Read the latest blogs from around Staffordshire University
- Much Ado about World War 2
Northern Broadside’s Much Ado About Nothing, which we saw last week as part of the Shakespeare module, transplants the action to WW2 England. Beatrice becomes a land girl, in wellies and sensible tweed, while Benedick is in the uniform of the RAF. … Continue reading → ... read more - Vulnerable teenager housed in a tent by council
Qadir Mohammed -Student A vulnerable teenager had to be hospitalised after being housed in a tent by Cornwall Council. The 17-year-old approached the council for help after his relationship with his family broke down and he moved to another town. The teenager had a history of drug use and also ... read more - The major source of ocean plastic pollution you’ve probably never heard of
Nurdles: the not-so-cute Mermaid Tears of the ocean ” ‘Nurdles’ are the building blocks for most plastic goods, from single-use water bottles to televison sets. These small pellets – normally between 1mm and 5mm – are classed as a primary microplastic alongside the microbeads used in cosmetic products – they’re ... read more - The Wonders of ChatbotsBen Hocking, MSc Digital Marketing Management student Chatbots are one of the key items on the marketer’s utility belt. Riding the coat tails of the increasing popularity of private messaging apps, chatbots are creating a new way to communicate with … Continue reading → ... read more
- Improved Air Travel for Disabled Passengers
Jess Latham Final year Law student at Staffordshire University. Ministers say air travel could become easier for disabled passengers if a new charter for airlines and airports is adopted. Disabled flyers have long complained of difficulties with access on planes and in airports. They have called for better ... read more - Brexit: what the army could legally do to maintain public order if needed
“The prospect of a no-deal Brexit has led to some dystopian predictions about what might happen if the UK leaves the EU without a transition plan in place on March 29. Several newspapers with differing stances on Brexit reported on the potential for military deployment to help maintain public order. Whether this is rooted ... read more - Student Blog: The importance of incorporating public and patient involvement in my MSc Research
One of our current MSc by Applied Research students, Sophia, blogs about her MSc dissertation project which is incoporating public and patient involvement into a study of experiences of local mental health services: My current research project has been developed by myself and a team of lived experience ... read more - Sports Journalism Student Shortlisted for Industry PrizeFinal year sports journalism student Molly Hudson has been shortlisted for Football Writer of the Year by the Sports Journalists’ Association. Molly, 20, has been encouraged to work freelance during her university studies and spent last summer working on the World Cup for the Independent. She now writes regularly for ... read more
- Ecommerce development trends to watch out for in 2019David Beyeemang , MSc Digital Marketing Management The E-commerce market is one that has been thriving year after year. Ecommerce refers to commercial transactions conducted online. This implies that whenever you buy and sell something using the Internet, you’re involved in … Continue reading → ... read more
- Digital Marketing Tools That Will Help You Understand Customer’s JourneyAdjaou Mohamed Adesola, MSc Digital Marketing Management As technology evolves, the digital marketing bar is being raised higher for more transcendent usability and intuitive user interaction. For such, accuracy, speed and ease are the punch that will keep your clients … Continue reading → ... read more
- Biological Sciences and Education students visit The Netherlands
Our Biological Sciences and Education students have just returned from an action-packed visit to Radboud University in Nijmegen. Radboud University is a student-centered university in The Netherlands, active in almost all scientific fields and with a large Education department. The University benefits from an ‘open climate’ and inspiring environment. Biological ... read more - Discrimination Against Vegans
By Abid Shaukat (Student) A vegan has recently been dismissed by his employer. Mr Jordi Casamitjana claims that he was sacked by his work place after he had disclosed information that they were investing pension funds into firms which were involved in animal testing. Mr Casamitjana claims that he ... read more - Film & Media World War One Research InterviewClick here to listen back to Associate Professor Fiona Graham talk about her research project into World War One live on British Forces Radio below! ... read more
- Keeping Up with Our Graduates
Mica Tolosa-Wright, BSc (Hons) Forensic Science alumni, has been in touch to show us what exciting things she has been doing since graduating from Staffordshire University. “Research Technician Mica, of the National Heart and Lung Institute, won the 2018 President’s Award for Research Support Excellence for her work at the Tuberculosis (TB) ... read more - ‘SQE: What Next’
This January, it was Staffordshire University’s turn to host the next Undergraduate-Law Providers meeting. The meetings allow Law Providers to keep up-to-date with any changes that impact the Legal profession. This meeting focused on the proposed introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. On the 15th of January, the Law Department hosted a ... read more