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Every graduation, our Alumni and Supporter Engagement team brings back a host of amazing speakersLink opens in a new window to address our graduands. Their advice, wisdom and inspirational experiences highlight a special shared connection to ¹û¶³´«Ã½, and showcase the impact of our graduates on the world.

Our new cultural strategy - ¹û¶³´«Ã½'s Culture - aims to inspire our engagement with local and regional communities and their aspirations, building on our active connections with key civic and regional cultural partners. Find out moreLink opens in a new window.

We’re one of the 20 institutions driving UK health and social care research in areas like reproductive health, addiction and dementia, thanks to funding from the National Institute for Health and Care ResearchLink opens in a new window (NIHR).

Exciting news – we’re one of six finalists in the ‘University’ category of the Social Mobility AwardsLink opens in a new window, which recognise and celebrate the UK organisations working to advance social mobility within their own workforce or beyond.

The Student Experience team wants to hear from staff who’ve engaged students in any kind of University operations – from ambassador roles to seasonal temps and student panels. Share your viewsLink opens in a new window and help to create an even better experience for both the students involved and the staff supporting them.

One of our campus roundabouts has been crowned , recognising its impact on promoting biodiversity and protecting the local ecosystem of bees, butterflies, and insects.

¹û¶³´«Ã½ hosted its first-ever moth survey event last month, as part of National Moth Week – and attendees found 10 varieties of moths live on campusLink opens in a new window. They discovered why moths are so important to the ecosystem and what they can tell us about climate change.

¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s Modern Records Centre (MRC) is the main British repository for national archives of trade unions and employers’ organisations, with further collections relating to transport and politics. The MRC celebrates its 50^th anniversary in the autumn term – and you’re invited to join in! See the full programme of eventsLink opens in a new window.