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The Duke of Edinburgh officially opened a new state-of-the-art production facility at the University of Hertfordshire.

Prince Edward visited the university on Thursday, November 12, to open Propeller Stage, a professional-standard studio designed to give students a taste of life behind the cameras and prepare them for careers in the creative industries.

During the visit, the Duke toured the School of Creative Arts, meeting students and staff and hearing how the new facility is bringing classroom learning closer to the demands of the entertainment industry. 

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He also had the opportunity to see how students are gaining practical experience by working alongside professionals on real productions.

Propeller Stage is already making its mark, having hosted professional projects including the filming of CBeebies programmes. 

Rather than simply learning about film and television production in lectures, students can get involved in the process itself.

University of Hertfordshire Vice-Chancellor Professor Anthony Woodman said the facility reflected the institution’s commitment to giving students meaningful professional experience before they graduate. 

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The aim was for Herts graduates to enter the workplace with practical skills, industry connections and a head start in their chosen careers.