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Read our policy Trusted media brand of the Chartered Institute of Housing By 2024-07-18T11:30:00+01:00 The housing association has changed how it manages third-party contractors and reduced leasehold manager caseloads A2Dominion has implemented an improvement plan for its repairs system and added new monitoring processes to manage third-party contractors after the Housing Ombudsman ordered an independent review of its handling of leaks The review follows three cases where residents experienced leaks for several years the resident first raised the issues with the landlord in 2016 leaving her in temporary accommodation for years and in that and other cases the issues were not resolved until ordered by the Ombudsman The review was undertaken earlier this year by the landlord following the Ombudsman’s order at the end of 2023 The repairs improvement plan included the introduction of a new live-tracking system to get appointment reminders and track the progress of an operative on a map A2Dominion also appointed its first director of repairs and maintenance The 38,000-home landlord changed the way it manages third-party contractors after residents experienced long delays cancellations of works and a lack of clear communications some residents experienced problems with damp and mould for years The Ombudsman’s report also identified issues with leaseholder management which has resulted in A2Dominion reducing its manager caseloads A2Dominion is introducing a new system to improve its recording of resident data This is due to shortcomings identified in the organisation’s response to vulnerabilities including “a lack of clear data and too many systems in use” the Regulator of Social Housing downgraded A2Dominion’s governance grading from a G1 to non-compliant G3, due to concerns about the company’s data and risk management A2Dominion has also been reviewing its complaint handling process bringing in a new chief customer officer on a permanent basis and “greater scrutiny at executive level of the organisation on a weekly basis” forensic and far-reaching assessment by the landlord to identify the root causes for repeated service failings It is a powerful report which should be read by other landlords of all sizes who may be facing similar challenges handling repairs and complaints >> See also: In search of a magic patch size: How social landlords are rethinking their housing management approaches >> See also: A2Dominion governance status downgraded due to ‘serious regulatory concerns’ “That its review was conducted by its own staff but independent of the services involved both demonstrates the strong ownership that landlord is taking and that these steps will be more than fine words and residents should experience better services “I strongly welcome the landlord’s focus on culture and behaviours alongside process and systems This can be the missing piece of the jigsaw when learning from complaints and turn a new policy into effective practice.” said: “We would like to offer our sincere apologies to the customers who were impacted in 2017 by the issues outlined in this report and to offer reassurance that our number one priority is to vastly improve our services for them “In this instance there were significant delays in our response in terms of repairs carried out communications with our customers and in the way we escalated issues We have since complied with all the orders in this case Full repair work has since been completed at this development and further investigation will take place to ensure that other customers have not been negatively impacted by the issues raised in this review.”Wardle continued: “We know that some of our services have not met the standards that we or our customers expect Many improvements are already underway as a result of our new strategy as we continue to work closely with the Housing Ombudsman He added that A2Dominion is also adopting a new approach to housing management targeted at transforming customer experience in its tallest and most complex buildings.  Housebuilder expects full-year operating profit of around £444m In the latest edition in Housing Today’s Frontline Stories series who is determined to make Yorkshire Housing tenants’ homes safer and warmer  Deal goes through two years after Berkley named preferred bidder on £2bn scheme  DESNZ will boost green skills under its Warm Homes Plan through financial awards  Developer also wins grant funding from London mayor  Site powered by Webvision Cloud Bradley University's Student Newspaper Note: This article is a part of the April Fools’ Day edition After a 10-year career in which he led Bradley to two NCAA Tournament appearances an MVC regular season title and three consecutive NIT appearances men’s basketball head coach Brian Wardle has decided to move on from the program which places fourth on the school’s all-time win list “My time at Bradley was amazing,” Wardle said built many lasting memories and the community embraced me I’m sad I couldn’t bring the city one more NCAA tournament appearance.”  The unexpected news of Wardle’s departure reverberated throughout the city of Peoria His strong ties and contributions to the city led many to believe he was a permanent fixture in the River City “I’ve decided to take my coaching talents to the sunny beaches of Hawaii,” Wardle said I’m going to be a professional surfing coach but I’ve watched enough YouTube videos to get the basics down if I can coach players through the madness of the Missouri Valley Conference I can coach a few guys to ride some waves.” The decision blindsided Bradley Athletic Director Chance Richards “I thought he was joking when he first told me,” Richards said “Then he started listing off different brands of sunscreen he was thinking about trying Richards says the search for a new head coach will begin immediately some players are holding onto hope that Wardle might have a change of heart and return to lead them “We tried to convince him to stay by offering to take him to a different restaurant,” senior guard Daniel Deen said “But he just kept mumbling about poke bowls and how the Midwest doesn’t have ‘real fish.’” As legal proceedings continue in the case of Christopher Wardle, accused of attacking and strangling his wife, who later died in a separate incident in February 2023, her family says they’re here to seek justice. "She had a beautiful soul, and she loved everyone and everything. And sadly, her giving so much love, it didn’t end well for her in the long run," Says one of Catherine Sorensen's daughters, Sarah Baker. Sarah and Hannah Baker say they’ve been fighting for justice since their mother’s dead body was brought to the Livingston Health emergency room in 2023 by her husband, Chris Wardle. "I don’t think any of us have had a time to grieve our mother fully because we are constantly trying to fight for justice for her and get answers where answers are due," Says Sarah. The sisters allege that Wardle purposely isolated Catherine, who also went by Cate, from them, hiding the abuse that was happening from her loved ones. Hannah says, "All of our relationships—and I feel like I can speak for my sisters as well—was great with my mom right until the moment that she started to be with Wardle. Once that happened, he was really good at manipulating her into separating from us." Hannah describes a tactic they’ve used to represent their mother in Wardle’s court appearances. "One of the things we’ve been doing is wearing a light blue color to any court things going on. It’s a good representation for what we’re there for, which is our mom. It was one of her favorite colors, so if you see a light blue color in the courtroom—it’s for Catherine Sorensen," she says. The family describes their battle for justice within the courts as "infuriating." "There is no justice. There’s no justice being done. I mean, how do you violate a conditions of release ten times and not get thrown back in jail," says Sorensen's ex-husband, George Goldsmith. In court Thursday, the Deputy Director of Court Services testified that Wardle has violated his conditions of release in the strangulation case eight times. The most recent violation came after he received a DUI citation. As for Sorensen’s death, the Park County Attorney says that case is still being investigated. "And so, the fact that they’ve let this ride for three years, talk about a danger to the community," says Goldsmith. The family says they hope for Catherine to be remembered as the person she was, despite everything that has happened. "I have strong faith in the community to keep her memory alive because they all know who my mom was and what she stood for," Sarah says. Wordle Hints Today: Happy Sunday and May the 4th to all Star Wars fans! Whether you’re celebrating the Force or just looking to keep your Wordle streak alive, we’ve got you covered. Today’s puzzle—Wordle #1415—is one that might trip you up without the right clues, so let’s break it down with a few helpful hints, and then reveal the answer if you’re still stuck. Wordle continues to be a daily ritual for millions, and for good reason. Simple yet addictive, this five-letter guessing game, originally created by Josh Wardle and now owned by The New York Times, remains one of the most-played online games in 2025, with over 5.3 billion plays last year alone. Wordle is a word-guessing game that gives players six chances to identify a secret five-letter word. Each guess reveals color-coded feedback: The word is the same for all players each day, and a new puzzle unlocks every midnight local time. Need a little nudge without spoiling the whole thing? Here’s your daily dose of help: Hint: It’s both a type of fish and the surname of a well-known MLB star from the Los Angeles Angels. Double Letter: Yes, there is a pair of repeated letters in today’s answer. Starting Letter: The word starts with the letter T. If you’re a seasoned Wordler or just someone who doesn’t want to break that winning streak, those clues might be enough to get you there. Ready for the reveal? Scroll slowly if you’re not quite ready. A favorite catch among anglers, trout not only describes the freshwater fish but also fits with today’s Star Wars Day theme in a roundabout way—calm, calculated, and lurking below the surface until it strikes. Missed a day or two? Here’s a quick recap of recent answers: If you’re subscribed to NYT Games, you can access over 1,400 archived puzzles and challenge yourself beyond the daily Wordle. Plus, subscribers gain access to Wordle Bot, a tool that analyzes your guesses and helps improve your strategy. The word trout traces back to the Old English truht, borrowed from the Latin tructa and the Greek trōktēs, meaning “a gnawer.” Fitting, given the fish’s feeding habits and sharp teeth. Police launch desperate manhunt after man escapes from security staff transporting him to prison Police are hunting a man who escaped from custody while he was being transferred to remand prison Steven Wardle is on the loose having escaped from security staff who were transporting him from hospital to prison A spokesperson from West Midlands Police said the 46-year-old was at New Cross Hospital He was remanded into custody but was taken from the court to New Cross Hospital due to a medical issue who is wanted for escaping lawful custody in Wolverhampton A spokesperson from West Midlands Police said: "A man's been arrested this afternoon on suspicion of escaping lawful custody after he fled from hospital while on his way to prison appeared before Wolverhampton magistrates on June 6 charged with drugs and domestic abuse offences but was taken from the court to New Cross Hospital due to a medical issue he escaped from private security staff who were in the process of transferring him to prison." The spokesperson continued: "This afternoon he was arrested in Wolverhampton We'd like to thank the public who shared our earlier appeal to trace the suspect." Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The great 19th-century philosopher Henry David Thoreau thought the key to explaining perspective was knowing the difference between what we look at and what we see. Perhaps that’s the very definition of an architect’s work, too – seeing the possible, acknowledging the actual and creating the palpable – the bridge that sits between real and imagined. John Wardle has always been drawn to views, to perspective. “It’s a family thing,” he says. “We all seem to have a house on a hill.” So, when he first came to Melbourne from Geelong and saw the great span of Studley Park he knew this would probably be the place for him. “The house itself was nothing impressive,” he says of the abode he and his wife Susan found on the rise of a Kew street. “But when I looked back over my shoulder from it and saw the wonderful view of Melbourne, I thought that there were very few places anywhere like this – the sweep of the Yarra, amazing green space – almost a peninsula and then there was the proximity to the city.” Originally the horse paddock for the stately home behind, Wardle likes to joke about the fertile patch of earth he found. The imagery is warmly irresistible – as though the fecundity itself grew the house and the family across the decades. Indeed, one of the defining features here, a trio of towering elm trees, has informed every renovation. “We’ve pulled apart, rebuilt and revised three times,” says the architect of the house’s evolution. “There’s very little of the original left, but the nature of the landscape here has always been important.” You’re unlikely to find a more spectacular and magically quiet home. The great, glassy double-height frontage is all about those views, even for the passer-by – generously reflecting sky, street, and surroundings. A framing, rising garden threads itself in and around those imposing elms, their great canopies a natural shade across the west. To the side and rear, the house edges itself into the garden – angles and corners feathered by the greenery. Grant Hackett’s Brighton family home is now for sale Incredible Paddington home of the late Boris Tosic listed for sale ROAME fashion co-founder Hollie Sweet lists luxe Melbourne home Rising from the street below, slab steps of granite reclaimed from the forecourt of architects Yuncken Freeman’s storied old BHP building track through the leafy borders – brawny and beautiful. “There’s some great Melbourne history there. Think of all those people who travelled across that stone,” muses Wardle. The ground-level rooms are exquisite. The dark, dramatic gravity of the kitchen with its scalloped charcoal-tiled splashback and quartzite bench leavened by the glorious, seamless surrounds of Victorian ash cabinetry are primers for the sublime material combinations carried throughout. “All the tiles were designed expressly for this house,” says Wardle, and you can see how the shape and purpose of the spaces take their cues from the concentrated intensity in the ceramics. Lest you think we’re pushing the needle into the red about tiling, consider the “bamboo” powder room. The rare, recovered and remade Japanese tiles – gloriously tactile, jagged and expressive – were formed by the metal spines of an umbrella dragged through wet clay. These are the kinds of artisan processes and collaborations Wardle has always embraced, specifically in this last iteration of the house. “This most recent renovation really reflects the relationships with makers, the skilled others who have created a place for the collections of our life and travels.” In the splendid living room, there’s a stunning example of this in Natasha Johns-Messenger’s camera obscura-esque installation that enhances the all-important city views. Upstairs in the expansive study, beautiful bespoke shelving slides to contain the Wardle’s lifelong treasures – ceramics and sculptures from around the world. Always and everywhere, though, the view. The main bedroom floats out into the landscape of Studley Park toward the city – those sought-after vantage points pinpointed perfectly here. The house is, of course, rich in amenities – paved garden “rooms”, a swimming pool and a brilliant little studio with a loft bed all contained beneath that green elm awning. When it comes to leaving a home created by family, adapted for its growth, and enhanced by the expert eye for detail, you might imagine John Wardle flooded with melancholy. Only a little. “There are many memories here as a family – of drawings and discussions and dictating how the house would operate, but there is always excitement in a move, in the next project too.” Wardle’s wishes for the next occupants of his family opus are simple. “I hope it will be for them, as it has been for us, a place to be distracted by the pleasures of life.” That’s a perspective upon which to build a dream home. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate Distinguished critic who chronicled the development of British theatre through a postwar golden age It seems extraordinary that arguably the leading actor of the past 50 years and certainly the most distinguished theatre critic should both have cut their teeth on the same northern amateur stage a librarian and drama critic on the Bolton Evening News had co-founded the Little in 1931 along with several like-minded colleagues in which three young “plants” interrupted the show to declare it was rubbish that “as soon as the dramatic pretence begins it generates a force field that becomes as tangible as barbed wire if anyone tries to walk through it” which appeared in a memoir he wrote in 2012 in Intelligent Life magazine unshowy ability to go to the heart of live performance and its special fragility This sensitivity qualified him as an ideal commentator on the European theatre of Brecht for whom ideas of performance and reality were in constant conflict Like all the reviews on the Times arts page muscularly argued reviews were cloaked in anonymity soon after Michael Billington joined the Times as Wardle’s deputy in 1965 The force field of theatre collided with the nervous energy emanating from the always alert and concentrating Irv whose oeuvre in the stalls was accompanied oblivious to the first night cheeriness and back-slapping around him a rummage in his tool bag for his unfilled pipe and its vigorously applied cleaner As the inevitable delay to curtain-up continued he would start cracking his knuckles – a terrible sound – which translated as “get me out of here” disapproval he would shout at the immobile curtain: “Shop!” sober-sided analytical words for late editions the next morning the producers would scan them with forensic dedication to extract phrases and glowing adjectives for the marketing department For Wardle was at one, temperamentally, with his great friend and hero, the critic and academic Eric Bentley whose obituary he wrote for the Guardian in 2020 Bentley’s view that: “To say one was moved is not criticism Timothy West as George and Thelma Holt as Larry in a 1973 production of Irving Wardle’s play The Houseboy at the Open Space theatre Photograph: Donald Cooper/AlamyIrving’s father John had been a touring actor who worked with Ben Iden Payne at Britain’s first repertory theatre died shortly after giving birth; John soon remarried Irving was educated at Bolton school during the second world war and at Wadham College He remained impervious throughout his life to people pulling rank or adopting status or position of any kind he studied the piano at the Royal College of Music and in 1956 started work as a subeditor on the Times Educational Supplement he wrote a London review column for the Bolton Evening News and published there a reflective and highly appreciative account of Pinter’s The Birthday Party This led to a friendship with Pinter (and the second amateur production of the play In 1973, he wrote a black comedy, The Houseboy, based on his experience in a part-time job washing dishes in a guesthouse while studying at the RCM. Charles Marowitz directed it at his Open Space theatre in Tottenham Court Road with Thelma Holt and Timothy West; the piece was televised on ITV in 1982 When the Independent on Sunday was launched in 1990 Wardle was wooed away from the daily grind to a weekly column but in 1995 the paper’s failing economic fortunes necessitated staff cuts or writing for magazines and theatre programmes writing scraps of dialogue for his own amusement and latterly joining an amateur improvisation drama club He retained his laser-like intellectual powers and went deaf and resorted to a walking stick only at the very end of his rich and happy life in New Barnet His two major publications are The Theatres of George Devine (1978), which tells the story of the roots and outcome of the 20th-century British theatre through the life and career of the remarkable actor, producer and director; and Theatre Criticism (1992) a brilliantly concise survey and analysis in which he said he always tried “to refrain from saying anything about an artist that I could not both marriages ending in divorce; and in 1975 to Elizabeth Grist whom he met at the Nottingham Playhouse in 1968 This article was amended on 3 March 2023 to remove a story about Wardle’s typewriter being buried in the garden Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands. and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Wordle. The University of Birmingham is saddened to mark the passing of Diana Wardle (1948-2023), a long-time Honorary Research Fellow and adjunct lecturer at the Department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology. Diana was one of the foremost scholars of prehistoric Greek dress, creating experimental reconstructions inspired by Minoan Crete, Thera and Mycenaean Greece, including a full-scale replica of the magnificent Bronze Age “Dendra armour”. Diana was also an expert illustrator, and published numerous works on Mycenae, Knossos, Assiros and Servia, co-authored with her husband of more than fifty years, Dr Kenneth Wardle. Diana was a consultant and costume supplier for documentary programmes on Channel 4, the History Channel, and the BBC, including “The Volcano that blew a World away” (2001), “The Minoans” (2004), and “Helen of Troy” (2005). Diana designed numerous major exhibitions including: Diana will be missed by all who knew and worked with her, and our thoughts are with her family. The title includes an annual stipend for conducting research and other professional activities.   The title includes an annual stipend for conducting research and other professional activities.  University Distinguished Professors have national and international stature with demonstrated recognition and projected high level of scholarly productivity in the future They must be a teacher of demonstrated excellence and a contributor to the life and mission of Miami University The call for nominations for the University Distinguished Professor Award is issued every other year alternating with the Distinguished Service Award.  Furman’s Tim Wardle and Rolyn Rollins have been named to the All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team which was announced last week by the league office Two representatives each from all 10 member schools were recognized by the league While the selections were left up to each institution’s discretion the recipients all shared the common characteristics of demonstrated service to the institution and contributions to campus life and the local community Faculty members selected have demonstrated strong contributions to teaching while staff members are being recognized for bringing out the best in others and creating conditions for success an associate professor of New Testament and chair of the religion department His courses primarily focus on the New Testament texts in their first-century context and the political and religious history of the city of Jerusalem Wardle is passionate about teaching Furman students and enjoys interacting with them in a variety of ways such as in the dining hall and through advising several student organizations on campus He also loves leading study away programs for Furman students he is an avid supporter of Furman student-athletes in all of their academic and athletic endeavors Wardle and his wife Cherie have three daughters including two who are current students at Furman – Autumn Wardle ’26 a Health Sciences major and Aspen Wardle ’27 Rollins was a teacher for several years before returning to her alma mater in 2011 where she quickly discovered a passion for working with college students and helping them learn what brings meaning and purpose to their lives As program coordinator for student initiatives with the Cothran Center Rollins aims to provide programs and opportunities that not only empower students but also help them recognize and develop their personal gifts She believes that everyone needs to feel seen and strives to dedicate her life to bringing positive change by lifting up others she is a certified Enneagram teacher and uses the Enneagram as a tool for developing compassion for self and others including two who currently attend Furman – Jack Rollins ’25 a Studio Art major and Celie Rollins ’28 The complete list of SoCon faculty and staff recipients include: The Citadel’s Dr Hutson III; ETSU’s Taylor Stevenson and Stacy Cummings-Onks; Furman’s Tim Wardle and Rolyn Rollins; Mercer’s Philip T McCreanor and Michael Junod; UNC Greensboro’s Malcolm Schug and Kristy Howell; Samford’s Joe Cory and JeNorri Armstead; Chattanooga’s DeAnna Beasley and Terrence Banks; VMI’s Mattie Smith and LTC Shannon Eskam; Western Carolina’s Ericka Zimmerman and Holli Stillman; and Wofford’s Jessica Tomkins “The Southern Conference loves shining a spotlight on the remarkable faculty and staff at our member institutions,” said SoCon Commissioner Michael Cross “Each of the honorees is a leader and mentor at their respective school and we applaud their service and dedication We are grateful for the way they cultivate the distinctive and exceptional environments found across the 10 SoCon campuses serve as cornerstones in their communities and exceed what is expected in their role.” 15 at the Furman men’s basketball game versus Tulane Rugby league’s family connections are aplenty and include the Wardle brothers Joe & Jake with more than 250 Super League appearances between the pair Elder statesman Joe, 32, is now at the back end of his career, and this off-season he has taken up a player-coach role with ambitious League 1 outfit Oldham The veteran’s competitive debut for the Roughyeds in their 1895 Cup victory against Championship outfit Halifax Panthers yesterday took his club tally up to seven with that including Newcastle Knights having enjoyed a crack at the NRL in 2017 But for younger sibling Jake, after a move to Wigan Warriors this time last year, the world remains his oyster. In his first year at the DW Stadium, the 25-year-old was crowned a Super League champion, winning the Harry Sunderland Trophy with a man of the match showing at Old Trafford against Catalans Dragons 2023 also saw Jake lift the League Leaders’ Shield with the Warriors in a debut campaign at the club that brought a selection in the Super League Dream Team And had it not been for his older brother, the case may well have been that none of that would have happened, with Joe the one pushing his brother to depart Huddersfield Giants for the opportunity that lay ahead with Wigan Love Rugby League caught up with 32-year-old Joe earlier this month at the Championship & League 1 launch held at Wakefield Trinity’s newly-renovated Belle Vue Joe himself scooped silverware in 2023 winning the Challenge Cup with Leigh Leopards as they finished 5th in Super League in their first year back in the big time He told us: “I told him (Jake) he should have done this a long time ago “I’m really proud of him as a brother and he’s got so much potential I’m not just saying it because he’s my brother but I don’t think any other centre in this country touches him on his day He’s phenomenal and he’s a really nice guy as well “I think moving to Wigan for him he was a bit unsure whether he should or not but I was the one that convinced him that he probably needed that change of scenery “I just said to him that a culture like (they have) at Wigan and what they could offer was perfect for him “They worship him as a player and give him a lot of belief, I think that’s what he was missing when he was at Huddersfield “He needed that belief from the coach and Matty Peet seems to be giving him that and he’s letting his rugby talk for itself.” Elder sibling Joe represented his heritage with six appearances for Scotland featuring in the 2010 & 2014 European Cups with a try against Ireland in the first of those Jake meanwhile got his first crack at senior international rugby league with England in 2022 playing against the Combined Nations All Stars in a mid-season friendly and doing the same again last year when France made the trip to Warrington Jake only missed out on the autumn test series with Tonga through injury requiring an operation to clean up a knee issue And Joe believes his brother has a place in Shaun Wane’s side for the foreseeable future adding: “He’s seven years younger than me I reckon he’ll always be there in the England team too The brothers – born in Halifax – got the chance to play together in Huddersfield colours for three years when Joe returned to the John Smith’s Stadium in 2019 the year which saw Jake make a proper breakthrough with the Giants And speaking to the 25-year-old at Wigan’s pre-season media day this time last week it was clear that the feeling of admiration is a mutual one between the two Jake told Love Rugby League: “My brother is someone who I have looked up to throughout my whole career trying to follow in his footsteps and trying to be a better player “Once the opportunity came around to come to Wigan I had a few conversations with my brother and he had nothing but good things to say about the club “Obviously in my time here, he’s been proven right. Being able to get the League Leaders’ Shield and Grand Final was a massive achievement for myself, and for my brother as well to be involved in the Challenge Cup with Leigh “I wouldn’t like to give him the full credit for it but it’s definitely a move that I’m really glad I made!” The Warriors ace believes Joe’s new role at Oldham is perfect for him as he added: “I think it will be good for him “Obviously he’s at that point in his career where that slight bit of change will be good for him and I hope he has a successful season there READ NEXT: Inside the deal – How Wigan Warriors tied down superstar Jai Field with new long-term contract © Planet Sport Limited 2025 • All Rights Reserved Elizabeth Wardle the Roger and Joyce Howe Distinguished Professor of Written Communication and the director of the Howe Center for Writing Excellence (HCWE) is “field-defining in the area of writing about writing and one of the key figures in the scholarship on threshold concepts,” one of her nominators wrote.  (Wardle) has pioneered innovative approaches to writing pedagogy," another nominator wrote it is her transformative impact on other educators that truly sets her apart.”  Since Wardle joined Miami as director of the HCWE in 2016 the center has become a national model for supporting and developing innovative teachers of writing in every discipline She is a leader in Miami’s efforts to be one of the premiere institutions for outstanding faculty development especially in the area of writing pedagogy across the curriculum As director of the Howe Center for Writing Excellence “one of my first acts was to create the Howe Faculty Writing Fellows program which drew on all I had previously learned about writing instruction and how conceptions and practices change,” wrote Wardle who previously served as professor of Writing and Rhetoric at the University of Central Florida (2008-2016) and as assistant professor of English at the University of Dayton (2003-2008) Under Wardle’s direction, in 2022 alone, the HCWE received three national recognitions:  Also in 2022, she published a co-authored book on the method used in the Faculty Writing Fellows program and made it available to faculty leaders at other institutions. “Writing Expertise: A Research-Based Approach to Writing and Learning Across Disciplines,” published with an open-source academic press has been downloaded nearly 17,000 times.  Her ongoing work to expand and adapt the Faculty Writing Fellows program to institutions beyond Miami led to a major project with Mesa Community College Mesa is part of the Maricopa Community Colleges in Arizona one of the largest community college districts in the U.S (serving more than 100,000 students across their campuses).  the Faculty Writing Fellows Program has expanded to the Maricopa Community Colleges system demonstrating the applicability of “the Miami Model” to other types of academic institutions In 2024, Wardle received a $300,000 grant from the Lumina Foundation for her Sensemaking for Student Success initiative — a modified version of the Faculty Writing Fellows program working with public universities across Ohio Wardle led the creation of the free, online Miami Writing Institute which guides learners through a number of misconceptions about writing and through new learning thresholds Originally offered in spring 2022 to Miami alumni “1,000 people immediately enrolled and completed the course The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive,” Wardle wrote in her personal statement on scholarly and teaching record “Wardle is highly respected across North America and beyond,” a nominator wrote She serves as the founding editor of a book series run by the Utah State University Press (previously run by Southern Illinois University Press) “and has published an astounding six books one special edition of a scholarly journal and has four more already accepted for publication The quantity of her publications is impressive as is the quality,” the nominator wrote.  Each book is a highly respected “go to” for different audiences in cross-disciplinary writing across the curriculum (WAC).  “Writing Rediscovered: Nine Concepts to Transform Your Relationship With Writing,” due to be published this fall by Wiley “has the potential to reach thousands of readers with research-based ideas about writing,” she said.  “Much of my teaching occurs in non-credit bearing development of faculty and graduate teaching assistants in teaching of writing faculty around the country and through my textbook and the application of my pedagogical research,” Wardle said I have taught and impacted hundreds of thousands of students across the U.S “Teaching teachers to transform not only their own courses but also their departmental curricula and learning environment is my primary professional goal.” Miami doctoral students she has advised — many of whom have gone on to become faculty at other institutions — wrote that Wardle “is beyond dedicated and intentional in her teaching and advising at Miami and her mentorship in the field of writing studies.” “She empowers her students and advisees with both the inspiration and practical tools to advocate for themselves and others in a way that speaks directly to Miami’s mission of ‘leading with integrity and respect,’ and she models this leadership in everything she does.”  In addition to her Sensemaking for Student Success initiative with eight Ohio-based teams, Wardle leads the Ohio College Teaching Consortium which provides free faculty development opportunities for faculty from across every institution of higher education in Ohio there is no other state-wide program like this in the country,” she said “Well beyond (but sometimes including) traditional research talks this work involves multi-institution collaboration focused on learning design and deep institutional change,” a nominator wrote.  “I am hard-pressed to identify a scholar-practitioner who has contributed as much to her institution and to the discipline as has Elizabeth Wardle,” a nominator wrote.  Wardle’s career is a testament to what it truly means to be an educator both inside and outside of the classroom,” wrote another nominator “Her tireless commitment to fostering meaningful learning experiences and driving transformative change in education exemplifies the highest ideals of this profession.” “Although I am well-known for the writing-about-writing curriculum and textbook the threshold concepts framework has likely been as transformational within my field — and also outside of it — through its applications at Miami and beyond,” Wardle said founder and executive coach of Articulation Inc heard Wardle’s keynote at the 2023 MIAMI Women Symposium and magical relationship,” began between the two.  “Liz first taught us how to think about threshold concepts and then painstakingly helped us to apply them to learning to speak and testing each of them out,” Milligan wrote.  "Exactly a year after we met for the first time my team and I realized that our work with Liz had produced enough content to potentially compose a book The global publisher Wiley offered us a book deal and “The Motivated Speaker: Six Principles to Unlock your Communication Potential” will be published on May 6 — exactly two years after the MIAMI Women event." Register for the 2025 MIAMI Symposium May 2 director of student Life at The College of New Jersey was awarded an inaugural 2025 Compass Award from the Northeast Greek Leadership Association The Compass Awards recognize outstanding past volunteers who served the organization These awards celebrate excellence in leadership and commitment to advancing the NGLA mission oversees various aspects of student involvement at the college “It was a great honor to be recognized by an organization I have been a part of for a long time that has done great work in supporting volunteers,” Conner said “I appreciate that they are creating a culture of appreciation in a new way with these awards.” Throughout his tenure at TCNJ he has been instrumental in enhancing the student experience by supporting student government and facilitating fraternity and sorority expansion “Dave and his team use cutting-edge practices to build safe and strong communities here at the college,” said Kelly Hennessy assistant vice president for student affairs “He has great expertise and is a sought-after national presenter on fraternity and sorority life issues and often visits other campuses to share his knowledge.” “This distinguished honor is reserved for former NGLA volunteers who have left an enduring legacy within the association and Dave’s contributions exemplify the very essence of this award,” said Tom Murphy “His commitment to NGLA and its mission has created a meaningful and lasting impact on our community.” assistant director for student life at TCNJ also was recognized by NGLA earning the Bonnie Wunsch Volunteer Service Award for providing exceptional and continued service to NGLA TCNJ’s fraternity/sorority community and the extended interfraternal world Wardle has volunteered with NGLA for the past six years in a number of roles on the Conference Committee most recently as this past year’s Conference Chair “My NGLA volunteer experience has been one of the most rewarding professional development opportunities I’ve had as well as one of the best volunteer experiences in general,” Wardle said “It’s never really felt like volunteer ‘work,’ but more like a fun volunteer opportunity where I’ve made some incredible connections both professionally and personally.” Conner and Wardle were presented with their awards last month at the NGLA Annual Conference in Baltimore              View Mobile Site TCNJ Today || Parents || Alumni TCNJ Home About Academics Admissions Athletics Campus Life Library A-Z | Directory | Map | Offices Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Instagram   YouTube Her focus is on polling and California politics including the 2024 election and pro-Palestine protests at U.S Martha joined Newsweek in 2024 from The Independent and had previously freelanced at The Sun She is a graduate of Durham University and did her NCTJ at News Associates You can get in touch with Martha by emailing m.mchardy@newsweek.com either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content If you are having trouble with Sunday's Wordle puzzle Wordle, created by Brooklyn-based software engineer Josh Wardle in January 2021, quickly gained global popularity. The game skyrocketed from just 91 players in November 2021 to more than 2 million by January 2022. This surge of interest caught the attention of The New York Times which acquired the game for an undisclosed seven-figure sum in early 2022 players must guess a secret five-letter word within six tries The game offers color-coded feedback: green tiles indicate the correct letter in the right position; yellow means the letter is in the word but in the wrong place; and gray signals that the letter is not in the word Wardle explained why he settled on five-letter words and six attempts "I tested different word lengths and the number of tries players were allowed," he said I found that five letters and six tries created the perfect balance giving players a real sense of accomplishment." an expert in applied linguistics who teaches at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom previously provided some useful advice for Wordle players in an interview with Newsweek "One thing that I think is important in this game is the starting word chosen," Aslan said "Starting off with words that include commonly used vowels He added: "Choosing a word that starts with q Users need to draw on some knowledge of phonics to narrow down or eliminate some words that they might be thinking." it is further down in the article—proceed with caution Hint #5: Synonyms include "untidy" and "wild." If you didn't figure out today's Wordle puzzle don't fret: the game resets at midnight in your time zone Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsweek is committed to journalism that is factual and fair We value your input and encourage you to rate this article Newsletters in your inbox See all What was ultimately deemed "an unsubstantiated safety threat" forced a local YMCA to temporarily shut down its operations and enter an emergency lockdown Sept 13 The Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal sent out a press release explaining the FBI contacted their location about a threat to their facility The Wardle Family Branch of the Beaufort-Jasper YMCA was chartered in 1990 and opened six years later The organization offers numerous opportunities for its members such as aquatics a variety of sports and small group training programs followed several other threats which had been made to schools within the state in the past few weeks These threats were made after a deadly Sept 6 school shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia immediately going into an emergency lockdown to ensure the safety of their members and program participants," a YMCA spokesperson said The YMCA said those who were in the building at the time were allowed to exit the facility and parents of children enrolled in preschool and afterschool programming were notified immediately All members were evacuated from the building with everyone remaining safe The YMCA said Friday it was planning to send out email updates to its members concerning the incident The Wardle Family YMCA was set to reopen Sept The YMCA is a nonprofit organization which strengthens communities through youth development "There are 2,700 YMCA locations nationally which engage 22 million men income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens improve the nation’s health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors," a news release said Terracotta floor and wall tiles in the main living spaces are made by Cotto Manetti which has been producing tiles since 1780  Strategically placed openings allow for illuminating changes throughout the day while a quirky wooden birdhouse perches on the roof  featuring textiles by Portuguese brand Burel and cushions by Alta Interiors looks out over the outdoor fireplace  The bedroom features a bed made by Vivienne Wong a quilt by Spacecraft and a painting by Christine Healy The experimental Australian Burnt Earth Beach House by John Wardle breaks new ground in material composition ‘We’re always curious about developing materials and terracotta has universal qualities,’ says Wardle ‘Our research shows it has good environmental credentials It’s also practical and we’ve engaged with specialists to develop it Terracotta has these beautiful qualities of warmth texture and tonality that resonated with us So we landed on baked earth – or the anglicised a playful term that became the house’s name.’ is Wardle’s family retreat and was conceived as an experiment the architect also chose to use terracotta for its democratic qualities ‘It’s recognised in both hemispheres and is made of the most rudimentary raw matter,’ he says ‘It has countless applications – from objects of beauty and function to building materials It’s an amazing base that almost suggests social equity.’   a textured brick exterior largely defines the building albeit in a grey-white hue as opposed to the beach house’s warm terracotta tones the team spent many months developing the right brick for the specific context The aim was to recreate the tonality and feel of the nearby cliffside drawing from the landscape to craft a home that feels intensely of its place The colour tones chosen also reflect the wider ‘Experimenting with composition and finish was a fascinating process,’ says Wardle who used the project to develop applications and treatments with the help of brickmaker Klynton Krause ‘These bricks come out of a massive extruding machine and are torn by hand Any excess is then put back into the process – it’s close to a zero-waste product at the manufacturing stage A glaze was then applied to the raw material before a single firing and the various glazes reacted in different ways – some glazes absorbed into the clay while others responded in a liquified manner.’ The terracotta floor and wall tiles found in the main living spaces and bathrooms come from Italy and are made by Cotto Manetti ‘possibly the oldest company of its kind in Tuscany’ Manetti has replaced broken roof and floor tiles at Florence’s Duomo and Uffizi gallery I have an enduring friendship with Federico Manetti that has spanned many of our larger projects including the recently completed 477 Pitt Street office redevelopment in Sydney.’ The architect happens to have a weakness for flea markets and likes to spend a Sunday morning scouring them for treasures many pieces of which are displayed in his Melbourne home (see W*252) Wardle’s desire for experimentation and entire focus turned to Burnt Earth and is now proudly displayed everywhere on bespoke shelving and cabinetry.  escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox How light interacted with the project was carefully planned throughout, with the home having a moody quality to it – this brightens considerably towards the strategically-placed openings and changes throughout the day as different windows become illuminated. Wardle’s 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale entry was a cross between a portal and a telescope and there are parallels between this and his approach with Burnt Earth Wardle wanted to orchestrate the plan around a series of viewing apertures each looking out to aspects of the landscape and ocean establishing a connection between the building and its context and his instinctive layering of objects and meanings within a single project enriches rather than complicates the whole ‘I’ve made a career out of resolving complexity that is entirely of my own making,’ he said recently ‘There are back stories and architectural narratives woven into the house but they don’t overwhelm the playful elements These are often experiments that haven’t turned out as anticipated wardle.studio Ellie Stathaki is the Architecture & Environment Director at Wallpaper* She trained as an architect at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece and studied architectural history at the Bartlett in London she has been a member of the Wallpaper* team since 2006 visiting buildings across the globe and interviewing leading architects such as Tadao Ando and Rem Koolhaas Ellie has also taken part in judging panels such as The Contemporary House (Thames & Hudson Glenn Sestig Architecture Diary (2020) and House London (2022).