UCH News and Events Archive
Public lecture - Higher education in new places 1st Feb 2010
by Professor Sir David Watson (Former Vice Chancellor, University of Brighton).
The lecture looked at the provision of higher education to people at all stages of life, and how education is delivered in innovative ways and new places, opening up access to higher education to people who would not otherwise have considered going to university. Sir David also looked at how universities are responding to the government's "University Challenge" initiative.
In his time as Vice Chancellor of the University of Brighton, Sir David was instrumental in the creation of the University Centre Hastings (UCH). Education was identified as a central theme for the regeneration of Hastings and Rother and UCH was created as a facility, managed by the University of Brighton, offering higher education courses from a variety of different institutions. This model of delivering education has attracted a great deal of interest nationally and has been rolled out to other areas of the country in need of regeneration.
The event formed part of a programme of research seminars being delivered through the Coastal Regeneration Research Centre at the University Centre Hastings.
Public lecture - What makes us resilient: 23rd November 2009
Angie Hart, Professor of Child, Family and Community Health
Some kids are born with an easy temperament, a brain the size of a planet, or are blessed with the kind of charm and good looks that will get them by in life, even if they are growing up with major challenges.
So why do some children thrive whatever their circumstances, while others languish and worse still, turn to criminal behaviour? And what can practitioners, parents and young people themselves do to fight the odds?
These are just some of the subjects that Angie Hart, Professor of Child, Family and Community Health at the University of Brighton will address in this public lecture held at the University Centre Hastings.
DJ School - can you become a radio presenter in an hour?: 22nd August 2009
Is it really possible to learn enough to present live radio, after only one hour's training? Radio presenter and UCH lecturer, Abigail Wincott thinks so. And she's coming into work on a Saturday to prove it.
This year, UCH is launching a new Foundation Degree in radio - and to celebrate that fact, and uncover new radio talent in the Hastings area.
John Appleyard Room naming event: 22nd May 2009
On Friday 22nd May 2009 the John Appleyard Room at the University Centre Hastings was officially named.
John Appleyard, the former Chair of the Hastings and St Leonards Seniors Forum. In this time, as Chair for five years, John enthusiastically collaborated with community voluntary organisations, forums, PCTs and Universities locally and nationally. He has deservingly in this time gained the title of ‘champion' amongst his colleagues for his dedication to getting the voice of older people heard and on the agenda of many community, government and local organisations. In addition John's interest and support have expanded beyond older related concerns and has often seen lending his support and skills to support a number of projects or tackling community related concerns in Hastings and St Leonards, such as younger people related concerns, encouraging business links within Hastings.
An inspiration to many that have had the opportunity to work with John, he has been a tremendous and enthusiastic supporter of University Centre Hastings (UCH) in this time and instrumental in the establishment of the Open Access to Knowledge (OAK) Programme, based at UCH. John's constant support for lifelong learning, insight, encouragement and wonderful sense of creativity will be missed by many. Room 2.30 in the Learning Resource Centre has been dedicated to John. A framed photograph of John and a framed piece of information about him and his work are contained in the room
The event was attended by John's wife and daughter. UCH students from the OAK programme, which John was instrumental in setting up, were also at the event, plus Hastings mayor Maureen Charlesworth and senior managers from the University of Brighton.
National Chess Library opening: 10th June 2008
Charles Clarke MP officially opened the National Chess Library at University Centre Hastings on Tuesday 10th June 2008.
Sir Richard Clarke (father of Charles) was the first to give his private collection of chess books to the British Chess Federation (now the English Chess Federation), to start the National Chess Library.
During the afternoon, the specially-invited guests browsed the Clarke, Croker, Diggle, Golombek, Jordan, and ECF collections and met distinguished speakers.
Learning for Leisure day: 10 Oct 2007
Our Learning for Leisure day is a new feature in the Hastings Week calendar - the biggest annual event in the town.
Come along to UCH, join us for refreshments, chat to the friendly staff, tour the facilities; learning doesn't have to be formal and you don't have to learn for a qualification it can be fun and a great way to relax and socialise.
If you want to develop an existing interest or learn something new, come along to our open event and find out about learning opportunities in your local area.
You will be able to speak to organisations and local groups about leisure activities, short courses and volunteering opportunites.
Groups and organisations attending will include:
Learn Direct, Exercise Group, The Primary Health Trust, University of the Third Age, WRVS Heritage Plus Project, OAK - Higher Education Opportunities for older people, to name but a few!