Children's University News

In this section you will find a range of articles from our local Children's Universities. If you are interested in finding out more about their work, please contact your local Children's University Manager.

Image for news item: Here's an article from Derby!

Here's an article from Derby!

'Giving a sense of achievement and purpose to learning through a variety of out-of-school activities is a major aim of the Children's University - and there's even a graduation ceremony at the end.' Want to find out more? Click on 'Read more'!

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Tuesday, June 10, 2014 by CU Trust
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More news from Scotland!

'It's a brave new world and we must feed the imagination of the young with new ideas.' To read the full article from Ron Ferguson please click on 'Read more.' 

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Thursday, May 29, 2014 by CU Trust
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News from Norfolk!

Children in Norfolk are to be given the chance to get into the county's museums for free. Please click on 'Read more' to read the full article. 

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014 by CU Trust
Image for news item: Graduation celebrations at the Isle of Man!

Graduation celebrations at the Isle of Man!

An annual graduation ceremony was held at St German's Cathedral to celebrate the achievements of youngsters through the Isle of Man Children's University. To find out more please click on 'Read more.'

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014 by CU Trust
Image for news item: Creating a Children's University for Lincolnshire!

Creating a Children's University for Lincolnshire!

The University of Lincoln, UK, is hosting an information event to discuss the idea of creating a new Children's University in Lincolnshire on Friday, 23rd May. Children's Universities give children aged between 5-14 years' old an opportunity to enrich their learning experiences via accredited activities such as museum visits, lectures and language clubs. Click on 'Read more' to find out more. 

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Monday, May 12, 2014 by CU Trust
Image for news item: Pupils graduate from Scotland’s first Children’s University!

Pupils graduate from Scotland’s first Children’s University!

More than 60 young people have graduated from Scotland's first Children's University at a special ceremony at the University of Strathclyde's Barony Hall. Glasgow Children's University is enabling children aged seven to 14 to widen their skills and interests, while providing a new and innovative route towards further and higher education.

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Monday, April 28, 2014 by CU Trust
Image for news item: Education News India on the first CU graduation in Scotland!

Education News India on the first CU graduation in Scotland!

More than 60 young people graduated from Scotland's first Children's University at a special ceremony at the University of Strathclyde's Barony Hall on Thursday 24 April.

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Monday, April 28, 2014 by CU Trust
Image for news item: A smart move for keen kids - more news from Scotland!

A smart move for keen kids - more news from Scotland!

It was a very special day for these budding academics when they graduated from university. The group of sixty 7-to-14-year-olds were the debut graduates from Scotland's first Children's University at a special ceremony at the University of Strathclyde's Barony Hall.

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Monday, April 28, 2014 by CU Trust
Image for news item: Youngsters graduate early in Scotland!

Youngsters graduate early in Scotland!

MORE than 60 youngsters aged between seven and 14 celebrate their graduation from Scotland's first Children's University. The pupils from St Mungo's Academy and St Andrew's Secondary School in Glasgow took part in the pilot, set up by Strathclyde University, which is set to roll out to other schools in the city.

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Friday, April 25, 2014 by CU Trust
Image for news item: A degree of success for York children!

A degree of success for York children!

The third York Children's University Graduation took place at the University of York, recognising the achievements of youngsters involved in the Children's University Passport To Learning scheme.

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Wednesday, April 2, 2014 by CU Trust
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