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- Staffs BioSciences Graduate Stories – Meet Zuzana Tothova
In the Biological & Biomedical Sciences department, we celebrate our graduate’s successes with them on graduation day but also as their journeys continue after they leave us. Once you become an alumnus of Staffs and the Biology department you remain a part of our ever-growing family and we take joy ... read more - Professor Fang Zhao joins Staffordshire Business School
Greetings! My name is Fang Zhao. I’ve recently started my new post as Associate Dean – Research and Enterprise at Staffordshire Business School, Staffordshire University. I look forward to getting connected and work with you in the areas of digital … Continue reading → ... read more - Postcode Lottery for NHS Orthotics Patients
Our latest paper published in the BMJ Open highlight large variances in appointment times, waiting times, product entitlements for patients, and product lead times across various NHS trusts. Although some geographical areas provide shorter waiting times and wider access to assistive devices, other areas have very long waiting time which ... read more - Welcome Week: an Educational Trip to HMP Drake Hall
A month into the first semester, students are settling in well to their courses. Welcome Week was a success in making students feel comfortable and getting them excited for their new course. We had trips, personal tutor meetings and team exercises to help them adjust. One of our students, Annie ... read more - Ministry of Justice closing 77 courts in 7 years.
On the 16th of October 2019, the chief executive of HM Courts and Tribunals Service informed the Public Accounts Committee that 40% of courts are still being used for less than half their total available time. She alleges that more than two-thirds are situated within five miles of another court. ... read more - Celebrating Black History Month – Meet Ugochukwu Uba
Ugochukwu Uba, Biomedical Scientist I have had a bit of experience in laboratory work as a laboratory technician back home (Nigeria). When I arrived in UK, I started applying for medical laboratory assistant jobs but couldn’t succeed, this was because I did not have any UK experience. That is when ... read more - Celebrating Black History Month – Meet Ian Muusha
Ian Muusha, Embryologist I graduated from Staffordshire University in July 2017, with an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science. During my time at Staffs, I always intended on working within the healthcare sector, whilst helping to save and change lives. As beautiful as being a Biomedical Scientist sounded, I wanted to ... read more - Student Blog: Undertaking my BPS Undergraduate Research Assistantship
By Megan Lomas, BSc (Hons) Psychology & Child Development student The BPS Undergraduate Assistantship Award marks out a student as a future researcher and potential academic. It allows students to work alongside a senior researcher to develop skills in research development as well as research measures. With the ... read more - One million workers are being denied their rights
Hannah Lewis (Student) A think tank called the Resolution Foundation claim as many as one in twenty British workers do not receive any holiday pay despite being entitled to the same. There are recorded to be 32 million people in the British workforce and the foundation suggests that at least ... read more - Celebrating Black History Month – Meet Alexander Makanga
Alexander Makanga, Senior Biomedical Scientist (Betsi Cadwaladr University Board) Alex Makanga is one of our illustrious alumni who finished his MSc in Molecular Biology with a merit. He was in the department of Biology and Biomedical Science in the School of Life Sciences and Education. His research project at Staffordshire ... read more - Heart of Worcestershire Graduation
The graduation ceremony for law students at Heart of Worcestershire College took place on the 6th of September at Worcester Cathedral. The college is a UK partner institution of Staffordshire University. The School of Law, Policing and Forensics was represented at this ceremony by Aidan Flynn, Academic Link Tutor for ... read more - Staffordshire Business SchoolIn this blog you can find links to all of our courses and social media pages Kerry Edge, Administrative Assistant Recruitment At Staffordshire Business School we offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses. These courses are delivered either … Continue reading → ... read more
- Digital World and Me
Are you intrigued to find out more about how the Digital World that surrounds all of us might be influencing you? The Psychology Department is excited to be hosting an ESRC Festival of Social Science event ‘Digital World and Me’ on the evening of the 7th November. There will ... read more - Celebrating Black History Month – Meet Natasha Rufurwekuda
Natasha Rufurwekuda, Medical Student I studied a Biomedical Science degree at Staffordshire University. Initially, I found it difficult to find my feet, but I soon did with the help of my tutor & colleagues. There was a huge group presence on my course, which really helped me gain confidence as ... read more - ‘More people need educating on Power of Attorney rights’
Bissmah Tariq (Student) The Government’s Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) have announced a drastic rise in investigations into people with Lasting Power of Attorney over the 2017/18 period. There have been many complaints of Lasting Power of Attorney misuse with a drastic rise in investigations of 45% over ... read more