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It is with great sadness we share the news that the former Principal of St Mary’s College, Dr Gwendoline Owen MBE, has passed away aged 102. Dr Owen took up her role at St Mary’s College in 1971. The college…

Alumnus and veteran footballer Keith Beardmore, 81, will be stepping out onto the pitch tomorrow in the inaugural Over 75’s international fixture against England. ⚽ Keith, who studied at St Paul’s College, a predecessor of the University of Gloucestershire, is…

Former student of St Mary’s College, Olive Windsor Pitman (nee Holwill) has passed away at the age of 102. St Mary’s College was a predecessor of the University of Gloucestershire we know today. Based at the current Park campus in…

Marketing and Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate Adam Blackmore has seen his lifelong dream has come true – he has been selected to represent Great Britain at an international sports competition. Adam, now UK Postgraduate Marketing and Student Recruitment Manager…

Fine Art graduate Emma Howell is presenting her latest solo exhibition, Soul, at the Sixteen Gallery in Cheltenham. Emma graduated in 2015, and has been a full time practising artist since 2017. In response to a tough year, Emma has…

From running 100 marathons in 100 days, to his first extreme Ironman triathlon event, alumnus Jake Burnham is putting his best foot forward in his passion for raising vital awareness and funds for mental health. His new campaign, Road to…

With a lifelong passion for football, alumnus Keith Beardmore will be taking to the pitch and representing Wales aged 81. Keith started studying at St Paul’s College (a predecessor of University of Gloucestershire), in 1964, and is delighted to be…

The Your Future Plan Professional Mentoring Programme Autumn/Winter cohort is now fully underway and the Spring/Summer cohort is now live for students to register for mentoring between April – July 2024. This year we have seen 320 students registered for…

The Help to Grow: Management Programme at University of Gloucestershire has opened registration for the next cohort of businesses looking to elevate their leadership skills. Through 12 weekly interactive sessions, made up of 50 hours of expert teaching, businesses explore…