CLEARING A PATH TO UNIVERSITY FOR A LEVEL STUDENTS
14/8/2009
The countdown to Clearing has begun – and it’s a nail-biting time as A Level results day approaches, especially for those students who don’t get the results they had hoped for. The message to everyone in this situation from the expert staff at the University of Wales, Newport is: stay cool – the chances are, there’s still a university place for you.
14/8/2009
The countdown to Clearing has begun – and it’s a nail-biting time as A Level results day approaches, especially for those students who don’t get the results they had hoped for. The message to everyone in this situation from the expert staff at the University of Wales, Newport is: stay cool – the chances are, there’s still a university place for you.
EXPLORING THE LINKS BETWEEN DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND VIOLENT CRIME
28/4/2009
Violence and other social problems associated with illicit drugs and alcohol could be dramatically reduced if the Government implements an effective framework to regulate all drugs. That was one of the conclusions reached by a keynote speaker at the fifth annual conference organised by the Centre for Criminal and Community Justice at the University of Wales, Newport.
28/4/2009
Violence and other social problems associated with illicit drugs and alcohol could be dramatically reduced if the Government implements an effective framework to regulate all drugs. That was one of the conclusions reached by a keynote speaker at the fifth annual conference organised by the Centre for Criminal and Community Justice at the University of Wales, Newport.
NEWPORT LECTURER SETS UP ALBANIA’S FIRST NATIONAL PROBATION SERVICE
18/3/2009
A lecturer from the University of Wales, Newport recently visited Albania to help create the country’s first probation service. Dr John Deering’s expertise and in-depth knowledge of the UK probation service made him the perfect choice to help Albania set up its own system from scratch.
18/3/2009
A lecturer from the University of Wales, Newport recently visited Albania to help create the country’s first probation service. Dr John Deering’s expertise and in-depth knowledge of the UK probation service made him the perfect choice to help Albania set up its own system from scratch.
STUDENTS GO BEHIND BARS TO LEARN TRUTH ABOUT PRISON LIFE
4/2/2009
The truth about life in prison was revealed when students from the University of Wales, Newport went behind bars for a tour of Cardiff Prison.
4/2/2009
The truth about life in prison was revealed when students from the University of Wales, Newport went behind bars for a tour of Cardiff Prison.
TEAM COLLABORATION AIMS TO CONVERT SPORTS STUDENTS INTO RUGBY STARS
21/11/2008
As the teams prepare to take to the pitch for this weekend’s rugby internationals, tomorrow’s star players are being coached to improve their skills through a unique collaboration between the University of Wales, Newport, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and Newport Gwent Dragons.
21/11/2008
As the teams prepare to take to the pitch for this weekend’s rugby internationals, tomorrow’s star players are being coached to improve their skills through a unique collaboration between the University of Wales, Newport, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and Newport Gwent Dragons.
STUDENT’S GOVERNMENT JOB WILL ENCOURAGE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSES TO INVEST IN WALES
24/10/2008
When student Sarah James wanted to gain some valuable work experience she went straight to the top – and landed a year-long placement with the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) in Cardiff. She’s now busy helping to encourage overseas companies to invest in Wales and create more jobs here.
24/10/2008
When student Sarah James wanted to gain some valuable work experience she went straight to the top – and landed a year-long placement with the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) in Cardiff. She’s now busy helping to encourage overseas companies to invest in Wales and create more jobs here.
GOLF STUDENTS ON COURSE TO SHOW THEY’RE ABOVE PAR!
6/10/2008
Five students who are above par with both a golf club and an academic text book are all set to tee off at the University of Wales, Newport School of Golf.
6/10/2008
Five students who are above par with both a golf club and an academic text book are all set to tee off at the University of Wales, Newport School of Golf.
UNLOCK SECRETS OF THE CRIMINAL MIND AT PSYCHOLOGY SUMMER SCHOOL
27/6/2008
Anyone who’s ever wondered why people commit crimes and would like to know how an understanding of human behaviour helps in criminal profiling should come along to the Bite Size Summer School at the University of Wales, Newport in July.
27/6/2008
Anyone who’s ever wondered why people commit crimes and would like to know how an understanding of human behaviour helps in criminal profiling should come along to the Bite Size Summer School at the University of Wales, Newport in July.
RESEARCHER SHOWS HOW SPORT CAN REGENERATE COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESS
3/6/2008
The use of sport as a tool for regenerating communities and industry in order to reduce social exclusion and build effective partnerships has been outlined by a leading researcher in sport studies from the University of Wales, Newport at a major conference in Brussels.
3/6/2008
The use of sport as a tool for regenerating communities and industry in order to reduce social exclusion and build effective partnerships has been outlined by a leading researcher in sport studies from the University of Wales, Newport at a major conference in Brussels.
CONFERENCE EXPLORED CREATIVE WAYS OF ENGAGING WITH OFFENDERS AND THE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED
2/5/2008
Creative ways of engaging with offenders and other socially excluded people was the topical theme discussed by a diverse range of policy makers, practitioners, managers, students and academics at the fourth annual conference organised by the Newport Centre for Criminal and Community Justice.
2/5/2008
Creative ways of engaging with offenders and other socially excluded people was the topical theme discussed by a diverse range of policy makers, practitioners, managers, students and academics at the fourth annual conference organised by the Newport Centre for Criminal and Community Justice.
STUDENTS GO BEHIND BARS TO SEE LIFE IN CARDIFF PRISON
2/4/2008
The grim truth about life behind bars was a lesson learned by students of Criminal and Community Justice at the University of Wales, Newport when they were taken behind the scenes at Cardiff Prison to find out the facts about prison life.
2/4/2008
The grim truth about life behind bars was a lesson learned by students of Criminal and Community Justice at the University of Wales, Newport when they were taken behind the scenes at Cardiff Prison to find out the facts about prison life.
MISS WALES HOPEFUL TEAMS UP WITH UNIVERSITY RUGBY TEAM TO CHEER ON HOPES OF GRAND SLAM VICTORY
14/3/2008
“Come on, Wales, you can win it!” was the message from Miss Wales finalist Ashleigh Woodward when she teamed up with the Students Union rugby team at the University of Wales, Newport to send a message of support to the Welsh team prior to Saturday’s big game against France.
14/3/2008
“Come on, Wales, you can win it!” was the message from Miss Wales finalist Ashleigh Woodward when she teamed up with the Students Union rugby team at the University of Wales, Newport to send a message of support to the Welsh team prior to Saturday’s big game against France.
RESEARCH GIVES SPORTS STAR STUDENTS A GAME PLAN FOR SUCCESS
28/1/2008
Research into how students who excel at sport juggle tough training schedules with studying and enjoying an active social life is providing invaluable support for members of the Elite Sports Squad at the University of Wales, Newport.
28/1/2008
Research into how students who excel at sport juggle tough training schedules with studying and enjoying an active social life is providing invaluable support for members of the Elite Sports Squad at the University of Wales, Newport.
COLLABORATION AND INTERACTIVE TOOLS UNVEILED AT LAUNCH OF NEWPORT CENTRE FOR COUNSELLING RESEARCH
9/1/2008
Developing interactive audio-visual tools and collaborative efforts in areas such as community justice and social welfare are among the aims of the Newport Centre for Counselling Research which has been launched at the University of Wales, Newport.
9/1/2008
Developing interactive audio-visual tools and collaborative efforts in areas such as community justice and social welfare are among the aims of the Newport Centre for Counselling Research which has been launched at the University of Wales, Newport.
STUDIES HELP FORGE BETTER RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN YOUNG PEOPLE AND POLICE
8/1/2008
A better relationship between young people and the police is being forged by a police officer on secondment to Monmouthshire and Torfaen Youth Offending Team - thanks to skills he is learning on the Youth and Community Studies degree course at the University of Wales, Newport.
8/1/2008
A better relationship between young people and the police is being forged by a police officer on secondment to Monmouthshire and Torfaen Youth Offending Team - thanks to skills he is learning on the Youth and Community Studies degree course at the University of Wales, Newport.
NEWPORT YOUNGSTERS ARE SUPER SPORTS STARS
30/11/2007
Budding Olympic champions were in action at the University of Wales, Newport when six local schools competed in a Mini Sports Challenge.
30/11/2007
Budding Olympic champions were in action at the University of Wales, Newport when six local schools competed in a Mini Sports Challenge.
HARD LABOUR OR EDUCATION THE KEY TO STOPPING PRISONERS RE-OFFENDING?
27/11/2007
The death sentence, hard labour, stricter sentencing and the role of education in preventing prisoners from re-offending were some of the highly topical and controversial issues discussed by Geoffrey Hughes, the Operational Manager for HM Prison Service in Wales, when he gave a talk to undergraduates studying Criminal and Community Justice at the University of Wales, Newport.
27/11/2007
The death sentence, hard labour, stricter sentencing and the role of education in preventing prisoners from re-offending were some of the highly topical and controversial issues discussed by Geoffrey Hughes, the Operational Manager for HM Prison Service in Wales, when he gave a talk to undergraduates studying Criminal and Community Justice at the University of Wales, Newport.
PEOPLE IN WALES’S DEPRIVED AREAS WILL BENEFIT FROM STUDENTS’ BURSARIES
1/11/2007
People living in south Wales’s most deprived area will benefit from bursaries awarded to six students who are studying on professional degree courses in the area of social, youth and community care.
1/11/2007
People living in south Wales’s most deprived area will benefit from bursaries awarded to six students who are studying on professional degree courses in the area of social, youth and community care.
GET ON COURSE TO HELP FIGHT THE GROWING PROBLEM OF OBESITY
31/10/2007
Obesity is front page news with reports of an “obesity epidemic” and 30,000 people in the UK dying prematurely every year from obesity-related conditions. As the Department of Health makes it a priority to tackle what it sees as the rising levels of obesity, there is an increasing demand for professionals to engage with the public to educate, support and, ironically, sometimes to shield them from lifestyle and weight issues.
31/10/2007
Obesity is front page news with reports of an “obesity epidemic” and 30,000 people in the UK dying prematurely every year from obesity-related conditions. As the Department of Health makes it a priority to tackle what it sees as the rising levels of obesity, there is an increasing demand for professionals to engage with the public to educate, support and, ironically, sometimes to shield them from lifestyle and weight issues.
FIRST NEWPORT GOLF SCHOOL STUDENT HAS DRIVE TO SUCCEED
26/10/2007
“My ambition is to be the best – at both golf and forensic computing,” said Indra Dhaon, the first student to be enrolled at Newport Golf School when he was welcomed to the University of Wales, Newport at a Gala Dinner.
26/10/2007
“My ambition is to be the best – at both golf and forensic computing,” said Indra Dhaon, the first student to be enrolled at Newport Golf School when he was welcomed to the University of Wales, Newport at a Gala Dinner.
