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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 28/09/2026
From high-quality teaching and learning from experienced clinicians, to gaining hands-on clinical experience and exploring research, students at Hertfordshire Medical School are supported to develop the skills and confidence they need for a career in medicine. Learn more: bit.ly/4z2qN2N
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 23/09/2026
🎓 Your future in business starts here. From developing entrepreneurial thinking to gaining real-world experience and building connections with industry, studying Business at Herts can help you take your next step with confidence. Find out more: bit.ly/4y414Gt
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 21/09/2026
Why did our first cohort choose Hertfordshire Medical School? From innovative medical education and clinical experience to community and the chance to shape a new School from day one, hear directly from our students about why they chose Herts. 🩺
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 18/09/2026
🎉 We're delighted to share that we've climbed eight places to 59th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027. A big thank you to everyone who plays a part in making Herts a great place to study, work and grow. 💜 Read more here: bit.ly/4yJOjBh
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 18/09/2026
Congratulations to every single one of you who graduated over the past two weeks. We're so proud of you and wish you all the best for your journey. 💜 A special shoutout to all of the incredible staff that put this amazing event together year after year. Nothing can happen without you. ✨
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SustainabilityOnline @susonline.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A new study by the University of @herts.ac.uk has suggested that new towns in the UK will fall short of delivering 'thriving, #sustainable communities' unless high-quality public transport is prioritised. 🚏 sustainabilityonline.net?p=34752
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New UK towns need to focus on sustainable transport first
A new study has suggested that new towns in the UK will fall short of delivering 'sustainable communities' unless high-quality public transport is prioritised.
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 17/09/2026
Fancy £500 to spend on food, coffee and more? 🍔☕ Santander UK is giving students the chance to win 150 x £500 Lifestyle Eat gift cards. Open to eligible UK students aged 18+. Closes 12 November 2026. 🚨 T&Cs apply: bit.ly/3TKtma7
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 14/09/2026
Exciting news! 🥳 Today, we marked a major milestone as Hertfordshire Medical School began welcoming students from its inaugural cohort: bit.ly/4iyaYvL We’re incredibly proud to welcome our first students as they begin their journey to becoming the doctors of the future. 💜
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 12/09/2026
🎉 Herts has been ranked 37th in the 2027 Guardian University Guide, officially achieving our highest-ever ranking. bit.ly/3SDzwZK We've climbed in to the Guardian top 40, recognising the hard work of our students and staff, and our commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience.
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 08/09/2026
We understand how integral support systems are, so we asked the Class of 2026 who they'd like to send a special thank you to, here's what they said... 💜 #UniOfHerts #HertsGrad #Graduation #UniversityOfHertfordshire
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SEDSConnective @sedsconnective.org · 04/09/2026
Are you over 65 ? older age study on community, connection and loneliness email l.m.lane@herts.ac.uk or laura.lane@ext.uni.l It consists of an interview face to face, online in the UK and Luxembourg . Ethics approved. @uni.lu @UniofHarts
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 02/09/2026
How can we make smarter decisions around human safety and alternatives to animal testing? ImmuONE’s 3D human lung model is helping explore how inhaled chemicals and medicines affect human health. At the University of Hertfordshire, we go Above. Beyond. #HertsBeatsFaster
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 28/08/2026
The countdown is on! 🩺 In just over two weeks, Hertfordshire Medical School will welcome its first cohort of medical students. A historic new chapter for Herts and healthcare in the region. 👏 Find out more: bit.ly/45c9nU1
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 28/08/2026
Turning research into action: bit.ly/4iwwT6f Herts research has brought together policymakers, clinicians, researchers and patient advocates to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A new report sets out five practical recommendations to help turn existing evidence into action.
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 20/08/2026
Fancy £500 to spend on food, coffee and more? 🍔☕ Santander UK is giving students the chance to win 150 x £500 Lifestyle Eat gift cards. Open to eligible UK students aged 18+. Closes 12 November 2026. 🚨 T&Cs apply: bit.ly/3TKtma7
This image features a person standing in a grocery store aisle, holding a can while looking at shelves stocked with various products. The overlay text reads: "BIG FOOD SHOP DUE?" with details about a contest for 150 prizes of £500 in food and grocery vouchers. A button states, "It starts here." The Santander logo is visible at the bottom.
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 17/08/2026
At Herts, our Physiotherapy students gain the knowledge, practical skills and hands-on experience needed for a rewarding career in healthcare, with extensive placement opportunities, specialist facilities and support from experienced clinicians. Find out more👇 bit.ly/4fqrz19
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 15/08/2026
A little different from the usual view of Nexus… 🌒 Captured on campus during the eclipse earlier this week. Thanks to the staff who sent in fantastic pictures of this rare moment.
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 14/08/2026
🎉 Congratulations to students at Luton Sixth Form College on an incredible 94% A-level pass rate! We’re delighted to welcome so many to Herts this September. Clearing is still open: herts.ac.uk/clearing
CEO and Principal of Luton Sixth Form College, Altaf Hussain (left centre) and Dr Charmagne Barnes, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience at the University of Hertfordshire (right centre) with students from Luton Sixth Form College.
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 12/08/2026
We asked students what they find satisfying… and we think this might be up there. 👀✨ The 2026 National Student Survey (NSS) results are in, and we’ve ranked 14th in the UK for student satisfaction! 🥳🎉 Clearing places still available💜 www.herts.ac.uk/clearing
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 10/08/2026
#DidYouKnow wasted medicine in England could fill 75 swimming pools a year? 😮 University of Hertfordshire's Senior Lecturer in Postgraduate Medicine, Dr Rasha Abdelsalam Elshenawy, was featured in The Guardian's article about surplus medicines. Check this out: 🔗 bit.ly/4cx3pRU
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Wasted medicine in England could fill 75 swimming pools a year, pharmacy group says
Industry body calls for greater scrutiny of patients with multiple repeat prescriptions to tackle ‘growing problem’
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 01/08/2026
Can a 16-year-old understand quantum teleportation? At the University of Hertfordshire, we believe the answer is yes. ⚛️ Our Quantum in Pictures summer school gave Year 12 students the chance to explore quantum computing, entanglement and teleportation. Learn more: bit.ly/4bz1nk3
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 28/07/2026
"South Asian Heritage Month is a time to focus on the many South Asian communities in the world, think about our histories and achievements, and bring people together to celebrate our heritage." 🌍 - Herts Fine Art graduate and interdisciplinary artist and poet, Suman Gujral 📜
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 23/07/2026
✈️ Helping future aviation careers take flight: bit.ly/4wi2P2l The University of Hertfordshire has partnered with Aviation Generation to create new pathways into aviation, connecting learners with industry, higher education and real-world opportunities.
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Herts and Aviation Generation partner to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals
Future designers, pilots, engineers and other aviation professionals could benefit from new opportunities after the University of Hertfordshire and Aviation Generation launched a partnership to help t...
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 22/07/2026
"Herts gave me the tools to step into high-pressure production environments." Herts graduate Olaide Sadiq has built an impressive career in broadcast television, working alongside industry names like Louis Theroux. At the University of Hertfordshire, we go Above. Beyond. #HertsBeatsFaster
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 15/07/2026
🟡🔴 Herts is back on the sleeve of Watford FC’s brand-new home kit for the 2026/27 season! Find out more: bit.ly/4pjwUMi
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 15/07/2026
🎮🎨 We're proud to be ranked 1st in the UK for Animation and Game Design in the Guardian League Table 2026. Ready to turn your creativity into a career? Take a look at the courses in our School of Creative Arts: bit.ly/3Zk4SE6
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 12/07/2026
92 UK farms are set to trial an award-winning natural fertiliser developed by Herts-supported startup Reclaimer Industries. Created by Herts graduate Adwaith Suresh and co-founder Abhijith Padukana, the product helps crops cope with flooding and drought while reducing reliance on harsh chemicals.
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 11/07/2026
⚡ Solar power reaching remote Nigerian communities Herts researchers have developed the Powerbox SE, bringing reliable electricity to off-grid homes and businesses. Led by Professor Hafiz Alaka, 70 units are already in use in Kaduna State. Read more: bit.ly/4wgRT4G
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 09/07/2026
"To anyone navigating change or a new beginning: believe in yourself and do not give up. It is never too late to pursue your dreams: whether that means learning something new, or restarting your professional journey from scratch." 💫 - Senior Lecturer, Shalini Sharma #SouthAsianHeritageMonth
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 08/07/2026
From Herts to Netflix. University of Hertfordshire graduate Olaide Sadiq has progressed from Herts to directing for Netflix and winning two BAFTAs. Her journey highlights the talent and opportunities that start at Herts. At the University of Hertfordshire, we go Above. Beyond.​ ​ #HertsBeatsFaster
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 06/07/2026
Hertfordshire Business School is helping bring reliable off-grid power to homes and businesses in Nigeria. ⚡ Led by Professor Hafiz Alaka, the Powerbox SE is already making a difference. Read more via the BBC 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6214ze…
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Solar-powered box invented in Herts helps power Nigerian homes
The Powerbox SE is helping people in Africa who otherwise have little or no access to electricity.
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 19/06/2026
It's #Red4Research2026! Shoutout to our community of researchers, we wouldn't be where we are without you! ❤️ We love this collage from our colleagues at the Doctoral College! 🤩 #UniOfHerts
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 18/06/2026
We've launched one of the UK’s first Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeships! Opening for its first cohort in September 2026, it is the first course of its kind in the East of England. 🧸 Find out more here: bit.ly/4aAuLpm
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 17/06/2026
#DidYouKnow Herts staff host an annual 'Women Rise' Conference? 💪🏼 Register for this year's conference on Thursday 25 June 2026 through HertsHub, which is themed around 'Leading Through Uncertainty: Sustaining Ourselves and Others’. 💫 #UniOfHerts #UHWomen26 #Conference
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 10/06/2026
🥳 We’re proud to be ranked in the UK’s top 50 law schools in The Guardian 2025. At Hertfordshire Law School, students learn by doing, in courtrooms, clinics, and real community legal settings building the skills needed for modern legal practice. Find out more: bit.ly/4nCelCa
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 29/05/2026
Did you see Herts-led research study 'BootStRaP' featured on Tuesday's episode of The One Show? 👀 Led by Professor Naomi Fineberg, the study aims to tackle problematic use of the internet among young people across Europe. ➡️ Watch the show here from 1.18-5.53: bbc.in/4vmmPjD #UniOfHerts
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The One Show - 26/05/2026
Stars of Moss & Freud, Sir Derek Jacobi and Ellie Bamber, McFly’s Harry Judd and classical superstar André Rieu join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the sofa.
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 20/05/2026
We’re proud to share that we've been shortlisted for four University Alliance Awards 🎉 Congratulations to all involved in the nominations for: 🏆 Industry Partnerships Award 🏆 Heroes Award 🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award 🏆 DTA Alumni Award
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Shimadzu UK @shimadzuuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Excited for the SPECS Research Conference at the @herts.ac.uk on Tue 2 June. Our specialist Clement Elliot will highlight the latest analytical instrumentation, including AIRsight, UV1900i Plus and IRSpirit-X. Register: forms.office.com/e/QYh9KvL8TH #SciSky #AcademicSky #ChemSky #EduSky #Edchat 🧪
SPECS Conference 2026 at University of Hertfordshire
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 14/05/2026
Thinking of studying engineering at Herts? There are so many reasons why, from our state-of-the-art Spectra building to being recognised as #1 in the East of England for Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering (Complete University Guide 2023). See what we have to offer: bit.ly/4t6NBem
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 12/05/2026
🚨 Win £500 to help with ‘life stuff’ Applications for the Santander Student and Graduate £500 Prize Draw are now open on Santander Open Academy. Apply by 14 May 2026, 11pm. T&Cs apply: bit.ly/4b1xPu4 #SantanderOpenAcademy
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 10/05/2026
🚨 Stay alert online 🚨 Be cautious when opening emails, clicking links or sharing personal information. Phishing scams and data security threats can look very convincing. Please take a moment to read the guidance sent in your emails for more info on staying safe online 🔐 bit.ly/4dAZ5Sw
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 07/05/2026
We're opening Hertfordshire Medical School in September and our track record in health education speaks for itself ✨​ ​ Hear from NHS doctor and trailblazing MSc Cardiology & Stroke graduate Dr Henry Okonu on why Herts is the right choice for you 🩺​ Ready to find out more?​ bit.ly/4trkUcy
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 07/05/2026
🏁Win an unforgettable 4-day experience at the FORMULA 1 PIRELLI BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2026 with Santander Open Academy. ⭐️4-day race access ⭐️4 nights' accommodation & transfers Open to UK residents aged 18+. No need to be a Santander customer. Enter by 28 May 2026. T&Cs apply: bit.ly/4ddiqd2
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 06/05/2026
Huge congratulations to our alumna Olaide ‘Laide’ Sadiq on winning the Emerging Talent: Factual award at the BAFTA Television Craft Awards. 🎉🏆 Her Netflix documentary Grenfell: Uncovered tells the story of the Grenfell Tower fire with care, depth and a real sense of responsibility.
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Louca-Mai Brady @louca-mai.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
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ZEISS Microscopy @zeiss-microscopy.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
How do particles interact inside powders? On World Asthma Day, we highlight the groundbreaking work of Prof. Darragh Murnane from the @herts.ac.uk and Dr. Parmesh Gajjar from @manchester.ac.uk using AI-enabled X-ray microscopy solutions to study powders at nanometer scales. 🔬
AI-enabled X-ray microscopy image showing inhalation powder structures studied at nanometer scales.
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 05/05/2026
University founders and student entrepreneurs: Apply for the Santander X UK Awards 2026 and pitch your business for the chance to win up to £20k in equity-free funding, expert pitch training and national exposure. 📅Deadline: 6 May 2026 bit.ly/3NZd9eK. 18+, T&Cs apply. #SXUK26 @santanderuk
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 04/05/2026
Our graduate Lizzie Franklin-Jones MBE knows first-hand how Herts’ academic excellence and supportive teaching can shape careers and now she’s paying it forward, mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals 🩺✨ At the University of Hertfordshire, we go Above. Beyond.
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 01/05/2026
University of Hertfordshire researchers have helped secure $2.1m UN funding for an AI and solar-powered solution tackling food waste and poverty in Nigeria. The HARVIST project will support over 10,000 smallholder farmers and reduce post-harvest losses. Read more: bit.ly/4w4CULW
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University of Hertfordshire @herts.ac.uk · 23/04/2026
University founders and student entrepreneurs: Apply for the Santander X UK Awards 2026 and pitch your business for the chance to win up to £20k in equity-free funding, expert pitch training and national exposure. 📅Deadline: 6 May 2026 bit.ly/3NZd9eK. 18+, T&Cs apply. #SXUK26 @santanderuk
The image is an announcement for the Santander X UK Awards 2026, stating that applications are now open. It offers the chance to win a share of £150,000, gain national recognition, and receive expert-led mentoring and support. The application deadline is May 6, 2026. Terms and conditions apply. The background is a gradient of purple and red.
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