24hr endurance test for students and staff at QAC
Staff and Students at a local college for people with disabilities took part in a real test of endurance in order to raise funds for a much needed Sports Hall.
Richard Turner opens local College Cafe
Chef Richard Turner, whose Harborne based restaurant holds a Michelin Star, gave his time to open the new training café and ‘A Quiet Place’ at Queen Alexandra College
New partnership with Walsall FC
A new agreement has been signed between the University of Wolverhampton and Walsall FC to provide fitness and psychological support to players.
‘Stunning’ Phantom production at Solihull School
The Phantom of the Opera musical, which pupils performed in the Bushell Hall over five nights, received a standing ovation from the 600 strong audience
Student develops innovative business
An entrepreneurial student has launched his own business to help college leavers apply and prepare for university life.
Aldridge netball team net top national place
Girls at Aldridge School are celebrating after netting a top place in the UK for the third year running.
Companies respond positively to Coventry University’s business-focused approach
The Faculty of Engineering and Computing at Coventry University held its first annual open day for business on Wednesday this week.
Wolves Uni to launch new regional office in Oman
The University of Wolverhampton is to launch a new regional office in Oman to build partnerships in the region and provide information and advice for potential students
University of Wolverhampton launches secondary academy
A West Midlands school has opened today as an academy under a new trust led by the University of Wolverhampton Social Enterprises Ltd.
First Open Day for Deaf learners to be held
The University of Wolverhampton is to host its first dedicated Open Day for Deaf and hearing-impaired learners this month.
Silent Witnesses: Using theatre to combat crime
This week the Silent Witnesses project working with Year Five pupils across ten inner-city primary schools will visit primary schools in Birmingham.
Hundreds of apprenticeships up for grabs at Walsall jobs road show
Hundreds of teenagers flocked to a Walsall careers roadshow where they got the chance to sign up for apprenticeships.
New project with Victim Support to be launched
Students at the University of Wolverhampton are working with experts at Victim Support to launch a new advice and support service.
Celebrating Britten in Bergen
Solihull School is to take part in worldwide celebrations for the centenary of the great British composer Benjamin Britten.
Primary pupils pit their wits in challenge event
Pupils from five primary schools had to pit their wits against each other in a challenge event hosted by Aldridge School.
New technology centre to open
A new state-of-the-art centre showcasing the latest technology to enable businesses to enhance their competitiveness is set to be launched at Wolves Uni
Students’ ‘animal magic’ raises funds ahead of Degree Show
Students at Coventry School of Art and Design have put their creative skills to good use ahead of this year’s University Degree Show.
University to host open day
Prospective students seeking to increase their career options are invited to an Open Day at the University of Wolverhampton.
High-tech hoody and a teddy bear for the sensory impaired on show
The engineers of tomorrow will be showcasing their bright ideas at a special event being held at Coventry University this month.
Coventry Uni in manufacturing boost using games technology
Serious Games Institute is set to play a leading role in a £1.5 million research project which aims to help manufacturing firms
New associate campus to be launched in France
The University of Wolverhampton is set to launch a new associate campus in France as part of its plans to develop international education and research
History brought to life by a Sutton pilot
Solihull Junior School pupils enjoyed one of their finest hours when an aircraft enthusiast from Sutton Coldfield told them about the day he flew a Spitfire
Local primary schools awarded at Health for Life presentation event
Fifteen schools from across Birmingham have been awarded with Health for Life certification
New system to trace food could have avoided the horse meat scandal
The current horse meat scandal could have been avoided if a system developed by the University of Wolverhampton to trace food was in use, according to experts.
New links with Nigeria forged
Leading academics from Nigeria have visited the University of Wolverhampton to discuss ways of developing entrepreneurship in the country’s higher education sector.
Young actors raise money for Ben’s fund
More than 100 students at Aldridge School are set to tread the boards in a theatrical extravaganza to help raise money for brain tumour research.
Finding every child’s talent – The Fonz at the NEC
Henry Winkler will speak on the impact of dyslexia on students and learning during the School Leaders Summit at the Education Show 2013 next month.
Coventry criminology students talk juvenile justice with top New York judge
A group of criminology students from Coventry University met with a leading judge and advocate for juvenile justice on a recent fact finding trip to New York.
University marks 21st Birthday
The University of Wolverhampton is celebrating 21 years since it received university status during 2013
Readathon day for Olympic Ellie
Swimming sensation Ellie Simmonds OBE was guest of honour when she went back to her old school in Aldridge to meet marathon readers.