Category: In the Media

University celebrates appointment of new TIRI Professors

As part of our TIRI agenda we recognise and reward our excellent academic colleagues who support continuous development and improvement in student learning and support across the institution via the TIRI academic career track. The assessment process this year was particularly demanding and included online observations of teaching –...

28th May 2021 Squires, Kelly General, HR Latest, In the Media, Key News.

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External Recognition for the Bolton Award

Nick Wright, our Bolton Award Project Officer, will be presenting at a national conference next month, on the impact of employability skills development work currently being undertaken at the University of Bolton. Nick will be presenting the findings of a research project titled ‘The Impact of Skills Awards on...

27th May 2021 Squires, Kelly General, In the Media, Key News.

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The University offers more support to help students into the world of work

The University of Bolton has launched two new initiatives to help students prepare for a move into the world of work. The Jobs for Students and Student Experience Teams have arranged for a room to be set up in the Hub on campus, which will be a confidential space...

13th May 2021 Squires, Kelly General, In the Media, Key News.

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‘Coding brothers’ join software specialist business

University of Bolton graduates, brothers Matt and Tim Clancy, have both been recruited to a leading software development team. The brothers from Leigh have been signed up by CoreRFID, an asset management software firm, which counts Ocado amongst its clients. The talented graduates studied the same BEng (Hons) Software...

Squires, Kelly General, In the Media, Key News.

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University of Bolton continues to support She Inspires Awards

The University of Bolton is backing the She Inspires Awards as they go global for the first time. The University is an Event Partner and has been a supporter of the awards since they began six years ago. Zubair Hanslot, Provost of the University of Bolton, said: “It’s incredibly...

22nd April 2021 Squires, Kelly General, In the Media, Key News.

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English and Philosophy scholar awarded Professorial title

The University of Bolton’s specialist in English literature and philosophy, Dr Jill Marsden, has been promoted to the position of Professor. Jill said: “I am delighted to have been promoted to this position. I look forward to playing a significant role in supporting research in the University.” Under Jill’s...

Squires, Kelly General, In the Media, Key News.

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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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