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A Coventry University student has shown that it is never too late to follow your dreams after changing careers and landing his perfect job.

After school, Jamie Smith worked in sales before following in his mum's footsteps, and those of other family members, into the care sector. He spent a decade supporting people with learning disabilities before deciding he wanted to make an even bigger difference.

At 29, he enrolled on an Access to Higher Education course before progressing to Coventry University's Learning Disability Nursing programme.

He said: "I loved working in care but I wanted to do more. As a support worker, you can have ideas about how to improve somebody's quality of life, but often those decisions have to go through other people. Nursing allowed me to make those changes happen and advocate directly for patients.

"It's just making someone's life a little more enjoyable and a bit more engaging. For me, it's making people laugh and making people happy."

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As we approach the start of the 31st edition of the Conference of the Parties (COP 31), Professor Carl Perrin, Pro-Vice-Chancellor – Research and Enterprise, explores the need to tackle emissions, rising global temperatures and the energy transition in our latest opinion piece:

COP is the most prestigious global summit for action on climate change, with its 31st edition convening between November 9 and 20 in Turkey.

This year's summit should focus on becoming a catalyst for real change through policy that encourages private sector investment in green technologies, enables universal availability of climate adaptation tools and ensures climate finance supports real-world asset deployment.

The summit comes at a critical time as global temperatures are expected to rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius in the coming years.

Combatting this change would require partners that boost sustainability efforts to join forces and move from commitment to action.

One key partner that can help drive real change is universities, as they lay the foundation for students’ mindset on sustainability and support researchers to develop solutions that help protect our planet.

At Coventry University Group, we recognise the pressing need to lead on climate change and sustainability. We’ve pledged to reach Net Zero by 2030 and have secured the Green Flag Award for 12 consecutive years for supporting biodiversity, greenery and sustainable spaces across our Coventry campus.

Visit pulse.ly/0bjk5rpkev to keep learning from Professor Carl Perrin about:

◾ COP31 and the role of universities
◾ The groundbreaking research we're involved in that's driving long-term impact
◾Why sustainability education lays the foundation for global changemakers
◾ How academia-Industry engagement can shape the next era of sustainability innovation

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What happens when AI bots speak in the name of God?

In this article in the @ConversationUK, Assistant Professor Adam James Fenton and Associate Professor Chris Shannahan from our Centre for Peace and Security dive into the world of godbots, exploring why religious leaders are warning of the alarming consequences of these religious AI chatbots.

Visit pulse.ly/bhslmeijyy to see what happens when #AI and religion collide.

Coventry University Group has been recognised for its ability to forge partnerships with industry and convert and create commercial opportunities.

The latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF6), published by @ResEngland, shows Coventry University has moved up a performance category in both research partnerships and intellectual property (IP) and commercialisation, while maintaining its strong performance in public and community engagement.

Knowledge Exchange is the two-way exchange of knowledge, expertise, and capabilities between higher education institutions (HEIs) and external partners (such as businesses, government bodies, non-profits, and communities).

This includes research commercialisation, consultancy, collaborative research, licensing intellectual property, public engagement, policy advising, and community outreach.

By strengthening these connections, Coventry University aims to ensure its research and expertise can be applied in practical ways, supporting economic growth, creating opportunities for innovation and making a positive contribution to businesses, communities and wider society.

Read the full article here: pulse.ly/jbpiawzqvr

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From the fields of Lancashire to the design studios of an iconic British motorcycle brand, @OfficialTriumph, Coventry University graduate Gavin Hardman has built a career that now shapes the future of Triumph Motorcycles worldwide.

We caught up with Gavin Hardman for our #MadeInCoventry series, where we celebrate our graduates whose actions are shaping communities and industries globally.

Growing up on his family's farm, Gavin's early experience working with machinery and tractors sparked a curiosity that he couldn’t ignore.

This passion led him to study automotive engineering at Coventry University, where a crucial year in industry helped launch his career.

Today, as Triumph’s Director – Design (Engineering Services), Gavin is based at the Hinckley headquarters, overseeing teams across the UK, Thailand, India and Spain and driving some of the brand’s most influential engineering projects.

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