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Prestigious award for journalism graduate - 30/01/2012
A talented reporter, who landed his ‘ideal job’ within two weeks of graduating from a (BA) honours Journalism course at Staffordshire University, has been presented with a prestigious industry award. Read more about Prestigious award for journalism graduate »
Students showcase and sell work at Wedgwood ‘Fairytale’ exhibition - 16/12/2011
Students from Crafts, Surface Pattern and MA Ceramic Design courses enjoyed a rare opportunity to showcase and sell their designs at a unique Christmas event. Read more about Students showcase and sell work at Wedgwood ‘Fairytale’ exhibition »
Local schoolchildren gain a unique insight into filmmaking - 15/12/2011
Twenty-two, 8-10 year olds from Crackly Bank Primary School enjoyed a day-long workshop in film production at the Stoke campus of Staffordshire University last week. Read more about Local schoolchildren gain a unique insight into filmmaking »
Designer scoops European industry award - 01/12/2011
An innovative product designer from Staffordshire University has scooped a prestigious industry award. Read more about Designer scoops European industry award »
Fashion designer scoops prestigious regional award - 05/12/2011
A fashion student inspired by the tailoring of British designer Alexander McQueen has scooped a prestigious industry award for her haute couture collection. Read more about Fashion designer scoops prestigious regional award »
Miriam O’Reilly tells Staffordshire students why she fought ageism at the BBC - 23/11/2011
BBC journalist Miriam O’Reilly told Staffordshire University students her belief in freedom of speech meant she had to go through with a tribunal against her employers. Read more about Miriam O’Reilly tells Staffordshire students why she fought ageism at the BBC »
MA Film award launches first showcase night - 22/11/2011
Sixteen filmmakers got the chance to screen their work at Stoke Film Theatre, in the first showcase of work from the MA Film awards (16th November 2012). Read more about MA Film award launches first showcase night »
Success at 'Picturing Time' for Graphic Design graduate - 27/09/2011
Graphic Design graduate, Matthew Lucas has achieved 2nd place in a new competition organised by The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers. Read more about Success at 'Picturing Time' for Graphic Design graduate »
Match made in Hollywood for Animation graduate - 03/06/2011
A former animation student has landed a dream job working with world famous movie directors. Becki Wilson is a trainee match-mover at visual effects company Cinesite. Read more about Match made in Hollywood for Animation graduate »
Staffordshire students revitalise local neighbourhood - 14/12/2010
Staffordshire University and Stoke on Trent city council have collaborated on a project to revitalize Thornton Road, Stoke on Trent – the road that joins the Leek Road campus and College Road campus, the road has been resurfaced to be more pedestrian friendly and a distinctive thoroughfare for all users. Read more about Staffordshire students revitalise local neighbourhood »
Double win for Journalism at Midlands Media Awards - 07/04/2011
Two Staffordshire University journalism students won awards at this year’s Midlands Media Awards. Read more about Double win for Journalism at Midlands Media Awards »
Staffordshire Art Shop - 31/03/2011
The Art Shop in the Henrion building is as established a part of the Stoke Campus as the nearby Ember Lounge. But now the staff are on a mission to stress that the premises is more than a store. Read more about Staffordshire Art Shop »
Stoke's latest exhibition space - 30/03/2011
You may walk past it every day, but do you ever stop to look at the latest talent on display in the Flaxman building foyer on College Road? Read more about Stoke's latest exhibition space »
Roses success continues for Graphic Designers - 29/03/2011
Staffordshire University Design students have triumphed yet again at the Roses Student Creativity Awards 2011. Read more about Roses success continues for Graphic Designers »
Faculty forges partnership with Eastern Europe - 04/03/2011
Students and community artists from three countries got together last week to kick-start the project Localise. Read more about Faculty forges partnership with Eastern Europe »
Big Society Interview gets big premier - 04/03/2011
Two journalism students have seen their work appear on ITV1. Read more about Big Society Interview gets big premier »
National Media Experience for MA Journalism Students - 23/02/2011
MA Journalism students enjoyed an inspiring visit to leading media outlets in London last month. Read more about National Media Experience for MA Journalism Students »
Nine nominations for Staffordshire students at Midlands Media Awards - 23/02/2011
Staffordshire University journalism staff, students, and graduates have gained nine nominations in this year’s Midlands Media Awards. Read more about Nine nominations for Staffordshire students at Midlands Media Awards »
Inspired Surface Pattern students light up Valentines Day - 21/02/2011
Surface Pattern design students are seeing their work go on sale with a major creative paper company. Read more about Inspired Surface Pattern students light up Valentines Day »
Sports Journalism Student becomes Question Time Panelist - 21/01/2011
Professional Sports Writer and Footballer scores Question Time appearance. Read more about Sports Journalism Student becomes Question Time Panelist »
“Rising Star” Andy Cooke reaches for the sky - 18/01/2011
Graphic Design graduate Andy Cooke is scaling the career ladder. Just months after completing his course in summer 2010, he was named a ‘Rising Star’ by industry magazine Design Week. Read more about “Rising Star” Andy Cooke reaches for the sky »
Staffordshire Graphic Design student wins Shine Awards second year running. - 18/01/2011
Jessica Sidaway won the Shine Awards, a design competition by a global branding company, Coley Porter Bell Read more about Staffordshire Graphic Design student wins Shine Awards second year running. »
Royal engagement ceramic range designed by graduate - 24/11/2010
THE ROYAL engagement of Prince William to Kate Middleton has given a graduate of Staffordshire University her own time in the limelight. Read more about Royal engagement ceramic range designed by graduate »
Channel 4 Inspiration Day Stoke-On-Trent
Are you currently unemployed? Are you in a job that doesn’t fulfil your potential? Do you have a real passion for the media? Read more about Channel 4 Inspiration Day Stoke-On-Trent »
Cadman Gallery opens its doors to Conjunction 2010 - 22/11/2010
Staffordshire University is playing host to a city-wide exhibition which includes work by a Turner Prize nominated artist. Read more about Cadman Gallery opens its doors to Conjunction 2010 »
Another Roaring Success for Staffordshire’s Eccentric Zoo - 19/11/2010
Zoos across the West Midlands are the proud new keepers of Staffordshire University’s Eccentric Zoo animals. Read more about Another Roaring Success for Staffordshire’s Eccentric Zoo »
Event - Creative Writing Open Mic Night
On December 7th creative juices will be flowing in abundance at the The White Star in Stoke for Creative Writing’s Open Mic Night. Read more about Event - Creative Writing Open Mic Night »
Community works to build a better environment
Staffordshire University and the local community come together to make ‘Quality Streets’ Read more about Community works to build a better environment »
Advertising graduates make their big commercial break - 09/06/2010
Innovative ideas to advertise Subaru’s latest car, English ales in Spain and Fred Perry’s music brand Subculture are among the briefs which are sure to impress visitors to this year’s Degree Show. Read more about Advertising graduates make their big commercial break »
Photographer reveals his vision of the universe - 07/06/2010
Blood, sweat and tears were shed by everyone who produced work for this year’s Degree Show, but nobody put them in quite as literally as Photography student Matthew Wilcox. Read more about Photographer reveals his vision of the universe »
Animation students compete in prestigious film festival - 28/05/2010
Two Staffordshire University students were invited to take part in the 17. Internationalen Trickfilm-Festivals, which took place in Stuttgart this month. Read more about Animation students compete in prestigious film festival »
Staffs Uni represented at Midlands Media Awards - 18/05/2010
Journalism staff and students won five nominations at the prestigious Midlands Media Awards, held at Birmingham's International Convention Centre. Read more about Staffs Uni represented at Midlands Media Awards »
Creative Writing's Open Mic Night - 29/04/2010
It’s not just the politicians who are hoping for a good turnout on May the 6th. Read more about Creative Writing's Open Mic Night »
New York City experience for Drama students - 27/04/2010
Drama, Performance and Theatre Arts students enjoyed an inspiring trip to New York over Easter. Read more about New York City experience for Drama students »
Advertising and Brand Management students develop new branding for Leek
Distinctive new branding for Leek developed by Staffordshire University students has been unveiled. Read more about Advertising and Brand Management students develop new branding for Leek »
CRE8 Radio Launch - 06/04/2010
Community radio for the people of North Staffordshire launched on Saturday (27/03/10) at a special event held at The Pavilion to celebrate the success of The Talking Shop project. Read more about CRE8 Radio Launch »
Crafts enjoy more success at Goldsmiths' Awards - 30/03/2010
A 3D Design: Crafts student is celebrating after winning a prize at a prestigious awards ceremony in London – regarded as the Oscars of the jewellery and silversmithing industry. Read more about Crafts enjoy more success at Goldsmiths' Awards »
Graduate follows in tutors footsteps to World Cup 2010
David Beckham might not be going to South Africa this summer, but two people who will definitely be at the FIFA World Cup are a lecturer and recent graduate of Staffordshire University’s MA Sports Broadcast Journalism course. Read more about Graduate follows in tutors footsteps to World Cup 2010 »
World Community Arts Day 2010 - 17/02/2010
Students from the Creative Communities Unit helped celebrate the fourth annual World Community Arts Day Read more about World Community Arts Day 2010 »
Craft students win prestigious Goldsmiths' bursary - 12/02/2010
Two Craft students are celebrating winning £250 of silver through The Goldsmiths’ Precious Metal Bursary. Read more about Craft students win prestigious Goldsmiths' bursary »
Animation students produce official Prodigy video - 09/02/2010
Level 2 Animation students prove that you don't have to wait until graduation to get ahead in the business. Read more about Animation students produce official Prodigy video »
Betty Smithers Design Collection goes on show - 05/02/2010
The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University displayed its first exhibition in the Flaxman Foyer. Read more about Betty Smithers Design Collection goes on show »
Photography joins prestigious Magnum Foundation - 04/02/2010
A world-famous photo agency has invited two courses at Staffordshire University to join their foundation’s prestigous partnership. Read more about Photography joins prestigious Magnum Foundation »
Fine Art transforms £40m maternity unit - 20/01/2010
A Fine Art student has spoken of her pride after seeing her work installed at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire in Stoke-on-Trent. Read more about Fine Art transforms £40m maternity unit »
3D Design - Graduate success - 22/12/2009
Recent 3D Design graduates have returned to Staffordshire University this month (December 2009) to display their contemporary craft work Read more about 3D Design - Graduate success »
Students Design the Potteries of the Future - 11/12/2009
Students of Foundation Year in Art and Design have been inspired by the regeneration of Stoke-on-Trent to re-imagine the city and create their own. Read more about Students Design the Potteries of the Future »
Ex-Guantanamo prisoner tells his story - 27/11/2009
Students at the University got to experience the horrors of Guantanamo Bay through the eyes of a former prisoner.
Graphic Design continue awards success - 18/11/2009
Graphic Design student Jia Ying Gnoh has won the Coley Porter Bell’s Shine Award for Graphics for his design for their 2010 competition poster. Read more about Graphic Design continue awards success »
Graphic Design - Awards Report 2009
Another successful year at D&AD, New Blood and more for our Graphic Design graduates Read more about Graphic Design - Awards Report 2009 »
The Young Journalist Awards 2009 - 02/11/2009
Staffordshire University are helping The Sentinel newspaper to find the next generation of journalists and photojournalists Read more about The Young Journalist Awards 2009 »
Students nominated for RTS awards - 29/10/2009
Two Staffordshire University students from the BA (Hons) Media (Film) Production course have been nominated for prizes in the Royal Television Society Midlands Awards, which take place this Thursday (29th October). Read more about Students nominated for RTS awards »
Radio 4 Controller gives Staffordshire students the inside track - 23/10/2009
Journalism students were treated to a broadcasting masterclass from Radio 4 controller Mark Damazer Read more about Radio 4 Controller gives Staffordshire students the inside track »
