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The University Centre Oldham is an exciting and vibrant place to work and study. The following news articles highlight some of the achievements of Centre students and staff. For latest info on events, please see the events page.

 

 

Sarah Lancashire is the recipient of University Campus Oldham's Honorary AwardUCO graduate, Rachel Jones Hind gains national recognition for film clip

Rachel Jones, Digital Arts graduate, has received national recognition for a film promoting University Campus Oldham to disabled people.
Rachel, who is registered blind, directed the film as part of her final-year project.  The film was produced by students from the Digital Journalism course and other students provided the animation and sound.

 

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Sarah Lancashire is the recipient of University Campus Oldham's Honorary AwardTV star Sarah Lancashire is the recipient of University Campus Oldham's Honorary Award

Sarah Lancashire is to become University Campus Oldham's Honorary Doctor of Letters. Best known for her role as Raquel Wolstenhulme in ITV's 'Coronation Street', she has played many parts on television and stage, winning several awards. When she made her directorial debut she received a BAFTA nomination.

Sarah's honorary award will be bestowed at the Awards Ceremony on Thursday 23 July 2009.




Patrick Stewart unveiling plaque at opening ceremony for the new University Centre Oldham facility
Professor Patrick Stewart OBE opens new building at the University Centre Oldham

A new £5.5 million state-of-the art building, known as ‘University Studios’, was officially opened at the University Centre Oldham (UCO) on Tuesday 18 November by Professor Patrick Stewart OBE in his role as Chancellor of the University of Huddersfield. More...

 

 

 

 

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