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University recognised for helping businesses grow and creating hundreds of jobs

University recognised for helping businesses grow and creating hundreds of jobs

The University of Hertfordshire is encouraging organisations to explore how it can support their growth after achieving top ratings for business engagement, innovation and economic impact in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF)....

12 October 2026

University of Hertfordshire students to join frontline local emergency response scheme

University of Hertfordshire students to join frontline local emergency response scheme

Students from the University of Hertfordshire will help deliver potentially life-saving treatment to critically ill and injured patients under a new emergency response partnership launching in the county....

12 October 2026
University of Hertfordshire early years alumna wins national play therapy award

University of Hertfordshire early years alumna wins national play therapy award

Former University of Hertfordshire early years student Sophie Roach has won a national play therapy award for helping children overcome their fear of medical procedures....

8 October 2026
University community events to tackle cost-of-living crisis – and celebrate the power of social science research

University community events to tackle cost-of-living crisis – and celebrate the power of social science research

The University of Hertfordshire will bring its social science research to life this October half-term through free interactive public events looking at ways to reduce the impact of the cost-of-living crisis....

7 October 2026
University of Hertfordshire shortlisted for two enterprise and knowledge exchange awards

University of Hertfordshire shortlisted for two enterprise and knowledge exchange awards

The University of Hertfordshire has been shortlisted for two prestigious national awards recognising the impact and innovation of its knowledge exchange and enterprise work. Knowledge Exchange UK (KEUK) has shortlisted Herts as a finalist in both the Collaboration of the Year and Team of the Year categories....

6 October 2026
Herts student turns fantasy artwork into award-winning board game

Herts student turns fantasy artwork into award-winning board game

A University of Hertfordshire student has turned a collection of fantasy artwork into an original board game. The BA (Hons) Comics and Concept Art student has just graduated from the University....

5 October 2026
Herts graduate behind multi-million pound global sneaker-care brand awarded honorary doctorate

Herts graduate behind multi-million pound global sneaker-care brand awarded honorary doctorate

A University of Hertfordshire graduate who helped transform a niche sneaker-care product into a global business sold in more than 30,000 stores worldwide has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Business....

1 October 2026
Workshop inspired by Herts research makes Manchester debut after London film success

Workshop inspired by Herts research makes Manchester debut after London film success

A workshop based on Herts research on how filmmakers tell stories portraying migration, identity and belonging has made its Manchester debut this week, having already provided the catalyst for a critically acclaimed short film in London....

1 October 2026
Sisters defy the odds to graduate from Herts and secure Cambridge scholarships

Sisters defy the odds to graduate from Herts and secure Cambridge scholarships

Two sisters who once doubted whether university was even possible have not just graduated from Herts as top students on their courses – but will also be continuing their academic journeys after securing scholarships at the University of Cambridge....

30 September 2026
First hijab-wearing Premiership rugby player Zainab Alema awarded honorary doctorate

First hijab-wearing Premiership rugby player Zainab Alema awarded honorary doctorate

A trailblazing University of Hertfordshire nursing alumna who made history as the first hijab-wearing Muslim woman to play and score in Premiership Women's Rugby, has been awarded an honorary doctorate....

23 September 2026