Uni joins national campaign to see more women in motorsport

This story published on Friday 30 September 2016
University volunteers take up the challenge by the Dare to Be Different initiative to encourage more female participation in motorspojavascript:;rts


£65bn of UK economic activity relies on subsea cable industry

This story published on Friday 30 September 2016
“…97 per cent of international internet travels through subsea cables and not satellites…”


Huddersfield Weather Watch – August 2016

This story published on Friday 30 September 2016
An average August


Northern opera finds its forum through a new research network

This story published on Tuesday 27 September 2016
The Northern Opera Research Network will promote “new, multi-disciplinary research into the art form”


Monash University signs MoU with Hudds music department

This story published on Tuesday 27 September 2016
The Memorandum of Understanding will explore research in musicology, composition, British music studies and performance practice


The J.H. Whitley Conference

This story published on Monday 26 September 2016
Held at the University on Friday 16 October


Sir Alistair Graham delivers the annual J.H. Whitley Lecture

This story published on Friday 23 September 2016
“Whitleyism” and the future of the Trade Unions


Voices of Madness conference attracts a worldwide audience

This story published on Friday 23 September 2016
The two-day event welcomed speakers and delegates from five continents


Historian invited to give Jersey’s Joan Stevens Memorial Lecture

This story published on Thursday 22 September 2016
Professor Tim Thornton delivers the prestigious memorial lecture at the invitation of the Société Jersiaise


Walking and talking for greater understanding of the modern world

This story published on Thursday 22 September 2016
Almost 100 delegates took part in the World Congress of Psychogeography


Forensic Science courses in UK top ten of 34 providers

This story published on Wednesday 21 September 2016
High employability rates among forensic science graduates are a source of pride for the course leaders


Uni’s latest RPS Fellow champions psychiatric pharmacy

This story published on Wednesday 21 September 2016
Lynn Haygarth has lobbied for 40 years to ensure that mental health patients receive the medication and care they need


Professor contributes to national Climate Change Risk Assessment

This story published on Tuesday 20 September 2016
Professor Bingunath Ingirige specialises in the resilience of small-to-medium enterprises in times of natural disasters like flooding


Major study into the mental health of pro rugby league players

This story published on Tuesday 20 September 2016
It is estimated that almost a quarter of current players are vulnerable to problems


Reader’s Viking CD makes top 20 in classical chart

This story published on Monday 19 September 2016
Dr Rupert Till is a key player in the £3.5m ancient music programme, the European Music Archaeology Project


Science conference calls for waste burners for nuclear reactors

This story published on Monday 19 September 2016
The three-day 4th International Workshop on Accelerator Driven Systems and Thorium was held at the University between 31 August and 2 September


University business advisor takes top national title

This story published on Friday 16 September 2016
Enterprise Team member Paul Greetham won the award at the 2016 National Enterprise Educator Awards


Book now for the University’s European Researchers’ Night

This story published on Thursday 15 September 2016
The Scent of Death, the science behind magician’s tricks, creating rock songs using AI and a Guinness World Record attempt – all on one night! – Friday 30 September


More specialist clinics would reduce numbers with Type 2 Diabetes

This story published on Wednesday 14 September 2016
New research shows type 2 diabetes could be slashed by 80% if more was done to encourage people with “pre-diabetes” diagnoses to change their lifestyles


Austrian medical university forges links with Skin researchers

This story published on Tuesday 13 September 2016
Paracelsus Medical University will work closely with the University’s Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention on research and staff and student exchanges


Forensic podiatrist develops a unique footprint measurement tool

This story published on Monday 12 September 2016
“…unlike fingerprints, footmarks are not – statistically speaking – unique, and there are many variables that have to be taken into account by a forensic podiatrist...”


Sino-British College partnership celebrates tenth year

This story published on Friday 9 September 2016
The University of Huddersfield provides a successful BA course in Events Management and almost 1,000 graduates have completed the programme


Knowledge Transfer Project receives top award from Innovate UK

This story published on Friday 9 September 2016
The KTP scheme between the University and Stelram Engineering received the highest possible grade from Innovate UK


Huddersfield Weather Watch – July 2016

This story published on Friday 9 September 2016
Extremely high temperatures recorded


Uni to pioneer ‘name-blind’ application process for UCAS

This story published on Thursday 8 September 2016
Huddersfield is one of four English universities that will take part in the process


Leading pharmacist wins the prestigious RPS Charter Award

This story published on Wednesday 7 September 2016
Dr Mahendra Patel is this year’s winner of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Charter Award


Large immigration numbers don’t lead to high levels of crime

This story published on Tuesday 6 September 2016
“…strong clustering of immigrant populations consistently have much lower recorded crime rates – regardless of the crime type…”


History of the Mechanics’ Institutes takes researcher to the USA

This story published on Monday 5 September 2016
“…the mechanics’ institute movement provided a firm foundation on which further and higher education has subsequently been developed…”


International honour for Huddersfield thermal studies professor

This story published on Friday 2 September 2016
Emeritus Professor Ted Charsley delivers the prestigious Robert Mackenzie Memorial Lecture at the 16th Congress of the ICTAC


Honorary Awards at the November 2016 Graduation Ceremonies

This story published on Thursday 1 September 2016
The recipients will receive the award of Honorary Doctor of the University


Week-Long Learning Technology Training Festival

This story published on Thursday 1 September 2016
Monday 12 September to Friday 16 September


Urgent security update for Apple devices

This story published on Monday 5 September 2016
Apple advises immediate update after discovery of targeted iPhone spyware


Think Digital Manchester

This story published on Tuesday 6 September 2016
Free entry for students


This Might Hurt

This story published on Thursday 22 September 2016
Discount tickets at Lawrence Batley Theatre


Hallowe'en Happening at LBT

This story published on Thursday 29 September 2016
Discounted tickets for students and staff


Security Awareness

This story published on Wednesday 7 September 2016
Notice for staff


ADA Away Day

This story published on Wednesday 7 September 2016
Monday 12 September


Using AV equipment and Lecture Capture

This story published on Wednesday 7 September 2016
Refresher sessions available


Summer Step Challenge

This story published on Wednesday 7 September 2016
Don't forget to submit your results!


Team Hud Superstars

This story published on Friday 9 September 2016
You could win a prize or the Superstar Trophy


Second Hand Book Sale

This story published on Tuesday 13 September 2016
Sell or donate your old books


Want to get more involved in university life?

This story published on Friday 9 September 2016
Gain experience and make some extra money


Library developments

This story published on Tuesday 13 September 2016
Improvements to the Library this autumn


Opportunities for students to get involved

This story published on Friday 9 September 2016
Encourage students to get involved


Ahmed El-Said receives award for Best Presentation

This story published on Friday 9 September 2016
We are delighted to announce that Ahmed El-Said (Tarek), one of our PhD students looking at sustainable supply chains, has been awarded 'Best Presentation' in The European Logistics Association (ELA) PhD workshop.


Huddersfield Jazz at Heritage Quay

This story published on Monday 12 September 2016
The Nigel Price Organ Trio


Essential network maintenance

This story published on Monday 12 September 2016
Tuesday 13 September 2016


Prestigious award to Dr Julie Davies and Professor Jawad Syed

This story published on Tuesday 13 September 2016
Professor Jawad Syed and Dr Julie Davies won best developmental paper in the British Academy of Management gender track at its 2016 conference for their paper: 'Diversity in the authorship of journal articles and REF impact case studies: How are UK business schools shaping up?'


Lecture Capture (HudStream)

This story published on Wednesday 14 September 2016
Staff demo sessions and resources


Enhancing Higher Education with stimulating gameplay

This story published on Wednesday 14 September 2016
Andrew Walsh, Subject Librarian for the School of Education and Professional Development and a National Teaching Fellow has written an article on how incorporating game play in university lectures could enhance student’s basic understanding.


Essential network maintenance

This story published on Friday 16 September 2016
Tuesday 20 September 2016


Postgraduate student wins Learning Technologist of the Year

This story published on Thursday 15 September 2016
Daniel Scott who recently graduated from the Technology Enhanced Learning MSc here at Huddersfield has been awarded the Learning Technologist of the Year, Individual Award 2016.


The Hidden Side of Dynamic Pricing in Airline Markets

This story published on Thursday 15 September 2016
Quantitative Analysis of Business, Economics and Finance Research Group Seminar - Wednesday, 28 Sep 2016.
An often disregarded, but central, aspect of the airline pricing's problem consists in setting a price for all the seats on the plane. We show this is what a leading European airline does in practice in all its routes, and that such an approach is consistent with one of the main predictions from the theoretical model we present.


ARO staff busy during enrolment

This story published on Monday 19 September 2016
Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 September


Student Memberships

This story published on Tuesday 20 September 2016
Join Team Hud today


Staff Fitness Memberships

This story published on Tuesday 20 September 2016
Staff memberships from just £10.50


National Teaching Fellowship Scheme

This story published on Tuesday 20 September 2016
Briefing session on Wednesday 5 October


Heritage Quay Autumn Programme

This story published on Wednesday 21 September 2016
Find out what's on this Autumn/Winter


Latest issue of Discover is out now

This story published on Wednesday 21 September 2016
Read the stories behind our research


Students at the Heart of Hud

This story published on Monday 26 September 2016
Volunteering opportunities


Graduate Daniel McLaughlin named winner of the HM Award

This story published on Thursday 22 September 2016
2016 Graduate Daniel McLaughlin has been presented with the HM Award by the Harry Mortimer Trust.


University Christmas card

This story published on Friday 23 September 2016
Could you design this year's card?


University Christmas card

This story published on Friday 23 September 2016
Please encourage your students to enter


European Researchers Open Night - come smell the coffee!

This story published on Friday 23 September 2016
Visit the Business School between 4-9pm on the evening of Friday 30th September to take part in a Europe-wide public event dedicated to popular science and fun learning.


Autism@HudUni Lunch Club

This story published on Tuesday 27 September 2016
Sessions for students with ASC


Nigerian Independence Day celebrations

This story published on Tuesday 27 September 2016
Join in with some West African cultural activities


Communicating your Expert Work with Impact

This story published on Monday 26 September 2016
The University provided it’s academic staff with a fantastic opportunity to attend a media training workshop, provided by Media Company Screenhouse entitled Communicating your Expert Work with Impact.


Summer Step Challenge winners

This story published on Tuesday 4 October 2016
Congratulations "Turn It Off And Back On Again"


Routes into Teaching event

This story published on Tuesday 27 September 2016
Thursday 29 September


Routes into Teaching event

This story published on Tuesday 27 September 2016
Thursday 29 September


Team Hud developments

This story published on Thursday 29 September 2016
New classes and clothing range announced


Sir John O’Reilly - Keynote Lecture this Friday

This story published on Wednesday 28 September 2016
Keynote Speaker for European Researchers’ Night 2016


Team Hud Fitness Class of the Week

This story published on Monday 3 October 2016
Les Mills Fusion, Tuesday 7.45-8.45am


World Mental Health Week

This story published on Friday 30 September 2016
Events across campus


World Mental Health Week

This story published on Friday 30 September 2016
Events across campus


Internal Placements Conference 2016

This story published on Friday 30 September 2016
Vice-Chancellor welcomes new placement students


Health Centre Registration

This story published on Friday 30 September 2016
Reminder to register at University Health Centre


On the Importance of Social Status in Labour Markets

This story published on Friday 30 September 2016
Quantitative Analysis of Business, Economics and Finance (QABEF) Research Group Seminar


Nursing student heads to Sri Lanka to undertake placement

This story published on Friday 30 September 2016
University of Huddersfield Nursing student heads to Sri Lanka to expand her knowledge and understanding of global mental health.


Student Media Arts Competition

This story published on Tuesday 27 September 2016
“The World in 2030:  What it means for the future of humanity if we ignore disaster risk”


Call for Abstracts

This story published on Tuesday 27 September 2016
Call for Abstracts for the “7th International Conference on Building Resilience: Using scientific knowledge to inform policy and practice in disaster risk reduction and management” has just been launched.


CIOB funded research project launched in Sri Lanka

This story published on Monday 19 September 2016
“Long-term sustainability of the post-disaster housing re-construction projects” research project was formally launched in Sri Lanka on 16th August.


GDRC paper presentations at Building Resilience Conference

This story published on Friday 16 September 2016
GDRC members have had several research papers presented and published at the recently held 6th International Building Resilience Conference 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand, from 7-9th of September, 2016.


Input to New Zealand National challenges

This story published on Friday 16 September 2016
Professors Dilanthi Amaratunga & Richard Haigh were invited to provide expert input at the National Science Challenge Workshop on “Resilience to Nature’s Challenges”, that was held at the 6th International Building Resilience Conference 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand, from 7-9th of September, 2016.


“Words into Action” Implementation Guide for Construction Policy

This story published on Friday 16 September 2016
A Roundtable discussion: on the Direction of the Development of Sendai Framework “Words into Action” Implementation Guide for Construction Policy and Practice, a UNISDR initiative, was held at the recently held 6th International Building Resilience Conference 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand, from 7-9th of September, 2016.


Mainstreaming Disaster Resilience within the Construction Process

This story published on Friday 16 September 2016
GDRC and its CADRE project were key collaborators of the recently held 6th International Building Resilience Conference 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand, from 7-9th of September, 2016.


GDRC takes part in a Tsunami Simulation Exercise

This story published on Friday 16 September 2016
On the 7th September 2016, Disaster Management Center (DMC) and the Ministry of Disaster Management, Government of Sri Lanka joined with seven other countries in the Indian Ocean Rim as a participant in a Regional and National tsunami simulation exercise.


Future Lean Management Systems

This story published on Friday 23 September 2016
Tuesday 27 September. In this workshop, Japanese and European academics focusing on lean production will
discuss the transfer of lean to new settings and visual management as part of lean.