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Bath Spa University earns Mental Health Charter Award for whole-university approach

Bath Spa University earns Mental Health Charter Award for whole-university approach

Bath Spa has been recognised through the University Mental Health Charter for work embedding mental health and wellbeing across university life.

NHS MenB vaccine campaign artwork for young people

Online MenB booking expands so all eligible young people can arrange both doses

The NHS National Booking Service now allows every eligible young person in the time-limited MenB programme to book a first or second dose online ahead of university and college terms.

Cardiff Met staff linked to the AI research placement programme

Paid AI placements are opening research careers to students from disadvantaged backgrounds

A national programme gave 132 students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds paid AI research placements, including ten at Cardiff Met.

The University of Birmingham Potastic student team

Birmingham students win international award for turning surplus potatoes into packaging

The student-led Potastic project has won an international sustainability award for developing eco-friendly mailing material from surplus potatoes.

CELT students holding their GCSE results in Cornwall

More than 1,000 Cornwall students celebrate 329 top-grade results across five schools

More than 1,000 students across five CELT secondary schools received 8,833 qualification grades, including 329 Grade 9s and Distinction*s.

Students celebrating A-level results in Carmarthenshire

Llanelli pupils celebrate A-level results with three quarters of grades at A* or A

St Michael’s School in Llanelli reported 75.1% of A-level grades at A* or A, with the vast majority of pupils securing their first-choice university.

Students celebrating A-level results at Luton Sixth Form College

Luton Sixth Form celebrates 94% A-level pass rate as students get help with their next step

Luton Sixth Form College recorded a 94% A-level pass rate, with university staff on site offering guidance and places to students on results day.

University of Southampton students carrying out ecological research in the New Forest

Southampton students turn the New Forest into a living laboratory for rare wildlife

Twelve University of Southampton students are working with conservation organisations on New Forest research covering bats, fungi, ponds, recreation pressure and crayfish.

University of Bristol CREATE team recognised in national teaching awards

Bristol teaching team recognised in national higher education awards

The University of Bristol has received two national teaching honours, recognising both an individual educator and a team working to improve research-rich teaching and the student experience.