Press Releases
9 March 10
Students get locked up for the weekend
12 students will spend 48 hours locked up this weekend at the University of Bradford for a reality radio programme.
5 March 10
President of East Timor Visits Bradford to Talk of Reconciliation and Launch World-Wide Petition
Nobel Peace Prize winner and President of East Timor, José Ramos-Horta, will be visiting the University of Bradford on 5, 6 and 7 March, to discuss the problems facing his country and launch a world-wide petition for young people demanding democracy in Burma.
24 February 10
Making Neanderthal music
A forthcoming production by leading composer Simon Thorne aims to recreate the sound of our human ancestry. This imaginative composition uses the medium of the voice to vividly evoke the Palaeolithic soundscape.
24 February 10
Catch up with the gossip from Gup Shup
An exciting new exhibition called 'Gup Shup' will open at Gallery II at the University of Bradford on Monday, 8 March, 2010.
18 February 10
University hosts An Audience with Shelina Zahra Jan Mohammed
The University of Bradford will host an audience with Shelina Zahra Jan Mohammed, author of 'Love in a Headscarf', today (Thursday, 18 February, 2010).
10 February 10
University hosts an audience with potential MPs for Bradford
The University of Bradford is hosting an audience with prospective parliamentary candidates (PPC¿S) for Bradford on Wednesday 10 February, 2010.
10 February 10
Original poetry and music performed at Theatre in the Mill, Bradford
A night of moving and original wordplay curated by Joe Kriss of Word Life will take place at Theatre in the Mill at the University of Bradford on Friday, 12 February, 2010.
10 February 10
Free Branding Breakfast Briefing Hosted at Bradford University School of Management
Bradford University School of Management is hosting a free breakfast briefing: Are you a brand or a brand name? on Friday 26 February, from 8am - 9am at Heaton Mount Executive Education Centre, Keighley Road, Bradford.
8 February 10
Top business school appoints former Shell executive as new Dean
Bradford University School of Management has appointed a former international strategist from Shell as its new dean. Dr Sarah Dixon, currently head of MSc programmes at the University of Bath, will join the School in September 2010 when Professor Arthur Francis retires.
5 February 10
England's Chief Pharmaceutical Officer opens £1m clinical suite
Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England, Dr Keith Ridge, has officially opened a £1m state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Suite at the University of Bradford.
5 February 10
National Guidelines for Dementia Care developed by University of Bradford
A team from the University of Bradford has worked with the British Standards Institute (BSI) to develop the first ever guidelines for Dementia Care Mapping (DCM). Bradford Dementia Group, part of the University's School of Health Studies, launched the guidelines this week.
29 January 10
Royal Society launch opportunities to bridge East and West
The University of Bradford will host the UK launch of its China Science Bridges programme on Tuesday 2 February at the Royal Society, London.
22 January 10
Small science offers big opportunity for regional businesses
A unique opportunity for forward thinking companies in Bradford to develop new products or processes based on latest emerging technologies is being launched by the region¿s Nanofactory.
19 January 10
Seminar series kicks off the New Year with sports journalism
The University of Bradford will host a seminar on the links between media, journalism and sport at the National Media Museum on Tuesday, 26 January, 2010.
19 January 10
University hosts an audience with Kenan Malik
The University of Bradford will host an audience with Kenan Malik on Thursday, 21 January, 2010.
19 January 10
University matches students with businesses to "Make Knowledge Work" in tough job market
The University of Bradford has launched an innovative Career Mentoring Scheme to improve student employability once they have graduated, and to provide an important opportunity engage with local businesses.
7 December 09
University of Bradford work featured in BBC 2 documentary
Sir Gerry Robinson's BBC 2 documentary 'Can Gerry Robinson Fix Dementia Care Homes?', to be shown tomorrow (Tuesday, 8 December, 2009) will feature the work of the Bradford Dementia Group at the University of Bradford being used to improve the care provided in care homes.
3 December 09
Cambridge success for Cancer Pharmacology students at Bradford
Students on the MSc Cancer Pharmacology course at the Institute of Cancer Therapeutics are finding success in winning places at world renowned University of Cambridge.
2 December 09
A Feast for the Eyes
Gallery II at the University of Bradford has opened a new exhibition of sumptuous arts and crafts, which are available to buy and perfect for Christmas gifts or a festive treat for yourself.
1 December 09
Diversity measurement expert to speak at Rosa Parks Symposium
Dr Edward Hubbard, founder of the Hubbard Diversity Measurement and Productivity Institute and Chief Executive of Hubbard and Hubbard, an international organisation and human performance consulting corporation, will make a keynote address at a free conference at the University of Bradford on Monday, 7 December 2009.
1 December 09
University hosts family day out to banish the winter blues
Tasmin Little Music Centre at the University of Bradford is holding a day-long festival of musical performance, perfect for families looking to spend quality time doing something different on a chilly November day.
26 November 09
Honorary graduations at the University of Bradford
The University of Bradford will be awarding honorary degrees during ceremonies on Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 December 2009 to the following people:
19 November 09
Half price MBA preview from No. 1 in North of England
A preview of how businesses could benefit from half-price executive part-time MBA programmes, being offered to local business high-flyers, is being held at Bradford University School of Management on Wednesday, 9 December, 2009.
10 November 09
University of Bradford helps Yorkshire through downturn
The University of Bradford has created a new course to help graduates who are struggling to find jobs due to the economic downturn.
5 November 09
Climate Change - it's not just the weather!
The University of Bradford is hosting a public event on Wednesday, 18 November, 2009, that will clarify what is happening to our climate and the impact of climate change on all our lives.
5 November 09
University hosts thought provoking 'Balti Britain' lecture
The University of Bradford will be hosting a thought provoking lecture by Ziauddin Sardar on Thursday 12 November 2009.
4 November 09
German artist to donate further work to University
Artist Jockel Reisner will donate a piece of art work to the Peace Studies department at the University of Bradford on Thursday, 5 November, 2009.
3 November 09
University hosts Interdisciplinary Showcase
The University of Bradford will open its doors this month and demonstrate how it's making a difference to the world and the city of Bradford through its research and knowledge transfer activities.
29 October 09
University of Bradford to host Rotary World Peace Conference
Peacemakers from across the globe are attending a conference to promote global peace and understanding at the University of Bradford on Saturday 31st October, 2009.
28 October 09
University launches degree programmes in Pakistan
The University of Bradford launched degree programmes at Namal College, in Pakistan, last week.
27 October 09
Social Theorist visits Bradford to give 'straight talking' lecture
Social Theorist and prolific author, Frank Furedi will visit Bradford on Tuesday the 17th November, 2009, to give a thought provoking lecture at the University of Bradford.
26 October 09
University hosts An Audience with Baroness Sayeeda Warsi
The University of Bradford will be hosting 'An Audience with Baroness Sayeeda Warsi' on Thursday 29 October 2009.
22 October 09
Green Accolade for Ecoversity
The University of Bradford has been acclaimed as the leading 'Green' University at a national Awards Ceremony.
Seven years ago today, Russian Security Forces employed a secret incapacitating chemical weapon in their attempt to free 800 hostages held in a Moscow theatre by armed Chechen fighters. Over 120 hostages were killed by the incapacitant and many more continue to suffer long term health problems. Despite reports of further Russian research and use of incapacitants, the international community has refused to address the dangers of the development and proliferation of such weapons.
22 October 09
University encourages businesses to sample free 'Management Masterclasses'
The School of Management at the University of Bradford is offering Yorkshire organisations free Management Masterclasses to ensure they can sample management development courses and understand how management learning can be implemented in the workplace.
20 October 09
Lecture on Inequalities and Conflict
Director of Centre for Research on Inequality, Human Security and Ethnicity (CRISE), from the Department of International Development at the University of Oxford, Professor Frances Stewart will give a presentation on 'Horizontal Inequalities and Conflict: choosing policies for peace' at the University of Bradford on Wednesday, 21 October, 2009.
19 October 09
Head of Ethical Tissue from University of Bradford to speak at the House of Lords
Head of Ethical Tissue, Sandie Martin, at the University of Bradford, is to speak at a conference being held at the House of Lords on Tuesday, 20 October, 2009 to discuss the use of human tissue in medical research.
16 October 09
Lord Mayor Welcomes International Students to Bradford
The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor John Godward, is hosting a civic reception at City Hall on Wednesday, 21 October, 2009, to welcome new international students from the University of Bradford to the City.
2 October 09
Green Travel week takes staff and students on eco journey
The University of Bradford is hosting its annual Green Travel Week this month to raise awareness of ways to travel more sustainably and to launch three new eco friendly services.
2 October 09
Leading medical scientist visits Bradford to give 'straight talking' lecture
Internationally renowned scientist, Professor Edzard Ernst will visit Bradford on the Thursday, 8 October, 2009 to give a thought provoking lecture at the University of Bradford.
22 September 09
University of Bradford wins bid for West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network IAG Commissioning Round 4
The University of Bradford is to begin a collaborative project working with the West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network and other partners following their recent bid.
15 September 09
Pakistani Sufi singer Sain Zahoor returns to play rare UK date at the University of Bradford
The University of Bradford is delighted to welcome back the transcendent and genuinely awe-inspiring music of Sain Zahoor and band. Following the sell-out success of their concert in the University Atrium in June 2008, Sain Zahoor returns from Pakistan to play a rare UK date at the University on Saturday 3 October 2009, at 7pm.
15 September 09
University of Bradford launches 'straight talking' open lecture series
The University of Bradford will launch a series of thought-provoking and stimulating lectures next month that will encourage people to discuss, frankly and critically, widely held beliefs.
10 September 09
University of Bradford hosts world powerlifting championships
The University of Bradford will be hosting the World Single Event Powerlifting Championships from Friday 11th to the Sunday 13th September 2009.
10 September 09
Joint Statement regarding University of Bradford and Leeds College of Music merger
Recent talks concluded with the announcement that Leeds College of Music plans to merge with the University of Bradford to facilitate the growth of its music provision in a sustainable way.
8 September 09
Survivor of Tokyo bombings gives lecture at University
The University of Bradford will hold a public lecture on Tuesday 15 September 2009 entitled 'From Historical Memory to Reconciliation and Peace: Handing Down my Experiences of the Tokyo Air-Raids to the next Generation' delivered by Mr Katsumoto Saotome.
3 September 09
University helps road users improve their vehicles fuel efficiency
The University of Bradford is aware of the extreme difficulties that many companies and organisations working in the automotive industry are facing in the current economic situation, and is holding a lecture in which people can learn more about road transport fuel efficiency through the new technology of Regenerative Braking.
3 September 09
Partnership to meet Millennium Development
The University of Bradford will begin a three year partnership with The Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) and the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Friends International in Cambodia this month. The partnership is funded by the British Council under the Development Partnerships in Higher Education (DeLPHE) scheme, which seeks to develop higher education partnerships between the UK and those in developing countries. The scheme can help to build new capacities for poverty reduction in accordance with the objectives of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.
2 September 09
University hosts International Conference on Cyberworlds
Five distinguished professors will be discussing a wide range of topics related to Cyberworlds at the University of Bradford during the International Conference on Cyberworlds 2009.
24 August 09
Universities sign partnership to bring robotic astronomy to the next generation of students
The School of Computing, Informatics and Media at the University of Bradford have signed a franchise partnership with the Centre for Science Education at Sheffield Hallam University to bring the technology of robotic space science to the next generation of students in South Yorkshire.
19 August 09
University of Bradford to take more students for September 2009
Students across England and Wales will be receiving their A level results tomorrow (Thursday 20 August) and many thousands of students may see themselves going through the Clearing process to secure a place in Higher Education.
19 August 09
Research to discover how prehistoric people made their living
Research from Archaeological Sciences at the University of Bradford, led by Dr Randolph Donahue, will explore how prehistoric people made their living in Italy at the end of the Ice Age, before farming became widespread.
18 August 09
University hosts International Darwin Conference
The University of Bradford will be holding an International Darwin Conference as part of a programme of international and national public lecture series.
17 August 09
Open for Clearing
The University of Bradford's Clearing hotline will open on Thursday 20 August as students around the UK will receive their A-Level results.
13 August 09
How to survive Clearing
Next week thousands of students across England and Wales will be receiving their A level results (Thursday 20 August 2009) which means thousands of students in the UK will soon be going through the Clearing process to secure a place in higher education.
5 August 09
Bradford partnership developed to help to keep students safe
The University of Bradford, Bradford College, West Yorkshire Police, Bradford Council and City Centre Beat, have worked together to develop a partnership, to set up a new safety scheme primarily aimed at students called 'Student Safe Spot'.
29 July 09
Healthcare organisations celebrate new 'Teaching Status' at University
The School of Health Studies at the University of Bradford will be holding an event on Monday 3 August to celebrate the attainment of 'Teaching Status' by a number of its partner specialist healthcare units and care homes.
28 July 09
Israeli writer tells Palestinian story at Theatre in the Mill
Theatre in the Mill, at the University of Bradford, will be hosting a dramatised playreading of 'Bassam' in support of the Bassam Aramin Scholarship Fund on Friday 31 July 2009.
9 July 09
Brother flies in from America to collect Bradford degree
The University of Bradford will be awarding a degree to one of its students, 23 years after he first registered for a 3 year degree programme, on Wednesday 15 July 2009.
7 July 09
Imran Khan to open Unique Lifestyle and Fitness at University of Bradford
The University's Chancellor Imran Khan will cut a ribbon to mark the official opening of 'Unique Lifestyle and Fitness' on Thursday 16 July 2009.
1 July 09
Honorary graduations at the University of Bradford
The University of Bradford will be awarding honorary degrees during ceremonies on Wednesday 15, Thursday 16 and Friday 17 July 2009 to the following people:
30 June 09
University hosts an audience with Alyas Karmani
The University of Bradford will be hosting An Audience with Alyas Karmani on Monday 6 July 2009.
29 June 09
University of Bradford's Ecoversity project wins Green Gown Awards
The University of Bradford's Ecoversity project has achieved two major awards at the prestigious Higher Education Green Gown Awards ceremony.
29 June 09
University of Bradford welcomes prospective students
Prospective students can get a taste of student life at the University of Bradford on Saturday 4 July as it holds its summer open day.
23 June 09
New Dean of Social and International Studies appointed at University
A leading figure in the global fight against HIV/AIDS has been appointed as the new Dean of Social and International Studies (SSIS) at the University of Bradford.
16 June 09
University supports partnership work to secure high quality education for the Keighley district
The University of Bradford is working on a broad partnership in Keighley, as a means of securing further developments in achievement at Greenhead High School.
15 June 09
University invests £200,000 into scholarships for students
The University of Bradford has invested £200,000 in a range of scholarships for students starting in September 2009, which aims to help their finances in the current economic climate.
10 June 09
Progression Agreement benefits students from the West Yorkshire community
The University of Bradford's School of Lifelong Education and Development (SLED), West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network (WYLLN), and staff and students from local colleges in West Yorkshire will be celebrating new partnerships and the developments of a number of new progression agreements at the University of Bradford on Tuesday 23 June.
9 June 09
'Seduction. Deception. Manipulation.' comes to Bradford
Building on their previous success at Theatre in the Mill at the University of Bradford, Development Lab brings an evening of 'Seduction. Deception. Manipulation', to Bradford on Saturday 13 June.
4 June 09
Top businesses meet Bangladesh Civil Servants at the University of Bradford
Mr Keith Madeley, from the Yorkshire Society and other top businesses in the region will be meeting 20 Bangladesh Civil Service Officers on Friday 5 June, at the University of Bradford.
28 May 09
Students turn fat to fuel at University
The School of Engineering, Design & Technology (EDT) at the University of Bradford will help school pupils turn fat to fuel as part of the 'Science 4U' event, organised by St Joseph's Catholic College, Bradford.
27 May 09
Bradford Student wins Higher Education Academy essay prize
Amy Cowling, 26, a second year Midwifery student at the University of Bradford has come third in an essay competition for health students.
26 May 09
University hosts an audience with Shami Chakrabarti
The University of Bradford is inviting members of the public to An Audience with Shami Chakrabarti, on Wednesday 3 June 2009.
19 May 09
Students break out of Bradford for charity
An exciting and possibly global event will begin tomorrow (Wednesday 20 May, 2009) at the University of Bradford Students' Union when students will take part in 'Jailbreak' and attempt to get as far away from Bradford in the name of charity.
19 May 09
Engineering and Design students showcase products for the future
The School of Engineering, Design and Technology (EDT), at the University of Bradford, is inviting members of the public and industry to its Final Year Project Open Day's on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 May 2009.
18 May 09
Students developing an eye for engineering
The School of Engineering, Design and Technology (EDT), at the University of Bradford has been working in conjunction with the British Council and the Ministry of Education & Culture organising a programme of visits to schools in Cyprus.
18 May 09
The University of Bradford appoints new Fellow in Visual Arts
In spite of economic downturn, the University of Bradford has invested in its arts provision by appointing a new Visual Arts Fellow. Caroline Hick's appointment marks the first Fellow in Visual Arts at the institution for approximately seven years. It demonstrates a significant investment and commitment to the arts from the University, at a time when many similar organisations are facing cuts.
15 May 09
Rubbish to Robots - A real challenge!
On Friday 22 May, six teams of budding engineers from Bradford Schools will be competing in the first NG Bailey Robot Challenge as part of a partnership between NG Bailey, the University of Bradford and Education Bradford.
13 May 09
Important Bradford writer rediscovered
A research student at the University of Bradford has rediscovered a forgotten but important and popular Bradford writer, Willie Riley.
13 May 09
Super Mums and Dads celebrate success at Bradford
The University of Bradford have been helping local residents and the 'Super Mums and Dads' group by offering a Pre-Degree Study programme - The Bradford Foundation Year.
11 May 09
Peace takes on War in clash of the titans
Peace Studies and War studies will meet for the 'Tolstoy Cup' at Woodhall Sports Ground, Bradford, on Saturday, 16 May 2009 at 12pm.
11 May 09
Past and present customers are key to your future, expert tells Yorkshire businesses
Businesses must make the most of their existing customer relationships if they are to survive the recession, a leading expert told a Bradford University School of Management briefing.
11 May 09
Get creative at a degree show
The School of Computing, Informatics and Media (SCIM), at the University of Bradford, is inviting members of the public to the Bradford Media School and Creative Technology Degree Show on the 15 May 2009.
7 May 09
Celebrating the success of over 100 businesses
Think Business@Bradford, the business support programme at the University of Bradford, celebrated its fifth year of helping get businesses off the ground this week.
6 May 09
University brings music to your ears
The University Singers invite visitors to an evening of contemporary and classical music to be held at the University of Bradford on 16 May 2009.
6 May 09
University gives adult learners a chance to gain further skills and knowledge
As part of the national celebrations of Adult Learners' Week (9 to 15 May) the University of Bradford will be offering advice and information about studying at the University at various locations across the Bradford district.
1 May 09
University celebrates research, teaching and learning
The School of Health Studies (SHS) at the University of Bradford have been showcasing their research, and interactive teaching and learning opportunities as part a celebration of work between SHS and their partner collaborations.
1 May 09
University students celebrate Regional Adult Learner Awards
Two University of Bradford students have won Adult Learner Yorkshire and Humber Regional awards, as part of Adult Learners' Week (9th - 15th May 2009).
27 April 09
University hosts 'leadership' discussion
Noorzaman Rashid, MBA Managing Director of the Harvey Nash Group Ltd, will be speaking at an event entitled 'Leadership - the skills and behaviors that make a difference' held at the University of Bradford on Thursday, 30 April, 2009.
27 April 09
Bradford community students to benefit from postgraduate tuition fee discount
The University of Bradford is making a major contribution to helping individuals in these challenging economic times by offering £750 off tuition fees for many of its taught full-time postgraduate courses in 2009/2010.
27 April 09
Researchers unravel woolly history of sheep domestication
Research from Archaeological Sciences, The University of Bradford, has contributed to unravelling the woolly history of sheep domestication, by examining endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) preserved in the animal's DNA.
24 April 09
Research will aid training surgeons
A researcher from the Department of Optometry, the University of Bradford has been investigating the links between colour and depth information in human visual perception.
20 April 09
Cake, Jam, Bunting... Live Art, Dance, Music...
Experimental and innovative, Development Lab exist to create a platform for new work at the University of Bradfords' Theatre in the Mill. Following the opening 01:FESTIVAL at Theatre in the Mill last Autumn, their next event is of a more traditional nature at its heart.
20 April 09
University to assist laboratories to reduce emissions and energy consumption
The University of Bradford's Ecoversity project, will be working in collaboration with the UK Higher Education Environmental Performance Improvement (HEEPI) project, and the US Labs21 initiative at a number events held across the UK and Europe.
20 April 09
Universities help businesses in times of economic difficulty
The universities of Bradford and Leeds will be working together to assist local businesses hit by the recession with funding from The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and Yorkshire Forward.
16 April 09
Dragons' Den winner to give keynote speech at opening of University's Escalate Centre
The University of Bradford will officially open its Escalate Centre on Thursday, 23 April, 2009 where Imran Hakim, 2006 winner of Dragons' Den will give a keynote speech.
16 April 09
A world of colour at University's Gallery II
Gallery II at the University of Bradford invites visitors to be immersed in 'A World of Colour' with their current exhibition by two Pakistani artists, Wahab Jaffer and Moeen Faruqi.
16 April 09
Bradford School of Management launches career boosting part-time MSc for HR professionals
They are the professionals who ensure every employee gets the most from their job. Now human resource practitioners can fast-track their own careers with the launch of a prestigious new course.
3 April 09
Engineering scholarships driving excellence forward
Seven students from the University of Bradford's School of Engineering, Design and Technology were awarded the prestigious Benjamin Jowett Memorial Scholarship on Thursday 2 April, 2009.
26 March 09
Students given financial support at University
According to a report published today (Thursday 26 March) by the Office for Fair Access (OFFA), the University of Bradford has spent almost a quarter of its fee income (£1,481,000) on bursaries, giving back financial support to its students.
25 March 09
Students to be locked in student radio station
Eight students will spend 48 hours in the University of Bradford's, student radio station this weekend, for a reality radio programme.
16 March 09
Pakistani Vice-Chancellors to gain knowledge at University
Vice-Chancellors from fifteen Pakistan universities will be visiting Bradford for 10 days as they seek to develop a broad understanding of Higher Education within the UK. The programme has been developed by the Leadership Foundation for Higher Education (LFHE), the Pakistan Higher Education Commission, and the British Council.
16 March 09
Tony Lidington's new one-man show in Bradford
Tony Lidington's latest one-man show, Dan Leno - The King's Jester, will be performed at Theatre in the Mill, at The University of Bradford, on Wednesday 25 March and Thursday 26 March.
10 March 09
University helps to secure high quality education for Buttershaw
The University of Bradford announced today (March 10) that it was seeking to be the lead educational partner for Buttershaw High School, in a trust dedicated to helping the school achieve its aim of providing the best possible life chances for young people in Bradford.
10 March 09
Hovercraft project shortlisted for national award
A hovercraft project by the School of Engineering, Design and Technology (EDT) at the University of Bradford, has reached the top 3 shortlist for the 'Best Engineering Project' in a national competition run in conjunction with National Science and Engineering Week, the Engineering and Technology Board (ETB), and the British Science Association.
6 March 09
Graduate Wins £2,500 to Jumpstart Business Idea
A University of Bradford graduate has won £2,500 to take his unique commuter micro-car business idea further.
4 March 09
Drawing for Peace
A unique and fascinating glimpse at the personalities involved in 1930s politics, pacifism and the arts will be go on show at Gallery II at the University of Bradford on Friday, 6 March, 2009.
3 March 09
National Science and Engineering Week in Bradford
The University of Bradford will open their doors to the public for a number of events during National Science and Engineering Week (6-15 March 2009).
2 March 09
Local business can benefit from student placements
The University of Bradford is offering the services of its brightest students to local businesses as part of its Summer Experience programme.
27 February 09
Shirin Ebadi to visit University of Bradford
Around 200 youngsters from across the UK will come together at the University of Bradford on 6-8 March 2009 to be inspired by a Nobel Peace Laureate, Shirin Ebadi.
27 February 09
Debates to bring together faith and the city
The University of Bradford's School of Lifelong Education and Development in partnership with the Bradford District Faiths Forum has established a 'Faith and the City' programme.
27 February 09
Researchers find clues that may solve mystery of why hair turns grey
A team of European scientists from the Universities of Bradford, Mainz and Luebeck have finally solved a mystery that has perplexed humans throughout the ages: why we turn grey.
26 February 09
University Professor helps improve stair safety
A researcher from the University of Bradford has had a paper published by the Public Library of Science (PLoS ONE) today (25 February 2009).
3 April 09
Bradford University School of Management to launch groundbreaking degree in financial planning
One of Europe's leading business schools is launching a groundbreaking degree to equip the next generation of financial planners with vitally-needed skills.
17 February 09
University invites you to make a date for spring study
The School of Lifelong Education and Development (SLED) at the University of Bradford will be offering Adult Education Classes in Creative Writing and Yorkshire History, in Skipton and Ilkley.
12 February 09
UK University opens overseas regional office in Dubai
The University of Bradford, in the United Kingdom, will open a Middle East Regional Office in Dubai to support its current and future activities in the region on Monday, 23 February, 2009.
10 February 09
New BBC Director North visits Bradford University
The newly appointed BBC Director North, Peter Salmon, will be visiting the University of Bradford on Thursday February 12 2009, to celebrate the success of the University in the second BBC Connect and Create Awards and to talk to students about the opportunities arising when the BBC moves in 2011 to MediaCityUK, a major new network production base in the North, located at Salford.
3 April 09
Innovative designs for 21st century business education
Work on the new £12 million MBA facility and resource centre for Bradford University School of Management is due for completion in January 2010. The new site includes a circular high tech MBA debating chamber based on the Harvard Business School model and a flexible learning resource centre that includes advanced library and database provision.
10 February 09
Sexual Health screening available on campus
The School of Health Studies, the Job shop and Students¿ Union, at The University of Bradford have joined forces with the Bradford and Airedale Teaching Primary Care Trust (tPCT), in a campaign to raise awareness about the risk of Chlamydia, as part of a national Chlamydia screening programme.
4 February 09
Chef to help Kapow! those winter blues for students
Celebrity chef Kevin Woodford will help reluctant students at the University of Bradford to achieve culinary skills as part of a two day event to help combat those winter blues students may be having.
3 February 09
University hosts a Reception for Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholars
The University of Bradford will be hosting the prestigious Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarships reception, on Wednesday, 5 February 2009, to mark the success of students being awarded scholarships to study at the Universities of Bradford, Leeds and Manchester.
2 February 09
University lecturer helps improve patient involvement in decisions about medicines
Dr Mahendra Patel, Institute of Pharmaceutical Innovation, The University of Bradford, has played a key role within a development group, to help formulate National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
22 January 09
University wins two of five awards at BBC awards ceremony
The School of Computing, Informatics & Media at the University of Bradford has won both the Innovation and Production awards at the prestigious BBC Connect and Create Awards.
22 January 09
University hosts Hip Hop legend
Hip Hop legend Steve Stein AKA 'Steinski' will be visiting The University of Bradford and The National Media Museum on the 28 and 29 January 2009 as part of the School of Computing, Informatics & Media (SCIM) seminar series.
3 April 09
Green Dean takes first delivery of revolutionary city car
Professor Arthur Francis, Dean of the School of Management at the University of Bradford, is leading from the front on the University's 'green' strategy. He is the first person in Yorkshire to take delivery of a revolutionary city car aimed at slashing fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
12 January 09
New Deputy Vice-Chancellor appointed at University
The University of Bradford has further strengthened its senior team by appointing Professor Geoff Layer as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) to work alongside the existing Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Planning and Resources).
12 January 09
World class brass and whistling showcased at University of Bradford
The University of Bradford will showcase the best Yorkshire musical talent on Saturday 31st January at 7.30pm.
20 November 09
Local Students awarded for completing modules
The University of Bradford's School of Lifelong Development and Education will award certificates to 33 year 12 students for successfully completing modules in the PL24 scheme in 2009.
