University of Worcester

University of Worcester Welcome to the official University of Worcester page. We deliver degree programmes to nearly 10, 000 students and employ 1, 000 staff.
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With a history dating back to 1946, Worcester has established a reputation for world-class teaching and practical, purposeful research. We are a vibrant, forward-looking university, well known for the quality of our degrees with employers actively seeking out our graduates. As the only higher education institution in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, we have a strong role to play in the region. Worcester has undergone significant change and growth over the last few years, expanding into new subject areas, more than doubling student numbers and investing substantially in staff and new facilities. We are a truly inclusive university where each and every person counts as an individual. As an important member of our dynamic, responsible, high-achieving community, you will have every opportunity to thrive and fully realise your potential. Worcester enjoys a national reputation as a very friendly place at which people are genuinely happy.

Make friends for life at university 💙 Starting university can be daunting but it will open up so many opportunities to m...
09/10/2026

Make friends for life at university 💙

Starting university can be daunting but it will open up so many opportunities to meet people and make lifelong friends. You could join one of our sports clubs or societies, or find people who share your interests on your course, or bond with your flatmates 🏏🎮🏡

Get a feel for life at Worcester at our Open Day on 24th October.
Book your place here 👉 https://ow.ly/haUY50ZVJJZ

Discover the legends and folklore behind Dracula, in a free talk at The Hive on October 30, 6.30pm-8pm 🦇Hear from Profes...
08/10/2026

Discover the legends and folklore behind Dracula, in a free talk at The Hive on October 30, 6.30pm-8pm 🦇

Hear from Professor Darren Oldridge, a specialist in 16th and 17th century religious history, as he examines the links between vampire folklore, East European superstition, religious beliefs and the figure of the Devil.

Discover how tales of the Devil, the undead and Transylvanian legends influenced Stoker’s classic novel, and why Dracula stands apart from other Gothic favourites.

Find out more and book your place 👉 ow.ly/jm5E50ZURzT

Kick-start your refereeing career with our on-campus FA Referee Course this November ⚽ Become a qualified referee and st...
07/10/2026

Kick-start your refereeing career with our on-campus FA Referee Course this November ⚽

Become a qualified referee and start officiating grassroots football matches, with opportunities to progress through the referee pathway and earn match fees 🏆

Thanks to the Joel Richards Scholarship Fund, the course fee has been reduced from £145 to just £45 for University of Worcester students 🤝

Interested? Register your interest today 👉 ow.ly/xu2k50ZUlfj

We're proud to announce that we won University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards last night 🥳The prestigious ...
07/10/2026

We're proud to announce that we won University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards last night 🥳

The prestigious awards recognise organisations that are making a measurable difference in improving social mobility across the UK.

Discover the life and legacy of one of Dame Muriel Spark, one of Britain’s most original literary voices, in an upcoming...
06/10/2026

Discover the life and legacy of one of Dame Muriel Spark, one of Britain’s most original literary voices, in an upcoming event at The Hive. 📖

On Wednesday 14 October, award-winning biographer James Bailey will discuss Dame Muriel Spark’s work, including The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.

You'll also hear from a panel of University of Worcester academics and literary specialists, and get the chance to ask your questions.

Find out more and book your place 👉 ow.ly/SEtp50ZURq4

How do you teach practical workplace skills effectively? 📚 A new book co-authored by Mike Tyler, Senior Lecturer in Furt...
05/10/2026

How do you teach practical workplace skills effectively? 📚

A new book co-authored by Mike Tyler, Senior Lecturer in Further Education and Skills, offers practical guidance for teaching technical and vocational subjects and helping learners become workplace-ready 🤝

As demand for technical skills grows, the book provides strategies educators can put into practice straight away 💪

Find out more 👉 ow.ly/Go1Z50ZUmAr

It's great to see everyone back on campus 💙The start of a new academic year always brings a special energy, and we're ex...
02/10/2026

It's great to see everyone back on campus 💙

The start of a new academic year always brings a special energy, and we're excited to welcome back familiar faces while meeting so many new ones. Here's to a fantastic year ahead ✨

This month's Unsung Hero: Jennie 🏆Behind every lecture, seminar and event is someone making it all happen. For more than...
30/09/2026

This month's Unsung Hero: Jennie 🏆

Behind every lecture, seminar and event is someone making it all happen. For more than 20 years, Jennie has been working behind the scenes in Timetabling, organising rooms, supporting major event bookings and helping ensure teaching runs smoothly across the University 💙

Thank you for everything you do 🤝

Step back through eight decades of University of Worcester history in a special exhibition at The Hive, celebrating 80 y...
29/09/2026

Step back through eight decades of University of Worcester history in a special exhibition at The Hive, celebrating 80 years of education 🎓

Featuring photographs, stories and key milestones, the exhibition highlights the University's journey and the people who have helped shape it.

The exhibition was officially opened by opened at a ceremony on Monday attended by alumni and former staff of the University, as well as the Mayor of Worcester and Leader of Worcestershire County Council.

The exhibition is free to visit in the main atrium of The Hive until 9 October 2026.

Find out more 👉 ow.ly/NUVT50ZSBOr

Welcome to our first Open Day of the academic year! ☀️Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or narrowing ...
27/09/2026

Welcome to our first Open Day of the academic year! ☀️

Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or narrowing down your choices, visiting us is a great opportunity to experience Worcester for yourself.

Here are a few ideas on ways to make the most of your visit 👇

🏡 Take a tour of our student accommodation
📚 Attend a subject talk to learn more about the course
💬 Talk to current students about their experiences
🌍 Get advice from our experts on everything thing funding your studies, the application process, to studying abroad

Find out more about our Open Days here 👉 bit.ly/3SQl8qX

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St John's Campus, Henwick Grove
Worcester
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