By Holly Patel: Student Richie Skelding was so impressed with the nightclub where he worked at to make ends meet, he ended up owning it!

The Manchester Metropolitan University graduate was studying sport and exercise science when he took a door security job at Steam in Crewe.

By John Hudson: The FA Cup was at Staffordshire University ahead of Stoke City’s appearance in the final of the competition.

Local fans came to see the historic trophy as part of a special roadshow in the city.

By Kieran Jones: Figures revealed by a Freedom of Information request show students at Staffordshire University have paid out a total of £5266.01, so far this academic year (up to 24 March), in fines to the Media Centre.

The media centre provides equipment and facilities to students. Many of them are unhappy with the penalty system.

By James Hood: Journalism graduates at Staffordshire University are among the most likely to get jobs, according to new figures.

The Government’s Unistat report revealed 73 per cent of students had secured graduate level jobs, leaving Staffordshire second in the overall table for journalism.

The figures cover the 2008/09 period and include 25 of the 37 institutions offering a undergraduate degree in the subject area.

By Alexandra Ashton: Students could be charged to park at university in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford, it has emerged.

The charges could be imposed by Staffordshire University in a bid to cut down on growing numbers of vehicles clogging up car parks.

By StaffsLive Reporter: The new FA-sponsored women’s soccer league kicks off this week with a big assist from Staffordshire University sports journalism students.

The new semi-professional league – Women’s Super League – was launched at Wembley on Monday (April 11) with students and recent graduates leading the way in media coverage.

Each of the eight clubs – Liverpool, Everton, Doncaster, Birmingham, Arsenal, Chelsea, Bristol and Lincoln – have been offered student/graduates on attachment to cover match days.

By Craig Talbot: A free performing arts festival is being held at Staffordshire University.

Staffs Fest will showcase dance, drama, music and film with spaces still open for people to apply to take part.

By Rory Wilde:Officials at Newcastle Town say they will continue to host Varsity despite the trouble which marred the latest contest between Keele and Staffordshire universities.

Supporters from both sides invaded the Lyme Valley pitch after a 2-1 victory in the final football clash saw Keele retain the Varsity Cup.

By Abigail Reed: Two Staffordshire University students are having their artwork displayed in Stoke-on-Trent’s train station.

The duo are hoping their exhibition in the station’s First Class Lounge will boost their profile.

By Craig Talbot: A Staffordshire University student is down to the last 40 in a national glamour competition for Zoo magazine.

Beckie Marie Barber, 21, from Shropshire, is studying Law and is hoping to win the contest which involves girls from different universities across the UK.