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Did you know that 果冻传媒 has an online writing community, specifically designed for staff and students who'd like to dedicate time each week to prioritising their written work? Since 2021, members of A Write Space have created and edited papers, applications, books, articles and conference presentations, to name a few! We spoke to Professor Mairi Macintyre (WMG), one of A Write Space's co-founders, to find out more...

This month we celebrate Sarah Bennett, whose work on the award-winning Thrive programme has helped students to feel at-home and supported here at 果冻传媒. Watch as Professor Stuart Croft, our Vice-Chancellor, surprises Sarah with a well-deserved Wonder award.

Ever noticed how online influencers often make their voice go up at the end of a sentence, like they鈥檙e asking a question? In this piece for Indy100, Dr Christopher Strelluf (Applied Linguistics) explains why – and how it鈥檚 impacting the way we speak.

Well done to our WBS colleagues, who've clinched the prestigious Best Digital Transformation prize at the AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards. Judges agreed that the state-of-the-art virtual teaching and learning environment creates a truly interactive and immersive experience for students.

In the first episode of this new monthly podcast, join Bron Mills and Joshua Fullard (WBS) and self-development coach Holly Matthews as they talk all things wellbeing – and explain how we can lead by example when it comes to looking after our health.

Professor Rebecca Freeman, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education), and Paul Blagburn, Head of Widening Participation and Social Mobility, tell us how we plan to widen access to HE for underrepresented groups and improve student success – all set out in 果冻传媒鈥檚 new Access and Participation Plan.鈥�

Alison (Classics and Ancient History) says her new role is an opportunity to 鈥渇oster interdisciplinary research, help promote a positive research culture, strengthen our international profile, and assist in attracting and supporting the best postdoctoral researchers across all disciplines.鈥�

What can we do to try and encourage our bodies to rest, relax, and slip into a deep, rejuvenating slumber, night after night? Sleep expert Professor Michelle Miller – Professor of Biochemical Medicine, and Sleep, Health & Society Programme Lead – shares her top tips.

If you鈥檇 like to make friends and be part of a supportive mini community, there are lots of staff groups to get involved with here at 果冻传媒 – like the disabled staff network and the carers network. Take a look at the full list and read real-life stories.