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The October issue of UB magazine is out now!

The October edition of University Business, the student experience issue, is now available to view online, for free

Students

Suicide prevention approach presented to health experts

The University of Wolverhampton’s award-winning programme, Three Minutes to Save a Life, was pioneered by Senior Lecturer, Clare Dickens

International

Studying abroad broadens the mind…

... and thickens the wallet, as it's revealed that UK universities are the fifth most expensive in the world for Brits to attend

International

Swansea partners with Columbia University in NY

Swansea University is establishing a partnership with Columbia University in New York, to encourage wider research collaboration

People

EtonX tackles soft skills gap with online course

A new online course has been developed to help employers and institutions address the vital gap in soft skills among students

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Are your library facilities letting your university down?

Library facilities have a huge impact on a student’s choice of university

Home is where the health is

David Blair, Principal Director at tp bennett, on how well-designed accommodation can make for a fit and happy student body

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Thinking differently about health care choices

Patient Advocate membership Services provide Nurse led Medical Case Management for employees sponsored by their employer

Back to uni with Browzer

Jordan Meates, Accommodation Officer at Sheffield Hallam Uni discusses how a specialist platform, Browzer, enables effective engagement with students

Catering & hospitality

What’s cooking at Aspiring Executive Chefs?

Mark Houghton, Executive Chef at Birmingham Uni, will be one of the presenters at the forthcoming event, designed by University Hospitality Seminars

Skills for Chefs turns 21

The 21st Skills for Chefs Conference in Sheffield welcomed more than 200 delegates, and kicked off with a talk from Raymond Blanc

Food for thought

Quizzing Professor David Russell, Founder and Chairman of The Russell Partnership, about fresh food trends and menu ideas for the new academic year

Experts discuss the future of HE catering at TUCO conference

The University Caterers Organisation host its annual, and largest conference to date, in Hull

Estates

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Wates launch improved Adapt School Building Solution

Wates Construction's Education Director, Gary Campbell-Dykes takes the time to look back on another successful year of school building

Green and pleasant land

In sumptuous grounds and sitting pretty atop league tables, Henley Business School shows how exceptional estates can be wedded to academic excellence

Hard at work in higher education

Keri Beckingham explores how spatial layout, furniture configuration and interior design can impact on the working environments of a university campus

Northampton’s world of leather

Work has begun on the University of Northampton's multimillion pound centre of leather excellence

Events

LSBU scoops awards for teaching excellence

London South Bank University's work was recognised by higher education support charity, Advance HE

The Education Show joins Bett at the Excel

The UK's two premier education shows will now be under one roof, at the Excel in London, from 24-25 January 2019

Silver award for University of Sunderland

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Building futures at UK Construction Week

The UK's largest gathering of construction pros will showcase the latest products, tools and innovative thinking, across its extensive exhibitor list

Facilities

Creating successful student communities

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The class of UA92: Uni’s coming home

The England boys couldn't quite bring it home, but a new higher education start-up might. Will University Academy 92 be game-changing?

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Innovations in lecture theatre seating

Sponsored: Ferco Seating solutions are intelligently designed and flexible - and engineered to withstand the rigours of busy lecture space

Finance, legal, HR

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Quality, safety, compliance and data solutions in education

Sponsored: ZetaSafe enables Estate, Asset, Facilities and Health & Safety Managers to protect the people, assets and reputation at over 25% of UK unis

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How conferencing depts can easily recover lost opportunities

Sponsored: By Martin Coles, Head of Marketing, Kinetic Solutions

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Top 5 technologies helping HE save on energy bills

SPONSORED: Universities have a number of opportunities to help reduce high energy bills

Who’s who in HE: recruitment trends throughout the sector

Rebecca Paddick asks recruitment experts how HE can ensure it is appointing the right people?

International

Why universities should be working to develop their global footprint

By Professor Judith Lamie, Pro Vice-Chancellor of External Affairs, at the University of Derby

Role play: an innovative approach to climate change teaching

“By taking part in this simulation, you really feel as though you are the representative and citizen of the country,” said one impressed participant in Warsaw

Reading Uni helps international students click

The institution has launched an online British Council course guiding students from overseas as they prepare for university life

One in seven Aussie students go without food

Survey of Australian university students highlights many regularly go without food and other necessities because they cannot afford them

People

LSBU scoops awards for teaching excellence

London South Bank University's work was recognised by higher education support charity, Advance HE

Bath appoints new Vice-Chancellor

Professor Ian H White FREng has been appointed as the next Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Bath

Essex Business School appoints Malcolm Johnston

The respected business leader has been confirmed as an Executive Fellow

Former Lego man takes up role at Plymouth College of Art

Peter Barker is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, studied at the Royal College of Art, and worked at Denmark's noted Design School Kolding

Research

Learners to discover the iconic ‘Book of Kells’ through Trinity’s free MOOC

New free online course to explore the history of Ireland through one of the world's most famous medieval manuscripts

Underprivileged teens more likely to give up uni ambitions

Early intervention to raise expectations could increase the number of teenagers from less privileged backgrounds entering HE

Big Data Institute opens in Oxford

Oxford University's new world-leading research facility is the first centre of its kind in the UK

Junior school pupils get a taste of university

Groundbreaking partnership is underway between University of Glasgow and Kelvinside Academy

Sports & leisure

Staffordshire University unveils specialist Esports Hub

The new facility will be used to train the next generation of esports managers, shoutcasters and broadcasters

Durham Uni ups sporting chance for local residents

The contract has been signed to build the institution's new £31.7m Maiden Castle sports park, set to benefit students, staff and community members ali

UWE invests in state-of-the-art sports facility

The University of the West of England has invested £4.5 million in the development of the new complex

Roehampton launches first UK eSports scholarship

The University of Roehampton is launching a scholarship for students with talents in eSports

Students

Learners to discover the iconic ‘Book of Kells’ through Trinity’s free MOOC

New free online course to explore the history of Ireland through one of the world's most famous medieval manuscripts

Sheffield backs suicide prevention scheme

Sheffield and its Students’ Union back campaign for mental wellbeing and suicide prevention

Get educated on mental wellness

Psychotherapist Noel McDermott discusses student mental health and the importance of asking for help when it’s needed

Quality time at Robert Gordon University

RGU is the first university to be accredited by the Chartered Quality Institute

Sustainability

Role play: an innovative approach to climate change teaching

“By taking part in this simulation, you really feel as though you are the representative and citizen of the country,” said one impressed participant in Warsaw

Sustainable boost for Strathclyde

Employee engagement programme generates impressive increase in sustainable and wellbeing behaviours at University of Strathclyde

University gives sustainability the green light

Leeds University says its Annual Sustainability Report highlights "major progress" at the institution

RWM to open doors in just under three weeks

As RWM gets set to return, the excitement for Britain's largest recycling and waste management exhibition continues to build

Technology

Students do not feel prepared for the digital workplace

Jisc survey reveals only 41% of students believe their courses prepare them for a digital world of work

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Emerging trend: Virtual Careers Fairs

As improving career prospects is becoming one of the key criteria for students choosing their university, it stands to reason that universities need to focus on their careers service offering

Robots, episodic employees and gig leadership

Visions of hybrid workforces, episodic employees, gig leadership and acceptable failure have been unearthed in a new Henley Business School study

VLEs delivering strategic success – webinar panel announced

University of Huddersfield's Andy Raistrick & University of Suffolk's Ellen Buck to give insight and advice in D2L VLE webinar

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