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GDST and LSE Generate partner to launch new diploma to inspire the female founders of the future

The GDST has launched its LEAD Programme – Leadership Enterprise Advanced Diploma – to encourage its Sixth Form students to…

World Mental Health Day 2021

On World Mental Health Day 2021, see how the Girls’ Day School Trust supports the mental health of our students.

Best-selling poetry anthologist Allie Esiri releases new book ahead of National Poetry Day

South Hampstead High School alumna and best-selling poetry anthologist Allie Esiri has just published her latest collection of poems, A Poet for Every Day of the Year, ahead of National Poetry Day.

Belvedere alum wins top composition prize

  Nneka Cummins, Belvedere 2004-2011, has won the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic’s Rushworth Composition Prize 2021 and will write a new…

Putney High School wins Gold at Chelsea Flower Show

Putney High School has won a Gold Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for its pioneering use of plant…

Somerville and Gurney Award winners announced

We are delighted to share the winners of the GDST Somerville and Gurney Award. The Somerville and Gurney Award is open…

Let women live without limits

Once again, we have been struck by complete horror and sadness on hearing of the tragic murder of Sabina Nessa,…

Dr Jess Wade wins prestigious L’Oreal-UNESCO Rising Talents Physical Sciences Fellowship

South Hampstead High School alumna Dr Jess Wade has won the Rising Talents Fellowship in the Physical Sciences category in…

Students shine spotlight on sustainable fashion

To coincide with Sustainable Fashion Week (11-19 September), sixth form textiles students at Oxford High School hosted a Sustainable Fashion conference for…

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