University of Westminster

17/08/2026

We've ranked fourth in England for social mobility into higher education! 👏

The Social Mobility Commission's new Who Gets In? report shows that 76% of the students who joined us came from the least advantaged half of the population, and we rank among the strongest performers in London.

We deliver a range of collaborative projects that encourage students from all backgrounds to pursue higher education, designed around the real needs and barriers young people face as they consider university, helping to build both their skills and their confidence.

As a result, the University of Westminster is a diverse community of more than 21,000 students drawn from nearly 170 nations 🌍

🔗 Read more about our initiatives and partnerships which engage directly with schools and communities to support this achievement: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/university-of-westminster-ranked-fourth-in-england-for-social-mobility-in-new-social-mobility-commission-report

13/08/2026

Welcome to the University of Westminster! A huge congratulations on your offer to study with us ⭐️

In a few weeks, we'll welcome you into our Westminster Dragons community — a place where everyone is welcome and anything is possible 💛

For all the info you need as a new student, check out our new student checklist and enrolment details: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/current-students/studies/your-student-journey/welcome-to-westminster

Results day not gone as planned? Clearing is another way to apply for uni this September. Give our friendly Clearing team a call on 0800 027 9777 — we're ready to help 📲

12/08/2026

From industry collaborations and pioneering sustainability initiatives to major investments in student success and groundbreaking research, the 2025-26 academic year has been a landmark year for the University of Westminster ⭐️

We opened Zone29, our new nine-storey home for careers and enterprise, unique in the UK higher education sector and already shortlisted for a 2026 HEIST Award 👏

We launched Westminster Waves, a new community radio station giving students real broadcasting experience 🎙️

Our Life Sciences provision grew significantly, including the UK's first Gene Editing Research and Education Nexus and a £4.2 million donation from alumnus Adar C. Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute of India 🧬

And we were shortlisted for Outstanding Support for Students at the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.

And so much more, read the full list of highlights in our latest news story:
https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/top-10-highlights-of-university-of-westminster-in-2025-26-academic-year

11/08/2026

Throughout June and July, colleagues, students, alumni and friends came together to celebrate London Pride and Trans Pride, organised by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team and Q+ Network 🏳️‍🌈

From a Pride Breakfast and a surprise cake from Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Bonfield, to marching through central London in custom Pride T-shirts, to a joyful Trans Pride celebration with poster-making and a silent disco, we're so proud of our welcoming Westminster community 🫶

🔗 Read more about how we marked Pride month here: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/university-of-westminster-marks-london-pride-and-trans-pride-2026

07/08/2026

We're proud to announce a new research partnership between the Westminster Menswear Archive and Fred Perry, ahead of the brand's 75th anniversary ✨

Professor Andrew Groves and Dr Danielle Sprecher have been examining Fred Perry's origins, drawing on personal archives, patents, garments and sporting press to uncover the people, decisions and collaborations that took the brand from tennis courts to cultural icon status.

The partnership forms part of Fred Perry Retold, the creative direction for the anniversary year. The project will revisit the brand's history while using new archival research to inform how its story is presented to future audiences.

As Fred Perry looks ahead to 2027, it's our students and researchers helping uncover the story behind the brand. Congratulations to all involved 👏

Read more here: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/westminster-menswear-archive-partners-with-fred-perry-ahead-of-its-75th-anniversary

06/08/2026

We've officially launched the Westminster Centre for Gene Editors of the Future, the UK's first gene editing centre uniting cutting-edge research with inclusive education 🧬

What started as a small student initiative has grown into a global programme reaching 1,000+ researchers across 30+ countries.

The launch outlined a five‑year roadmap for expanding the Research-Education Nexus model, celebrated student leadership within the programme and marked a milestone in Westminster’s commitment to widening participation in STEM through accessible, high‑impact scientific training.

Thank you to everyone, students, colleagues, partners and collaborators who made this milestone possible 👏

Read more in our news story here: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/university-of-westminster-launches-centre-for-gene-editors-of-the-future

24/07/2026

Our Summer 2026 graduations, captured on film 🫶

24/07/2026

21/07/2026

Our Harrow Sports Hall has been named as a finalist in the Responsible Occupier Award category at the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method Awards 2026, which recognises those around the world who are leading the way in sustainable building design, development and management 🙌

The Responsible Occupier Award recognises commitment to green practices and actively driving sustainability by prioritising sustainable building standards. Winners are selected by an independent judging panel and represent the best in sustainable practices, the contribution to people’s wellbeing and the protection of natural resources. This year’s awards ceremony will take place at The Peninsula London on 30 September 2026 💛

Our Harrow Sports Hall, also known at our University as The Den, exemplifies our approach to sustainable, student‑centred development. The building has achieved a BREEAM Excellent rating, with a certified score of 70.8%, reflecting strong performance across energy, ecology, management and transport 💫

Designed as an all‑electric facility, our Harrow Sports Hall produces no direct carbon emissions from heating or hot water. During construction, the project team monitored and reported its total energy use and carbon output to ensure transparency and support our University’s wider sustainability goals. Now in operation, the hall is supported by a real‑time Building Management System that tracks energy performance and helps our University continually optimise how the building runs. This approach ensures the facility remains efficient, low‑carbon and aligned with our long‑term environmental strategy ✨

Beyond environmental performance, our facility has delivered significant social impact, helping retain more than 2,000 of our students on Sport Scholarships and strengthening our University’s Elite Athlete Programme, which provides scholarships and access to high‑quality training space. These achievements demonstrate our commitment to delivering sustainable, future‑focused facilities that support student wellbeing, reduce environmental impact and contribute positively to the local ecosystem 🫶

🔗 Find out more: https://bit.ly/4fMQGfX

14/07/2026

Our Illustration and Visual Communication students have gained professional publishing experience by taking part in children’s publisher Booktime’s Brief to Publication programme, competing for a paid digital publishing commission 🙌

Our six students were selected to respond to a live client brief, each creating original illustrations for a different classic children’s title chosen from a list provided by Booktime. The initiative gave students the opportunity to work to industry standards while building their professional portfolios 💫

Providing opportunities to gain real life experiences is key to our University’s Zone29 offering, which is our new home for careers and enterprise and is a resource available to all of our students 💛

Among the participants was Ntasha Charles, who chose to illustrate The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells. Drawing on her British Indian heritage and interest in Indian deities and symbolism, Ntasha reimagined the science fiction classic through a distinctive visual lens ✨

The free Booktime app, an initiative of the Hindawi Foundation charity, provides access to a multilingual library of illustrated books that reaches more than 250,000 readers each month. The Hindawi Foundation commissions original stories and illustrations for its free multilingual children’s books each month 👏

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4540SdQ