- Project Zulu brings South African Township children's choir to the West
- 07/05/2013
The vibrant sounds of a primary school choir from Kwazulu-Natal will bring Bristol to life when it tours the West in May and June.
Project Zulu are an extraordinary ensemble of singing, drumming and dancing children from Sithobelumthetho Primary School in the Madadeni Township, KwaZulu-Natal.
- Dr Who themed virtual learning brings science and technology to life for Bristol schools at UWE Bristol
- 14/03/2013
Bristol school students will take part in a Dr Who themed virtual learning event at UWE Bristol on 20 March, for one of the many events celebrating National Science and Engineering Week. The students will learn about astronomy, the weather, 3D modelling of car engines, the human heart and much more.
- UWE Bristol offers 3D printing to all students
- 21/01/2013
UWE Bristol is leading the way amongst UK universities by making 3D printing technology available to all students by locating a 3D printer in the main university library.
It is believed to be the first 3D printer in an academic library in the UK. The new initiative is made possible through a donation from 3D Systems Limited.
3D print technology, also known as additive layer manufacturing, is a rapidly developing technology with applications in manufacturing, engineering and academic research. It is sometimes available to university students on relevant courses – such as creative product design or engineering courses. For example UWE Bristol already has 3D printers within the Faculty of Technology and in the leading Centre for Fine Print Research.
- Bristol gives Australian pre-schoolers 'A Sound Start'
- 14/01/2013
An innovative software tool for promoting speech development in young children designed by UWE Bristol and Frenchay Hospital is to be used in New South Wales Australia, where there is a shortage of speech therapists.
Bristol Speech and Language Therapy Research Unit (based at Frenchay Hospital), in partnership with Charles Sturt University in Australia and the University of Sydney, will use innovative technology to promote speech and pre-literacy skills in at-risk pre-schoolers.
- Project Zulu take on charity swim to bring South African Choir to Bristol in 2013
- 10/12/2012
Saturday 15 December, 09:00, Clevedon beach
Project Zulu, a group of 10 student teachers and two tutors from UWE Bristol will bravely take on the chilly waters of the Bristol Channel for a charity swim to raise funds to bring a South African primary school to Bristol next June.
- Challenges of raising school leaving age to 18 for young people who are NEET: UWE expert speaks at Parliamentary inquiry
- 10/12/2012
Some young people already find it difficult to enjoy and achieve at school. With the raising of the school leaving age to 18 by 2015, a new challenge is looming - of engaging them in learning for a further two years.
Contributing to the debate is Dr Barry Percy-Smith from UWE Bristol, who has conducted in-depth research into the experiences and attitudes of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET).
- Surfing the Avon to bring South African Choir to Bristol in 2013
- 22/10/2012
An Education lecturer from UWE Bristol will paddle a surf board from Bradford on Avon 26 miles to the Arnolfini in Bristol in one day to raise funds for Project Zulu on Saturday 27 October.
- UWE Bristol to host 20th anniversary celebration event
- 13/08/2012
UWE Bristol alumni and staff are invited to reminisce and celebrate the achievements of the University at a special 20th anniversary celebration event. The all day event will take place on Saturday 6 October 2012 at UWE's Frenchay Campus.
- Sponsor announced for new primary academy
- 03/05/2012
The Secretary of State has confirmed that the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) will oversee the planning, development and operation of a new primary academy on the former Wallscourt Farm land, working closely with the University of the West of England (UWE).
- UWE awards honorary degree to Roger White OBE
- 20/07/2011
The University of the West of England will award the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Education to Roger White OBE in recognition of his outstanding work with ASDAN in the field of curriculum innovation.
- UWE continues to offer outstanding teacher training
- 14/04/2011
The University of the West of England has received a glowing Ofsted report for the provision of teacher training at secondary, primary and further education levels.
- People like us: why some middle class families opt for the local comp
- 06/04/2011
A book co-authored by a UWE academic delves into the assumptions and motivations of liberal parents in making decisions about secondary schools.
- Maths inspired mural shows that Art makes numeracy fun
- 04/04/2011
Begbrook School mural unveiled on 8 April at 14:45
A mural inspired by maths and created by school children at Begbrook School, working with a group of student volunteers from the University of the West of England, will be unveiled at the school on Friday 8 April at 14:45 by UWE Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Gough.
- UWE offers flexible Higher Education awards
- 17/03/2011
A new and flexible approach to University-level learning for organisations, community groups and individuals has been launched by the University of the West of England (UWE).
- BLOODHOUND chief engineer to inspire young engineers
- 14/03/2011
Chief engineer of the BLOODHOUND supersonic car project Mark Chapman and rocket specialist Daniel Jubb will give an inspirational first-hand account of the technical challenges overcome so far at an evening lecture on 16 March at the University of the West of England.
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