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New sensor technology developed to detect counterfeit medicine and enhance global drug safety

A pair of hands in a lab coat hold up two packets of pills, one colourful and one not

As concerns over counterfeit medication grow, Â鶹AV researchers have created a device to make drug verification faster, more reliable and affordable.

18 August 2025

Changing careers, fresh qualifications and open opportunities: How Â鶹AV students of all ages are taking on the world

Cerina Nichamin

Â鶹AV’s mature learners are proving it’s never late to follow a passion, retrain for a new career, or gain the confidence to take on the world.

15 August 2025

Â鶹AV appoints alumna Jo Stuart as Chief Marketing and Growth Officer

Jo Stuart

The Â鶹AV has announced the appointment of Jo Stuart as its new Chief Marketing and Growth Officer, effective 20 October 2025.

5 August 2025

Meet the Â鶹AV graduate behind the Lionesses Euro 2025 artwork

Illustration of a man and a woman celebrating. Colours of purple and pink. It's to celebrate the Lionesses winning the Euros

Graphic Design graduate Jamie Eke scores big with bold, comic-style visuals that have captured the attention of fans, clubs, and national teams alike.

4 August 2025

Trailblazing activist who helped organise the UK’s first Pride march awarded honorary doctorate by the Â鶹AV

Ted Brown

Pride pioneer and lifelong campaigner for Black and LGBTQ+ rights, Ted Brown, received the award on Friday before leading the Â鶹AV Pride over the weekend.

1 August 2025

Graduates of 2025 as well as leaders in civil rights, arts and accessibility are celebrated this week at graduation ceremonies

A young university graduate wearing a cap and gown faces away from the camera. His arms are extended. He stands in front of the sea.

Â鶹AV is celebrating the achievements of more than 3,000 students from 97 countries this week, as it hosts its 2025 summer graduation ceremonies.

29 July 2025

Â鶹AV student wins top national prize with her striking collection of vintage fashion designs

Intergenerational Transmission of Memories by Sabrina Nieddu

A final year fashion student at the Â鶹AV has won British Fashion Council’s prestigious Fashion Vanguard Prize for emerging fashion talents.

21 July 2025

Retired doctor’s photography project unpacks British Empire’s echoes at Â鶹AV exhibition

Simon Roth's images on mounted wall

A retired NHS paediatrician turned university student is shedding new light on the enduring impact of the British Empire at a Â鶹AV exhibition.

7 July 2025

Master's students push artistic boundaries with final projects in Â鶹AV summer shows

Guilt Doll

Postgraduate students are showcasing their art and design projects challenging stereotypes and promoting sustainability at their exhibition before graduation.

4 July 2025

Â鶹AV student designs sensory-rich homeware to support neurodiverse wellbeing

A beanbag, chair, and table on top of a green mat made of fake grass.

A Â鶹AV student has created sensory-focused homewares to support the wellbeing of neurodiverse individuals and promote inclusive environments for all.

1 July 2025

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