WLVdialogue

Welcome to the first 2010 edition of WLVdialogue.

We’re delighted to be able to announce that we won a silver award in the Best Newspaper/Magazine category at the Midlands PRide Awards, which recognise excellence in public relations. We always welcome any ideas and feedback to help us improve in the future.

We hope you enjoy this latest issue of WLVdialogue.

If you’d like to send us your views, feedback or comments please email: wlvdialogue@wlv.ac.uk  

Our next edition will be out in April.

Best wishes
Emma Kilvert
Editor

What's in the January issue

News

• The legacy of hope – Annual lecture to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
• Txt Spk: the Gr8 Db8 – How texting is affecting literacy skills
• Preparing for future success – University announces new curriculum
• Rising to the challenge – Mentoring to raise aspirations in schools

Research

• Circle of cyber friends – The growth of social networking websites
• Beating the winter blues – Advice on how to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder

Profile

• Making a difference – Q&A with Dean of the School of Law, Social Sciences and Communications, Dr Judith Burnett

Feature

• Lessons in courage – The inspirational tale of student Stuart Trow

Business

• Career Fair – Green & Black’s founder Jo Fairley offers her tips for success

International

• East meets west – A peek at the Hong Kong graduation ceremony and alumni association

People

• Cultural direction – Q&A with new Chairman of the Board of Governors, Michael Elliott
• Graduate success story – Businessman Everton H. Flemmings

What's on guide

• Events coming up at the University