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My constant throughout this journey here at Staffordshire has been to secure the role of our University in our sector and region. I am – will remain - ‘proud to be Staffs’. 
Professor Liz Barnes CBE DL, Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive of Staffordshire University
We have an amazing opportunity to bring together our education, enterprise and employability talent to provide world class services and support locally and globally working in partnership with civic, public and commercial partners.
Ed Craig, Executive Dean of the Centre of Business, Innovation and Enterprise.
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KEF3 recognises Staffordshire University's impact on growth

The significant impact Staffordshire University is having on supporting graduate start-up companies and upskilling the region’s workforce has been recognised in a new report. The Knowledge Exchange Framework  (KEF) examines the performance of higher education providers and how they engage with society and the economy. It also shows that Staffordshire University is having a greater impact on local growth and regeneration – a result of the University’s work to support SMEs to develop new products and services and provide short courses to develop and upskill the

Professor recognised for services to podiatry profession

A Staffordshire University Professor has received a top honour recognising his contribution to the advancements of the podiatry profession.Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, Director of the Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies, received an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Podiatry at an event in the House of Lords. This fellowship is conferred upon individuals who have made a substantive and significant contribution to the advancement of the podiatric profession in clinical practice, education, service management or research. With support from

Staffs designer makes waves at superyacht competition

A Staffordshire University student has been crowned winner of the Superyacht UK Young Designer 2023 competitionEight finalists were given a day and a half to design a unique superyacht and present their creations to a panel of industry judges. After almost 14 hours of sketching, BA (Hons) Industrial Design  student Ollie Rommelrath was revealed the winner at the Southampton International Boat Show last week. The 23-year-old from Checkley said: “This is fantastic, I really didn’t expect it. This is my first time doing a

VFX students shine at industry awards

A trio of visual effects students from Staffordshire University have been recognised at the Domeble Symetri Student Awards.The annual competition  invites college and university students from 3D Design, CGI, CAD and photography courses around the world to submit entries across ten categories with over £50,000 of prizes on offer The shortlisted students were invited to attend an awards ceremony this month to meet industry professionals and have their work critiqued. Combining visual effects, 3D modelling, animation and digital technology,

Apprenticeships recognised at celebration event

Stone-based technical solutions company Capula were crowned Employer of the Year at an event held to celebrate Staffordshire University’s Apprenticeships.The Apprenticeships Celebration Evening took place in the University’s flagship Catalyst building and was attended by more than 100 apprentices and their employers from both public and private sector. The event also saw winners announced in seven Award categories including Employer of the Year which recognised Capula for its role in championing apprenticeships and supporting its apprentices. Two healthcare apprentices scooped the top

Staffs foot health expert contributes to Walk Yourself Happy book

An expert in foot health from Staffordshire University has contributed to Julia Bradbury’s new book Walk Yourself Happy.Dr Helen Branthwaite is a Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire University’s Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies  (CBRT) specialising in the effects of footwear on foot function. As Musculoskeletal Lead for the Royal College of Podiatry, Dr Branthwaite was invited to contribute to the television presenter and nature advocate’s new book published

Student games shortlisted for TIGA Games Industry Awards

Two video games built by students on placement at Staffordshire University have made it through to the finals of the TIGA Games Industry Awards.Two video games built by students on placement at Staffordshire University have made it through to the finals of the TIGA Games Industry Awards. MentalBlock and MechHead  were developed through the award-winning 1UP placement scheme this summer and are shortlisted in categories at the awards alongside submissions from major UK games studios. They have been shortlisted in Best Puzzle Game and Best

Visitor Attraction degree provides foundation for a thrilling career

Staffordshire University and Alton Towers Resort are helping to put students on the right track for a thrilling career.The BA (Hons) Visitor Attraction and Resort Management  course provides an opportunity to enter the travel and tourism industry through a unique degree partnership between Staffordshire University and one of Britain’s most popular attractions. This year’s cohort celebrated their graduation in style onboard the theme park’s newest ride, The Curse at Alton Manor, complete with caps and gowns. Among

Professor teams up with museum to share microplastic research

A Staffordshire University Professor is among the first to receive new British Academy funding to engage the public with her research.Working with the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery (PMAG), Professor Claire Gwinnett  has been awarded pilot funding from the British Academy, the UK's national body for the humanities and social sciences, to engage the public with her research into microplastic pollution. The Professor of Forensic and Environmental Science is one of fourteen researchers across thirteen projects to receive funding via the

Staffs Uni games graduates shortlisted among the crème de la crème

Staffordshire University and its computer games graduates have been shortlisted for nine awards in the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2023.The annual awards recognise outstanding students, education providers and best practice and the winners of all 12 categories will be announced in a virtual ceremony on Friday 29th September. Dr Richard Wilson OBE, TIGA CEO, said: “The TIGA Education Awards shortlist highlights leaders in games education: outstanding students, excellent providers and good practice in education. Thank you to Creative Assembly, our headline sponsor, Sumo Group, our Gold

New government funded scheme to boost businesses in the borough

Businesses and voluntary organisations throughout Newcastle borough are being invited to boost their innovation, growth and productivity thanks to new government funding.The Advanced and Digital Technologies Innovation Accelerator project will be delivered by Staffordshire University and is open to businesses large and small. The scheme is also inviting applications from voluntary organisations that can improve their services through advanced and digital technologies.   This follows Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s successful bid for funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund which

Staffs Uni to help shape how universities can be “truly civic”

Staffordshire University has been selected as one of 12 civic university partnerships to take part in a programme to accelerate the impact they are having in their communities.The National Civic Impact Accelerator Action Learning Programme (ALP) will see the participants working together to address challenges in developing civic engagement and co-creating innovative solutions. As well as transforming the work of all involved, the ALP will also generate learning for others working in place-based networks across the country. Staffordshire University Associate Professor of Community and

Staffs designers sail into superyacht competition final

Four Staffordshire University students have been shortlisted in the Superyacht UK Young Designer 2023 final.The competition, sponsored by Marine Resources, returns to the Southampton International Boat Show  this month for the first time since 2019. Bringing together design students from across the country, competitors are given a day and a half to design a superyacht from scratch in response to a brief from the expert judging panel. Entrants have been shortlisted to seven dynamic

Study reveals disparities within NHS leadership

New research shows that Allied Health Professions (AHPs) are significantly underrepresented in senior leadership roles despite being the third largest workforce in the NHS.Ranging from paramedics to podiatrists, the AHPs encompass various healthcare disciplines, constituting a workforce of 185,000 within the NHS. However AHPs have historically been underrepresented in strategic leadership positions, often occupied by medical professionals. To address this, NHS England advocated for the establishment of a Chief AHP role in every Trust to harness the untapped potential of this workforce

Staffs Uni computer game encourages children to think green

Staffordshire University has created a computer game to help teach children about protecting the planet.Ecopolis is made by Bulldog Studios, the student agency operated by the Staffordshire University Games Institute (SUGI). A small team of placement students and recent graduates from the games department have developed a simulation to help school children consider the environmental impact of town building. It is the brainchild of musician, environmentalist and recent Staffordshire University honorary doctor , John Robb, and

English graduate starts new chapter in Staffordshire

A writer who headed north to study at Staffordshire University has pledged to stay after falling in love with the county.Originally from London, Charlotte Jacobs moved to Kidsgrove with her young son to study BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing  at Staffordshire University. Charlotte, 31, explained: “I did my first year at a different university, but I wanted to move somewhere that gave me the full university experience. It's a very friendly and open university and a nice campus, so Staffordshire really

Mum follows example set by her son to attend University

A Staffordshire woman has demonstrated that it’s never too late to learn after graduating with a first class degree.Originally from Jamaica, Mum-of-four Kerry Ann Hemans had her first child when she was eighteen before moving to the UK. She was motivated to return to education whilst working in a care home during the Covid pandemic and enrolled on the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care  at Staffordshire University. Kerry, 42, from Uttoxeter said: “My son went to university and we made a pact, that when he completed his degree I

Apprentice follows her dream to become a registered nurse

A Staffordshire University graduate has achieved her dream of becoming a registered nurse after completing a degree apprenticeship.Annette Walklate’s journey into the healthcare profession didn’t start until she was 50. After working in secretarial roles, with the police and then as a community carer, Annette had the opportunity to do an apprenticeship while working at University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) Trust. “It’s a good way of earning while you learn.” commented the 59-year-old from Lightwood. “Without the apprenticeship I certainly wouldn't have been able to afford to

Nursing students organise ‘Charity Family Fun Day’

Children’s nursing students from Staffordshire University are raising money to buy unique teddy bears to support children at local hospitals.The specialist bears feature imitation medical devices – such as feeding tubes, colostomy bags and hearing aids – to help children come to terms with their own device and create a sense of normality. BSc (Hons) Nursing Pratice (Child)  student Kirsty Taylor and course mates Vicky Brooks, Chloe Dutton, Gemma Gough and Sam Nsiah were inspired to start fundraising after working with children

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