Middlesex Matters
News from Middlesex University
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Michael Driscoll
Welcome to Middlesex Matters, your regular update on news and events from Middlesex University, featuring student and staff work advancing education, business and research. As well as keeping you informed, we welcome feedback about how Middlesex University can help you or your business. Michael Driscoll, Vice-Chancellor.
Edition 2:
Spy drone generates worldwide interest
A surveillance drone which can help soldiers seek out dangers in the battlefield has been created by Middlesex student and staff engineers working with a commercial partner which makes survival and protective equipment.
The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is causing a storm in the gadget world, and has featured on both BBC worldwide and Channel 5 TV. Read the full article.
Student photographer wows international judges
A Middlesex University student has been selected by the National Portrait Gallery as part of a prestigious worldwide photography competition. Bernat Millet’s shortlisted photograph can be seen in the accompanying exhibition in London until February 12. He is the sixth Middlesex student in three years to be included. Read the full article.
Middlesex Law Debates confront human rights issues
The Middlesex University Law Debates are open to the public and are focused on legal and ethical issues that affect us all. Middlesex experts and public figures such as Shami Chakrabarti, Director of Liberty and cultural critic Ziauddin Sardar. Read the full article.
Mentoring scheme prepares students for top careers
Middlesex University students will take part in an innovative mentoring programme that will see them get an insight into graduate management schemes from senior civil service workers. Read the full article.
Graduate's scooter project goes global
A Middlesex graduate has seen his final year project hit the market and go global. Jason Iftakhar, founder of Swifty Scooters, has unveiled a British made folding kick scooter for adults similar to one he dreamed up on his final-year project in 2003. Read the full article.
University backed to lead major construction apprenticeships project
Middlesex University has been awarded almost £1.5m from the UK Government's Higher Apprenticeships Fund, to develop Higher Level Apprenticeships in the construction industry. Middlesex is one of only two higher education institutions to receive funding. Read the full article.
National roll out for education scheme designed by Middlesex expert
Thousands of UK families are set to benefit from an education programme designed by a Middlesex University social care expert. Save the Children will use the scheme as part of a major national campaign to help children to improve their academic performance. Read the full article.
Edition 1:
UK's largest investment in creative industries education
Middlesex in top ten for graduate salaries
Middlesex achieves highest award for British business
Case study: working with Royal Mail
Middlesex shows the PM its world-class skills
Honouring outstanding achievement
