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Pride beyond Pride
As Pride month 2022 draws to a close, Catherine shares an insight into her own experiences and reflects on how, in its 50th year, Pride continues to be an important beacon of visibility, unity, and progression.
A faith and inclusion story about support during Ramadan
At ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, we aim to promote social wellbeing and treat everyone equitably, fairly, and with respect. With that in mind, two academics - with support from Equality Champion for Faith & Belief Dr Ibiye Iyalla have got together to explain Ramadan and how the community can help those fasting.
Aisha Kasim, BBC The Apprentice candidate and new Student Enterprise Coordinator
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ has hired none other than BBC The Apprentice candidate Aisha Kasim as its new Student Enterprise Co-ordinator as part of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s drive to embed entrepreneurship within all subject areas and inject the economy with diverse products and services.
Recognising staff career progression: new ºìÐÓÊÓƵ professors
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ appoints five new professors, including a Zone 4 professor, the top level in Scotland.
In Conversation With Professor Susan Dawkes
Join Placement Manager Sam McKinstrie In Conversation With Susan Dawkes, Dean of the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedic Practice. Get to know Susan, what drew her to ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, what she was like as a student, and listen as she shares the issues facing nursing, midwifery and paramedic education.
In Conversation With Professor Lynn Kilbride
Join Damilola Adesanya, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Union President for Education & Welfare In Conversation With Professor Lynn Kilbride, Vice-Principal for Academic Development & Student Experience to get to know this member of our Executive, her career-defining moments, her hopes and anxieties over the new role, and her thoughts on the return to campus.
A new space in the heart of Grays, SA26, brings a fresh approach to blended learning
As we emerge from the pandemic, students are returning to campus to experience a more blended form of learning. The Contextual and Critical Studies Team at Gray's School of Art has created a new, modern teaching space, SA26. CCS Team Lead Cameron Campbell tells us more about the new space and how it can support a student's learning journey.
In Conversation With Duncan Cockburn
Join Academic Strategic Lead, and Course Leader for Doctorate of Physiotherapy, Donna Wynne In Conversation With Duncan Cockburn (Director of Planning & Policy) to get to know this member of our Executive, their ideas about the direction of the university, and why ºìÐÓÊÓƵ should shout more about its values, culture, regional impact, and how it widens access to higher education.
Embracing and upholding our shared values
The university has evolved over the years as the higher education landscape has changed. While this has brought changes to the university, our culture has been the one constant that has endured throughout and stood the test of time.
Employee Profile: Mo Tabib - delivering the next generation of midwives -
Mo Tabib, from ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice, was recently recognised at the Scotland Maternity and Midwifery Awards for the development of Antenatal Relaxation Classes (ARC), which help women overcome fears and anxiety in childbirth.