Exploring the world of the Madeleine McCann trolls

This story published on Tuesday 28 February 2017
“…troll insults and abuse was constant, repetitive, and in clear violation of Twitter policies, though user accounts were rarely suspended…”


Hudd LitFest – Award-winning writers undertake PhD by Publication

This story published on Monday 27 February 2017
Celebrated writers Anna Ralph, Stephen May and Amanda Hodgkinson talk about their work– Hudds Lit Fest, Saturday 4 March, 2pm to 5pm


Scientists discover the properties behind cancer curing molecule

This story published on Friday 24 February 2017
The discovery has been patented and opens the door for a highly-effective cancer treatment


Hudds LitFest – Writer’s new book revives the short story

This story published on Wednesday 22 February 2017
Dr Michael Stewart’s new book, Mr Jolly, revives the art of writing short stories – Hudds Lit Fest, Saturday 18 March, 11am to 12 noon


Professor invited to join Caribbean education policy group

This story published on Tuesday 21 February 2017
Professor Paul Miller is the sole UK-based expert on the newly-convened Technical Working Group assembled by the organisation Caribbean Community


Research uncovers extent of sexism in Hollywood’s male-female pay

This story published on Monday 20 February 2017
“…star female actors earn on average $2 million less than men…”


Uni welcomes the Year of the Rooster

This story published on Friday 17 February 2017
Bringing in the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, has become an annual event at the University


First symposium on the sound and music in documentary film

This story published on Thursday 16 February 2017
The symposium welcomes the innovative and controversial film maker Andrew Kötting as its keynote speaker


Prof eases actor Warwick Davis’s upset on BBC TV tonight

This story published on Wednesday 15 February 2017
Professor Rachel Cowgill comes to the rescue when the famous actor appeared on Who Do You Think You Are? to discover one his forebears performed as a blackfaced musician


Do supermarket chains truly embrace Farm Animal Welfare?

This story published on Tuesday 14 February 2017
Dr John Lever probes the extent to which farm animal welfare is part of the corporate social responsibility strategies of large food companies


Educational videos show off Heritage Quay collections

This story published on Monday 13 February 2017
The downloadable resources are designed as a resource for teachers


Updates from Sustainable Architecture MSc

This story published on Monday 13 February 2017
Details on recent field trips by students from Sustainable Architecture MSc


Doppler database could save lives of heart condition sufferers

This story published on Friday 10 February 2017
Podiatrist Andrew Sharpe will use the new Doppler sound database to help practitioners to know exactly what to listen for in people with suspected arterial disease


Up and running – new network grows Yorkshire’s physical activity

This story published on Thursday 9 February 2017
Kiara Lewis leads the Yorkshire and Humber Physical Activity Knowledge Exchange’s charge to bridge the gap between research and practice


Beethoven’s ‘Battle of the Band’ – special performance

This story published on Wednesday 8 February 2017
It’s England v France as an unusual composition by Beethoven is centrepiece of an ambitious University concert


Shamim’s book highly commended by Society of Educational Studies

This story published on Monday 6 February 2017
Dr Shamim Miah is the author of Muslims, Schooling and the Question of Self-Segregation published by Palgrave MacMillan


Price of a pill – professor’s book looks at affordable medicines

This story published on Thursday 2 February 2017
New Professor in Medicines and Healthcare Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar’s new book, Pharmaceutical Policy in Countries with Developing Healthcare Systems, will be published soon


Applications for Academic Promotion 2017

This story published on Wednesday 1 February 2017
Professor, Reader, Principal Research Fellow, Principal Enterprise Fellow, University Teaching Fellow


International Events Coming Up

This story published on Monday 6 February 2017
Exciting events taking place this term


Same Day Printing Available

This story published on Tuesday 14 February 2017
News from Printing Services


World Wetlands Day: How farmers in Africa are using wetlands

This story published on Thursday 2 February 2017
World Wetlands Day 2017 is celebrated on February 2 each year.

To find out more, read the article, 'How farmers in Africa are finding ways to sustainably use wetlands', by Professor Adrian Wood.


HLF2017 Courage Is Poetry Competition

This story published on Thursday 2 February 2017
Deadline 10 February 2017


Postgraduate Study Fair

This story published on Thursday 2 February 2017
Tuesday 7 March 2017


Postgraduate Study Fair

This story published on Thursday 2 February 2017
Tuesday 7 March 2017


Postgraduate Study Fair

This story published on Tuesday 14 February 2017
Book now: Tuesday 7 March 2017


Postgraduate Study Fair

This story published on Tuesday 14 February 2017
Tuesday 7 March 2017


Postgraduate Study Fair

This story published on Monday 27 February 2017
Tuesday 7 March 2017


Postgraduate Study Fair

This story published on Monday 27 February 2017
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Postgraduate Study Fair

This story published on Monday 6 February 2017
One Day Away - Book Your Place Today!


Postgraduate Study Fair

This story published on Monday 6 March 2017
Tuesday 7 March 2017


Wind music in the shadow of Napoleon.

This story published on Friday 3 February 2017
Sound.Vision.Place at the University of Huddersfield presents a day of history, period instruments and Beethoven, with staff and students from the University and their special guests Boxwood & Brass.


Exclusive Video Viewing at Heritage Quay

This story published on Monday 6 February 2017
Wednesday 8 February


Super League discounted tickets for staff

This story published on Monday 6 February 2017
Meet Big Eorl in the SU - Tuesday 7 February


Water of Life: our faith and a changing climate

This story published on Wednesday 8 February 2017
Do you feel like the world is changing way too quickly? All around us there are changes in society and the environment. This one-day conference brings together scientific experts with people of faith to set out the background to challenges, opportunities and appropriate responses to a changing climate.


Bollywood Night

This story published on Friday 10 February 2017
Free event


EASTER CAMP HUD

This story published on Tuesday 21 February 2017
Holiday camp for children aged 7-12


Regression Trees in Education

This story published on Thursday 9 February 2017
The main objective of the work is to explain how the Hungarian schools' efficiency is driven by school and district level characteristics.


Silence of Suicide event

This story published on Thursday 16 March 2017
Reserve a free place now


Giants vs Salford Rugby League game

This story published on Monday 13 February 2017
Just £2 - Thursday 16 February


Team Hud Love your Health

This story published on Monday 13 February 2017
This week: 50% off memberships for your loved ones


Lawrence Batley Theatre Spring Programme

This story published on Tuesday 21 February 2017
Staff and student discounts


Brexit means…

This story published on Tuesday 14 February 2017
Business School HRM expert Dr Julie Davies and 2 co-authors describe how UK business schools are facing a perfect storm with transformational policy reforms in the Higher Education and Research Bill and uncertainties following the Brexit referendum.


Using LEGO® to model your teaching and learning practices

This story published on Wednesday 15 February 2017
Friday 24 March


Fairtrade Fortnight 2017 – Take a Fairtrade Break

This story published on Monday 6 March 2017
Monday 27 February – Sunday 12 March


International Week 2017

This story published on Thursday 2 March 2017
Monday 27 February - Friday 3 March


New University Friendly Society

This story published on Tuesday 28 March 2017
Meeting on Wednesday 22 February


Equality: Everyone’s job, no-one’s responsibility

This story published on Friday 24 February 2017
Book now – 5 May 2017


College of Occupational Therapists Roadshow

This story published on Monday 20 February 2017
On 1st February the University of Huddersfield welcomed the College of Occupational Therapists (COT) regional Northern and Yorkshire Roadshow.


Procurement team shortlisted for national award

This story published on Tuesday 21 February 2017
GO Awards 2017/18 Finalists


The Saxophones take over campus for Saxophone Day in March

This story published on Tuesday 21 February 2017
Join us at the University as the Saxophones take over on 9 March. The day, from 10.0am – 7.30pm, is hosted by Sarah Markham and welcomes special guest, Claude Delangle, from the Paris Conservatoire.


Grist launches at HLF 2017

This story published on Tuesday 21 February 2017
English and Creative Writing at the University is very much at the heart of the Huddersfield Literature Festival once again this year.


National Student Survey (NSS)

This story published on Thursday 30 March 2017
Complete the NSS by Thursday 13 April and claim your £5 voucher


University Mental Health Day

This story published on Thursday 23 February 2017
Thursday 2 March


University Mental Health Day

This story published on Thursday 23 February 2017
Thursday 2 March


Study Abroad Drop-in

This story published on Friday 24 February 2017
Find out about studying or working abroad as part of your degree


Study Abroad Drop-in

This story published on Friday 24 February 2017
Thursday 2 March and Friday 3 March


Huddersfield Literature Festival

This story published on Tuesday 28 February 2017
Free tickets available


Applicant Visit Day

This story published on Wednesday 22 February 2017
Saturday 25 February


British Cultural Society Wants You

This story published on Wednesday 22 March 2017
Join the society and learn more about British culture


Pancake Day

This story published on Monday 27 February 2017
Tuesday 28 February


Staff Group Photograph

This story published on Wednesday 1 March 2017
3.15pm on Thursday 2 March


Sock it to eating disorders

This story published on Monday 27 February 2017
Event on Friday 3 March


Students' Union Awards

This story published on Friday 24 February 2017
Nominations close on Friday 3rd March


Teaching and Learning Conference 2017

This story published on Wednesday 1 March 2017
Call for workshops and presentations by 17 March


Nominate students to represent the University in China

This story published on Tuesday 28 February 2017
3 students can experience the trip of a lifetime


Student Visit to Emley Moor Transmitting Station

This story published on Tuesday 28 February 2017
Vice Chancellor Bob Cryan joins Electronic Engineering students and staff to visit the iconic Huddersfield broadcasting landmark


Computing and Engineering host Girl Guide outreach event

This story published on Tuesday 28 February 2017
The event aimed to inspire the Guides with an introduction to Engineering


Social Justice, local and global policy and adult literacy

This story published on Tuesday 28 February 2017
The School of Education and Professional Development hosted a recent lecture as part of the HudCRES Policy research group presented by Lyn Tett, Professor of Community Education at the University of Huddersfield and Emeritus Professor at the University of Edinburgh.


International Women’s Day celebration gig

This story published on Tuesday 28 February 2017
Saturday 4 March - Learn more about sound & music technology


Toby Martin - new release - 'Songs from Northam Avenue'

This story published on Tuesday 28 February 2017
If you are still buzzing over Toby Martin’s spectacular performance as part of our concert series or love his previous music with his Sydney band Youth Group then you have probably heard about his new album which was released online and physically on 17 February. 'Songs from Northam Avenue' is influenced by the people and cultures in Sydney’s western suburbs.