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Large-scale study shows success of 20mph speed limit

Large-scale study shows success of 20mph speed limit

A study has shown that the rollout of 20mph speed limits across the Scottish Borders has reduced average speeds.

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Students unite to call for English bursary reform

Students unite to call for English bursary reform

Hundreds of social work students and recent graduates have joined a call to reform bursaries across England.

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Categories EnvironmentRecent

Academics power eco-home without using electricity from national grid

Academics power eco-home without using electricity from national grid

Academics at Portsmouth University have successfully powered a house for six months without using electricity from the national grid.

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Categories EnvironmentRecent

UWE Bristol and City to Sea raise a reusable cup to cut plastic pollution

UWE Bristol and City to Sea raise a reusable cup to cut plastic pollution

The University of the West of England confirm that three of its coffee shops will be part of the Refill Return Cup scheme, which is run by City to Sea.

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Categories Campaign of the WeekEducationRecent

English social work students call for support

English social work students call for support

Social work students and recent graduates now have the opportunity to join in a nationwide call to reform bursaries across England.

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Categories FundraisingRecent

Learning disability charity receives welcome funding boost

Learning disability charity receives welcome funding boost

Check out this positive news story: a charity in Bristol received a boost recently when three universities pledged their support to help raise funds this year.

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Categories EducationFundraisingRecent

New app promises to put an end to cyberbullying in schools

New app promises to put an end to cyberbullying in schools

Check out this positive news story: a new app developed by university researchers promises to help put an end to an increase of cyberbullying in UK schools.

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Categories EducationRecentWork

Call for more support for degree apprenticeships

Call for more support for degree apprenticeships

A 10-point plan has been launched setting out options to grow the number of degree apprenticeships on offer.

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Categories FundraisingRecent

Learning disability charity receives massive fundraising boost

Learning disability charity receives massive fundraising boost

A learning disability charity in Bristol has been given a massive fundraising boost after being chosen by students in Bristol to be its partner charity of the year.

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Categories EnvironmentRecent

Greener future in sight for electric cars thanks to renewable energy charging points

Greener future in sight for electric cars thanks to renewable energy charging points

Project to alleviate demand on grid from rise in electric vehicles

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