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Virtual learning became second nature for former soldier and security consultant Phil Halton, who is celebrating the launch of his third novel, and fifth book. Phil, who lives in Canada, finished his MA in Creative and Critical Writing at the…

After running the University of Gloucestershire Squash Club and inspiring young people to take up the sport, professional squash player Nathan Lake was inspired to become a student himself. Growing up in Cheltenham, he started playing squash around the age…

Alumna and former University of Gloucestershire staff member, Lorea Sarobe, is raising vital funds for Heidi’s Heroes by running the TCS London Marathon in April 2024. The charity is a tribute to Heidi Wood, a former world championship swimmer, who…

The grandson of the man said to be the original Tailor of Gloucester, in the classic book by Beatrix Potter, alumnus Robin Welch has now put pen to paper to tell his own story. A former student of St Paul’s…

After a career working in teaching, alumnus William McElhinney is celebrating 50 years since starting his studies at the former Gloucestershire College of Education. William arrived from Northern Ireland to join the college in 1973, and was one of the…

When Luke Johnston, who studied Advertising, and graduated from University of Gloucestershire in 2010, was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour earlier this year, his friends took action to raise funds for a ground breaking life extending vaccine.  The campaign has…

After the success of our pilot programme in this year, the Your Future Plan team are proud to announce that our Professional Mentoring Programme will return in January. The programme is aimed at helping students develop their career confidence, build…

Founded by alumnus Marc Cameron, The Little Venice Film Festival (LVFF) aims to make cinema more inclusive through supporting female, LGBTQ+ and Global Majority directors, while enhancing accessibility to cinema for disabled people. The first Little Venice Film Festival is…

Former students are coming joining forces and raising funds for their fellow graduate Luke Johnston, who has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. Alumnus Toby Margretts tells the story here in his own words. “In March 2023, University of Gloucestershire…