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University of Hertfordshire Business School announce key industry partnership with emc3

University of Hertfordshire Business School announce key industry partnership with emc3

The University of Hertfordshire Business School has teamed up with an award-winning, global events agency to provide students with enhanced industry knowledge and experience from leaders in the sector....

20 February 2024

Outstanding achievers - including late poet - celebrated at St Albans Cathedral

Outstanding achievers - including late poet - celebrated at St Albans Cathedral

The first Motswana to ever complete a PhD in astrophysics, an award-winning midwife and the winner of the High Sheriff’s Community Award 2023 are among more than 4,500 new students graduating from the University of Hertfordshire during official ceremonies at St Albans Cathedral this week....

20 February 2024

Botswana’s first ever Astrophysics doctorate graduates from University of Hertfordshire

Botswana’s first ever Astrophysics doctorate graduates from University of Hertfordshire

The first Motswana to ever complete a PhD in Astrophysics is graduating from the University of Hertfordshire on Tuesday....

16 February 2024

Herts' high-quality nursing education, innovation, apprenticeships and partnerships recognised by national awards

Herts' high-quality nursing education, innovation, apprenticeships and partnerships recognised by national awards

The University of Hertfordshire’s partnership and careers-based, innovative approach to nursing and wider education has been reflected in this year’s shortlist for the prestigious Nursing Times Awards....

16 February 2024

“I want young women to know their science dreams are possible”: Herts biologist influencer on cancer research, chronic illness and being a woman working in STEM

“I want young women to know their science dreams are possible”: Herts biologist influencer on cancer research, chronic illness and being a woman working in STEM

At age 16, Ellie Hurer was diagnosed with salivary gland tumours. Resultant major operations and treatments would leave her lips and tongue partially paralysed, while severe nerve pain, and medication like morphine, would make day-to-day life difficult....

9 February 2024

Healthcare start-ups encouraged to apply for £35K support package facilitated by Herts

Healthcare start-ups encouraged to apply for £35K support package facilitated by Herts

Small and medium sized firms innovating within the healthcare technology sector are being invited to access up to £35,000 of expert commercial, technical and academic support to scale or get their projects to market, following the launch of a new life sciences programme....

8 February 2024

Herts student wins first ever Bloomsbury Academic Writing Fellowship

Herts student wins first ever Bloomsbury Academic Writing Fellowship

A student at the University of Hertfordshire has become the first ever winner of an academic fellowship aimed at uncovering new authors from underrepresented backgrounds....

2 February 2024

Herts astronomers spot ‘Old smokers’ and squalling newborns among ‘hidden’ stars for first time

Herts astronomers spot ‘Old smokers’ and squalling newborns among ‘hidden’ stars for first time

‘Hidden’ stars, including a new type of elderly giant nicknamed an ‘old smoker,’ have been spotted for the first time by a University of Hertfordshire-led team of astronomers....

26 January 2024

Herts to boost degree apprenticeship offering after securing more than half a million pound government funding

Herts to boost degree apprenticeship offering after securing more than half a million pound government funding

New degree apprenticeships in civil engineering, data science, radiography, social work and dietetics will soon be available at the University of Hertfordshire after the institute secured a government investment of more than half a million pounds....

17 January 2024

Pioneering Herts astronomers win 2024 Royal Astronomical Society awards for research into early galaxies

Pioneering Herts astronomers win 2024 Royal Astronomical Society awards for research into early galaxies

Pioneering astronomers at the University of Hertfordshire have won prestigious awards for their research into the early galaxies....

16 January 2024

Herts awarded its biggest ever research grant to develop biodetection technologies against harmful, airborne pathogens

Herts awarded its biggest ever research grant to develop biodetection technologies against harmful, airborne pathogens

The University of Hertfordshire has been awarded £13.5million – its biggest ever research grant – to expand and progress its sector-leading, research-led development of biodetection technologies against harmful, airborne pathogens....

15 January 2024

Herts astronomers make remarkable new discovery using James Webb Telescope

Herts astronomers make remarkable new discovery using James Webb Telescope

As part of an international team using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, University of Hertfordshire astronomers have helped to discover a brown dwarf (a celestial object more massive than Jupiter but smaller than a star) exhibiting an unusual infrared emission from methane resembling an aurora....

11 January 2024

University of Hertfordshire welcomes new Deputy Vice Chancellor

University of Hertfordshire welcomes new Deputy Vice Chancellor

The University of Hertfordshire has welcomed its new Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Mairi Watson....

9 January 2024

Herts professor and alumni recognised in New Year’s Honours list

Herts professor and alumni recognised in New Year’s Honours list

A University of Hertfordshire researcher and an alumna are among those who have been recognised in the King’s latest New Year Honours list, which marks the incredible achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK....

5 January 2024

New Herts partnership with the Featured Artists’ Coalition to boost young creatives

New Herts partnership with the Featured Artists’ Coalition to boost young creatives

The University of Hertfordshire has partnered with the Featured Artists' Coalition (FAC) to give students the chance to work with some of Britain’s most exciting musicians....

18 December 2023