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Meningitis B vaccinations calls after Pontypool student, 18, dies

Meningitis B vaccinations calls after Pontypool student, 18, dies

Family handoutMeg Draper joined the swimming and netball teams and was a popular figure in the student community A popular and sporty teenager who made a "big impression" at her new university died within weeks of starting, after contracting meningitis.Meg Draper was 18 and had joined swimming and netball teams, but died in October from meningococcal type B meningitis (MenB) while studying physiotherapy in Bournemouth.Her parents, from Pontypool, Torfaen, and the National Union of Students UK are now…

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Art students design murals for new Bournemouth hospital building

Art students design murals for new Bournemouth hospital building

A group of art students have seen their work unveiled at a hospital that is undergoing a major transformation.Two 9m (30ft) murals have been installed at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital's new BEACH building.University Hospitals Dorset NHS Trust collaborated with Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) on the project as part of the trust's £500m transformation programme.The artworks - Emerging Kingfisher and Dorset Diorama - were created by interior architecture and design students Emily Bishop, Yulia Klajnscek, Rhea Hackwell and Olivia…

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Memorial bench planned for murdered lecturer Claire Chick

Memorial bench planned for murdered lecturer Claire Chick

There are plans for a memorial bench to be placed in the centre of the University of Plymouth in memory of a university lecturer who was murdered.Claire Chick was stabbed to death​ in January by her estranged husband, who is now serving a life sentence.She was awarded a posthumous PhD in October and friends and colleagues at the university created the Claire Chick Nursing Fund to support student nurses. Professor Aled Jones, from the School of Nursing and…

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Palestinian students return to class at Gaza university | Gaza

NewsFeedAfter two years of war and widespread destruction, students have returned to in-person classes at Gaza’s Islamic University, determined to continue their education despite the damage. The university, heavily damaged by Israeli attacks, also shelters forcibly displaced families.Published On 1 Dec 20251 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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East Devon fungus group champions citizen science

East Devon fungus group champions citizen science

A group of mushroom enthusiasts in East Devon are working to bolster fungi conservation efforts.The Three Counties Group of the Fungus Conservation Trust photograph and record the mushrooms they find in a database which is used by organisations that need it.Trustee Hazel Jordan said: "It is used for various different things - whether it be planning, the National Trust, Natural England, students, conservation groups - an amazing amount of things."The charity-run trust wants to encourage more people to…

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Bournemouth Film School receives £1.25m of government funding

Bournemouth Film School receives £1.25m of government funding

A university's film school is to receive £1.25m of government funding.Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is being awarded the capital funding after making a successful bid to the Office for Students (OfS), a non-departmental public body of the Department for Education.The funds are going towards Bournemouth Film School (BFS), the largest film school outside of London.Jonathan Carr, the school's director, said: "The funding will support investment in buildings, facilities, equipment, innovation and future technology for BFS, further enhancing and…

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Work on new Bridgwater primary school to start in the spring

Work on new Bridgwater primary school to start in the spring

Work on a new primary school is to start in spring next year in an area where new housing developments are increasing the demand for school places.Somerset Council confirmed in March that a new £7.7m primary school would be built between Bridgwater and North Petherton as part of the Wilstock Village Development.It has now formally approved the new school, which will provide space for 210 students alongside a 40-space nursery. At the moment, families living in one of…

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Newquay to Gatwick flights ‘vital’ for Cornwall

Newquay to Gatwick flights ‘vital’ for Cornwall

BBCThe first Skybus plane on the Newquay to London Gatwick route took off on SundayFlights between Newquay and London will make it more appealing for people to work and study in Cornwall, businesses have said.Skybus started operating services to and from London Gatwick on Sunday after stepping in to replace Eastern Airways following its collapse.The airline has agreed a short-term contract for the daily route, which is subsidised by the government and Cornwall Council due to its economic…

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Calm space opens for Truro nursing students

Calm space opens for Truro nursing students

University of PlymouthPictured left to right in the sensory study room: Ally James, lecturer in nursing, Leon Witton, nursing student, Chloe Sieley, nursing student, Tristan Coombe, lecturer in adult nursing, Lucy Allen, nursing student and Sinead Blowers, subject librarian at Cornwall Health LibraryA new sensory study room has opened to give healthcare students a quiet, supportive space while they train for their careers.The room, based in the library at the Knowledge Spa, at the Truro School of Nursing,…

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Christchurch School warns parents of anti-social behaviour

Christchurch School warns parents of anti-social behaviour

A school has warned parents about a group of young people causing disruption, threatening members of the public and allegations of dealing drugs.Twynham School in Christchurch, Dorset, is encouraging parents to "keep a close eye for any changes in behaviour or routine" in their children.The individuals gathering outside the school are not students and have been seen wearing hoods and facemasks, the school said.Dorset Police said it was aware of reports, as well as others in the wider…

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Wet Leg: Mountford Hall, Liverpool

Wet Leg: Mountford Hall, Liverpool

Rhian Teasdale, Wet Leg Wet Leg | Faux Real!Mountford Hall, Liverpool Guild of Students.15th November 2025 Fresh from The Royal Albert Hall, Wet Leg hit Liverpool on their Autumn mini tour. The one time indie geeks deliver a towering rock performance. Fronted by an unstoppable raunchy rock star in Rhian Teasdale and imbued with energy, riffs and an arsenal of impressive songs, they’re a band on the road to something much, much bigger.  Support tonight are Faux Real!…

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Alex G shows off his Headlights at stunning Manchester show

Alex G shows off his Headlights at stunning Manchester show

Alex G | Sour Widows Manchester AcademySaturday 15th November Erstwhile bedroom troubadour and permanently mercurial craftsman showcases his latest magnum opus to Manchester. Sam Lambeth reviews. Support act Sour Widows are the perfect accoutrement to Alex G. Hazy, forlorn and emo-tinged guitars roll in, with the dual vocals of Maia Sinaiko and Susanna Thomson coalescing beautifully. The three-piece look thrilled to be supporting one of their peers, but in truth, they more than hold their own with their volatile…

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