Top job for Huddersfield’s Advanced Nurse Practitioner

This story published on Thursday 27 October 2016
Dr Melanie Rogers is the first expert from the UK to lead the Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse Network of the International Council of Nurses


Black teachers still need ‘white sanction’ to gain advancement

This story published on Wednesday 26 October 2016
“…participants expressed that white colleagues were like ‘gatekeepers’, and there was no way you could get a job without first impressing and/or forming an alliance with them…”


Huddersfield Weather Watch – September 2016

This story published on Wednesday 26 October 2016
September – second warmest


Uni to undertake major human rights project for Intersex people

This story published on Tuesday 25 October 2016
“…across Europe there has been very little research into or promotion of the human rights for intersex people…”


New research shows way for anti-cancer treatment

This story published on Monday 24 October 2016
“…what developers need is a safe way of predicting what would happen in a patient’s body…”


Geographic profiling to thwarts tiger kidnappers

This story published on Monday 24 October 2016
Investigative psychologist interviews convicted criminals to observe patterns in the geographic profiling of tiger kidnapping


Breakthrough in harvesting energy from automotive shock absorbers

This story published on Thursday 20 October 2016
“…a full-size, ready-to-test prototype has already been constructed…”


Uni’s 3M prof heads to final of Women in Business Awards

This story published on Wednesday 19 October 2016
Professor Liz Towns-Andrews, the 3M Professor of Innovation, won the regional heat in the STEM Business of the Year category


Online wound care Masters modules win major international award

This story published on Tuesday 18 October 2016
Professor Karen Ousey and Lecturer-Practitioner Leanne Atkin receive the award for Contribution to Education in Wound Care in Florence


Chinese Consul attends Chinese Student and Scholar’s day

This story published on Monday 17 October 2016
The Consul and Head of the Education Section Mr Wang Ying was welcomed to the Chinese Fresher’s celebration


170,000 hate crimes go unreported in the UK each year

This story published on Thursday 13 October 2016
Researchers develop new hate crimes reporting systems to provide authorities with a clearer picture of the level of abuse


University unveils £4.5 million railway test rig

This story published on Thursday 13 October 2016
…and launches the Centre for Innovation in Rail, created to fast-track innovations in railway technology


IRR’s new sensor could turn every locomotive into a track monitor

This story published on Tuesday 11 October 2016
The easily-fitted device will detect and transmit vital information about the condition of rails and rail bed


Railway researchers win top IMechE award

This story published on Monday 10 October 2016
Dr Yann Bezin and Dr Gareth Tucker were awarded the George Stephenson Gold Medal for their paper Track loading limits and cross-acceptance of vehicle approvals


Head of Turbocharger Research Inst to chair top IMechE committee

This story published on Friday 7 October 2016
Professor John Allport has been elected Chair of the IMechE Academic Standards Committee


Graphic Design graduate uses creativity to help cancer survivors

This story published on Friday 7 October 2016
Daniel Kelly fended off 400 fellow designers to win a prestigious design competition.


The world descends on Huddersfield for Investigative Psychology

This story published on Friday 7 October 2016
“…increasing recognition of investigative psychology as a valuable tool for solving and understanding crime and criminal behaviour…”


Graphic design graduate’s equine business saddles up

This story published on Thursday 6 October 2016
Horses for courses – Graduate Lydia Haram turns a profit with her business Windigo Equine


Grad’s gunpowder art sells fast at Royal Scottish Academy Open Ex

This story published on Wednesday 5 October 2016
Celebrated Scottish artist and Huddersfield fine art graduate has a blast at the Edinburgh Open Exhibition by the RSA


Prison – should it be for punishment or rehabilitation?

This story published on Tuesday 4 October 2016
Shelton Abbey prison houses serious offenders in a relaxed atmosphere of landscaped gardens, offers freedom of movement and has no locked cells – the carrot or the stick to lower reoffending?


Over 2,000 visitors attend the Uni’s European Researchers’ Night

This story published on Monday 3 October 2016
The University of Huddersfield was one of just eleven universities in the UK invited to host an event


Sir John applauds UK’s track record for excellence in innovation

This story published on Monday 3 October 2016
Sir John O’Reilly delivered the keynote lecture at the University’s 2016 European Researchers’ Night


Cinderella Panto

This story published on Friday 18 November 2016
Discounted tickets at Lawrence Batley Theatre


French Without Tears

This story published on Wednesday 26 October 2016
Discounted tickets at the Lawrence Batley Theatre


Heritage Open Days

This story published on Wednesday 7 September 2016
Heritage Quay to participate in major festival this weekend


Canary Girls

This story published on Monday 3 October 2016
Mikron return to Heritage Quay this October


Library Roadshow

This story published on Friday 30 September 2016
Tuesday 11 October, 11.00am to 2.00pm


Health Shield visit on campus

This story published on Monday 3 October 2016
Tuesday 4 October


Dyslexia Awareness Week

This story published on Monday 3 October 2016
Monday 3 to Friday 7 October 2016


Smelling the coffee! - European Researchers Night

This story published on Monday 3 October 2016
CSRC ran an activity at the University of Huddersfield for European Researchers Night.


New study to look at Brexit impact on migrant workers

This story published on Monday 3 October 2016
Dr Katy Ferris, Leader of the Law Research Group, and Dr Andrew Jenkins, Principal Lecture in Events and Hospitality Management, are joining forces with Dr James Marson of Sheffield Hallam University. With supporting funds of £2,500 from a School Research fund, they will look at the impact of Brexit on migrant workers within the hospitality industry.


Adverse selection: UK annuity market and 1956 Finance Act

This story published on Wednesday 5 October 2016
This paper proposes a new price test for evidence of active adverse selection in the insurance market for longevity risks: the annuity market.


World Cinema

This story published on Friday 14 October 2016
Offers at the Lawrence Batley Theatre


Think Digital Women

This story published on Thursday 6 October 2016
Free places and travel available


European Researchers’ Night

This story published on Thursday 6 October 2016
University transformed in one night


Students' Union Welcome Survey

This story published on Friday 7 October 2016
Take part for your chance to win


Heritage Quay Events

This story published on Friday 7 October 2016
What's on this season


Team Hud

This story published on Tuesday 11 October 2016
October price drop


Postgraduate Research Conference

This story published on Friday 7 October 2016
Friday 18 November 2016


Learning Bytes session

This story published on Tuesday 11 October 2016
Wednesday 19 October


Student Support Fair

This story published on Thursday 13 October 2016
20 October 2016


Student Support Fair

This story published on Thursday 13 October 2016
Thursday 20 October 2016


Your Travel Your Say

This story published on Monday 10 October 2016
Join the consultation


The Sound.Vision.Place

This story published on Wednesday 9 November 2016
Sally Wainwright, award winning dramatist will visit campus


Congratulations to Staff achieving their Doctorates

This story published on Wednesday 12 October 2016
Celebrating staff achievements


Being Your Own Boss

This story published on Wednesday 12 October 2016
This paper considers the non-pecuniary factors that influence whether an individual chooses whether or not to select into self-employment, using UK panel data.


Grad Jobs Fair

This story published on Thursday 13 October 2016
Tuesday 18 October 2016


Huddersfield Jazz

This story published on Thursday 13 October 2016
Jazz night with Lindsay Hannon Plus


Fruit and vegetable stall on campus coming up

This story published on Monday 17 October 2016
Every Wednesday on campus


Live to Tell: Raising Awareness, Reducing Risk

This story published on Thursday 13 October 2016
Fiona Hesselden, and Zaman Zaffer, CSRC members, on the occasion of the UN International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction write about the extra efforts needed in order to raise awareness of the increasing number of climate-related disasters.


Enterprise brochures now out

This story published on Friday 14 October 2016
Stay up-to-date with the Enterprise Team


Students' Union Bonfire Night

This story published on Tuesday 1 November 2016
Wednesday 2 November 2016


5 stars for Huddersfood Food Hygiene Inspection

This story published on Thursday 13 October 2016
Catering outlets received top rating for hygiene standards


Bird watching walk in Huddersfield

This story published on Tuesday 18 October 2016
Sunday 23 October


Postgraduate Research Conference

This story published on Friday 28 October 2016
Friday 18 November 2016


Black History Month Cartoon Exhibition

This story published on Monday 17 October 2016
Exhibition by ROTOR


International Food and Culture Festival

This story published on Monday 17 October 2016
Wednesday 2 November 2016


Data Protection Update

This story published on Monday 17 October 2016
Guidance for staff


Vegetarian Food Tasting Demonstration by Quorn Foods

This story published on Tuesday 18 October 2016
Friday 21 October in Student Central


Children's Mini Graduation Day

This story published on Tuesday 18 October 2016
Event for students with children


Staff Membership Challenge Offer

This story published on Tuesday 25 October 2016
Join Team Hud


A new director for FEGReG – back to the future!

This story published on Tuesday 18 October 2016
Founder of FEGReG, Professor Chris Cowton, has resumed the leadership of the research group with a new title – Professor of Financial Ethics.


Student Extension System update

This story published on Wednesday 19 October 2016
Important updates for student extension requests


New Student Extension System

This story published on Wednesday 19 October 2016
Extension requests update for students


University Graduate Internship Scheme

This story published on Thursday 20 October 2016
12 week full-time paid internships


Free Performances by Az2B Theatre Group

This story published on Wednesday 19 October 2016
28 October 2016


Barriers to Switching Energy Suppliers

This story published on Wednesday 19 October 2016
Liberalised retail energy markets present an apparent contradiction: there are concerns about affordability as energy prices rise, but at the same time many consumers, including those who are struggling to pay their bills, appear to leave ‘money on the table’.


National Care Leavers’ Week

This story published on Thursday 20 October 2016
20 October to 28 October 2016


Fruit and vegetable stall on campus

This story published on Tuesday 1 November 2016
Every Wednesday on campus


International Food and Culture Festival

This story published on Tuesday 1 November 2016
Wednesday 2 November


Major Upgrade of the Estates Management System - Planon

This story published on Tuesday 8 November 2016
Submit your Estates work requests by 31 October


Careers with Global Organisations event

This story published on Thursday 27 October 2016
50 free student places for career event in Leeds


University of Huddersfield Press

This story published on Monday 31 October 2016
Access online journals, publications and books


Prof. Johnes presents at the Workshop on Efficiency in Education

This story published on Thursday 27 October 2016
Jill Johnes, Professor of Economics and Acting Dean of the Business School, last week travelled to Politecnico di Milano to present at the 4th Workshop on Efficiency in Education.


October Open Days a great success

This story published on Thursday 27 October 2016
33% increase in visitors


Erasmus Mundus Projects Showcased During EU Researchers’ Night

This story published on Thursday 27 October 2016
European Researchers’ Night is a Europe-wide event that is funded by European Commission via the EU’s Marie Sklodowska-Curie actions (MSCA). The event took place simultaneously in over 300 venues in the last Friday of September. It is an evening dedicated to inspiring the next generation of budding researchers.


Halloween at Heritage Quay

This story published on Friday 28 October 2016
Celebrate Halloween with Cabinet of Dr Caligari


International Student Barometer Survey

This story published on Wednesday 2 November 2016
Calling all international and EU students to complete the survey


Annual Squash Tournament

This story published on Monday 31 October 2016
Tuesday 1 November


International Student Barometer

This story published on Wednesday 2 November 2016
Encourage students to complete the student survey


Professor Monro moderates plenary at European Rainbow Cities conf

This story published on Monday 3 October 2016
Professor Surya Monro helped to make a European Conference supporting the rights and wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people a resounding success.


Bisexual Studies – Mapping the way forward

This story published on Thursday 6 October 2016
What is bisexual studies? Why are lesbian, gay, queer and transgender studies so much more developed?


International research collaboration on transgender citizenship

This story published on Monday 17 October 2016
Professor Surya Monro and several colleagues from other Universities in countries including Belgium, Hungary, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain and the UK are collaborating to produce a Special Edition of the journal Critical Social Policy, about Transgender Citizenship in Europe.


Tackling hate crime against LGBT people

This story published on Friday 28 October 2016
Professor Surya Monro contributed to a large project recently completed by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Consortium funded by the Equality and Human Rights Commission on behalf of Bi UK.


Appointment to Editorial Board of Journal of Gender Studies

This story published on Thursday 27 October 2016
Dr Jo Woodiwiss has been appointed to the Editorial Board of the Journal of Gender Studies. The Journal of Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary journal, specialising in content concerning the subjects of gender and sex from a feminist perspective.