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: New CU validated activities from BBC Outreach

New CU validated activities from BBC Outreach

Please click on 'Read more' to find out about new CU validated activities by BBC Outreach.

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Friday, January 4, 2013 by CU Trust
Image for news item: Achievements and Developments 2013 is now available online!

Achievements and Developments 2013 is now available online!

Please click on 'Read more' to read our latest publication: Achievements and Developments 2013!

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Friday, December 7, 2012 by CU Trust
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Here's the latest newsletter from the University of Cambridge!

InForm is a series of papers whose purpose is to capture significant ideas and events that enhance our understanding of leadership, learning and their inter-relationship.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 by CU Trust
Image for news item: Seeing beyond the wall - article by Ger Graus

Seeing beyond the wall - article by Ger Graus

Children's University Chief Executive Ger Graus urges educators to revisit the Reggio Emilia principles about learning and consider its approach for the children of today...

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 by CU Trust
Image for news item: Twinkle twinkle - article by Ger Graus

Twinkle twinkle - article by Ger Graus

Welcome to the Children's University (CU) Trust's fifth birthday party! In April 2007 the CU was established with the financial support of the Department for Education and the Sutton Trust. And now look where we are...

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 by CU Trust
Image for news item: Summer Reading Challenge and the Children's University

Summer Reading Challenge and the Children's University

This year a partnership was announced between the Reading Agency and the Children's University, which meant that children reading books for the Summer Reading Challenge were able to get their passports stamped at their local library and earn up to ten hours of Children's University learning for completing the Challenge.

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Thursday, October 11, 2012 by CU Trust
Image for news item: Third Sector Excellence Awards 2012: Small Charity, Big Achiever - Winner: Children's University Trust

Third Sector Excellence Awards 2012: Small Charity, Big Achiever - Winner: Children's University Trust

Awarded to a small charity that has made a big impact with an innovative project or projects. Only charities with annual incomes of up to £1m are eligible for this award.

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Friday, September 28, 2012 by CU Trust
Image for news item: The National Science + Engineering Competition is now accepting online entries!

The National Science + Engineering Competition is now accepting online entries!

The National Science + Engineering Competition is looking for projects from 11-18 year olds in the UK. Do you have a project you want to enter? Please click on 'Read more' to find out more.

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Tuesday, August 21, 2012 by CU Trust
Image for news item: BBC Family Proms 2012 - validated by the CU Trust!

BBC Family Proms 2012 - validated by the CU Trust!

The BBC Proms is the world's biggest classical music festival. Taking place at the Royal Albert Hall from 13 July to 8 September, it's packed with amazing music, fun family events and lots more. Please note that the BBC Family Proms activities have been validated by the CU Trust.

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Monday, July 23, 2012 by CU Trust
Image for news item: Blue Peter Big Olympic Tour overview!

Blue Peter Big Olympic Tour overview!

Blue Peter's Olympic Tour will capitalise the nation's excitement about the Olympic Torch Relay.

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Sunday, July 8, 2012 by CU Trust