Gloucestershire, University of
The University of Gloucestershire has a heritage going back to the 1830's, and now has over 10,000 students studying for awards at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including students working towards research degrees. The portfolio spans Education, Business, Law, Art & Design, Media, Computing & Technology, Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology, Geography, Events, Drama, Sport & Exercise. The University has launched six Research Priority Areas to tackle contemporary challenges:
Environmental Dynamics & Governance
Sport, Exercise & Wellbeing
Being Human: Past, Present & Future
Applied Design for Business
Retail, Marketing & Management
Learning for Professional Contexts
The University is known for the high quality of its courses, the student experience, and the commitment to sustainability. The University is based on three campuses, with two in Cheltenham and one in Gloucester. The University has recently launched a Growth Hub, designed to support economic growth in Gloucestershire, ensuring talent is developed and retained locally, and business benefits from local support in a coordinated environment.
Further information is available from www.glos.ac.uk
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