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The latest Postgrad news
Swansea students impress at the British Council’s
International Student Awards 2010
Two students - Jing Xu and Pavan Kumar Sriram - from Swansea University have been named runners-up in the regional finals of the International Students Awards. This is the eighth annual International Student Awards, which is a major initiative from the British Council. The purpose of the awards is to ... More
UWIC begins its investment into major estates developments
UWIC has begun its investment of more than £50 million into major estates developments which will greatly improve learning and teaching, research and enterprise and support facilities at the University. A pioneering new Food Industry Centre, which is set to be at the forefront of supporting the food industry and ... More
Salford establishes international scholarship scheme worth over £2.5 million pounds
The University of Salford has established one of the largest scholarship schemes in the UK - worth over £2.5 million. This scholarship scheme illustrates the commitment that the University of Salford has to helping international students achieve their career goals. The scheme is part of the continuing investment that the ... More
UEA launches MA Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies for those with an interest in Japan
The University of East Anglia is now offering an MA Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies for students with a special interest in Japan. This new course is taught by experts on cultural heritage, museum professionals and scholars with specialist knowledge of cultural heritage in Japan. It combines the expertise of ... More
Great funding opportunity at Derby
The University of Derby is offering postgraduate students the chance to get £1,000 off their course costs. Peter Allen, Marketing Director at the university, says, ‘We really believe in the value of continuing your education and postgraduate study is a great way to do this.’ The University of Derby has ... More
UEA to host two events about careers in teaching this month
The University of East Anglia will host two events in April for people interested in finding out more about a career in teaching. People interested in a career in primary education should attend an open day on Saturday 24th April from 11.30am-2pm. And those interested in a career in secondary ... More
MSc Motorsport Engineering students at Cranfield help Silverstone
Cranfield University’s motorsport students have applied their engineering expertise to help identify a solution to a real motorsport issue at Silverstone. Silverstone Circuits ltd set the challenge, which formed the group project element of the MSc Motorsport Engineering and Management programme, as part of the unique ‘Virtual Silverstone’ partnership initiative ... More
UEA has research opportunities in Social Work and Psychology
The University of East Anglia is to host an open evening on Wednesday 21st April from 6.30pm - 8pm for people interested in developing their child and family research skills. The School of Social Work and Psychology at UEA offers two postgraduate degree programmes which combine research methods training with ... More
Southampton researchers selected to find formula for algae biofuel
The Carbon Trust has selected researchers from the University of Southampton to join a ‘UK dream team’ of top scientists to find world-beating formula for algae biofuel. The Carbon Trust has announced plans to take on the world in the global race to develop a sustainable, cost-effective biofuel from algae. ... More
UEA has MSc in Brand Leadership
The University of East Anglia has launched the MSc Brand Leadership which is a unique collaboration between senior industry professionals and the business experts at Norwich Business School at the university. This is the world's first programme in brand leadership, and is a one-year course. The course is led by ... More
Northumbria postgrad leads research into the prevention of hamstring injuries
A former postgraduate student at Northumbria University is leading research into preventing hamstring injuries - which are so often the cause of misery for our top footballers and other sporting people. The review by physiotherapist and Northumbria University graduate Elliott Goldman, 29, has revealed that only six key pieces of ... More
Plymouth launches new entrepreneurial MA
Plymouth College of Art has launched a new MA in Entrepreneurship for Creative Practice. The intention is that the institution will welcome artists, designers, crafts and media practitioners from across the South-West region and help them learn how a thrive in the economic recession. Supported by ArtsMatrix, the leading the ... More
University of Southampton launches new Governance and Policy MSc
The School of Social Sciences at the University of Southampton is pleased to announce the launch of a new course for October 2010 - MSc Governance and Policy. The MSc Governance and Policy offers students the opportunity to examine processes of governance and policy-making in a cross-disciplinary way at a ... More
High demand for Master’s graduates
Figures from BI Norwegian School of Management’s annual job market survey show that 96% of all graduates from the School with Master’s and Business and Economics degrees have jobs after finishing their studies. This is a pronounced increase on 2008, when 90% of master’s and Business and Economics graduates had ... More
Rose Bruford College launches two new MAs for 2010
Rose Bruford College of Theatre & Performance has launched two new MAs for 2010 - MA in Theatre for Young Audiences and MA in Ensemble Theatre. The MA in Ensemble Theatre is available as a one year full-time course, and its aim is to bring together students with a range ... More
Wageningen University ranked top Dutch institution for Masters
Wageningen University has been rated the best institution in the Netherlands to study Masters programmes according to the Dutch magazine 'Keuzegids'. This magazine is a guide offering independent information about all Dutch universities, and it compared all master institutions in the Netherlands. The editors of Keuzegids Masters rated nineteen master ... More
Liverpool Hope University offers Commonwealth Scholarship
Liverpool Hope University launches first Commonwealth Shared Scholarship for September 2010. The university has teamed up with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the launch of its first Commonwealth Shared Scholarship for the MA International Perspectives on Education Programme for September 2010 start. This joint initiative between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission ... More
Have a Master chat at BI
The BI Norwegian School of Management is giving students and potential students the opportunity to chat with an MSc representative online. The representative will be available to answer enquiries between Monday-Thursday from 12.00 until 16.00. And the chat from the side of the students and potential students will be anonymous. ... More
Dutch university celebrates its 92nd birthday
Wageningen University in the Netherlands has celebrated its 92nd birthday with the theme 'A World In Transition'. At the event, PhD-students presented results of their research into cleaner production processes; from reducing the emission of greenhouse gasses in agriculture to producing materials and energy with biological rather than fossil resources. ... More
Derby offers great online opportunities
If you are interested in postgraduate study but don't think you have the time to pursue a programme at a university - then think again. The University of Derby is offering some fantastic Masters programmes that you can do online at whatever time you want, all you need is a ... More
Take the next step at our Postgraduate Open Evenings – Wednesday 14 April and 19 May
Whether you are looking to climb the ladder, explore new job opportunities or study for your own interest – a Middlesex postgraduate degree will bring you closer to achieving your goals. With Middlesex, you can expect high quality teaching, outstanding facilities, strong links with industry and an innovative research culture. ... More
Anglia Ruskin University offers the best support for international students
Almost 20% of Anglia Ruskin University’s full time students are international from nearly 100 different countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America, so it’s no surprise that Anglia Ruskin offers fantastic support for international students. Anglia Ruskin is committed to offering the best possible support to our ... More
Life in water
A new MSc Applied Aquatic Biology is being launched by the University of Portsmouth. The programme will provide advanced knowledge and the techniques necessary for working in the aquatic environment. The programme covers all the major aspects of marine and freshwater biology, ecology and management, including ecosystem function, aquaculture and ... More
