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University of London appoints Professor Claire Gorrara as Dean
Student success celebrated at Cheshire College Awards
The Crewe Campus of Cheshire College – South & West came alive with celebration and pride as students, staff, and families gathered for the annual Student Awards Evening, recognising the hard work, resilience, and achievements of students from across a wide range of subject areas. Held in the heart of the Crewe Campus, the event offered a moment to reflect on the journeys of students who have not only excelled in their studies but made a lasting impact on their college community. Guests were welcomed with a canapé reception prepared and served by the College’s Hospitality and Catering students.
Throughout the night, nominees were recognised for their dedication, creativity, and progress across curriculum areas including Engineering, Science, Health and Social Care, Digital Technologies, Performing Arts, and more.
Following her award of Science Student of the Year, Cristina Lemos- Martins said, “I feel accomplished because I’ve worked hard for the past two years and my work has been recognised.” Also in attendance was Gergo Erdelyi-Bonto who scooped the Business & Computing Award, he said, “It feels pretty good, I wasn’t expecting it, so it was a nice surprise.” Jasbir Dhesi OBE, Principal and CEO of Cheshire College, said: “The Student Awards at our Crewe Campus are a true highlight of the year. They shine a light on the remarkable achievements of our students, not just in the classroom, but in the way they contribute to college life and support one another.
“The energy, talent and commitment we see here in Crewe is inspiring, and we’re proud to celebrate every individual who’s made their time at College count.”
of School of Advanced Study The University of London has appointed Professor Claire Gorrara as Pro Vice- Chancellor (Research and Public Engagement) and the Dean of the School of Advanced Study (SAS), from 1 September 2025. Professor Gorrara joins from Cardiff University, where she has served as Dean of Research and Innovation for the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences since 2021, supporting the research ambitions of 10 academic schools across the full range of humanities disciplines. Professor Gorrara brings
with her extensive experience in research leadership and advocacy for the humanities. She is the co-founder of the Wales Arts and Humanities Alliance and is a newly appointed member of the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s (AHRC) Advisory Board, where she advocates for the value of arts and humanities research and the benefits it can deliver for people and place.
A regular advocate for multilingualism and language learning, Professor Gorrara works with policymakers, educational institutions and learned societies across the UK and internationally, including the British Academy. Professor Gorrara said: “I am thrilled to be joining the University of London. I look forward to developing further the work of the University, which is a sector-leading champion for the arts and humanities. As a career-long advocate for the transformative power of arts and humanities, I am excited to work with colleagues and connected communities in the outstanding institutes for humanities research within the School of Advanced Study.”
University of Warwick to step up social sciences offering
The University of Warwick is planning to enhance its social sciences offering as part of its Connect Programme. By investing in social sciences, these plans will further strengthen the university’s reputation and contribution to addressing the most pressing global and societal challenges through meaningful collaboration.
The Social Sciences Connect Programme will facilitate a step change in the provision of teaching, learning, research and external engagement across the faculty by enabling greater collaboration across departments and with external stakeholders such as the United Nations University, as we search for solutions to the biggest questions impacting society today and tomorrow.
The Social Sciences Connect Programme will unlock opportunities for students and researchers to engage with peers and experts worldwide by accelerating and amplifying its interdisciplinary programmes to address the change in society’s demand for answers to the big challenges of the 21st century, giving its graduates the skillset to go out into the world and apply those answers. This will create more opportunities for collaboration, reinforcing the university’s position as a world leader in interdisciplinary education and research excellence.
Research and innovation developed as part of the Social Sciences Connect Programme will take an in-depth look at challenges such as the future of democracy, addressing climate change, AI and the future of work, solving global challenges through international cooperation and the future of social science. The project will also build on the success of recent research projects at the university that have focused on international
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conflict resolution, job quality and the future of work, workplace mental health, tax reforms and detection of fraud.
Professor Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor and President of The University of Warwick, said: “After announcing the Connect Programme last year, we’re delighted to share more information about Social Sciences Connect as the University marks its 60th anniversary year.
“The Social Sciences Connect Programme will foster interdisciplinary education and research excellence and greater collaboration to drive innovative and practical solutions to some of the most critical issues facing the world now and in future.”
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