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50th anniversary articles
50th anniversary articles
Have a look at the 50th-themed articles available on our website.
Looking back at our 50th anniversary highlights
Fri 16 Dec 2022
CEC achievements: 2020–2022
Wed 03 Aug 2022
It's our birthday!
Mon 16 May 2022
50th anniversary celebrations: Looking back ... study tours for disabled students
Fri 13 May 2022
50th anniversary celebrations: Looking back ... a letter from our first President
Mon 09 May 2022
Introducing our brand new podcast!
Thu 05 May 2022
Find out about our work with the Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Students (PVC-S)
Wed 04 May 2022
Our volunteer scheme for students in secure environments has received its 300th enquiry!
Wed 04 May 2022
50th anniversary student stories
Wed 30 Mar 2022
Celebrating Millicent Marsland, our first President
Wed 30 Mar 2022
It's LGBT+ History Month
Tue 22 Feb 2022
We are turning 50!
Wed 02 Feb 2022