News from 2024

University of Bradford calls on Government to preserve Graduate Visa Route

The University of Bradford's Vice-Chancellor Professor Shirley Congdon is one of a number of signatories to a letter to the Prime Minister, calling on the Government to preserve the Graduate Visa Route, as recommended by the Migration Advisory Committee's (MAC) recent review. The letter, signed by more than 20 university's across the North, follows a recent review of the Graduate Visa Route by the MAC. The full letter is presented below.

May

Bradford City staff taught lifesaving skills at university

Staff members from Bradford City were taught a host of lifesaving skills during a first aid course.

May

University of Bradford and SSE Energy Solutions join forces to promote green agenda

The University of Bradford has signed a strategic partnership with energy infrastructure expert SSE Energy Solutions to collaborate on education, research, and the implementation of sustainable energy initiatives.

May

Academic who predicted solar storms says more likely in coming weeks and months

A University of Bradford academic who accurately predicted last week’s solar storms, says it is likely that more will occur in the coming weeks and months.

May

Calling all researchers interested in ‘digital disruption’

A workshop that will focus on ‘digital disruption’ and sustainable development has called for contributions from researchers interested in digital technology.

May

Alumni’s film puts spotlight on gaming and grief

A group of former University of Bradford students have highlighted using nostalgic video games to help cope with grief in a poignant short film.

May

Bradford supports Graduate Visa route recommendations

The University of Bradford has welcomed a recommendation to retain the Graduate Visa route for international students.

May

Students in court for mock trial schools final

Students from two schools battled it out in the final of a mock trial competition at the University of Bradford.

May

Birth trauma report highlights “under-funded, under-resourced” maternity and postnatal care

A new report published today has called for the UK’s maternity and postnatal care to be overhauled, citing a worrying number of traumatic childbirths. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Birth Trauma was set up by Theo Clarke, Conservative MP, following the difficult birth of her daughter. The report makes 12 recommendations, including the creation of a new maternity commissioner who would report directly to the Prime Minister. University of Bradford midwifery lecturer Assistant Professor Benash Nazmeen, who spent 10 years working on hospital labour wards before moving into higher education, gives her view on the report.

May

Bradford becomes part of Santander’s UK university network

The University of Bradford has signed a three-year partnership with Santander to help its students kickstart their careers.