University of Huddersfield

This is James Morley, a nursing apprenticeship graduate who went above and beyond to give a patient in his care one very special night to remember.

While on placement at a local hospice, James was caring for a patient receiving end-of-life care who had tickets to see a show in Halifax. James was determined that their illness shouldn’t stop them from enjoying the show.

He arranged suitable access and support at the theatre, made sure his patient could attend comfortably and with dignity, and then took it one step further.

He arranged a special meet and greet with Will Mellor and Ralf Little, the stars of '2 Pints with Will and Ralf'.

And the surprises didn’t stop there. Afterwards, Will and Ralf sent James a video message thanking him for helping to make such a memorable experience possible.

It was an act of kindness that meant an enormous amount to one person - and a wonderful example of what person-centred care can really look like.

James has now been recognised with a prestigious national Student Excellence Award from NHS England, the first learner from Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust to receive the award.

He’s also been named the University of Huddersfield’s School of Human and Health Sciences Level 5 Apprentice of the Year.

James said: “I just did it because it’s in my nature to look after people, and make people’s memories special.”

Congratulations, James! What an incredible achievement, and what a wonderful example of the difference a little extra care can make.

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However...courses are filling up, so tell them to head to our website to check what's still available: https://hud.ac/w0u

The Clearing helpline is 0333 987 9000, or applicants can chat or apply online.

🎉 The University of Huddersfield has been named University of the Year for Degree Apprenticeships 2027 in the new Daily Mail University Guide.

It is the first time the guide, the latest edition of which is published online today, has presented an award for Degree Apprenticeships, making Huddersfield the first recipient.

Organisers of the guide highlighted Huddersfield’s degree apprenticeship success rate in this year's Department for Education figures as a key factor in the award, alongside the scale of the University’s apprenticeship operation and its Outstanding Ofsted rating.

They were also impressed by the potential of the University’s National Health Innovation Campus to make a positive impact not only for apprentices but also as a community resource and a facility that benefits students across a range of programmes.

Alastair McCall, Editor of the Daily Mail University Guide, commented that the University had made a huge impact in the sector.

He added: "Huddersfield offers exceptional degree apprenticeship opportunities to students. No other university delivers such exceptional outcomes for its apprentices on the same scale as Huddersfield – last year 88% achieved their apprenticeships across provision that spans 11 programmes and around 800 students.

"The Daily Mail’s new award for University of the Year for Degree Apprenticeships was introduced to recognise the contribution made by these earn-while-you-learn degrees in opening up higher education to the widest audience, offering a debt free route to a university degree, income while studying, and a job at the end of it all."

Read more at: https://hud.ac/w0k

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🏆 The University's Podiatry team has been awarded a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence by higher education charity Advance HE.

The award is one of just 15 presented to teams recognised for partnership-led approaches that have enhanced educational practice and student experience.

Our podiatry students have delivered care to visitors at the Huddersfield Mission homeless centre, while Leg Awareness Days, run in conjunction with industry partners, have placed extra emphasis on the preventative power of podiatry to improve awareness of leg health among the public.

Strong links with the NHS have seen clinicians from local trusts act as lecturer practitioners, several of whom are Huddersfield alumni, to supervise current students in the practical delivery of care at the University’s podiatry clinic in the Daphne Steele Building.

Congratulations to everyone involved. Read more at: http://hud.ac/wzp

It's not too late to apply to start university this September, you can still join us through Clearing.

From fine art to sound engineering, and business courses to science degrees, you'll find plenty of choice at Huddersfield.

If you already have your results, you can apply now online or by calling 0333 987 9000. If you're waiting for Results Day, just call us once you have your grades to chat through your options.

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