lecturer in Criminology Dr Jane Monckton Smith is an author and part of the Home Office College of Policing 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.
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'.
=== 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. Superdry are also one of the supporters of the Graphic Design programme.
=== Your Future Plan ===
The university has developed Your Future Plan, 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. Foundation degrees are £7,500. Fees for International Students outside the EU on undergraduate programmes are £11,750 per year.
The University of Gloucestershire offers a range of financial support packages for undergraduate students commencing their studies in as follows:
Care Leavers Scholarship
Music scholarship
Partnership Bursary
Financial Assistance Fund
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