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Students to hand out massages to Coventry Half Marathon runners
16
Mar

Students to hand out massages to Coventry Half...

The group will be offering their therapy skills and carrying out massages on runners before and after the gruelling race.

Construction degree’s only female fresher says she stands out ‘in a positive way’
15
Mar

Construction degree’s only female fresher says she...

The only woman on her university course in construction hopes winning a prestigious grant will inspire others and change the face of the industry – though her family...

Over 30,000 students got into university last year despite applying ‘late’, says admissions officer
15
Mar

Over 30,000 students got into university last year...

It’s not too late to make it to university this year - some 30,395 people secured places in 2016 despite applying after UCAS’ October, January and March deadlines,...

Shakespeare goes digital with 21st century partnership
13
Mar

Shakespeare goes digital with 21st century partnership

Shakespeare has gone digital to encourage children to get online and learn about all things Bard thanks to a new interactive partnership for Shakespeare Week 2017.

Uni’s research into Mediterranean migration crisis up for ‘impact’ award
09
Mar

Uni’s research into Mediterranean migration crisis up...

Coventry University has been shortlisted for a prestigious award by the Guardian for the impact of its research shedding light on the dynamics of Europe's migration...

University chief welcomes launch of Government's Midlands Engine Strategy
09
Mar

University chief welcomes launch of Government's...

The government first outlined its plans to create a “Midlands Engine for Growth” in December 2015, with the ambition to grow the regional economy by £34bn by 2030.

Universities could benefit from being more ‘faith-friendly’, say experts
08
Mar

Universities could benefit from being more...

Universities around the world should not treat religion as a threat or minority interest but as an essential part of teaching and debate on campus, according to...

Coventry University VC responds to MPs' concerns over industrial strategy
03
Mar

Coventry University VC responds to MPs' concerns over...

Coventry University’s Vice-Chancellor and Chair of the University Alliance mission group, has responded to concerns that MPs have expressed about the government’s...

Coventry University ranked one of the best for student nursing placements
02
Mar

Coventry University ranked one of the best for...

Coventry University has come second in a national league table showing students’ satisfaction with their nursing placements.

UK-wide study shows huge postcode disparity in proportion of children in care
27
Feb

UK-wide study shows huge postcode disparity in...

A study by seven British universities has revealed significant inequalities in child welfare across the UK, with children in the poorest areas at least 10 times more...

Photo film project gives carers a voice
23
Feb

Photo film project gives carers a voice

The project aims encourage students who will go on to be health and social care professionals to think more about carers' needs.

Shakespeare performed live by actors 1,600 miles apart in world first through university’s ‘Stargate’-style cyber stage
22
Feb

Shakespeare performed live by actors 1,600 miles...

An act of Shakespeare has been performed live by drama students in Finland and the West Midlands thanks to a life-sized digital portal.