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University of Staffordshire launches Fortnite treasure hunt to celebrate Staffordshire Day

A unique treasure hunt in honour of Staffordshire Day 2026 has been created by University of Staffordshire’s Games Institute

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New app for ‘citizen scientists’ to help track global microplastic pollution

Researchers are calling on the public to help map microplastic pollution around the world using a new mobile phone app

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Free places available on Parkinson’s exercise programmes

More places are now available on two popular exercise programmes designed to help people living with Parkinson’s in Staffordshire

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Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025

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The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

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Rookies Games Design and Development 2023, 2025

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Research Excellence Framework 2021

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Research Excellence Framework 2021