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University of Hertfordshire’s new, £100m, state-of-the-art, School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science opens

The University of Hertfordshire’s new state-of-the-art, School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science – known as Spectra – has opened to students and staff this week....

Herts’ research partnerships and impact on local growth recognised in latest Knowledge Exchange Framework

The University of Hertfordshire’s excellent research partnerships and strong impact on local growth have been reflected in a framework used to rank universities....

New report reveals key role universities play in boosting growth and productivity across the South-East and wider UK

New data has revealed the full scope of the economic impact of the UK’s higher education sector – and the immense role universities play in boosting growth and productivity from...

University of Hertfordshire Unveils Propeller Stage One: A Game-Changer for Film and TV Training

The University of Hertfordshire is launching Propeller Stage One, a cutting-edge film studio designed to deliver top-tier training in creative and technical skills for the booming film and TV industry....

Herts Team Wins National Young Enterprise UK Award for Business Pitch

Students from the Hertfordshire Business School (HBS) at the University of Hertfordshire triumphed at the Young Enterprise UK national finals, hosted by Loughborough College. Competing against top institutions, a Herts...

Herts University funds flagship apprenticeship programme to boost diversity and inclusion

The University of Hertfordshire is supporting a transformative apprenticeship programme that helps employers to embrace diversity and social mobility....

British sporting greats including Dame Liz Nicholl DBE to discuss breaking barriers in women’s sport at University of Hertfordshire’s Festival of Ideas

An all-female panel of British sporting greats will be headlining the University of Hertfordshire’s Festival of Ideas....

University of Hertfordshire to support delivery of £1.1 million project to provide digital innovations for vulnerable residents

In a successful joint application with Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care System’s (BLMK ICS) Digitising Social Care (DiSC) programme and Health Innovation England, a team of researchers from...

Bookings now open for University of Hertfordshire’s FREE Festival of Ideas

Bookings officially opened today (Thursday, 7 March) for the University of Hertfordshire’s Festival of Ideas, where you’ll be able to meet robots, visit virtual worlds, learn how to use magic...

Case Studies

Seeing the Big Picture

Paul Dean, Langley Consultants, specialist consultant for developer and contractors, said that 'Help to Grow' taught him how to really run a business....

It transformed our business

Richard Tavener, Construction Director at RDT Architects was looking for a way to kick start his business growth when he discovered 'Help to Grow'...

Ziath partnership with Herts delivers cutting-edge software that increased revenue by 20%

Neil Benn, Director at Ziath, shares how partnering with Herts was key to the successful development of an innovative new AI-enabled software product....

I am better prepared for growth

SME business owner Isobel Perl reveals how Help to Grow: Management has helped her prepare her business for growth...

Renovos partners with Herts to strengthen regenerative medicine that could heal bone damage without invasive surgery

Herts and Renovos strengthen regenerative medicine that could heal bone damage without invasive surgery....

VBSS Mentor Spotlight: Corinna Hartwig

The Volunteer Business Support Scheme (VBSS) has attracted many high calibre mentors to its network since it was launched in June 2020. This includes Corinna Hartwig, who has been a...

Herts IT Consultancy firm opens new markets with mentorship support from the Volunteer Business Support Scheme 

Herts IT Consultancy firm opens new markets with mentorship support from the Volunteer Business Support Scheme....

Innovative Face Mask Breaks Inclusivity Barriers

Created by Dean Ezekiel, ‘Helloface’ is an innovative transparent face mask that is breaking inclusivity barriers....

ELSA Next Generation Empowers Young People Nationwide with Support from VBSS

Looking for support to navigate a challenging landscape, Jane applied to the VBSS mentoring scheme to get her business back on track....

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