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Students receive Duke of Edinburgh award at Buckingham Palace
Four former and current National Star students were guests at Buckingham Palace to receive their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s award.
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Matrixcare colleagues pull out all the stops for John and his family
Matrixcare colleagues have been singled out for praise after they pulled out all the stops to support long-term resident John to attend his brother Mark’s wedding.
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Students audit the nature on their doorstep during campus-wide bioblitz
Students and colleagues at National Star Ullenwood are set to work in partnership with local wildlife and nature experts to survey the biodiversity on campus.
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National Star resident receives royal recognition
Ben Pollard, a National Star resident and volunteer musician, was honoured by The King at Windsor Castle for his inspiring work supporting inclusive community music.
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National Star scoop prestigious Natspec award
Colleagues from National Star at The Heart of Worcestershire College are celebrating after scooping a prestigious innovation in education award.
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National Star champions neurodiversity at Stroud Film Festival
National Star champions neurodiversity year-round through advocacy, events, and its Neurodivergent Forum. Staff attended The Stupid Boy screening at Stroud Film Festival, highlighting authentic autism representation and inclusivity discussions.
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MP visits National Star in Hereford
Students at National Star in Hereford welcomed Ellie Chowns, MP for North Herefordshire, to their campus speaking about barriers to work and celebrating a new campus extension.
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Jo and Alison struck gold at Uni Apprenticeship Awards
National Star's Head of Learning and Support Jo Waite and Apprentice Nurse Alison Dreezer swept the board at the University of Gloucestershire’s Apprenticeship Awards.
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Hedgehog houses installed at Barber Woods
National Star students have made and installed hedgehog houses at an Ullenwood woodland as part of a collaborative project with the Woodland Trust.
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