What does it mean to be a specialist anyway?

Our Head of Student and Academic Services, Emma Maskell, explores the evolving role of specialist institutions in higher education and why distinctiveness matters more than ever.

Read the full piece here: www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/12/15/w...

#HEPI #HigherEd

Norland is proud to partner with charity Words Matter, dedicated to ending verbal abuse of children and championing respectful, nurturing communication creating positive early experiences for every child.

#EarlyYears #WordsMatter #EarlyChildhood

Find out more: www.norland.ac.uk/norland-part...

Happy #ChristmasJumperDay! 🎅

Last week, our students and staff proudly donned their festive jumpers in support of @savechildrenuk.bsky.social raising funds for this important cause.

We are grateful to everyone who participated and contributed to making a positive impact!

#Fundraising #Community

Vice Principal, Dr Rebecca Digby, represented Norland at The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood event, championing research-led practice for children’s optimal development.

Learn more: www.norland.ac.uk/vice-princip...

#EarlyChildhood #ShapingUs #ExplainerSeries

Norland and Dr Janet Rose recognised at the @transformingautism.bsky.social Early Years Conference for our pioneering support through the First Steps programme, co‑developed with Transforming Autism Project and funded by the Norland Foundation.

Read more: www.norland.ac.uk/norland-reco...

Well done to @harperadamsuni.bsky.social on winning the Specialist Institution of the Year award at the #THEAwards last night!

It was an honour for Norland to be highly commended by the judges and shortlisted alongside them and the other outstanding providers.

#HigherEducation #TimesHigherEd

We’re on our way to Edinburgh for the #THEAwards!

We’re wishing all those institutions shortlisted at the @timeshighered.bsky.social the best of luck for this evening. We’ve got our fingers crossed for the Specialist Institution of the Year category!

We’re getting excited for the @timeshighered.bsky.social awards next week!

We’re delighted to be shortlisted for Specialist Institution of the Year, recognising the crucial role of specialist institutions in UK and Irish HE.

Fingers crossed for the awards ceremony next Thursday!
#THEAwards

The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education @qaa.ac.uk spotlights Norland in new case study, highlighting its successful journey to securing indefinite degree awarding powers 🎓

📖 Read the full case study: norland.ac.uk/qaa-features-norlands-degree-awarding-powers-journey

#HigherEducation

We were recently honoured to welcome representatives from the Office for Students to Norland, a visit that comes at an exciting time as we prepare to take the next step in our application for university title

Find out more on our website: www.norland.ac.uk/norland-welc...

Recently we were thrilled to welcome child psychologist and neuroscientist Professor Sam Wass for a fascinating webinar on co-regulation in early childhood.

Thanks to @profsamwass.bsky.social for this brilliant session for Norland staff and students!

Learn more: www.norland.ac.uk/child-psycho...

Today marks 133 years since Emily Ward founded Norland, the world’s first institution to train nursery nurses.

At this year’s #NorlandGraduation, Professor Peter Flew reflected on our pioneering history and curriculum.

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#WeAreNorland

We’re thrilled to welcome our newest cohort, Set 149, as they begin their Norland journey this week! 🎉

From scavenger hunts in Bath city centre to bonding at Thoulstone Park, Welcome Week is all about embracing connections, opportunities, and stepping confidently into student life at Norland.