Read the latest blogs from around Staffordshire University
- Volunteering at the Stone Food Festival
By Grace Hurst L6 Events Management student As the first weekend of October approaches, it’s not just the locals who anticipate The Stone Food and Drink Festival every year. After going virtual in 2020, with no live events taking place … Continue reading → ... read more - Business Research Seminar Series 2021-2022The Research Seminar Series during the period October 2021 – January 2022 will be centered around the topics of innovation and entrepreneurship and will include the talks by Ema Talam, Dr Frederick Nyakudya, Professor Geoff Pugh and Dr Nebojsa Stojcic. … Continue reading → ... read more
- Is there any positive consequence of Covid-19?
Written by Professor David Clark-Carter, Professor of Health Psychology. Imagine you have energy-sapping fatigue or a long-lasting pain which affects your life. You have sought medical advice but, even if tests have been conducted, you are left with no diagnosis. Psychologists have long recognised that this situation can be linked ... read more - Law Book Club
- An observational study using the Impact Point approach to measure the utility of digital forensic science in online child sexual exploitation cases
The Centre for Crime, Justice and Security carried out work for the Home Office on the effectiveness of digital forensics in child sexual exploitation. ‘An observational study using the Impact Point approach to measure the utility of digital forensic science in online child sexual exploitation cases’ can be accessed here. ... read more - Beat Poetry DayOctober 7th is Beat Poetry Day. It marks the anniversary Allen Ginsberg reading his radical poem, ‘Howl’, at the Gallery 6 in San Francisco in 1955. The poet and owner of the City Lights Bookshop (still there to this day, … Continue reading → ... read more
- G7 Speakers’ Conference in LancashireG7 Speakers recently met face-to-face at their annual conference which was held in Chorley in Lancashire. Aidan Flynn, Senior Lecturer in Law, reflects on the role of Speaker of the House of Commons. The G7 Speakers’ Conference took place in Lancashire from the 17th to the 19th of September. It ... read more
- New Air Quality Guidelines from the World Health OrganizationThe World Health Organization has released new air quality guidelines (the first since 2005) which show that most people live in areas with poor air quality for one or more pollutants. The new standards are the result of an enormous … Continue reading → ... read more
- Flying high with DrewI started my journey at Staffordshire University studying a foundation degree in Visitor Attraction and Resort Management, a unique, bespoke course with Alton Towers Resort. I learnt a lot during my time studying at Staffordshire University, some standout modules for … Continue reading → ... read more
- James Vernon joins the Psychology Department at Staffordshire University!
By James Vernon, Lecturer in Psychology and Counselling, Staffordshire University James Vernon Well, what can I say other than I am over the moon, elated and struggling to find the superlatives to convey how I feel in joining the Psychology and Counselling department at Staffordshire University. I have received such ... read more - Conference on Architecture, Urbanism and CultureIt was a pleasure to meet architects, urban planners, artists and performers from Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Sweden and the UK at the eurau conference over the last few days. Panels were held at Staffs and at Birmingham City University. … Continue reading → ... read more
- Our latest report provides standardised terminology for “therapeutic footwear” and will improve treatment for children with walking difficulties across the globeOur recent paper has established recognised terms, definitions, design characteristics and prescription criteria for off-the-shelf stability footwear for the first time. Numerous terms have been used in the literature concerning clinical footwear interventions, including orthopaedic shoes, rehabilitative boots, modified shoes, supportive shoes and special shoes. There is also no standardised ... read more
- How I Stepped Up to Level Five
Shabana Butt completed the Step Up to HE programme at Staffordshire University and is now starting level 5 of her Criminal Justice with Offender Management degree (second year of a three year degree and third year with a foundation year degree). Shabana shares her experiences of studying the Step Up ... read more - Former Forensic Investigation Student appointed Crime Scene Manager.
Craig Ratcliffe graduated with an MSCi in Forensic Investigation in 2015 from the School of Law Policing and Forensics. At the end of his degree year in 2014 he was selected to undertake a 6 week placement with Staffordshire Police through the Staffordshire Forensic Partnership. During his placement he ... read more - Beth’s guide to Stoke and StaffordshireBy Beth Bairstow-Morris Staffordshire University is my home university, and, in September, I’ll be heading into my third and final year of BA (Hons) Events Management. Having lived in Staffordshire for almost all my life, I’ve tried and tested the … Continue reading → ... read more
