Behind the scenes election insight for Film, Media and Design students at UWL

The Creative Director of BBC News, Chris Cook, who directs the broadcaster’s live election night coverage, came into the University recently to speak to students and staff from across LSFMD.

Chris Cook from the BBC speaking to students at the University of West London

UWL lecturer Serena Braida performs at Miu Miu Literary Club launch event in Milan

The event was a new venture for the fashion house, reflecting on the lives of women past and present as expressed through the written word.

Serena Braida

UWL welcomes political author Will Hutton as part of Ruskin College anniversary celebrations

Political commentator and journalist Will Hutton spoke about his latest book – ‘This Time No Mistakes: How to Remake Britain’ – at the University of West London’s Weston Hall on Thursday 23 May 2024.

Professor Peter John, Will Hutton and Professor Graeme Atherton stood smiling at a University of West London event

First Ruskin lecture considers Labour’s potential to meet the challenges Britain faces if elected

As part of its 125th anniversary celebrations, Ruskin College Oxford recently hosted an afternoon seminar of talks and discussions on the history and potential of the Labour Party to win the 4 July general election.

Jon Cruddas MP speaking at the University of West London's general election event at Ruskin College Oxford

Law students gain insights into working as an in-house lawyer at Sky Legal

The students, who were accompanied by Head of the School of Law Philip Ells and Senior Lecturer Karen Shury, heard from the Sky Legal Team about working as an in-house lawyer.

Law students from the University of West London posing in front of a Sky logo at their headquarters

UWL Nursing students present posters about improving services and patient outcomes to guests from NHS Trusts

Students from four CNMH courses presented posters created as part of their dissertations to academic staff, clinicians from affiliated NHS Trusts and public advisers.

A Nursing student from the University of West London showing her poster presentation to a service user educator.

Alumni Spotlight: Mark Harrison

When you’ve already been working in a field for many years, what benefit does returning to education bring? For credit manager Mark Harrison, it offered an opportunity to learn more about a career he loved, and the confidence to start his own business.

Mark Harrison

Could semaglutide weight loss drugs be inducing reckless decision-making?

Two senior clinicians (including UWL's Professor Raymond Playford) are urging doctors to warn patients about a previously unrecognised potential risk of prescribing semaglutide weight loss drugs.

Ray smiles at the camera and is wearing a black suit with a red tie.

Preparing for exams and assessments? Our key tips for stress management

Stress and exams go hand in hand, but you can take some easy steps to manage your academic anxieties. Our Wellbeing team is here with some practical advice and resources.

student studying for examination on a wooden desk with a white cup in front

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