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New manifesto to support Creative Higher Education in Post Brexit Britain launched
21 September 2017
Professor Kerstin Mey, Dean of the Westminster School of Media, Arts and Design is one of the signatories of the manifesto which takes a proactive response to the challenges, and opportunities, Brexit will offer creative education.
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Santander Universities donates £40,000 to support Westminster scholarships, internships and students programmes
20 September 2017
On 19 September Santander Universities signed a donation agreement of £40,000 in order to help contribute to the University of Westminster’s scholarships, awards, schemes and students’ trips abroad.
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Westminster Working Cultures holds second successful Hong Kong trip to enhance students’ employability
19 September 2017
A group of Westminster students had the chance to visit Hong Kong through the Westminster Working Culture programme, providing them with the opportunity to experience working life in the fast-paced city.
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Westminster research project ‘Cloudifacturing’ awarded significant grant by European Commission
18 September 2017
The Centre for Parallel Computing (CPC), in collaboration with the Cyber Security Research Group from the Faculty of Science and Technology, will conduct a new European project entitled ‘Cloudifacturing’.
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Dr Rachel Aldred publishes research calling for more cycle tracks to fight London bus delays
18 September 2017
Dr Rachel Aldred, Reader in Transport at the University of Westminster, has recently published a research calling for more cycle tracks to combat London bus delays.
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University of Westminster becomes home of the world’s first public Menswear Archive
15 September 2017
The world's first menswear archive, containing garments ranging from WWI clothing to statement pieces from the likes of Jean Paul Gaultier, Alexander McQueen and Burberry, opened doors at the University of Westminster under the initiative of Andrew Groves.
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Former South Africa President joins Westminster’s Africa Media Centre conference
15 September 2017
Former South Africa President, Sir Kgalema Motlanthe, graced the book launch event of his fellow compatriot Dr Khulu Mbatha, hosted by the University of Westminster’s Africa Media Centre on Monday 11 September.
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Westminster-supported new central London UTC opens specialising in transport, construction engineering, technology and innovation
15 September 2017
The University of Westminster, in partnership with The Sir Simon Milton Foundation, has helped open the Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College in September 2017.
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Music student Murray Stassen appointed as Editor of Audio Media International
14 September 2017
Former Music Week Deputy Editor and Westminster student Murray Stassen was appointed as the Editor of Audio Media International, succeeding Adam Savage.
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University of Westminster hosts Innovation In Music conference with music industry keynote speakers
14 September 2017
The University of Westminster hosted the third Innovation In Music (InMusic) conference at Regent Street Campus on 6-8 September, which included contributions from some of the biggest names from music related industries.
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The Department of Psychology at the University of Westminster marks World Suicide Prevention Day
13 September 2017
The Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Science and Technology marked World Suicide Prevention Day on 5 September by hosting an event aimed at raising awareness about suicide and self-harm in probation settings.
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Westminster Transport Planning and Management MSc students and staff present cutting-edge cycling research at annual symposium
13 September 2017
Five projects by Westminster Transport Planning and Management MSc students, graduates and staff have been showcased at the 14th annual Cycling and Society symposium, held on 7 and 8 September.
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Westminster celebrates philanthropic support and its impact on our students’ lives
12 September 2017
On Friday 8 September the University of Westminster hosted a celebratory dinner at the Langham Hotel, welcoming supporters, donors, students and alumni to celebrate the huge difference philanthropic donations can make.
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University of Westminster receives £3.2 million worth of grants from Quintin Hogg Trust to improve student experience
11 September 2017
Thirty successful projects enhancing student experience at the University of Westminster were funded by £3.2 million worth of grants from the Quintin Hogg Trust (QHT) in the 2016-17 academic year.
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Drawings by two former Westminster students to feature at exhibitions in Michigan and Toronto
08 September 2017
Two drawings by former students John Cook and Ben Pollock from Design Studio 18 will feature at international conferences and exhibitions in Michigan, USA and Toronto, Canada in September and October.
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Dr Samuel Evans contributes research raising awareness of non-clinical voice hearing
08 September 2017
Dr Samuel Evans, Lecturer in Psychology, has worked on a successful collaborative research project, which raised awareness of non-clinical voice hearing and recently gained high profile media attention.
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University of Westminster’s postgraduate Architecture and Interiors exhibition PG2017 to launch on 15 September
07 September 2017
The University of Westminster’s Postgraduate Architecture exhibition, PG 2017, will launch on Friday 15 September (18:00 – 21:00), as part of the London Festival of Architecture 2017.
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Alumna Emma Watson appointed by multi award-winning architectural practice Hodder+Partners
07 September 2017
Emma Watson, a graduate from the Faculty of Architecture and Built Environment at the University of Westminster, was appointed by architectural practice Hodder+Partners as it continues to strengthen its design and commercial capabilities.
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University of Westminster co-launches #HealingWords poetry competition for people with mental health problems
06 September 2017
The University of Westminster has partnered with London charity Advocacy Project and the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) to launch #HealingWords, a poetry competition for people and their families experiencing or who have experienced mental health problems. The deadline is 5pm on Monday 11 September.
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Westminster Film and Photography BA Alumna’s film selected for London Film Festival
06 September 2017
Westminster Film and Photography BA course graduate Kristin Ulseth’s film ‘Odd is an egg’ has been selected for this year’s London Film Festival and will be screened at BFI Southbank on 8 October.
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University of Westminster to host second Cyber Security Women’s Day
04 September 2017
The University of Westminster, together with the BCS ISSG Group, are pleased to announce the second Cyber Security Women’s Day at its Regent Campus on the 16 September 2017. The event will offer training to women who want to start a career in cyber security.
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Professor Coral Dando takes part in live debate ‘Who can rebuild our faith in the truth?’ at Edinburgh International Book Festival
01 September 2017
Professor of Psychology Coral Dando took part in a live debate entitled ‘Who can rebuild our faith in the truth?’ organised by the Edinburgh International Book Festival on 23 August.
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Westminster to hold Public Lecture on use of cannabis in the treatment of epilepsy
31 August 2017
The University of Westminster’s Research Centre for Optimal Health is organising a Public Lecture titled ‘Cannabis and Epilepsy: Past, Present and Future’ on 18 October, with Professor Geoffrey Guy from GW Pharma as keynote speaker.
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Westminster IGEM team hosts Synthetic Biology Competition’s UK Meetup on 18 August
30 August 2017
The University of Westminster International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team, taking part in the 2017 competition, has hosted the annual iGEM pre-competition UK team meetup on 18 August for the second year running.
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Audio Production MA Course Leader Matej Dimlic collaborates with Award Winning Filmmaker Marc Isaacs
29 August 2017
Matej Dimlic, Principal Lecturer in Music and Film and Course Leader of Audio Production MA, worked in collaboration with award winning filmmaker Marc Isaacs, as sound designer, composer and film editor on the cinematographer’s new project ‘Out of Time’.