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{{Short description|Public university in Gloucestershire, England}}
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{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}}
{{Infobox university
 | name                   = University of Gloucestershire
 | image_name             = Escutcheon of the University of Gloucestershire.svg
 | image_upright          = .7
 | motto                  = {{langx|la|In animo et veritate}}
 | mottoeng               = In Spirit and Truth<ref>{{cite web |title=University of Gloucestershire |url=https://studentsource.co.uk/university-of-gloucestershire |publisher=Student Source |access-date=2 September 2020 |archive-date=5 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200105032922/http://studentsource.co.uk/university-of-gloucestershire |url-status=live }}</ref>
 | established            = {{ubl|1834 - Cheltenham Mechanics' Institute|2001 - gained [[Universities in the United Kingdom|University Status]]<br> has earlier roots in 19th century<ref name="definitive history">'University of Gloucestershire - Thanksgiving', 30 April 2002, Gloucester Cathedral', 'A New University with a History', pages 5-7</ref><ref name="Church foundation">'Celebrating 150 years of the Church Foundation', 1997, Cheltenham & Gloucester College of Higher Education, pages 1, 4</ref>}}
 | type                   = [[public university|Public]]
 | endowment              = £3.4 m (2024)<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.glos.ac.uk/information/knowledge-base/financial-statements-2024/| title = University of Gloucestershire -Financial Statements 2024| date = 31 October 2024| access-date = 1 January 2025}}</ref>
 | chancellor             = [[Michael Bichard, Baron Bichard]]<ref>{{Cite web |url = https://www.glos.ac.uk/content/new-chancellor-appointed-by-university-of-gloucestershire/|title = New chancellor appointed by university |date = 25 April 2022 |access-date = 30 September 2023}}</ref>
 | vice_chancellor        = Dame Clare Marchant<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.glos.ac.uk/content/clare-marchant-appointed-to-lead-university-of-gloucestershire/|title=Clare Marchant appointed to lead University of Gloucestershire |date=7 June 2023 |access-date= 30 September 2023}}</ref>
 | students               = 9,347 (2024)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.glos.ac.uk/information/knowledge-base/financial-statements-2024/ |title=Financial Statements 2024 - University of Gloucestershire |date=31 October 2024 |access-date=1 January 2025 }}</ref>
 | city                   = [[Cheltenham]] and [[Gloucester]]
 | country                = England, UK
 | campus                 = Semi-urban
 | website                = {{URL|https://glos.ac.uk}}
 | logo                   = [[File:University of Gloucestershire logo Navy.gif|250px]]
 | coor                   = {{coord|51.887909|N|2.088797|W |format=dms |display=inline,title|region:GB_type:edu}}
 | affiliations           = [[ERASMUS]]<br>[[Brethren Colleges Abroad|BCA]]<br>[[Universities UK]]
}}

The '''University of Gloucestershire''' is a [[public university]] based in [[Gloucestershire]], England. It is located over four campuses; two in [[Cheltenham]] and two in [[Gloucester]].

The university is the successor of a large number of merged, name-changed and reformed institutions of further and higher education. Its history spans nearly two centuries. The University was established through two distinct strands of educational provision in Gloucestershire, being that provided by Local Government and that founded by the Anglican Church. The university can trace its earliest history to the Mechanics Institutes of Cheltenham (1834) and Gloucester (1840), and the Cheltenham Training College, which was established in 1847 by the Reverend [[Francis Close]].<ref name="university timeline">{{cite web|title=University Timeline|url=http://www2.glos.ac.uk/ucu/uni-timeline.htm|website=University of Gloucestershire|access-date=11 October 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180721184920/http://www2.glos.ac.uk/ucu/uni-timeline.htm|archive-date=21 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="The Telegraph Guide to Universities">{{cite web|title=The Telegraph Guide to Universities|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/universityeducation/universities-and-colleges/9932600/University-of-Gloucestershire-guide.html|website=The Telegraph|publisher=Telegraph Media Group|access-date=4 April 2018|archive-date=22 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322104530/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/universityeducation/universities-and-colleges/9932600/University-of-Gloucestershire-guide.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-01-26 |title=Our heritage - University of Gloucestershire |url=https://www.glos.ac.uk/our-heritage/ |access-date=2023-09-05 |website=www.glos.ac.uk }}</ref> In 1921, the Cheltenham Training College separated into two schools, St Paul's College of Education and St Mary's College of Education, which eventually merged in 1979.<ref name="university timeline" /> The College of St Paul & St Mary went on to combine with the Gloucestershire College of Arts & Technology in 1990, forming the {{visible anchor|Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education}}. In October 2001, the college was awarded university status.<ref name="university timeline"/>

The university provides almost 100 undergraduate courses and around 57 taught post-graduate courses within eight schools.<ref name="Faculties and schools">{{Cite web|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/academic-schools/pages/schools.aspx|title=Academic schools|website=www.glos.ac.uk|access-date=29 June 2018|archive-date=29 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629131348/http://www.glos.ac.uk/academic-schools/pages/schools.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>

A 10-year memorandum of understanding exists between the university, [[Gloucestershire College]] and [[South Gloucestershire and Stroud College]] to support access to higher education.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/pages/strategic-alliance.aspx|title=Strategic Alliance|website=University of Gloucestershire|access-date=29 June 2018|archive-date=29 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629131447/http://www.glos.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/pages/strategic-alliance.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==

=== Predecessor colleges and institutes ===

The following are points in the university's history appearing in the timeline.
* 1834 – Cheltenham [[Mechanics' Institute]]<ref>Turner, C M, Thesis (PhD), 'Politics in Mechanics' Institutes 1820–1850', University of Leicester, 1980, Section 2.7.4 'Cheltenham Spa Mechanics Institute', pages 192–207</ref><ref>Institute of Historical Research, School of Advanced Study, University of London: Victoria County History, Gloucestershire Vol XV Cheltenham and District: Work in Progress, started October 2013. Draft, VCH Glos 15: Cheltenham - Education, pages 27-30: Commentary on the 'University of Gloucestershire and its predecessors'</ref>
* 1840 – Gloucester [[Mechanics' Institute]]
* 1847 – Cheltenham Training College (Church Foundation)
* 1852 – Cheltenham School of Art
* 1920 – St Paul's College of Education
* 1920 – St Mary's College of Education
* 1959 – Gloucestershire College of Art
* 1967 – Gloucestershire College of Education (Local Authority College)
* 1979 – College of St Paul and St Mary
* 1980 – [[Gloucestershire College|Gloucestershire College of Arts and Technology]] from four other Local Authority colleges
* 1990 – Gloucestershire College of Arts and Technology (HE)
* 1990 – Cheltenham & Gloucester College of Higher Education
* 2001 – University of Gloucestershire

From 1992, Cheltenham & Gloucester College of Higher Education (CGCHE) was permitted to award first and postgraduate degrees, and in 1998 it achieved research degree-awarding powers. In 2001, the University of Gloucestershire was awarded university status.<ref>University of Gloucestershire, 'Service of Thanksgiving' publication on attainment of University title, 30 April 2002, held in Gloucester Cathedral, pages 5–7</ref>

====Mechanics' Institutes====
[[Mechanics' Institute]]s developed in the United Kingdom over the 19th century. A number formed [[Mechanics' Institute#Origins|the earliest roots of Universities and Colleges]]. The Cheltenham Mechanics Institute is associated with a notable historical incident. A speaker, [[George Holyoake]], became the last person [[George Holyoake#Prosecution|prosecuted and convicted for blasphemy]] following a public lecture he delivered at the institute in April 1842.<ref>{{cite thesis |title=Politics in Mechanics' Institutes 1820–1850, Turner, C M, Thesis (PhD), 1980 |publisher=Turner, C M, Leicester University |hdl=2381/35680 |url=https://leicester.figshare.com/articles/Politics_in_mechanics_institutes_1820-1850_A_study_in_conflict_/10190960 |access-date=7 July 2020 |archive-date=8 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708052146/https://leicester.figshare.com/articles/Politics_in_mechanics_institutes_1820-1850_A_study_in_conflict_/10190960 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= Notes of Mr Hunt reporter August 15 1842, The Trial of George Jacob Holyoake on an Indictment for blasphemy |url= https://www.bl.uk/ |website= British Library main catalogues |publisher= British Library |access-date= 8 June 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110222173907/http://www.bl.uk/ |archive-date= 22 February 2011 |url-status= live }}</ref><ref>Institute of Historical Research, School of Advanced Study, University of London: Victoria County History, Gloucestershire Vol XV Cheltenham and District: Work in Progress, started October 2013.  Draft, VCH Glos 15: Cheltenham - Religious History, Version 1.1 April 2019 page 16 of 36: Commentary on the role of Rev Francis Close in the arrest and imprisonment of Holyoake.</ref>

====Anglican Foundation====
The Anglican Foundation of the University of Gloucestershire evolved from the Christian Foundation of the former colleges of St. Mary and St. Paul, merged as the College of St Paul and St Mary which united with the higher education courses of the Gloucestershire College of Arts & Technology subsequently to create the university. Until September 2011, Foundation Fellows played a significant role in the governance of the university. Following a review of governance by the university in 2010/11, it was agreed that council should be responsible for appointing all its external members. Foundation Fellows are still eligible to apply to council to become external members.<ref>{{cite web|title=Foundation Fellows|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/discover/heritage/pages/council-foundation-fellows.aspx|website=University of Gloucestershire|access-date=29 June 2018|archive-date=29 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629131100/http://www.glos.ac.uk/discover/heritage/pages/council-foundation-fellows.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>

===2001-present day===
In February 2012 [[Rennie Fritchie, Baroness Fritchie|Rennie Fritchie]] was announced as the new chancellor succeeding [[Lord Carey of Clifton]], the former [[Archbishop of Canterbury]]. In late 2023, she was then succeeded by [[Michael Bichard, Baron Bichard]], who currently holds the position. The [[Bishop of Gloucester]] [[Rachel Treweek]] serves as  pro-chancellor. As of August 2023, Clare Kelly Marchant<ref>{{Cite web |title=HM The King's Birthday Honours List 2024 – High Awards |url=https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/666aa9a1250b1297db760e5e/BIRTHDAY_HONOURS_LIST_2024_-_HIGHER_AWARDS.pdf |access-date=2025-01-16 |website=[[gov.uk]]}}</ref> (born {{Birth year based on age as of date|51|2024|06|15|noage=yes}}<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Busby |first=Eleanor |date=2024-06-14 |title=Former universities admissions service leader made a dame |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/ucas-covid-deloitte-england-wales-b2563016.html |access-date=2025-01-16 |work=[[The Independent]]}}</ref>) holds the post of vice-chancellor.<ref>{{cite web|title=Governance and Structure|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/governance/pages/governance-and-structure.aspx|website=University of Gloucestershire|date=23 September 2020 |access-date=30 September 2023}}</ref> Marchant was awarded a [[damehood]] for services to higher education in the [[2024 King's Birthday Honours]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nally |first=Carys |date=2024-06-15 |title=King's Birthday Honours List features many from Gloucestershire |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjkk7ge1zj7o |access-date=2025-01-16 |website=[[BBC News]] }}</ref>

====2009–2011====
In 2009–2010 several formerly senior figures in the university resigned. In November 2009, Paul Bowler, the deputy vice-chancellor, resigned shortly after being suspended from his post only seven months after joining the institution. Paul Bowler, a former investment banker who joined Gloucestershire in May 2009, was on a week's leave when he was told not to return to work. On 7 December, a university spokesperson said, "The deputy vice-chancellor Paul Bowler, has resigned. Financial benefits have not been sought by Mr Bowler, who is leaving of his own accord to pursue other interests".<ref>[[Melanie Newman]]  [http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=409515&c=2 "Deputy leader steps down only seven months after taking up post"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101010052606/http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=409515&c=2 |date=10 October 2010 }} [[Times Higher Education|The Times Higher Education Supplement]], 10 December 2009</ref>

In December 2009 Dr. Sharp, dean and associate pro vice-chancellor, following his resignation, took up a post in the new UK Higher Education International Unit.<ref>James Everest "[http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=409297 It's a wide world"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916222632/http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=409297 |date=16 September 2012 }} [[Times Higher Education|Times Higher Education Supplement]], 3 December 2009</ref>

The vice-chancellor, [[Patricia Broadfoot]], resigned in March 2010,<ref>[[Melanie Newman]] "[http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=411003 Gloucestershire vice-chancellor steps down"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916222154/http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=411003 |date=16 September 2012 }} [[Times Higher Education|Times Higher Education Supplement]], 26 March 2010</ref> during conflicting views on the financial health of the institution.<ref>Melanie Newman "[http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=411063&c=1 Gloucestershire V-C resigns amid conflicting view on financial health"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100404023350/http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=411063&c=1 |date=4 April 2010 }} [[Times Higher Education|Times Higher Education Supplement]], 1 April 2010</ref> The precise circumstances of this resignation and the salary paid to her as recorded in the public accounts have attracted various media attention being the reported highest of all UK vice-chancellors for the year.<ref>John Morgan "[http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=415610 Identity check: Vice-chancellors' education and pay revealed"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120922114057/http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=415610 |date=22 September 2012 }} [[Times Higher Education|Times Higher Education Supplement]], 24 March 2011</ref>

In May 2010, the chancellor, Lord Carey, resigned.<ref>[[Melanie Newman]] "[http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=411806&c=1 Chancellor Follows V-C out at Gloucestershire"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100604213805/http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=411806&c=1 |date=4 June 2010 }} [[Times Higher Education|Times Higher Education Supplement]], 29 May 2010</ref>

In September 2010, Paul Bowler was a witness in an employment tribunal case brought by a member of staff of the university under the 'whistleblowing' legislation – the [[Public Interest Disclosure Act]].<ref>Simon Baker "[http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=413546 Hefce clawback could add to Gloucestershire's woes"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916222407/http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=413546 |date=16 September 2012 }} [[Times Higher Education|Times Higher Education Supplement]], 23 September 2010</ref> The tribunal found for the complainant and outcome was reported in the higher education press.<ref>[http://www.oldsquare.co.uk/ca/cases/1/?c=1200567" Whistleblowing case report] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716080910/http://www.oldsquare.co.uk/ca/cases/1/?c=1200567 |date=16 July 2011 }}</ref><ref>John Gill "[http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=413703 Tribunal finds in favour of Gloucestershire whistleblower"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120110052/http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=413703 |date=20 January 2012 }} [[Times Higher Education|Times Higher Education Supplement]], 1 October 2010</ref>

In March 2011, Paul Hartley resigned.<ref>[https://archive.today/20120912054722/http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/education/Resignation-uni-chief/article-3327945-detail/article.html "Resignation of uni chief"], 15 March 2011</ref>

====2012 onwards====

Stephen Marston, former vice-chancellor, has committed himself to listening to staff concerns.<ref>Simon Baker "[http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=417018 Gloucestershire v–c tells staff to speak out on past turmoil, 'warts and all'"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925081422/http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=417018 |date=25 September 2012 }}[[Times Higher Education|Times Higher Education Supplement]], 4 August 2011</ref> He states 'new culture' being addressed and reports a new senior management human resources appointment.<ref>"[http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=419451 The forecast for Gloucestershire: sunny, open and collaborative"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902164529/https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/the-forecast-for-gloucestershire-sunny-open-and-collaborative/419451.article?storycode=419451 |date=2 September 2020 }}[[Times Higher Education|Times Higher Education Supplement]], 29 March 2012</ref>

Since his appointment the university has been nominated for several awards for student support, including the Times Higher Leadership and Management awards for outstanding student services in 2014 and 2015,<ref>{{cite news|title=THE Leadership and Management Awards 2015 shortlist announced|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/the-leadership-and-management-awards-2015-shortlist-announced/2019604.article|access-date=9 October 2015|agency=Times Higher Education|publisher=Times Higher Education's|archive-date=22 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150922170145/https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/the-leadership-and-management-awards-2015-shortlist-announced/2019604.article|url-status=live}}</ref> and Outstanding Student Support by WhatUni.<ref>{{cite news|title=University of Gloucestershire rises in league rankings|url=http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/8203-University-Gloucestershire-rises-league/story-26394779-detail/story.html|access-date=9 October 2015|agency=Gloucestershire Echo|publisher=Local World Limited|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150820065049/http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/8203-University-Gloucestershire-rises-league/story-26394779-detail/story.html|archive-date=20 August 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In 2015 applications rose by 6%, and the numbers confirming offers of places had increased by 18% when the official [[UCAS]] deadline passed.<ref>{{cite web|title=University Guide 2016|url=http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/newsreview/education/university/|website=The Sunday Times|publisher=Times Newspapers Ltd|access-date=9 October 2015|archive-date=2 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902164531/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/irish-good-university-guide-2020-in-full-d23h0mch6|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Campuses==
The university has four campuses located in [[Cheltenham]] and [[Gloucester]].

===The Park===
{{Main|The Park, University of Gloucestershire}}
[[File:Park Camps - Elwes reception.jpg|thumbnail|Park Campus – Elwes Reception]]
The Park, Cheltenham, is the largest of the campuses and is the administrative centre. It is located in the Park district of Cheltenham. The estate dates from the 19th century and was originally designed as zoological, botanical and horticultural gardens.<ref>{{cite web|title=History of The Park and Tivoli|url=http://www.cheltenham4u.co.uk/thepark_history.asp?area=The+Park%2C+Tivoli|website=cheltenham4u.co.uk|access-date=23 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030002059/http://www.cheltenham4u.co.uk/thepark_history.asp?area=The+Park%2C+Tivoli|archive-date=30 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The Media School was relocated to the Park Campus in 2011 from the former Pittville campus. The new facilities include a newsroom, television & radio studios, edit suites, and teaching facilities. It has been awarded Skillset Media Academy status<ref>{{cite web|title=Skillset industry body for UK creative industries|url=http://www.skillset.org/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980207004537/http://www.skillset.org/|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 February 1998|website=Creative SkillSet}}</ref> and is part of the North by Southwest – The Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Skillset Media Academy Partnership.<ref>{{cite web|title=School of Media|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/academic-schools/media/pages/school-of-media.aspx|website=University of Gloucestershire|access-date=29 June 2018|archive-date=29 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629131253/http://www.glos.ac.uk/academic-schools/media/pages/school-of-media.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>

Student accommodation is available in the Park villas, Challinor, Eldon & Merrowdown and Eldon & Merrowdown Annexe located on and next to the campus, as well as Spa Court and Regency Halls across the town of Cheltenham.
A partnership with the [[Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust]] was launched in May 2009 and the Park Campus grounds became designated as a community green space.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/reserves/the-park-campus-university-of-gloucestershire|title=New Partnership Launched at University|website=University of Gloucestershire|access-date=13 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328053539/http://www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/reserves/the-park-campus-university-of-gloucestershire|archive-date=28 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title= Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust website for nature reserve list|url= http://www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/|website= Gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk|publisher= Gloucestershire wildlife trust|access-date= 23 September 2014|archive-date= 30 October 2014|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141030032745/http://www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/|url-status= live}}</ref> The garden includes over 900 trees, both native and ornamental, a shallow lake and a meadow with native species.

===Francis Close Hall===
[[File:Main entrance to Francis Close Hall.jpg|thumb|right|Main Entrance to Francis Close Hall Campus]]
[[File:FCH Chapel.jpg|thumb|right|Chapel at Francis Close Hall Campus]]
Francis Close Hall site includes restored historic buildings close to Cheltenham's town centre. The campus can trace its history back to the Cheltenham Training College founded by the Rev. [[Francis Close]] in 1847.<ref name="university timeline"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/discover/campuses/pages/francis-close-hall.aspx |title=Francis Close Hall |publisher=Glos.ac.uk |access-date=29 June 2018 |archive-date=29 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629131129/http://www.glos.ac.uk/discover/campuses/pages/francis-close-hall.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref>

The campus is also home to the university's Special Collections and Archives service, the official repository for the historic records of the university and predecessor institutions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/life/libraries/pages/special-collections-and-archives.aspx|title=University of Gloucestershire Special Collections and Archives|date=18 May 2017|publisher=glos.ac.uk|access-date=18 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722222005/http://www.glos.ac.uk/life/libraries/pages/special-collections-and-archives.aspx|archive-date=22 July 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> It contains several special collections relating to Gloucestershire and beyond. The department is custodian of the Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society Library, and curates and maintains the Gloucestershire Poets, Writers and Artists Collection, which includes works and artefacts relating to the [[Dymock Poets]], Whittington Press, [[U. A. Fanthorpe]], Michael Henry, [[James Elroy Flecker]] and the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail. Other collections include the Local Heritage Initiative Archive. The service is open to staff, students and the public.

The campus has a mix of humanities, education, natural & social science and creative arts, the latter housed in open-plan illustration and landscape architecture studios, with VR technology, 3D printers and model making workshops.

Student accommodation is available in Shaftesbury Hall (on campus), Hardwick Halls and Pittville Student Village. Further accommodation includes St George's, St Mary's, Maidenhorn and Whitehart.


===Oxstalls===
[[File:Oxstalls entrance.jpg|thumb|right|Oxstalls Entrance]]
[[File:Oxstalls.JPG|thumb|Oxstalls campus]]
The campus is located in Gloucester and re-opened in 2002. It was closed in August 1993. Following protests about the removal of higher education from the city, a solution was reached with Gloucester City Council.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gloucester comes to rescue campus|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/gloucester-comes-to-rescue-campus/91903.article|website=Times Higher Education|date=20 December 1996 |publisher=The Times Media Group|access-date=29 May 2017|archive-date=4 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904152044/https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/gloucester-comes-to-rescue-campus/91903.article|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Oxstalls campus reopening brings success in degrees for Gloucester|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/oxstalls-campus-reopening-brings-success-in-degrees-for-gloucester/103224.article|website=Times Higher Education|date=8 August 1997 |publisher=The Times Media Group|access-date=29 May 2017|archive-date=4 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904152513/https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/oxstalls-campus-reopening-brings-success-in-degrees-for-gloucester/103224.article|url-status=live}}</ref> The campus site is from a predecessor college. It was a purpose-built site for the Gloucestershire College of Domestic Science in 1962, called the Gloucestershire Training College, and became renamed as the Gloucestershire College of Education in 1967. The college was closed in 1980 to be part of the merger of four Gloucestershire Colleges in Gloucester and Cheltenham to form Gloucestershire College of Arts and Technology.<ref name="university timeline"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Gloucester:Education - A History of the County of Gloucester: Volume 4, the City of Gloucester (section on Higher Education)|url=http://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/glos/vol4/pp335-350#h3-0026|website=British History Online|publisher=Originally published by Victoria County History, London, 1988.|access-date=29 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190824165747/https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/glos/vol4/pp335-350#h3-0026|archive-date=24 August 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> There is a memorial on the north wall of St Paul's Chapel in [[Gloucester Cathedral]] to the college which records its founding within the precincts of the cathedral in 1890 and presents its detailed history.The memorial states that the college cared for the chapel from 1928 until the closure of the college in 1980.<ref>The archives of [[Gloucester Cathedral]] hold details of this memorial and may be obtained from the archivist on request. The details include the coat of arms with the motto Laborare est Orare (which translates as "to work is to pray")</ref>

The campus has range of sports facilities including a floodlit all-weather pitch, a fitness suite and laboratory facilities for a range of disciplines, including bio-assessment and a drumming laboratory, which has developed from the [[Clem Burke]] Drumming Project exploring the physical and psychological effects of drumming.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.clemburkedrummingproject.com/ |title=Clem Burke Drumming Project website |publisher=Clemburkedrummingproject.com |date=30 July 2011 |access-date=24 November 2013 |archive-date=25 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925032455/http://www.clemburkedrummingproject.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Halls of residence were built on site in 2002 and house 175 students divided into 6 blocks (May, Birdlip, Cooper's, Crickley, Robinswood and Chalford). Additional Gloucester-based accommodation includes Ermin Hall and Upper Quay.<ref>{{cite web|title=Oxstalls halls of Residence|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/life/accommodation/halls/pages/oxstalls.aspx|website=University of Gloucestershire|access-date=29 June 2018|archive-date=29 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629131333/http://www.glos.ac.uk/life/accommodation/halls/pages/oxstalls.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>

A new £1.8&nbsp;million performing arts centre at Oxstalls including four performance spaces and drama rooms opened in September 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Plans revealed for £1.8million performing arts centre at university's Oxstalls Campus|url=http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Plans-revealed-1-8million-performing-arts-centre/story-22898430-detail/story.html|access-date=20 October 2015|agency=Gloucesters Citizen|publisher=Local World|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911082933/http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Plans-revealed-1-8million-performing-arts-centre/story-22898430-detail/story.html|archive-date=11 September 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In September 2018, the new School of Business and Technology, which was part of a £20 million development opened at Oxstalls.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/news/pages/A-state-of-the-art-centre-bringing-together-students-staff-and-businesses.aspx|title=A state-of-the-art centre, bringing together students, staff and businesses {{!}} University of Gloucestershire|website=www.glos.ac.uk|date=12 September 2018 |access-date=4 April 2019|archive-date=4 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404001844/http://www.glos.ac.uk/news/pages/A-state-of-the-art-centre-bringing-together-students-staff-and-businesses.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> This new building houses the Business, Accounting and Law courses.

=== City Campus ===
City Campus is located in central Gloucester and opened in September 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Carmelo |date=2025-08-13 |title='Excitement' as old Debenhams City Campus 'won't be an ivory tower' |url=https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/excitement-old-debenhams-city-campus-10418988 |access-date=2025-09-20 |website=Gloucestershire Live |language=en}}</ref> The University purchase the property which was the old Debenhams store was purchased by the university in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-13 |title=City Campus to Open to the Public - University of Gloucestershire |url=https://www.glos.ac.uk/content/city-campus-to-open-to-the-public/ |access-date=2025-09-20 |language=en-GB}}</ref>

=== Pittville Student Village ===
The universities' estates strategy outlines a 10-year investment plan to refurbish, upgrade and develop facilities, which includes the Pittville Student Village project. In May 2013 some initial concepts and ideas for the redevelopment were presented. Plans included creating 450 extra bedrooms, to the existing 214 student rooms, plus a small retail unit and sports facilities.<ref name="Gloucestershire Echo">{{cite news|title=University of Gloucestershire student village plan for Pittville|url=http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/University-Gloucestershire-student-village-plan/story-18979573-detail/story.html|publisher=Gloucestershire Echo|date=14 May 2013|access-date=11 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812204958/http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/University-Gloucestershire-student-village-plan/story-18979573-detail/story.html|archive-date=12 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Additional public consultation sessions in August and September 2014 presented plans to build additional accommodation to a total of 791 beds against widespread opposition from the local residents.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pittville residents talk to University of Gloucestershire about plans for student village|url=http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Pittville-residents-talk-University/story-22870819-detail/story.html#ixzz3CtxzTDZr|publisher=Gloucestershire Echo|date=4 September 2014|access-date=25 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906094718/http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Pittville-residents-talk-University/story-22870819-detail/story.html#ixzz3CtxzTDZr|archive-date=6 September 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The plans for Pittville Student Village were approved by Cheltenham Borough Council's planning committee on 16 July 2015.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Maidment|first1=Jack|title=University of Gloucestershire's Pittville student village given go ahead by planning bosses|url=http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/University-Gloucestershire-s-Pittville-student/story-26916296-detail/story.html |publisher=Gloucestershire Echo|date=16 July 2015|access-date=24 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724164853/http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/University-Gloucestershire-s-Pittville-student/story-26916296-detail/story.html|archive-date=24 July 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> The new student village will increase the number of beds to 794 and also includes new office space for several administrative departments as well as sports facilities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/news/estates/pages/pittville-village.aspx|title=Pittville Student Village|website=www.glos.ac.uk|access-date=13 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920145811/http://www.glos.ac.uk/news/estates/Pages/pittville-village.aspx|archive-date=20 September 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Pittville Student Village was officially opened on 5 April 2018 by artist [[PJ Crook]], a Gloucestershire alumna, to mark the campus' history as an art school.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uliving.co.uk/news/art-treasures-mark-the-official-opening-of-the-pittville-student-village/|title=Art treasures mark the official opening of the Pittville Student Village|website=uliving.co.uk|date=18 April 2018|access-date=18 April 2020|archive-date=2 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902164534/https://www.uliving.co.uk/news/art-treasures-mark-the-official-opening-of-the-pittville-student-village/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Former campuses===

==== Hardwick ====
Hardwick, which was located in Cheltenham, closed at the end of the academic year 2024/25 due to the opening of the newly converted City Campus in Gloucester. The Campus has been sold and will be redeveloped to housing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=EXCLUSIVE: University of Gloucestershire selling off Cheltenham campus |url=https://www.punchline-gloucester.com/articles/aanews/university-of-gloucestershire-selling-off-cheltenham-campus |access-date=2025-09-20 |website=www.punchline-gloucester.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=SoGlos |date=2024-08-19 |title=University of Gloucestershire Hardwick Campus for sale but what's next? |url=https://www.soglos.com/news/business/university-of-gloucestershires-cheltenham-campus-up-for-sale/23916/ |access-date=2025-09-20 |website=www.soglos.com |language=en}}</ref>

====Pittville====
The Pittville site is located on Albert Road, Cheltenham, and was the home of the Faculty of Media, Art and Communications. It was founded as Cheltenham School of Art over 150 years ago<ref name="university timeline"/><ref>'150 years of Art Education', 2002, University of Gloucestershire</ref> The campus closed in 2011 with courses from the Faculty of Media, Arts and Technology located at Hardwick and the Park<ref>[https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/gloucestershire/8293310.stm BBC News : 'Cuts' force media campus closure] <!-- Retrieved 20 October 2009 --></ref> and has since been reopened as a new student village.

===Environmental sustainability===
The university has had an environmental sustainability strategy since 1993, and was the first British university to meet the [[ISO 14001]] environmental management standard.<ref name="Sustainability">{{cite web |url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/news/Pages/university-retains-first-class-place-in-green-league.aspx |title=University of Gloucestershire retains first class placement in 'Green League' |publisher=Insight.glos.ac.uk |date=23 November 2016 |access-date=29 June 2018 |archive-date=29 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629131413/http://www.glos.ac.uk/news/Pages/university-retains-first-class-place-in-green-league.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> In [[the People & Planet Green League]] 2016 it was ranked as the second greenest university in the UK.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=http://peopleandplanet.org/university-league/2015/tables|title=People & Planet University League 2015 – The Tables {{!}} People & Planet|website=peopleandplanet.org|access-date=13 May 2016|archive-date=5 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505164926/http://peopleandplanet.org/university-league/2015/tables|url-status=live}}</ref> The university is the only British institution to be consistently ranked in the top six of the league since its inception in 2007.<ref name="Sustainability"/> The university is also a regular winner at the EUAC [[Green Gown Awards]], winning the award for Continuous Improvement in 2008 and 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eauc.org.uk/2014_green_gown_award_winners|title=2014 Green Gown Award Winners|last=www.hughesmedia.co.uk|first=hughes media internet limited 01584 881 686|website=www.eauc.org.uk|access-date=13 May 2016|archive-date=22 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422015102/http://www.eauc.org.uk/2014_green_gown_award_winners|url-status=live}}</ref> RCE Severn is a Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) in Sustainability Education based at the university. It is endorsed by the [[United Nations University]] and one of 85 similar centres throughout the world.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sustainability.glos.ac.uk/partners/rce-severn-projects/ |title=RCE Severn Projects |publisher=sustainability.glos.ac.uk |access-date=29 June 2018 |archive-date=29 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629132725/https://sustainability.glos.ac.uk/partners/rce-severn-projects/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

===The Centre for Fashion, Art and Photography===
The Hardwick Centre for Fashion, Art and Photography opened in 2011 and is in close proximity to Francis Close Hall. The purpose-built studios cater for students studying a mixture of creative subjects including its Fine Art (undergraduate and postgraduate), Photography and Fashion degrees. There is a gallery for public exhibitions. It has recently been renamed as The Centre for Fashion, Art and Photography.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |title=The Centre for Fashion, Art and Photography |url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/discover/campuses/pages/centre-for-fashion-art-and-photography.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912011352/http://www.glos.ac.uk/discover/campuses/pages/centre-for-fashion-art-and-photography.aspx |archive-date=12 September 2017 |access-date=11 September 2017 |website=www.glos.ac.uk}}</ref> In 2024, it was announced the University was selling the land for redevelopment into housing.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Enflied |first1=Laura |title=EXCLUSIVE: University of Gloucestershire selling off Cheltenham campus |url=https://www.punchline-gloucester.com/articles/aanews/university-of-gloucestershire-selling-off-cheltenham-campus#:~:text=The%20design%20statement%20said:%20%22The,which%20is%20now%20fully%20operational. |publisher=Punchline |access-date=23 August 2025}}</ref>



==Organisation and administration==
[[File:Coat of Arms of the University of Gloucestershire.svg|thumb|University of Gloucestershire's coat of arms|right]]

===Schools===

The university is organised into four schools of study:
*School of Business,
*School of Creatives,
*School of Education and Applied Sciences,
*School of Health.

===Administration===

====Vice-Chancellors====
* [[Janet Trotter|Dame Janet Trotter]] was the Vice-chancellor and Principal from 2001, retiring in 2006.
* [[Patricia Broadfoot]], resigned in March 2010.
* Paul Hartley, until July 2011.
* Stephen Marston, from August 2011 until July 2023.<ref>{{citation |url= https://www.glos.ac.uk/content/vice-chancellor-stephen-marston-to-retire/ |title=Vice-Chancellor, Stephen Marston, to retire|date=21 December 2022 |access-date= 30 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Gloucester Citizen|url=http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Stephen-Marston-s-appointment-university-vice-chancellor-welcomed/story-11876629-detail/story.html|publisher=Local World|date=2 March 2011|access-date=27 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217004818/http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Stephen-Marston-s-appointment-university-vice-chancellor-welcomed/story-11876629-detail/story.html|archive-date=17 December 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Clare Marchant, from August 2023 until present.

====University Council====
The Council is the university's governing body and is responsible for the educational character and mission of the university, the approval of annual estimates of income and expenditure, the appointment of senior staff, and the Articles of Association that set out the formal governance arrangements of the university. Council currently comprises 18 members; 14 external members and 4 members from the university community, including the vice-chancellor, representatives for both academic and support members of staff, and the president of the Students' Union.

In January 2016, Professor [[Julian Crampton]], former vice-chancellor at the [[University of Brighton]] was appointed Chair of Council.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/news/pages/university-appoints-new-chair.aspx|title=University of Gloucestershire appoints new Chair of Council|website=www.glos.ac.uk|date=18 December 2015|access-date=13 May 2016|archive-date=20 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920145802/http://www.glos.ac.uk/news/pages/university-appoints-new-chair.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>

====University Executive Committee====
The University Executive Committee is responsible for all matters associated with the development and management of the university. The University Executive Committee currently comprises nine members including the Vice-Chancellor as chair.<ref>{{cite web|title=Governance and Structure|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/governance/pages/governance-and-structure.aspx|website=University of Gloucestershire|access-date=29 June 2018|archive-date=29 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629130920/http://www.glos.ac.uk/governance/pages/governance-and-structure.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Partnerships===
The University of Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire College, South Gloucestershire and Stroud College have formed a Strategic Alliance for higher education in Gloucestershire and the west of England, with the initiative to raise the quality, range and accessibility of higher education in the county through stronger links between further and higher education.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/pages/strategic-alliance.aspx|title=Strategic Alliance|website=www.glos.ac.uk|access-date=29 June 2018|archive-date=29 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629131447/http://www.glos.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/pages/strategic-alliance.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>

The university delivers programmes with several collaborative partners in the UK and in 5 countries overseas, including Malaysia and Zimbabwe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/docs/download/Business/collaborative-partners-and-courses.pdf|title=University of Gloucestershire collaborative partners document|archive-date=20 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920145902/http://www.glos.ac.uk/docs/download/Business/collaborative-partners-and-courses.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>

The university is also an active participant in the [[ERASMUS programme]] and the only UK university to be part of the [[Brethren Colleges Abroad|BCA]] Programme offering semesters abroad, most notably in the USA.<ref>{{cite web|title=Home {{!}} BCA – Study Abroad|url=http://www.bcanet.org/|publisher=BCA Study Abroad|access-date=25 September 2014|archive-date=14 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140914150247/http://www.bcanet.org/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

====Gloucestershire Enterprise Partnership====
The university became a partner with the GFirst Local Enterprise Partnership in 2013. The partnership secured over £7&nbsp;million of funding to support enterprise, business development and business support services.<ref>{{cite web|title=New hub will help Gloucestershire businesses grow|url=http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/New-hub-help-Gloucestershire-businesses-grow/story-20933978-detail/story.html#ixzz3D6AulPWt|website=Gloucestershire Echo|access-date=25 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030004826/http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/New-hub-help-Gloucestershire-businesses-grow/story-20933978-detail/story.html#ixzz3D6AulPWt|archive-date=30 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The Growth Hub became operational from the Oxstalls campus in 2014. Businesses are able to access a diverse range of coordinated and integrated business services.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thegrowthhub.biz/|title=Welcome to The Growth Hub|website=The Growth Hub|access-date=13 May 2016|archive-date=6 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506220203/http://www.thegrowthhub.biz/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Academic profile==

The university provides almost 100 undergraduate courses covering a variety of subjects including Accounting and Law, Business Management, Computing, Journalism, Fine Art, Humanities, Biology, Geography, Social Science, Education and Sports within ten academic schools.

As well as providing part-time and full-time options for undergraduate study, the university has a number of courses available as Fast Track two-year full-time programmes.

The university provides over 50 taught post-graduate courses in the areas of: Accounting and Law, Business and Management; Computing, IT and Multimedia; Health and Social Care; Education; Humanities; Leisure; Media, Art and Design; Natural and Social Sciences and Sport and Exercise.

===Teaching Fellowships===
A number of members of staff hold National Teaching Fellowships.<ref>{{cite web|title=National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS)|url=https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/professional-recognition/awards/national-teaching-fellowship-scheme-ntfs|website=The Higher Education Academy|access-date=20 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150803080300/https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/professional-recognition/awards/national-teaching-fellowship-scheme-ntfs|archive-date=3 August 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> The NTF scheme is open to staff whose teaching or support roles enhance the student learning experience at institutions in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

The members of staff currently teaching at the university who are National Teaching Fellows (with the year they were awarded an NTF in brackets) are:
* Dr Andy Pitchford, Director of Sport (2015)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/person/dr-andy-pitchford|title=Dr Andy Pitchford|website=HEA|access-date=2 September 2020|archive-date=25 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925041000/https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/person/dr-andy-pitchford|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Dr [[Anne Goodenough]], Professor of Applied Ecology (2013)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/person/dr-anne-goodenough|title=Dr Anne Goodenough|website=HEA|access-date=2 September 2020|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201050035/https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/person/dr-anne-goodenough|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Prof [[Nigel McLoughlin]], Professor of Creativity and Poetics (2011) 
* Prof [[Adam Hart]], Professor of Science Communication (2010)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/person/dr-adam-hart|title=Dr Adam Hart|website=HEA|access-date=2 September 2020|archive-date=2 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902164541/https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/person/dr-adam-hart|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Prof Arran Stibbe, Professor of Ecological Linguistics (2009)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/person/dr-arran-stibbe|title=Dr Arran Stibbe|website=HEA|access-date=2 September 2020|archive-date=3 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003224315/https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/person/dr-arran-stibbe|url-status=live}}</ref>
* James Derounian, Principal Lecturer in Countryside Planning (2007)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/person/mr-james-garo-derounian|title=Mr James Garo Derounian|website=HEA|access-date=2 September 2020|archive-date=2 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902164544/https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/person/mr-james-garo-derounian|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Dr Kenneth Lynch, Reader in Geography (received while at Kingston University in 2004)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/person/dr-kenneth-lynch|title=Dr Kenneth Lynch|website=HEA|access-date=2 September 2020|archive-date=2 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902164544/https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/person/dr-kenneth-lynch|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Notable staff members ===
[[Adam Hart]], Professor of Science Communication and National Teaching Fellow, who co-presented Hive Alive<ref>{{cite web|title=Hive Alive|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04b3k05|website=BBC|publisher=The BBC|access-date=20 October 2015|archive-date=28 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151128191005/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04b3k05|url-status=live}}</ref> and has made documentaries for BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service.

Anne Dawson, Head of School of Creative Industries, TV presenter with BBC and ITV News.<ref>{{cite web|title=Central News South – 10th Anniversary from 1999|url=http://www.tv-ark.org.uk/mivana/mediaplayer.php?id=01076b9dce263c7c52f67b16b94ea5ce&media=centralnews_south_10anniversary&type=mp4|website=TV Ark|access-date=20 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107202131/http://www.tv-ark.org.uk/mivana/mediaplayer.php?id=01076b9dce263c7c52f67b16b94ea5ce&media=centralnews_south_10anniversary&type=mp4|archive-date=7 January 2016|url-status=usurped}}</ref>

Anita Navin, Head of the School of Sport and Exercise, Sky Sports netball commentator, who covered televised netball for the Commonwealth Games in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Commonwealth Games: Anita Navin blogs on England's semi-final heartache|url=http://www.skysports.com/more-sports/news/30395/9408364/commonwealth-games-anita-navin-blogs-on_2|website=Sky Sports|publisher=Sky|access-date=20 October 2015|archive-date=7 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107202131/http://www.skysports.com/more-sports/news/30395/9408364/commonwealth-games-anita-navin-blogs-on_2|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[Lindsey Dryden]], Lecturer in Film Production, acclaimed British filmmaker who is an Emmy winner,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/documentary-mum-young-trans-daughter-3361599|title=Documentary about mum and her young trans daughter wins Emmy award for Gloucestershire lecturer|date=26 September 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708124155/https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/documentary-mum-young-trans-daughter-3361599|archive-date=8 July 2020|access-date=7 July 2020}}</ref> and producer of Sundance Special Jury Award-winning film [[Unrest (2017 film)|Unrest]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/unrest-producer-awarded-15k-simon-relph-bursary-exclusive/5144871.article|title='Unrest' producer awarded £15k Simon Relph bursary (exclusive)|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203114036/https://www.screendaily.com/news/unrest-producer-awarded-15k-simon-relph-bursary-exclusive/5144871.article|archive-date=3 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wftv.org.uk/project-produced-former-wftv-mentee-wins-two-awards-docfest/|title=Project produced by Former WFTV mentee wins two Awards at Doc/Fest|work=Women in Film & TV |date=15 June 2017 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203114034/https://wftv.org.uk/project-produced-former-wftv-mentee-wins-two-awards-docfest/|archive-date=3 December 2019}}</ref>

Tom Bradshaw, Course Leader in Sports Journalism and ports journalist for BBC Sport Online, BBC radio and The Guardian,<ref>{{cite news|title=Bath's George Ford kicks five penalties to sink Gloucester in derby|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/oct/25/bath-gloucester-premiership-match-report|access-date=20 October 2015|agency=The Guardian|publisher=Guardian News and Media Limited|archive-date=7 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107202131/http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/oct/25/bath-gloucester-premiership-match-report|url-status=live}}</ref> and The Independent.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gloucester 12 Worcester 6: Billy Twelvetrees wins kicking duel in a lacklustre scrap|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/gloucester-12-worcester-6-billy-twelvetrees-wins-kicking-duel-in-a-lacklustre-scrap-9021036.html|access-date=20 October 2015|agency=Independent|work=The Independent|archive-date=7 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107202131/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/gloucester-12-worcester-6-billy-twelvetrees-wins-kicking-duel-in-a-lacklustre-scrap-9021036.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Richard Billingham, Professor of Fine Art, renowned photographer, film-maker and artist who has been a Turner prize nominee<ref>{{cite web|title=Turner Prize 2001 artists: Richard Billingham|url=http://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibition/turner-prize-2001/turner-prize-2001-artists-richard-billingham|website=TATE|access-date=20 October 2015|archive-date=7 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107202131/http://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibition/turner-prize-2001/turner-prize-2001-artists-richard-billingham|url-status=live}}</ref> and winner of the prestigious Deutsche Borse Group photography prize.<ref>{{cite web|title=Richard Mosse wins the Deutsche Börse Photography Prize 2014|url=https://www.deutsche-boerse.com/dbg-en/media/press-releases/Richard-Mosse-wins-the-Deutsche-B-rse-Photography-Prize-2014-504042|website=Deutsche Borse Group|access-date=2 September 2020|archive-date=2 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902164541/https://www.deutsche-boerse.com/dbg-en/media/press-releases/Richard-Mosse-wins-the-Deutsche-B-rse-Photography-Prize-2014-504042|url-status=live}}</ref>

Neil Towers, former director of the George Davies Centre for Retail Excellence, is Professor of Retail Marketing, and was appointed in 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Professor Neil Towers joins University of Gloucestershire Growth Hub|url=http://www.southwestbusiness.co.uk/appointments/05062014082154-professor-neil-towers-joins-university-of-gloucestershire-growth-hub/|access-date=20 October 2015|agency=SouthWest Business|publisher=SouthWest Business|archive-date=7 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107202131/http://www.southwestbusiness.co.uk/appointments/05062014082154-professor-neil-towers-joins-university-of-gloucestershire-growth-hub/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Illustration lecturer Fumio Obata is a comic book author,<ref>{{cite news|title=Just So Happens review – Fumio Obata's elegant graphic novel|url=https://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/mar/03/just-so-happens-review-fumio-obata-graphic|access-date=21 October 2015|agency=The Guardian|publisher=Guardian News and Media Limited|archive-date=11 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151011162104/http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/mar/03/just-so-happens-review-fumio-obata-graphic|url-status=live}}</ref> visual artist and animator

Senior lecturer in Criminology Dr Jane Monckton Smith is an author and part of the Home Office College of Policing<ref>{{cite web|title=College of Policing|url=http://www.college.police.uk/pages/SearchResults.aspx?k=jane%20monckton%20smith&q=jane%20monckton%20smith|website=College of Policing|publisher=College of Policing Limited|access-date=21 October 2015|archive-date=7 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107202131/http://www.college.police.uk/pages/SearchResults.aspx?k=jane%20monckton%20smith&q=jane%20monckton%20smith|url-status=live}}</ref> scrutiny panel for domestic abuse training.

Andy Pitchford is the director of sport at the university. Andy joined the university in 1996 and among his contributions he has supported enterprising students to create an international development programme, Sport Malawi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportmalawi.com/|title=Sport Malawi {{!}} It all started when Sam met Liz...|website=www.sportmalawi.com|access-date=13 May 2016|archive-date=3 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603233156/http://www.sportmalawi.com/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Acting Head of Humanities and Religion, Philosophy & Ethics lecturer, David Webster, is an author and blogger. In addition to scholarly works on Buddhism and desire, the nature of belief, and other topics in Buddhist studies and the Philosophy of Religion, David has also written about the blues, and death in religions. Dave was recently named by JISC as one of the '50 Most Influential HE Professionals Using Social Media'.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jisc.ac.uk/blog/uk-higher-education-social-media-influencers-named-05-oct-2015|title=UK higher education social media influencers named|website=Jisc|access-date=13 May 2016|archive-date=14 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414055645/https://www.jisc.ac.uk/blog/uk-higher-education-social-media-influencers-named-05-oct-2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Partnership with Superdry===
Global brand Superdry collaborates with the university's Fashion degree which sees the brand's design and creative teams provide expert industry advice, guidance and practical experience to fashion students.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cheltenham-based Superdry has teamed up with the University of Gloucestershire to help create a fashion design course.|url=http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/fashion/superdry-partners-with-university-of-gloucestershire-for-fashion-course/5066436.article|access-date=20 October 2015|agency=Retail Week|publisher=EMAP Publishing Limited|archive-date=13 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150913045859/http://www.retail-week.com/sectors/fashion/superdry-partners-with-university-of-gloucestershire-for-fashion-course/5066436.article|url-status=live}}</ref> Superdry are also one of the supporters of the Graphic Design programme.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/grd/pages/graphic-design-ba-hons.aspx|title=Graphic Design (BA Hons)|website=www.glos.ac.uk|access-date=13 May 2016|archive-date=5 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505013438/http://www.glos.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/grd/pages/graphic-design-ba-hons.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Your Future Plan===
The university has developed Your Future Plan,<ref>{{cite web|title=Your Future Plan|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/study/future/pages/your-future-plan.aspx|website=University of Gloucestershire|access-date=20 October 2015|archive-date=5 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105210801/http://www.glos.ac.uk/study/future/Pages/your-future-plan.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> where every undergraduate student is guaranteed the support to create a personal career plan, which they start developing in their first year. It helps develop their presentation skills, volunteering, completing internships and work placements, working on live briefs and running sports teams and social clubs and societies.

===Scholarships and financial support===
The university charges £9,250 for new entrants in 2021/22 for UK and EU full-time students on undergraduate degree courses.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/docs/download/Finance/2016-17-home-and-eu-tuition-fees.pdf|title=University of Gloucestershire fees information|archive-date=15 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615054715/http://www.glos.ac.uk/docs/download/Finance/2016-17-home-and-eu-tuition-fees.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> Foundation degrees are £7,500.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/life/finance/pages/fees.aspx|title=Fees|website=www.glos.ac.uk|access-date=13 May 2016|archive-date=3 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503201131/http://www.glos.ac.uk/life/finance/Pages/fees.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> Fees for International Students outside the EU on undergraduate programmes are £11,750 per year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/docs/download/Finance/2016-17-international-students-fees.pdf|title=International Tuition Fees|website=University of Gloucestershire|access-date=13 May 2016|archive-date=15 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615060451/http://www.glos.ac.uk/docs/download/Finance/2016-17-international-students-fees.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>

The University of Gloucestershire offers a range of financial support packages for undergraduate students commencing their studies in as follows:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/life/finance/pages/funding.aspx|title=Funding|website=www.glos.ac.uk|access-date=13 May 2016|archive-date=10 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160510142133/http://www.glos.ac.uk/life/finance/pages/funding.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>

* Care Leavers Scholarship 
* Music scholarship 
* Partnership Bursary 
* Financial Assistance Fund 
* Sports Excellence Funds 
* Emergency short-term loans
* PGCE bursaries

Additionally the university offers unique sports refereeing scholarships supported by the [[Rugby Football Union]], the [[Football Association]], [[England Netball]] and the [[English Cricket Board]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Sport|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/life/sport/Pages/sport.aspx|website=University of Gloucestershire|access-date=29 June 2018|archive-date=29 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629131057/http://www.glos.ac.uk/life/sport/Pages/sport.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Awards and rankings===
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* The university carries a Silver rating in the Government's Teaching Excellence Framework [https://www.glos.ac.uk/content/university-hailed-for-high-quality-student-experience-in-2023-teaching-excellence-framework/ TEF], which rates participating universities as Gold, Silver or Bronze.
* The University of Gloucestershire is equal 55th out of 121 universities in The Guardian University Guide 2019 [https://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2018/may/29/university-league-tables-2019 University Guide 2019].
*  The university is ranked 38th out of 132 for teaching quality and 44th out of 132 for overall student experience (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019).
*  The university's overall satisfaction score is 3% higher than the average at 86% ranking them in joint 36th place out of 156 universities and HE colleges in the UK (National Student Survey, 2018) [https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/university-gloucestershire NSS 2018]
*  The University of Gloucestershire is ranked in the top 20 for courses, lecturers and student support (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2018).
*  95% of graduates went on to employment or further study in 2017, which is higher than the UK and England sector average (Destination of Leavers in Higher Education data 2018).
*  Graduates from the Business School courses earn more on average than their peers graduating from similar courses elsewhere in the country 1, 3 and 5 years after they graduated (Longitudinal Educational Outcomes, 2018) [http://www.glos.ac.uk/news/pages/University-celebrates-jump-in-student-satisfaction.aspx LEO]
* The university was ranked second in the People and Planet green league in 2017.<ref name="auto1"/>
* The university has been training teachers since 1847 and is 'outstanding' in primary and secondary school training as rated by Ofsted in 2015.

==Research==
Research at the university has been rated as World-Leading in five of its research areas. More than half of the work in seven out of the university's 12 submissions to the RAE was additionally recognised as of international quality, while all academic areas were judged to be of a quality that is recognised nationally.<ref>{{cite web|title=RAE 2008 quality profiles|url=http://www.rae.ac.uk/results/qualityProfile.aspx?id=53&type=hei|website=Research Assessment Exercise|publisher=Higher Education Funding Council for England|access-date=11 August 2014|archive-date=12 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812223347/http://www.rae.ac.uk/results/qualityProfile.aspx?id=53&type=hei|url-status=live}}</ref>

The university invests 12% of academic staff costs in research and scholarly activity. Its strategy states that all academic staff engage in 'research and scholarly activity' to the benefit of teaching and learning and allocated research time is used for a 'range of scholarship and research related activity, which may lead to publication, income generation, knowledge transfer, or practice-based outcomes...'<ref>{{cite web|title=Research|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/research/Pages/research.aspx|website=University of Gloucestershire|access-date=13 May 2016|archive-date=10 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160510115554/http://www.glos.ac.uk/research/Pages/research.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>

The university pursues and supports four types of research activity:<ref>{{cite web|title=University of Gloucestershire Research Strategy|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/docs/download/research/research-strategy-12-13.pdf|website=University of Gloucestershire|access-date=29 June 2018|archive-date=15 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615095442/http://www.glos.ac.uk/docs/download/Research/Research-Strategy-12-13.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Postgraduate research being the supervision and training of postgraduate research students. This is funded via course fees and the Quality Related (QR) grant (Research Degree Programme funds);
* Research and Scholarship being activity to support subject knowledge and pedagogy, professional practice, and the development of research-informed teaching. This is funded via (a) the Teaching grant, 185 hours research and scholarly activity time per person provided through the staff Academic Contract, (b) any additional time to be funded from Faculty investment against priorities identified in Business Plans;
* Income generating research being commissioned or user-defined work for external agencies. This is funded via the Funding Agency and quantified/costed through the Project Implementation Management System (PIMS);
* REF preparation (Research Excellence Framework assessment exercise) being research towards internationally excellent (3*) submissible outputs / impact. This is funded via the HEFCE QR grant.

===Research priority areas===
The university has six Research Priority Areas:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.glos.ac.uk/research/research-priority-areas|title=Research priority areas|website=www.glos.ac.uk|date=12 June 2020 |access-date=20 May 2023}}</ref>
* Creative Practice and Theory,
* Health, Life Sciences, Sport & Wellbeing,
* Place, Environment and Community,
* Society and Learning,
* Culture, Continuity & Transformation, and
* Applied Business and Technology.

==Student life==

===Students' Union===
The University of Gloucestershire's Students' Union has four full-time officers and 11 part-time officers. The officers are voted for by students.<ref>{{cite web |title=Election Rules and Regulations |url=https://www.uogsu.com/pageassets/elections/Election-Rules-2025-2.pdf |access-date=20 September 2025 |publisher=University of Gloucestershire Student Union}}</ref> The Students' Union provides a number of opportunities for students including volunteering and part-time work.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.yourstudentsunion.com/opportunities/ |title=University of Gloucestershire, Students' Union information on work and volunteering |publisher=Yourstudentsunion.com |access-date=24 November 2013 |archive-date=3 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203064109/http://www.yourstudentsunion.com/opportunities/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The Students' Union runs an annual summer ball.

The Students' Union supports the running of over 30 sports teams' societies ranging from Rugby, Netball and Hockey to Equestrian, Trampoline and Kendo. Societies include Beekeeping, RAG (Raising and Giving) and subject-based societies. The University of Gloucestershire competes in a sports varsity tournament every year playing against the [[University of Worcester]] and until 2015 remained undefeated for 10 years. The Varsity2015 events attracted controversy following scuffles between students from each University during the Rugby Union match.

The Students' Union organises the Student-Led Teaching Awards which invites students to vote for outstanding teaching and support staff. The ceremony is held jointly with the university's Staff Excellence Awards at Cheltenham Town Hall.<ref>{{cite web |title=Student-Led Teaching Awards Great Success |url=https://www.yourstudentsunion.com/news/article/studentsunion/Student-Led-Teaching-Awards-Great-Success/ |publisher=Your Student Union |access-date=7 July 2020 |archive-date=9 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709191707/https://www.yourstudentsunion.com/news/article/studentsunion/Student-Led-Teaching-Awards-Great-Success/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Student services===
The University of Gloucestershire launched the Degreeplus initiative in 2012 designed to give students the chance to increase their employability through volunteering, entrepreneurship and internships. A focus on skills development is channelled through the Degreeplus Award scheme, encouraging students to fully participate in university life, gain work-related experience and receive formal recognition for extra-curricular achievements.<ref>{{cite web |title=Degree Plus |url=https://futureplan.glos.ac.uk/uploads/attachments/guidance-for-internship-providers.pdf |publisher=University of Gloucestershire |access-date=7 July 2020 |archive-date=8 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708055722/https://futureplan.glos.ac.uk/uploads/attachments/guidance-for-internship-providers.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>

The successful completion of the Degreeplus Award forms part of the learner's Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR)

Student Helpzones are located on each campus, where students can go to receive advice, support and assistance on any issues.

===Sport===
The university's School of Sport and Exercise is one of the largest providers of sport and exercise programmes in the UK. It is a Centre of Excellence for elite women's rugby sevens<ref>{{cite news|title=University of Gloucestershire launch elite women's sevens centre|url=http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/University-Gloucestershire-launch-elite-women-s/story-21452243-detail/story.html|access-date=20 October 2015|agency=Gloucester Citizen|publisher=Local World|date=11 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713040829/http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/University-Gloucestershire-launch-elite-women-s/story-21452243-detail/story.html|archive-date=13 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> and is the only university to own a professional rugby league team, the University of Gloucestershire All Golds.<ref>{{cite web|title=All Golds Rugby|url=http://allgoldsrugby.com/|website=All Golds|access-date=20 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926033005/http://allgoldsrugby.com/|archive-date=26 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

The University of Gloucestershire has a long sporting tradition and, in particular, seven focus sports, Rugby League, Rugby Union, hockey, football, tennis, netball and volleyball.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/life/sport/pages/sport.aspx|title=University of Gloucestershire sports|date=7 February 2011|publisher=Glos.ac.uk|access-date=24 November 2013|archive-date=25 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151025114144/http://www.glos.ac.uk/life/sport/pages/sport.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>

The university has been at the forefront of developing rugby league at student level for nearly a decade. It has now moved into the professional ranks, with the [[Gloucestershire All Golds]] rugby league team entering [[RFL League 1|Championship 1]] in March 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allgoldsrugby.com/|title=All Golds website|date=7 February 2011|publisher=Glos.ac.uk|access-date=24 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926033005/http://allgoldsrugby.com/|archive-date=26 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2016 the All Golds also entered a team into the RFL Conference League South.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://allgoldsrugby.com/all-golds-to-enter-conference-league-south/|title=ALL GOLDS TO ENTER CONFERENCE LEAGUE SOUTH – The University of Gloucestershire All Golds|date=18 December 2015|website=The University of Gloucestershire All Golds|access-date=13 May 2016|archive-date=13 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113162445/http://allgoldsrugby.com/all-golds-to-enter-conference-league-south/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Sport Malawi ====
In 2012 the university's Sport Malawi initiative won gold at the London 2012 Games-inspired Podium Awards. The Malawi National Olympic team was hosted by the university, which worked in partnership with Gloucester City Council, Cheltenham Borough Council, Sandford Parks Lido, and Aspire Sports and Cultural Trust to create a Gloucestershire Consortium which provided facilities for the team during their preparations for the [[London 2012 Olympics|London 2012 Olympic Games]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Malawian Olympic athletes train at ARRC in Gloucester |work=BBC News |date=12 July 2012 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-18817638 |access-date=2 September 2020 |archive-date=22 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022054624/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-18817638 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Malawian athletes returned to the campus to train ahead of the [[2014 Commonwealth Games]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Malawi athletes plot for Commonwealth gold in Gloucestershire|url=http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Malawi-athletes-plot-Commonwealth-gold/story-21316575-detail/story.html|publisher=Gloucestershire Echo|date=2 July 2014|access-date=27 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205110525/http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Malawi-athletes-plot-Commonwealth-gold/story-21316575-detail/story.html|archive-date=5 December 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Initiation rites and student behaviour===
In October 2008, the university was subject to an investigation by journalists on student initiation rites, after the [[BBC]] obtained a copy of a secretly-filmed video featuring students with bags over their heads drinking and vomiting,<ref>{{cite web |last=Courtney |first=Siobhan |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7647099.stm |title="University to probe initiations", BBC News, 2 October 2008 |work=BBC News |date=2 October 2008 |access-date=24 November 2013 |archive-date=16 February 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090216114643/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7647099.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> overlooked by another student dressed in what the press described as a "Nazi officer uniform".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/education/universityeducation/3118909/Student-dressed-as-Nazi-in-initiation-ceremony.html |title="Student dressed as Nazi in initiation ceremony", Daily Telegraph, 2 October 2008 |access-date=24 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081106183511/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/education/universityeducation/3118909/Student-dressed-as-Nazi-in-initiation-ceremony.html |archive-date=6 November 2008 }}</ref>

A further incident in December 2008 resulted in a Rugby Union club member vomiting on board a bus, following what a local newspaper called a "booze-fuelled initiation ceremony".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/cheltenham/cheltenhamnews/Initiation-ceremony-students-expelled/article-518036-detail/article.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505093519/http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/cheltenham/cheltenhamnews/Initiation-ceremony-students-expelled/article-518036-detail/article.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 May 2013|title=Initiation ceremony students could be expelled|publisher=Thisisgloucestershire.co.uk|date=3 December 2008|access-date=24 November 2013}}</ref>

==Enterprise==
The university and GFirst Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), opened the Growth Hub<ref>{{cite web|title=The Growth Hub|url=http://www.gfirstlep.com/gfirst-LEP/Our-Priorities/Growth-Hub/|website=The Growth Hub|access-date=20 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107202131/http://www.gfirstlep.com/gfirst-LEP/Our-Priorities/Growth-Hub/|archive-date=7 January 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> on 1 October 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Growth Hub|url=http://www.thegrowthhub.biz/|website=The Growth Hub|access-date=20 October 2015|archive-date=21 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151021204908/http://www.thegrowthhub.biz/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2013, the university opened up its first Enterprise Hub. The Enterprise Hubs are aimed specifically at early-stage creative and innovative entrepreneur-run businesses offering physical and virtual support to help their development. There are four physical incubation sites across Gloucester and Cheltenham. The hubs offer both office space and business advice.

The Venture programme has been created by the university to offer lectures, workshops and mentoring in business for both students and alumni.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thegrowthhub.biz/venture-for-students/|title=Venture – The Growth Hub|website=The Growth Hub|access-date=13 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513212045/http://www.thegrowthhub.biz/venture-for-students/|archive-date=13 May 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The university's Gloucestershire Enterprise Society, run by the Students' Union, offers students free business advice, talks and training as well as social events, trips and activities.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gloucestershire Enterprise Society |url=https://www.schoolandcollegelistings.com/GB/Cheltenham/279529312151408/Gloucestershire-Enterprise-Society |publisher=School and College Listings |access-date=2 September 2020 |archive-date=2 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902164533/https://www.schoolandcollegelistings.com/GB/Cheltenham/279529312151408/Gloucestershire-Enterprise-Society |url-status=live }}</ref>

==People associated with the university==
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The university's Alumni Association has a global network of more than 39,000 former students and staff from the university and its constituent colleges. The Association produces a monthly newsletter, arranges events and can help to reunite old colleagues and friends.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.glos.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/pages/alumni.aspx |title=Alumni |publisher=Glos.ac.uk |access-date=29 June 2018 |archive-date=29 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629131126/http://www.glos.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/pages/alumni.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref>

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===Honorary doctorates and fellowships===
Honorary doctorates and fellowships have been awarded to a wide range of people, including musician and philanthropist [[Yusuf Islam]] (formerly [[Cat Stevens]]), actor and director [[Simon Pegg]], poet [[U A Fanthorpe]], soprano [[Dame Felicity Lott]], [[George Carey]], Chef [[Tom Kerridge]], rugby player turned businessman [[Phil Vickery (rugby union)|Phil Vickery]], actor [[David Morrissey]] and former leader of the House of Lords Baroness [[Janet Royall, Baroness Royall of Blaisdon|Jan Royall]].

Honorable Fellowships have been awarded to people including broadcaster, physicist and broadcaster [[Kathy Sykes]], international cricketer [[Jack Russell (cricketer and artist)|R C 'Jack' Russell]], garden designer and television presenter [[Chris Beardshaw]], sculptor [[Lynn Chadwick]], fundraiser [[Jamie McDonald (adventurer)|Jamie McDonald]] and Dean of Gloucester [[Stephen Lake]].
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===Notable alumni===

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* [[Lewis Arnold (director)|Lewis Arnold]] (television director)
* [[Chris Beardshaw]] (television gardening expert)
* [[Henry Bond]] (writer and photographer)
* [[John Brunsdon]] (artist)
* [[Adam Buxton]] (Comedian)
* [[Chris Broad (cricketer)|Chris Broad]] (cricketer)
* [[Jon Callard]] (England rugby union international)
* [[Tony Cragg]] (artist)
* [[PJ Crook]] (artist)
* [[Paul Day (sculptor)|Paul Day]] (sculptor)
* [[Zoe Derham]] (Commonwealth hammer thrower athlete)
* [[Peter Edwards (artist)|Peter Edwards]] (artist)
* [[David Gandy]] (model)
* [[Anne Hardy]] (artist)
* [[Richard Loncraine]] (film maker)
* [[Beverley Knight]] (singer-songwriter)
* [[Ruaridh McConnochie]] (England and GB rugby sevens)
* [[Jamie Owen]] (writer and broadcaster)
* [[Cornelia Parker]] (artist)
* [[Sarah Potter]] (England cricketer)
* Anita Taylor (artist)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/our-people/anita-taylor/ |title=Professor Anita Taylor |publisher=bathspa.ac.uk |access-date=13 August 2019 |archive-date=13 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190813194403/https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/our-people/anita-taylor/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Lizzy Yarnold]] (Olympic skeleton gold medallist 2014 and 2018)
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* [[Liz Durden-Myers]] (Senior Lecturer in Physical Education)

==See also==
* [[Armorial of UK universities]]
* [[Normal school#United Kingdom|College of Education]]
* [[List of universities in the UK]]

==References==
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==Further reading==
* 'University of Gloucestershire – Thanksgiving', 30 April 2002, Gloucester Cathedral - includes the timeline of predecessor institutions and history
* '150 years of Art Education', 2002, University of Gloucestershire, Introduction by Anita Taylor, School of Art, Media and Design - includes the timeline of predecessor institutions and history
* 'Celebrating 150 years of the Church Foundation', 1997, Cheltenham & Gloucester College of Higher Education - includes the timeline of predecessor institutions and history

==External links==
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*[http://www.glos.ac.uk University of Gloucestershire website]
*[http://www.yourstudentsunion.com University of Gloucestershire Students Union website]

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