Children's University Trust News

In this section you will find articles relating to developments across the organisation as a whole. If your organisation is interested in finding our more about our work, please contact our office in Manchester in the first instance.

Image for news item: Here's an article about the CU from Mark Oliphant College, Australia!

Here's an article about the CU from Mark Oliphant College, Australia!

Remember when you were at school and you couldn't wait to get there early? How about choosing to stay back to get more work done? No, us neither. But the kids at Mark Oliphant College are bucking the trend.

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Thursday, January 2, 2014 by CU Trust
Image for news item: University of Strathclyde to lead Scotland’s first Children’s University

University of Strathclyde to lead Scotland’s first Children’s University

The University of Strathclyde will award certificates to pupils as young as seven as it launches Scotland's first Children's University in partnership with Glasgow City Council.

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Thursday, October 10, 2013 by CU Trust
Image for news item: English Heritage properties to become CU ‘Learning Destinations’

English Heritage properties to become CU ‘Learning Destinations’

Children's University is delighted to announce a formal partnership with English Heritage.

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Thursday, October 3, 2013 by CU Trust
Image for news item: 'The Story of CU in Australia' - by the University of Adelaide

'The Story of CU in Australia' - by the University of Adelaide

For the University of Adelaide, the opportunity to introduce the innovative Children's University model to Australia couldn't have come at a better time. Spurred by evidence that early intervention increases children's engagement with learning and education, the University of Adelaide had been searching for a comprehensive mechanism to promote learning to Australian children, particularly those from rural and remote locations, Indigenous communities and disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013 by CU Trust
Image for news item: Writing competition, in cooperation with Random House and ABA!

Writing competition, in cooperation with Random House and ABA!

Are you 8-18 years old? Do you love writing? Are you passionate about living in a world free from bullying? Then take part in our Summer Writing Competition to win books for you and your school.

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Sunday, July 14, 2013 by CU Trust
Image for news item: CU and the Reading Agency: briefing sheet for CU Managers!

CU and the Reading Agency: briefing sheet for CU Managers!

The Children's University Trust (CU Trust) is delighted to be continuing as a partner of the Reading Agency and to have the Summer Reading Challenge 2013 as one of its nationally validated learning activities. Please click on 'Read more' to access the information sheet for libraries and local CU staff.

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Thursday, June 13, 2013 by CU Trust
Image for news item: Children's University has been shortlisted at The Charity Awards 2012!

Children's University has been shortlisted at The Charity Awards 2012!

Children's University has been shortlisted at The Charity Awards 2012! Civil Society Media's major awards programme, The Charity Awards, recognises and celebrates excellence in management and leadership across civil society.

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012 by CU Trust
Image for news item: CU and The Reading Agency: partnership extended to Chatterbooks

CU and The Reading Agency: partnership extended to Chatterbooks

Last year we announced a new partnership with The Reading Agency, which meant that Passport To Learning holders were able to gain stamps in their learning passports for taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge and reading up to 6 books. Now this year we're extending this partnership to include both the Summer Reading Challenge and Chatterbooks!

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013 by CU Trust
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Article in the Guardian

Universities will offer campus trips and workshops to pupils as young as seven, as part of a new drive to encourage young people from poor backgrounds to consider staying on in education once they've finished school.

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Thursday, January 17, 2013 by CU Trust
Image for news item: Childrens University is a winner at the Social Change Awards 2011!

Childrens University is a winner at the Social Change Awards 2011!

The winners of the Social Change Awards were announced at the fifth awards ceremony held on 1st December 2011 in London, to celebrate the work of passionate individuals and organisations committed to making a positive impact on society.

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Thursday, June 14, 2012 by CU Trust