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Gambling harms and suicide risk under the spotlight in new university study

A new research project at University of Staffordshire is investigating the barriers that prevent people from seeking help for problem gambling

Heritage trail markers

New heritage trail markers guide the way through Stoke-on-Trent’s ceramics legacy

Stoke-on-Trent is marking its centenary with new heritage trail markers celebrating the city’s world-famous ceramics history

Staci Hocknell and Erin Hurcome

University of Staffordshire creatives win big at School of Thought 2025

Two University of Staffordshire designers have been recognised among the most promising creatives in the North

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025

for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2026

in the UK for Games Education

Rookies Games Design and Development 2023, 2025

TIGA Best Games Intuition 2024, 2025

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021