007 Placing: new entry...

Posted by Power 50 on July 16, 2008 10:37 PM

University, Summer School and Works Experience

Son No One has just given us a wonderful surprise by passing the first year of his university course and announcing he won't be deferring for a year after all......

Posted by Two Point Four Children on July 16, 2008 3:17 PM

Berwick university bid wins a degree of success

A BID to establish a new university in a Northumberland town is being stepped up with attempts to gain support across the region. The Government published a consultation document in March this year - A New 'University Challenge' - outlining...

Posted by Simon Honeysett on June 23, 2008 11:47 AM

Mums make maths a plus for kids

By Lucy Lynch CONVINCING mums and dads that maths is a good degree subject is one of the best ways to get sixth formers to choose the subject according to Coventry University mathematicians. Coventry University is spearheading a drive to...

Posted by Esh Capelo on June 6, 2008 3:17 PM

Practical Action on Climate Change for Cheshire

A new multimedia toolkit will be launched next week which enable communities to calculate their carbon footprints and take practical steps to reduce their CO2 emissions. A collaboration between Energy Projects Plus (EPPLUS) and University of Cheshire, this new toolkit...

Posted by Tracey Todhunter on April 3, 2008 4:01 PM

Practical Action on Climate Change for Cheshire

A new multimedia toolkit will be launched next week which enable communities to calculate their carbon footprints and take practical steps to reduce their CO2 emissions. A collaboration between Energy Projects Plus (EPPLUS) and University of Cheshire, this new toolkit...

Posted by Tracey Todhunter on April 3, 2008 4:01 PM