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HRH, The Duke of York awards outstanding performance from UTC students

  30th March 2016
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Earlier this month over 100 students from UTCs across the country received a royal invite from HRH the Duke of York, KG, to attend the 2016 Duke of York Awards Ceremony at St James’ Palace in London.

The Duke of York Awards for Technical Education, now in their third year, recognise the hard work of UTC students who have pursued and performed well in technical subjects including engineering, health sciences, advanced manufacturing and computer science. Nomination is based on successfully completing work experience placements, academic achievement and developing workplace skills.
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Big Bang Fair 2016

  12th March 2016
The Duke of York meets the Young Engineers School of the Year finalists

The Duke of York, Patron of Young Engineers, attended the Big Bang Fair 2016 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on 17th March, 2016. The Big Bang Fair is a national celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths for… Read More

Chancellor opens week of graduation ceremonies

  10th November 2015
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NEWLY-trained teachers from the University of Huddersfield were given a mission by their Chancellor, HRH The Duke of York, KG, “Go forth and educate!” he told them at the close of their graduation ceremony.

“It is up to you to be the inspiration for young people,” he said.

The Duke was launching a week of graduation ceremonies at the University, the first time he had done so since being installed as Chancellor in July. Students from the University’s School of Education and Professional Development were the first to receive their awards, which included a wide range of degrees, certificates and teaching qualifications. Read More

Newcastle Awayday

  9th November 2015
Princess Eugenie meets children taking part in the PIE Project, Newcastle.

Princess Eugenie visited Newcastle on 9th October, 2015. Her Royal Highness visited Tyne View Primary School as part of the school’s Primary Inspiration through Enterprise (PIE) Project. The PIE Project, undertaken jointly by Tyne View and Walkergate Primary School, aims… Read More