UNIVERSITY students and sixth formers are being invited to help create Hereford's new university.

Volunteers are being sought to take part in a number of key research tasks this summer.

Programme manager, Anthea Parker, said: "We have a number of key research tasks that will help us shape our curriculum, campus and marketing plans.

"So, if you are at a loose end this summer vacation and would like to help in our Hereford office, please do get in touch."

Just email a paragraph about yourself and why you would like to volunteer to anthea.parker@nmite.org.uk Travel and lunch costs will be reimbursed.