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University of Buckingham Press launches The Buckingham Journal of Education
University of Buckingham Press (UBP) has published the first Issue of The Buckingham Journal of Education, a new academic journal focussed on the evolution and future of education, published in association with the School of Education at the University of…
New Vice-Chancellor appointed at the University of Buckingham
Professor James Tooley has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor at the University of Buckingham, to take on the role when Sir Anthony Seldon leaves the University on the 1st October 2020. Professor Tooley has been overseeing academic excellence…
University partnership helps source PPE for community healthcare providers
Working with Ten-D Innovations (Shanghai), the University of Buckingham is proud to be supporting the fight against Covid-19 by donating thousands of face masks to local medical facilities. The Swan practice in Buckingham is just one of these centres, and…
Statement from the Vice-Chancellor
The University’s Senate and Council have voted to remove David Starkey’s Honorary Doctorate and appointment to the position of Honorary Professorial Fellow at the University of Buckingham. Mr Starkey’s apology and ground-breaking contribution to scholarship over four decades were noted,…
Ramadan in lockdown
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan came to an end last week with many celebrations going virtual due to the coronavirus (Covid-19). The fasting during the duration of the month is centred on feeding the spirituality within oneself. Although the…
Professor John Clapham leaves the University of Buckingham
Professor John Clapham will leave the University of Buckingham on the 31 May 2020. John joined the university in 2013, working initially pro bono for the late Professor Mike Cawthorne to help draft a project plan for the intended medical school.…
Medical students make calls to vulnerable residents shielding from coronavirus
First and second year medical students from the University of Buckingham are making regular ‘check-in’ phone calls to local elderly and vulnerable residents who are shielding from Covid-19. Coordinated by Buckinghamshire Council’s Aylesbury Support Hub, a total of 21…
Sir Anthony Seldon to leave the University of Buckingham
Sir Anthony Seldon will leave the University of Buckingham on 1st October having completed his five-year term as Vice-Chancellor. During that time, the University has expanded; it has raised more money in donations than in the previous 40 years; it has erected…
University of Buckingham steps forward to help fight against Covid-19
Medical students from the University of Buckingham have stepped forward to provide additional help in local hospitals and GP surgeries to assist with battling the coronavirus pandemic. Around 40 medical students are supporting the healthcare establishments in a variety of…
Student blog: How I became a Future Legal Mind
Last year, University of Buckingham Law student Charley-Anne Gordon was named the winner of National Accident Helpline’s Future Legal Mind Award. Here, Charley-Anne – who is graduating with a First in her degree – talks about the experience and gives…