Staffordshire student makes a splash at superyacht design competition

A University of Staffordshire student has secured third place and an industry internship at a national design competition

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Charlotte Redfearn, third from right, placed third in the competition [image: British Marine]

Being able to use your collected skill set to go against other designers is something that’s incredibly rewarding and you learn a lot from the other contestants and their design style.

Charlotte Redfearn, BA (Hons) Automotive and Transport Design

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Staffordshire student makes a splash at superyacht design competition

A University of Staffordshire student has secured third place and an industry internship at a national design competition

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Stoke-on-Trent born economist Dame Kate Barker CBE to chair University of Staffordshire

One of the UK’s most respected economists, Dame Kate Barker CBE, is appointed Chair of the Board of Governors at University of Staffordshire

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National recognition for University of Staffordshire’s teaching excellence

University of Staffordshire educators have received two national teaching honours at Advance HE’s Teaching Excellence Awards 2026

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025

for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2026

in the UK for Games Education

Rookies Games Design and Development 2023, 2025

TIGA Best Games Institution 2024, 2025

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021