Category: In the Media

TIRI programme gets a boost

Two eminent visiting professors have joined the University of Bolton to help support its Teaching Intensive, Research Informed (TIRI) approach. Dr Chrissi Nerantzi and Dr Charles Buckley will support by providing mentoring, coaching and workshops and contribute to the TIRI conference and staff development. Dr Nerantzi is a Principal...

11th March 2021 Squires, Kelly General, In the Media.

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Bolton Review now accepting submissions

A showcase highlighting local literary, and artwork is now accepting submissions from anyone in Bolton. The ninth issue of The Bolton Review welcomes pieces of work from all staff, students and alumni of the University of Bolton. For the first time is widening the call to anyone who lives...

10th March 2021 Squires, Kelly General, In the Media.

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Lecturer’s new book aims to help unlock the door to a more harmonious life

A University of Bolton lecturer has published a book and is launching a new service, including a self-help app which can be used as a tool to improve mental health and wellbeing. Why Mindfulness is not Enough: Unlocking Compassion with Equanimity’ is written by Dr Joey Weber, a Health...

4th March 2021 Squires, Kelly General, In the Media.

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University of Bolton joins forces with North West-based gaming company

A pioneering partnership between the University of Bolton and a North West gaming company will give students the unique chance to work closely with industry professionals and potentially even secure a job after graduating. The University’s Gaming degree programmes have joined forces with Manchester-based Fabrik Games. The company’s Studio...

1st March 2021 Squires, Kelly General, In the Media.

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Honorary Doctorate to one of the world’s top businesswomen

One of the world’s top businesswomen was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Bolton in a moving online ceremony. Shanu S. P. Hinduja was conferred with a Doctorate of Business Administration for her outstanding contribution to the global economy in the event, broadcast via a specially arranged...

16th December 2020 Web Editor General, In the Media.

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University signs up to help kickstart careers for young people

The University of Bolton is aiming to help ‘kickstart’ the local economy by taking part in the new £2 billion Government scheme to boost youth employment, due to Covid-19 pandemic. The University has been accepted by the Department of Work and Pensions to join the Kickstart scheme announced by...

3rd December 2020 Web Editor General, In the Media.

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Anderton Centre wins top regional enterprise award

The Anderton Centre, which is part of the University of Bolton Group, won ‘Best Outdoor Learning & Activities Facility – North West’ at the SME News 2020 Northern Enterprise Awards. Its annual awards celebrate the success stories from the sector and “single out the true market leaders” over the...

12th November 2020 Web Editor General, In the Media.

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Former Student Snaps Up Top Award

Phil Melia, former International Documentary and Photojournalism Photography student has scooped a top national photographic award. Phil was named as one of the nation’s top photographers in the 2020 Portrait of Britain competition. Phil’s winning portrait of Ryan Ashley, Principal Cornet Player with the Boarshurst Silver Band from Greenfield,...

8th October 2020 Web Editor General, In the Media.

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Top 50 in The Guardian’s Best University Guide 2021

We have proudly been named in the Top 50 best UK universities in the 2021 Guardian league table. The University ranked 50th out of 121 HE institutions in the UK, leaping 36 places from last year’s position of 86 in the national newspaper’s annual University Guide. The University of...

10th September 2020 Goodliffe, Oliver In the Media.

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Manchester musicians come together to help recruit nurses

If you have been out and about you may have seen some of your favourite lyrics emblazoned across huge billboards. Turns out it’s a rock star-inspired poem to celebrate the region’s nurses and help recruit new ones in these challenging times. Penned before the pandemic, these lines are part...

18th June 2020 Falona, Rotimi General, In the Media.

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Helen Lord awarded Queen’s Nurse honour

Helen Lord, who is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for Trainee Nursing Associates at the University, said she was “delighted” with the news. The title of Queen’s Nurse (QN) is available to individual nurses who have demonstrated a high level of commitment to patient care and nursing practice. ...

11th June 2020 Falona, Rotimi General, In the Media.

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University’s Legal Advice Centre shortlisted for top award

A free Legal Advice Centre operated by law students from the University of Bolton is in the running for a prestigious award just seven months after it was launched. The judges for the LawWorks and Attorney General Student Awards 2020 have shortlisted the Centre for ‘Best New Pro Bono...

30th April 2020 Morrison, Niall In the Media.

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University of Bolton Course Leader wins top global awards

A University of Bolton Course Leader has won two prestigious global awards for his documentary Battleground PolyU film he made during the Hong Kong protests. Dave Clark, who leads the University’s MA in Visual Media in Hangzhou, China, won ‘Interactive of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Immersive Experience’ in the World Press...

23rd April 2020 Morrison, Niall In the Media.

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Alliance Learning becomes part of University of Bolton Group

Alliance is one of the largest independent apprenticeship training providers in the North West with over 50 years’ experience in the training industry. It has now officially joined the University of Bolton Group, after working collaboratively since 2016. Consistently rated as a ‘Good Provider’ by Ofsted, the organisation employs...

2nd April 2020 Morrison, Niall In the Media.

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Former student’s crusade to end stigma around prostate cancer

Former student Ian Smith is to launch a photographic exhibition of his work, highlighting the lack of understanding of how prostate cancer affects minority groups. The Prostate Gap launches on 1 March to coincide with UK prostate cancer month, in addition, the photographs and stories of these brave individuals...

20th February 2020 Morrison, Niall General, In the Media.

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