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120,000 troubled families?
18 May 2012 11:00

The reliability of figures used as the basis for the Coalition’s ‘Troubled Families’ programme is questioned in new research published by academics at the University of Bristol.

Topping out for Materials Science and Metallurgy Building
18 May 2012 10:35

An important phase in the construction of the new £41 million home for the University of Cambridge Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy has been reached.

Get a taste of what’s to come
18 May 2012 10:23

Youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds are being given the chance to try before they buy a university course. Our new Widening Participation Office is hosting free three-day Higher Education workshops to help potential students make choices about their future.

Issues raised by UCU
18 May 2012 09:45

The University has published a statement responding to claims made in a leaflet sent by the UCU to its members on 16 May.

‘The Raid’ directed by Glamorgan graduate Gareth Evans released today
18 May 2012 09:13

The hit martial-arts action movie, The Raid, written and directed by Glamorgan graduate Gareth Huw Evans, is released today (18 May 2012).

Evans, originally from Hirwaun in the Cynon Valley, studied on the MA Scriptwriting course at the University of Glamorgan’s Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries before moving to Indonesia to pursue a film career.

His latest film The Raid is a thriller about an elite SWAT team battling to capture a crime lord from a tower block filled with criminals.

The film was written, directed, and produced by Evans on a budget of just over £1m.

The film has received glowing reviews from critics: being described as “like nothing else around” and “an instant cult hit” by the Guardian, who also gave the film a glowing 5-star review, as “a high-octane action film which will leave you breathless” by Metro and “the most exciting action movie of the year”, by Empire.

The Welsh born director gave a talk about the film, and his career, for students at the University on Wednesday 16 May.

Reflecting on his time studying at Glamorgan, Gareth Evans said: “Everything I’ve taken from my course I’ve actually ended up using in my profession. It’s been invaluable to me.”

The Raid won awards at the Toronto Film Festival and the 2012 Jameson Dublin International Film Festival, and was a sold out hit at the Sundance and SXSW Festivals earlier this year.

Professor Richard Hand who taught Gareth said: “We are absolutely delighted that Gareth is enjoying such success as a film director. He was always an extremely hardworking student on the MA Scriptwriting and was really eager to learn and develop the craft of writing and filmmaking and to increase his knowledge of cinema history and theory.”

Watch an interview with Gareth at the University of Glamorgan:

Ministerial visit strengthens international links
18 May 2012 08:25

The Vietnamese Vice-Minister of Education and Training (MOET) has visited Aston University to discuss future collaboration opportunities between the Vietnam government and the University.

Aspiring Talent Award won by Aston University student
18 May 2012 08:15

Aston University student Anisa Haghdadi has been awarded the Birmingham Young Professional of the Year 2012 Aspiring Talent Award.

Is the Earth a cosmic feather-duster?
18 May 2012 07:35

Scientists at the University of Leeds are looking to discover how dust particles in the solar system interact with the Earth’s atmosphere.

Trio from Glamorgan take to the stage at the 2012 Hay-on-Wye Festival
18 May 2012 06:48

University of Glamorgan authors Professor Christopher Meredith, Tiffany Murray and Professor Philip Gross are among the stars of the 2012 Hay Festival, which begins on 31 May and runs until 10 June.

Now in its 25th year, the Hay-on-Wye Festival is the highlight of the literary calendar: celebrating prominent writers, filmmakers and musicians.

This year’s event includes appearances by Nobel winning scientist James Watson, actor Stephen Fry and Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman, as well as book readings and talks by authors and famous figures from a range of genres.

Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing, Tiffany Murray , is the Hay Festival International Writing Fellow and Hay will be celebrating her work with five events. On Tuesday 5 June she and feted Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard will discuss fiction, love, death, and rock n’ roll. On Monday 4 June she will be talking Hay 25 with Andrew Miller, AC Grayling and Rebecca Stott. Tiffany will also be running workshops on reading contemporary literature.

Tiffany is the author of two novels – Happy Accidents and Diamond Star Halo. She has been short listed for the Wodehouse Bollinger Award and the London Book Award, and she is currently adapting Diamond Star Halo for the screen with Owen Sheers.

Listen to Tiffany reading from Diamond Star Halo here.

On Tuesday 5 June, Glamorgan lecturer and author, Professor Christopher Meredith joins poet Robert Minhinnick to talk to former BBC Wales’ Arts and Media correspondent, Jon Gower, about his blackly comic, and highly-acclaimed, fourth novel The Book of Idiots.

Christopher Meredith read at the first ever Hay Festival when he read from his first, then unpublished novel, Shifts. Since then he’s read there numerous times and most recently delivered the Hay University of Glamorgan Lecture to an audience of over 200 in 2010.

You can listen to Christopher reading extracts from his poems from the Black Mountains here.

Finally on Friday 8 June, TS Eliot Prize-winning poet, and Glamorgan lecturer, Professor Philip Gross will discuss his latest collection of poetry, Deep Field.

Deep Field is nominated for Wales Book of the Year Award 2012.

In his nineties Philip Gross’s father, a wartime refugee, began to lose his several languages, first to deafness, then profound aphasia. Deeply thought, as well as deeply felt, these poems reach into that gulf to find him: through recovery of histories both spoken and unspoken as well as an excavation of the spoken word itself.

Watch an interview with Philip, reading from his latest collection, here

The Hay-on-Wye Festival runs from the 31 May to 10 June 2012. For more information, visit the festival’s website.

Lessons to be learned from iPads
18 May 2012 06:06

Researchers at the University of Hull are carrying out the biggest study of its kind into the impact of personal tablet computers in schools.

Opening of Alison Richard Building
18 May 2012 05:05

The newest building on the University of Cambridge’s Sidgwick Site has been named in honour of the former Vice-Chancellor.

Aston University in partnership with Santander
18 May 2012 04:59

Aston has signed an agreement with Santander to provide support for future students, researchers and entrepreneurs.

Aston University hosts Market Research Camp
18 May 2012 04:58

Aston Business School has organised its own Market Research Camp, to be held 17th May 2012. The event will features presentations from world leading researchers J. Scott Armstrong, Gilles Laurent and Peter S.H Leeflang.

‘It’s a dream come true’ as student Georgie is selected for the Olympics
18 May 2012 04:43

Star hockey player and Bristol University student Georgie Twigg says she will be going for gold after being named in Team GB’s squad for the Olympics. The exciting news was finally revealed at a press call organised by the British Olympic Association today [18 May] to coincide with the Olympic flame arriving in the UK.

Psychologists propose a new solution to problems faced by multiculturalism
18 May 2012 02:56

In a ground-breaking paper published by the journal Science (18 May), psychologists from the University claim a solution...

Nilai University College and Oxford Brookes University
18 May 2012 01:45

Oxford Brookes University has provided Nilai University College with notice that the current franchise agreement will not be renewed when it expires at the end of 2013.

Inspirational Student Selected As Torchbearer
17 May 2012 19:37

A long held dream has come true for Mary Greham, (34), a third year student at the University of Derby, after she was chosen from 10,000 nominees ...

Research discovers impact of ocean acidification on marine life
17 May 2012 18:00

A Plymouth University academic researching the impact of ocean acidification on marine life is finding out exactly what we can expect as our seas soak up more and more carbon dioxide.

Student's song aims to help forces families
17 May 2012 18:00

A Plymouth University student has composed an emotive song which he hopes will raise funds for the nation's injured servicemen and women.

Former colleague remembered with launch of student prize
17 May 2012 17:00

The University’s School of Engineering has launched a new student prize in memory of a dearly-loved former colleague.

SOAS launches first ESRC-funded MSc in Research for International Development
17 May 2012 16:00

SOAS, University of London, has launched a new interdisciplinary-taught Master’s in Research for International Development.

Children’s cancer campaign spreads awareness at Abertay Digital Graduate Show
17 May 2012 11:06

A student who lost a family member to a rare form of cancer is raising awareness of the condition through her final year Honours project at the University of Abertay Dundee.

Ulster's Outreach Project Helps Students Think 'Outside the Box'
17 May 2012 10:24

An innovative outreach project by the University of Ulster to promote STEM subjects (Science Technology Engineering and Maths) to secondary schools has helped pupils from Cookstown High School think ‘outside the box’ to come up with a novel solution to recycling.

Peter Higgs: My Life as a Boson
17 May 2012 09:00

Peter Higgs, FRS, FRSE, FKC, who gave his name to the Higgs boson, described as ‘the most sought-after particle in modern physics’, visits the University of Bristol’s School of Physics today to give a talk entitled ‘My Life as a Boson’.

Worldwide cosmic ray experiment comes to Bristol
17 May 2012 08:36

Schools in the Bristol area are being invited to take part in an international physics experiment to measure high energy particles which hit earth from outer space. The University of Bristol is already monitoring these cosmic rays through a programme called HiSparc and it now wants to roll out the project, enabling budding scientists to carry out serious research while at secondary school.

University students help community groups to think creatively
17 May 2012 06:54

Students from the University are helping community groups to think creatively. Five students, all studying for Master's degrees...

TV documentary series supplies new linguistic insights
17 May 2012 06:38

A researcher from the University of York is using recordings from the TV series Seven Up to examine the effects of aging on the voice and the reliability of forensic voice recordings.

University hosts first UK Disabled Children Research Network
17 May 2012 04:56

Researchers working in the field of child disability gathered at the University of Bristol this week for the first meeting of the UK Disabled Children Research Network.

Survey reveals drop in vehicle movements as University expands
17 May 2012 04:39

Transport initiatives by the University of York aimed at cutting vehicle movements in and around campus are paying dividends, according to new figures.

Boost for research: 20 new professors sought
17 May 2012 04:04

An ambitious programme of investment in research has been announced by the University of Greenwich.

Don’t dodge the difficult conversation, says new report
17 May 2012 03:59

Palliative care for cancer patients in the UK is well established – but the situation is starkly different for those suffering from heart failure. A recent service evaluation led by the University and HYMS shows this doesn’t have to be the case.

Brookes Occupy
17 May 2012 03:32

The Vice-Chancellor and senior University staff had a positive meeting yesterday with students currently protesting at its Gipsy Lane site.

Meeting The Housing Needs Of Ex-offenders
17 May 2012 03:28

A University of Ulster conference is to focus on the need for suitable housing for ex-offenders to help prevent them from returning to crime

Victorian cemetery comes under the history spotlight
17 May 2012 03:15

Anyone with memories of Arnos Vale Cemetery is invited to another free event organised by the University of Bristol to celebrate local community heritage. Know Your Arnos Vale takes a look at the publics’ stories, photos and recollections of the cemetery, which opened in 1839 and is one of the earliest and most important working Victorian cemeteries in the UK.

New procedure relating to staff on fixed funding or fixed term contracts
17 May 2012 02:40

The University and the campus trade unions have recently agreed a new procedure to support the employment security of staff on fixed funding or on a fixed term contract.

VC holds plenary session at UHR national conference
17 May 2012 02:30

Professor Eric Thomas, Vice Chancellor of the University of Bristol and President of Universities UK, held a plenary session at the Universities Human Resources (UHR) national conference yesterday, at which UHR launched a report on the HR contribution to the challenges facing UK universities.

Leading health sciences researchers undertake radical new cancer survivorship study
16 May 2012 23:00

Researchers from the Macmillan Survivorship Research Group (MSRG), at the University of Southampton, have developed the first study of its kind looking at the experiences and needs of people after primary treatment of colorectal cancer.

120,000 children living illegally in the UK 'need better protection'
16 May 2012 19:00

An Oxford University study has put the number of children who were living in the UK without legal immigration status in 2011 at around 120,000.

Get a taste of university life at Uni4U day
16 May 2012 18:00

Over 350 schoolchildren from across Essex will visit Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford on Saturday, 26 May, for Uni4U.

Marine Institute director to address UN conference
16 May 2012 18:00

The Director of Plymouth University's Marine Institute has been invited to address a United Nations conference looking at the future of the world's oceans.

Boxing rings true as student's Olympic-inspired script championed in run up to Games
16 May 2012 17:00

A Kingston University student's prize-winning film is being promoted across the United Kingdom in the run up to London 2012.

Staff and students carry Olympic Flame
16 May 2012 11:08

The University will host the torch relay as it visits Bath on Tuesday 22 May and we are proud that seven of our staff and students have been selected for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to carry the Olympic Flame, and play a very special part in its journey.

University of Greenwich Natural Resources Institute receives Grand Challenges Explorations grant for groundbreaking research in global health and development
16 May 2012 10:11

The University of Greenwich's Natural Resources Institute, based in the UK, announced today that it is a Grand Challenges Explorations winner, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Dr Maruthi Gowda, Senior Research Fellow, will pursue an innovative global health and development research project, titled “Use of endosymbiotic bacteria as a novel biocontrol agent for crop pests and diseases”.

Royal Society artist pays tribute to University's founding spirit
16 May 2012 09:30

As Oxford Brookes reaches its landmark 20th year as a University, a former student who studied at the institution’s School of Art in the 1950s will provide the centrepiece for celebrations.

Extraordinary success for Bristol engineers
16 May 2012 09:30

More than a quarter of the national Royal Academy of Engineering Leadership Advanced Awards have been awarded to students at the University of Bristol - putting the University top in the country once again.

Bristol celebrates student success in low carbon research project competition
16 May 2012 08:38

A University of Bristol student in the School of Chemistry has been awarded first prize in a competition aimed to recognise outstanding student research in the area of low carbon technologies.

Saving lives with Google Maps – disaster-tracking software developed by Abertay student
16 May 2012 06:47

Emergency responses to natural disasters could be coordinated more quickly and save lives thanks to new software developed at the University of Abertay Dundee.

Alzheimers drug fails to reduce significant agitation
16 May 2012 06:43

A drug prescribed for Alzheimers disease does not ease clinically significant agitation in patients with Alzheimers disease, according to a new study involving Aston University.

National Student Enterprise Conference at Aston
16 May 2012 06:42

The National Student Enterprise Conference, CTRL ALT DISRUPT, was held this year at Aston University.

Osprey of the Year award for sporting success
16 May 2012 05:35

The President of Cambridge University Women’s Boat Club, Isabel Boanas-Evans, has been awarded the annual Osprey of the Year trophy in what has been recognised as one of the most memorable years in women’s rowing at Cambridge.

Smart Art: Aberdeen school pupils and University collaborate to create ‘word wall’ installation
16 May 2012 05:24

School pupils have teamed up with an RGU Graduate-in-Residence to create a sculpture installation for their school library.

University announces honorary degrees for July ceremonies
16 May 2012 04:54

Nobel Prize-winning scientist Sir Paul Nurse, musician and television presenter Jools Holland and former world karate champion...

World’s first Fascination of Plants Day
16 May 2012 04:38

The first International Fascination of Plants Day will be held this Friday [18 May] and the University of Bristol will be one of 450 institutions in 39 countries taking part in the event.

Olympic Award For Inspiring Peace Project
16 May 2012 04:19

A project challenging sectarian and racist attitudes, delivered by the University of Ulster, has won a prestigious Olympic award.

Saving the planet, one microwave at a time
16 May 2012 03:59

The vast majority of the millions of microwave ovens thrown away every year could be easily fixed and reused, according to University of Manchester research.

Sexual health experts to share latest research
16 May 2012 03:26

Sexual health practitioners and academic researchers from across England are joining forces for a major conference at the University of Greenwich on Thursday 24 May.

Archives from the pioneers of modern genetics brought together for the first time
16 May 2012 03:23

The Wellcome Library is to bring the papers of the pioneers of modern genetics together in one place for the first time as part of a ground-breaking digitisation project, part of which features material from leading figures at the University of Glasgow.

Opportunity to take up six month fellowship at a Commonwealth university
16 May 2012 03:13

The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Titular Fellowships provide opportunities for staff from member universities and employees working in industry, commerce or public service in a Commonwealth country to spend periods of time in other member universities or institutions outside their own country.

Increase in Cross-Community Friendships Among Northern Ireland Teens
16 May 2012 03:13

An increasing number of 16 year olds in Northern Ireland have contact across both religious and ethnic divides. That’s according to new research published by the University of Ulster and Queen's University today as part of Community Relations Week.

Anna makes history as new law society president
16 May 2012 03:00

The Sheffield Law Society has turned to academia for the first time in its 137-year history by appointing a University academic as its president for 2012-2013....

Nobel scientist delivers major public lecture at York
16 May 2012 02:45

A world-leading scientist will talk about ribosomes – the large molecular machines that are crucial to life – at a major public lecture at the University of York next week.

Five Star Spa Management Role For Buxton Graduate
16 May 2012 02:33

A University placement has turned into a dream job managing a five star spa resort in Cyprus for an Exeter-born University of Derby Buxton ...

University prepares to take 'bee-utiful' garden to world's most prestigious flower show
16 May 2012 01:48

The University is creating a show garden for next week's RHS Chelsea Flower Show to show how simple changes can make a positive contribution to the planet.

Graduate School launched for students in medical sciences
15 May 2012 19:00

A graduate school in the medical sciences has been launched at Oxford University to greatly simplify graduates' hunt for the right research project.

Oxford experts call for sugary drinks tax in the UK
15 May 2012 19:00

Experts at Oxford University are calling for the introduction of taxes on sugary drinks as one measure that would encourage healthier diets and help tackle the obesity crisis in the UK.

Ancient sea reptile with gammy jaw suggests dinosaurs got arthritis too
15 May 2012 17:05

Imagine having arthritis in your jaw bones… if they’re over 2 metres long! A new study by scientists at the University of Bristol has found signs of a degenerative condition similar to human arthritis in the jaw of a pliosaur, an ancient sea reptile that lived 150 million years ago. Such a disease has never been described before in fossilised Jurassic reptiles.

Study suggest chemicals in the environment could threaten male fertility
15 May 2012 17:00

New research from the University of Glasgow, in collaboration with academics in Edinburgh, Aberdeen (James Hutton Institute and the University of Aberdeen) and INRA (France) has shown that fertility in a subset of men could be threatened by chemicals that are routinely found within our environment

Abertay University announces new Principal and Vice-Chancellor
15 May 2012 11:20

The Court of the University of Abertay Dundee is pleased to announce that it has appointed Professor Nigel Seaton as the new Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University.

Cambridge Language Sciences launched
15 May 2012 10:34

The University launched its new Strategic Initiative in Language Sciences at a special one-day conference at Newnham College on 12 May, attended by over 90 delegates.

Another Accolade for Biomedical Engineering Final Year Student
15 May 2012 09:03

Final year Biomedical Engineering student at the University of Ulster, Shweta Agarwal was one of eleven international students to receive a Santander scholarship towards future study and research.

Pointing the way to employability
15 May 2012 08:29

An innovative scheme that awards points to University students as they demonstrate their skills and rewards them with work...

Renowned China experts deliver 2012 China lecture
15 May 2012 08:09

This year’s China lecture at The University of Manchester is to be delivered by world renowned historian Professor Peter Perdue.

University of Leeds prepares to take 'bee-utiful' garden to world's most prestigious flower show
15 May 2012 06:44

The University of Leeds will visit one of the world’s most famous flower shows next week to show how simple changes can make a positive contribution to the planet.

Research Proves Peace Walls No Barrier to Charity
15 May 2012 03:40

University of Ulster research about peace walls has produced a financial spin-off for two Northern Ireland charities.

Living archive records Memories of War
15 May 2012 03:26

A rare record of the personal experiences of people across London and the South East during the Second World War is being made available online by the University of Greenwich with the creation of a “living archive”.

New University undergraduate scholarship
15 May 2012 02:06

A new scholarship, jointly funded by the University and HSBC, will offer a select number of students starting their courses in September 2012 a fee-free degree along with a cash award of £1,000.

Chocolate and diamonds: Why volcanoes could be a girl’s best friend
14 May 2012 23:00

Scientists from the University of Southampton have discovered a previously unrecognised volcanic process, similar to one that is used in chocolate manufacturing, which gives important new insights into the dynamics of volcanic eruptions.

The use of acoustic inversion to estimate the bubble size distribution in pipelines
14 May 2012 23:00

New research from the University of Southampton has devised a new method to more accurately measure gas bubbles in pipelines.

‘Mixed’ family mums ensure minority culture continues in the home
14 May 2012 23:00

The mothers of Britain's ‘mixed families’ are ensuring their children learn about their heritage and culture, according to a collaborative development project between the University of Southampton and London South Bank University. Findings show even if a child’s father hails from a minority background, it will still be the mother who is responsible for teaching them about the father’s culture.

New Art To Refresh Visitors' View Of Museum Pieces
14 May 2012 20:47

A doomed love affair and women's clothing as a war memorial are just two of the unusual artworks by University of Derby students, aimed at showing ...

Anglia Ruskin student lands national midwifery award
14 May 2012 18:00

Anglia Ruskin University midwifery student Carl Allen is celebrating after winning the runner-up prize in a prestigious national nursing scholarship award offered by the UK's leading charity for nurses.

Exhibition urges leaders to act now on climate change
14 May 2012 18:00

Anglia Ruskin University will be hosting a hard-hitting photographic exhibition to raise awareness of global environmental issues ahead of next month's Rio +20 Earth Summit in Brazil.

Catholic library and archive to return to Aberdeen
14 May 2012 17:00

Two important Scottish Catholic library and archive collections of national and international significance are to return to north-east Scotland where they will be housed in the University of Aberdeen’s state-of-the-art new Library.

Abertay Professor Co-authors ‘invaluable’ Language Development Book
14 May 2012 08:50

Professor Vera Kempe, a lecturer in Psychology and Language Learning at the University of Abertay Dundee, has co-authored a new student textbook on language development which is being hailed by her peers as ‘invaluable’ and a ‘vital resource’.

Winterson becomes Manchester Professor
14 May 2012 08:34

One of the country’s best known literary figures is to become a professor of creative writing at The University of Manchester.

Gratitude – A helping hand for the world’s poor
14 May 2012 06:19

Experts at the University of Greenwich’s Natural Resources Institute are heading up a food technology project to help millions of people in some of the world’s poorest regions.

Biomedical Sciences Teams Up With Leading Global Pharmaceutical Firm on Neurological Research
14 May 2012 05:31

Scientists at the University of Ulster are teaming up with Sanofi, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, to research potential new drugs for the treatment of conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.

Building the skills of the financial and professional workforce of the future
14 May 2012 04:45

First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones AM will today, Monday 14th May, launch the University of Glamorgan’s Centre for Financial and Professional Services at an event for the business community in Cardiff Castle.

The new Centre will deliver opportunities for up-skilling the growing sector’s workforce, making Wales an attractive option for inward investment.

The University’s School of Law, Accounting and Finance has been working closely with the Welsh Government for more than a year to develop new courses and training that will provide the right skills for those entering the workforce. The aim is to meet the demand for skills in sector.

As well as traditional models of study, the Centre and its courses will allow the University to accredit training delivered in-house by companies towards higher education qualifications. This raises the recognisable and transferable skills profile of employees in the financial and professional services sector.

Julie Lydon, Vice-Chancellor of the University said, “Glamorgan’s pedigree as a university founded by business for business makes it unique in Wales, and our major presence in the capital city makes us a natural partner for both the business community and the Welsh Government.

“The launch of the centre for Financial and Professional Services responds to the demand from these key growth industries in the legal, financial and professional services sector. We are providing businesses and workers with a flexible and innovative way of increasing their overall skill base and individual employability. This is good news both for the companies’ bottom line and the Welsh economy as a whole.”

First Minister Carwyn Jones said, “This exciting new centre will provide a major boost to the financial and professional services sector in Wales, a sector that we want to see grow and thrive.

“Wales needs to be attractive to businesses and organisations looking to base their operations here and the opportunities provided by the University of Glamorgan’s new Centre will ensure that we can offer a highly skilled workforce.

“Global Finance brands like Lloyds Banking Group, Legal & General, Admiral, Zurich, HSBC, MoneySupermarket.com, Tesco Finance and Go Compare all have major Head Office support functions here in Wales. They are here because they have found a pool of highly skilled and professionally qualified people. Wales already employs 124,000 skilled professionals in this sector and the aim is to grow this to 200,000 by 2021.”

Courses have been designed in consultation with the Welsh Government’s expert panel, Sector Skills Councils, Professional Bodies (including the CII and CILEx), and individual employers. Where possible, the courses are endorsed by the industry bodies themselves.

Professional recognition of courses ensures that they are both relevant and of the highest quality, nationally and internationally recognised and are portable not only between companies but between countries.

Stuart Popham QC, Vice-Chairman EMEA, Citigroup Global Markets Limited will give the keynote lecture at the opening. He said, “The University of Glamorgan is to be congratulated. The focus of the new Centre is absolutely right. It will go a long way to ensuring we have a properly skilled and trained body of people working in financial and professional services. Wales has a great opportunity to attract more financial and professional companies creating jobs and growth is the supporting economy.”

Note to editors:

The event takes places in Cardiff Castle at 5.30pm
Interviews available by contacting the University’s press office on 01443 483362

Facilities at the new centre include a mock courtroom with state-of-the-art technology where students can hone their advocacy skills in a realistic environment in a courtroom setting.

There is an Equity Trading Room with screens featuring breaking news, stock market data and personal finance advice to brokers and dealers the world over. The Trading Room will allow students to take part in simulated share dealing in a real-time environment.

£1.5m awarded to help strengthen families
14 May 2012 04:31

Oxford Brookes University’s Strengthening Families Programme 10-14 UK (SFP10-14 (UK)) has received significant investment to help prevent young people in the UK becoming involved in criminal activity and anti-social behaviour.

Abertay University confers Honorary Fellowship on leading Scottish journalist
14 May 2012 04:02

One of Scotland’s leading journalists and media experts has been made an Honorary Fellow of the University of Abertay Dundee in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the institution’s growth and development over many years.

Researchers explain different mechanisms of pain
14 May 2012 03:43

Researchers at the University of Leeds have found a previously unknown mechanism through which pain is signalled by nerve cells.

New research offers roadmap towards sustainable pole-and-line-caught tuna
14 May 2012 02:55

Research conducted at the University of York offers a blueprint for the long-term sustainability of tuna caught using the pole-and-line method.

Intelligent comic educating researchers of tomorrow
13 May 2012 20:06

An interactive comic book, produced at the University of Glasgow, will become the latest global educational tool in the fight against malaria

Oxford invites its adult learners to share their stories
13 May 2012 19:00

Oxford University is recognising National Adult Learners Week with an online discussion highlighting mature students and lifelong education at the University.

New centre for research into fostered and looked after children
13 May 2012 19:00

The University of Oxford has announced the creation of a new centre to conduct research into how to improve outcomes for foster children and looked after children.

McDonaldisation and the future of the economy
13 May 2012 18:00

One of the world's leading thinkers on the way we live now will give a major public lecture on the economic crisis at the university later this month.

Academics curate new photographic exhibition
13 May 2012 18:00

Academics from Plymouth University have curated a new exhibition of photographs taken by one of the country's most prolific artists.

Conservation student leads Philippines science project
13 May 2012 18:00

A student from Plymouth University has returned from the dense forests of the Philippines where he was part of a team trying to protect some of the planet's rarest animals.

Midwifery programme recognised at national awards
13 May 2012 03:00

Midwifery education at the university has been recognised in a prestigious national awards programme.

Abertay student wins prestigious national nursing award
11 May 2012 11:48

Abertay University nursing student Katie Crandall has been presented with a prestigious scholarship award offered by the UK’s leading charity for nurses.