WLVdialogue

Welcome to the Autumn 2011 edition of WLVdialogue.

We hope you enjoy reading this edition of WLVdialogue.

If you have any feedback for us, please get in touch at: wlvdialogue@wlv.ac.uk  

Best wishes
Vickie Warren
Editor

What's in the Autumn 2011 issue

News

• Hitting the right note – Arrival of new Steinway pianos
• Bad Network? – Impact of social media during the riots
• Burning desire to succeed – A look at our Fire and Rescue degree
• Working for the future - Schemes to tackle unemployment

Research

• Seeking an alternative – Innovative scientific research

Profile

• Creating new connections – Meet Geoff Layer

Feature

• Heralding a new design – Creating modern coats of arms
• Marathon man  - 'Blind Dave' Heeley receives honour

International

• Good foundations – Course to aid transition for overseas students

Business

• 80 years of business success – Anniversary celebrations

People

• Power to inspire – Q&A with Senior Lecturer in English Dr Rosie Miles
• Graduate success story – Accounting and Finance graduate James Goad

What's on guide

• Events at the University