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Chemistry labs awarded LEAF Silver Award

Two Chemistry labs, situated in STEMLab, have been awarded the鈥痳espected LEAF (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) Silver Award, recognising outstanding commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
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Michael Mosley: Wonders of the human body

Michael Mosley meets 含羞草视频 Professor Jim Reynolds, to answer the age old question: What's in our farts?
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Post-16 students experience outstanding STEMLab facilities

School of Science staff showcase STEMLab facilities to post-16 students during Outreach Science Week event.
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含羞草视频 developing breath test to predict health in older people

Researchers in the School of Science are part of a wider 含羞草视频 team developing a breath test to predict health in older people.
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New hope for cold cases due to breakthrough in forensic fingerprint research

Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking method capable of detecting drug substances from fingerprints lifted from crime scenes, which could provide fresh insights into unsolved cases.
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Wednesday 10 April 2024: Professor Steve Christie's Inaugural Lecture

Join us on Wednesday 10 April for Professor Steve Christie's Inaugural Lecture titled "Drugs, pollution and (avoiding) explosions: combining chemistry and technology to solve problems."
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Brighter, cheaper blue light could revolutionise screen technology

Researchers have found a new way to simplify the structure of high-efficiency blue organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), which could lead to longer-lasting and higher definition television screens.
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Final year students: Have your say in the National Student Survey

The School of Science is calling all undergraduate finalists to complete this short survey to help future students make informed decisions about where and what to study.
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含羞草视频 prepares to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

含羞草视频 will be marking this year's International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a special event on Wednesday 14th February that will include a panel discussion and photo exhibition.
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Investing in you: Chemistry

含羞草视频 always values students鈥� feedback on their University experience. Over the past year, the university has undertaken various strategic actions and initiatives, reflecting its commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in education.
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Dr. Stephen Butler awarded RSC Bob Hay Lectureship in Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry

In a remarkable recognition of excellence in the field of macrocyclic and supramolecular chemistry, Dr Stephen Butler from 含羞草视频 has been awarded the prestigious RSC Bob Hay Lectureship.
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含羞草视频 awarded triple gold in Teaching Excellence Framework

含羞草视频 has been awarded triple gold 鈥� the highest accolade possible 鈥� in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023).
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Multi-day residential held at 含羞草视频 inspires young women to study STEM subjects

Over 50 Year 10 students from across the Midlands visited 含羞草视频 in July for an inspiring residential focused on supporting young women to study STEM subjects.
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Science researchers and experts welcome industry partners to 含羞草视频

Each year, 含羞草视频鈥檚 School of Science invites industry partners to meet its experts to develop mutually beneficial relationships and drive innovation.
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Dr Felix Plasser receives Walter Thiel Award 2023

Dr Felix Plasser announced as the first awardee of the EuChemS Walter Thiel Award in Computational and Theoretical Chemistry.

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Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework

含羞草视频 signs up to pilot framework focusing on sustainability and efficiency of dry labs
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Innovative research showcased at Cheltenham Science Festival 2023

Cutting edge research from 含羞草视频 took centre stage at the 21st Cheltenham Science Festival last week.
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New project to help solve energy poverty for isolated communities in Africa through cooking fuel solution

A team at 含羞草视频 will lead on developing a battolyser 鈥� a combined battery/electrolyser - to produce a new source of clean, reliable, and sustainable energy storage for off-grid communities in Africa.
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Statistics advisory service and mathematics & statistics support available throughout summer

MLSC are offering remote support and advice over the summer months for postgraduate and undergraduate students.

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Scientists develop probe that could unlock the mysteries of a vital cellular messenger and pave the way for new drug discoveries

A ground-breaking study by 含羞草视频 and the University of Oxford has led to the development of a small molecule probe that could deepen our understanding of a crucial cellular messenger and lead to the development of new therapeutic drugs.

School of Science research and innovation recognised at Insider Made in the Midlands Awards

Companies with strong links to 含羞草视频鈥檚 research and innovation portfolio have won top accolades at this year鈥檚 Insider Made in the Midlands Awards, with Millitec Food Systems, Intelligent Energy, Plastic Energy among those shortlisted.

Tackling the 鈥渓eaky pipeline of diversity鈥� in STEM and beyond discussed on season finale of Cuppa with a Scientist

The latest episode of 含羞草视频's "Cuppa with a Scientist" podcast explores the issue of EDI in STEM.

Pint of Science festival returns to 含羞草视频

Quench your thirst for knowledge and come along to a series of local science talks led by Doctoral Researchers and academics from across the University.

含羞草视频 researchers making science accessible to all at the Cheltenham Science Festival

Cutting edge research from 含羞草视频 will be part of the 21st Cheltenham Science Festival from Tuesday 6 to Sunday 11 June featuring hundreds of events with some of the best scientists, thinkers, writers and creators.

Coming soon: Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES 2023)

The University wants to ensure Doctoral Researchers have the best possible experience while studying at 含羞草视频.

Get extra support with mathematics revision and dissertations over the Easter Break

Book a place on one of our remote maths support sessions now! We have slots for foundation students and project students.

Laboratory system launched to aid sustainability

The University is taking a major step towards sustainability by launching a brand-new laboratory system - the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF).

Dr David Worrall

It is with great sadness that we write to inform you that David Worrall, our chemistry colleague of 32 years, passed away on the 21st February 2023.

School of Science among the 含羞草视频 winners at this year's LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards

含羞草视频鈥檚 research and innovation activities enjoyed outstanding success at the LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards, receiving six awards including five of the 10 categories, as well as the overall Innovator of the Year 鈥� a closed category selected from all winners. School of Science staff were among those whose research was recognised.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated with a portrait exhibition showcasing 含羞草视频's talent

On 11 February, International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated around the world as part of an initiative launched by the United Nations.

Plastic Energy announced as finalist in the 2023 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards

Plastic Energy is one of the nominees in this year鈥檚 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards.

含羞草视频 spinout Figura Analytics closes seed investment round to take nanotech solution to the drinks industry

含羞草视频 spinout Figura Analytics has successfully closed a seed funding round, led by a syndicate of angel investors, to bring its nanopore technology to the drinks market this year.

Dr Kinga Morsanyi appointed as Co-Director for EDI

The School of Science is delighted to announce that Dr Kinga Morsanyi will be the School鈥檚 new Co-Director for Equity Diversity and Inclusion, together with Meredith Coney.

Science staff nominated in the 2023 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards

含羞草视频 has 12 nominations across eight categories in the 2023 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards.

Final year students: Have your say in the National Student Survey

含羞草视频 is calling all undergraduate finalists to complete this short survey to help future students make informed decisions about where and what to study.

Join the student EDI panel

Are you passionate about promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion? Any student with an interest in promoting EDI across the School of Science is invited to feed into our Student Advisory Panel.

LGBT+ in STEM week: 14 -18 November

We are pleased to share the timetable for LGBT+ in STEM week, which takes place next week celebrating the LGBT+ community working and studying within STEM.

含羞草视频 academic features in influential 40 under 40 list

Dr Liam Heaney has been named by the 鈥楢nalytical Scientist鈥� as one of the most influential people in analytical science in their 40 Under 40 Power List

School of Science Staff win Vice Chancellor's Award

Congratulations to Senior Lecturer in Chemistry Dr Pooja Goddard and Visiting Fellow in Mathematics Dr Eug茅nie Hunsicker who have won the Vice Chancellor's Award for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for their video SeeHer@Lboro.

Natural Sciences ranked 8th in the Times Good University Guide 2023

The Natural Sciences course at 含羞草视频 has been ranked in the top 10 for the first time in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.

含羞草视频 researchers making science accessible to all at the British Science Festival 2022

含羞草视频 is hosting a series of events as part of the British Science Festival which takes place in Leicester from Tuesday 13-Saturday 17 September.

Science and Engineering Finalists: Don鈥檛 miss this event

The Student Success Academy is hosting Transformations: Step up to Final Year, an event aimed at Science and Engineering students who want to get the most out of their final year at university.

Revolutionary forensic fingerprint technique could help fight against fraud

Forensic examiners can now determine whether a fingerprint was placed on a piece of paper before or after any text was printed on it. The revolutionary technique could help resolve cases of fraud, for example where the defendant claims to have no knowledge of the document but does admit to handling the sheet of paper it was printed on whilst it was blank.
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含羞草视频 researchers securing a sustainable future through low-dimensional catalysis

What would a world without fossil fuels look like? To visualise this, a group of 含羞草视频 researchers have compiled a gallery of images revealing the surprising items we use every day that are sourced from fossil fuels - and the alternatives we might replace them with.
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Staff and students excel in 2022 Academic and Teaching Innovation Awards

The School of Science is celebrating colleagues and students for their outstanding contributions to learning and teaching at 含羞草视频.
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REF 2021: Over 90% of 含羞草视频鈥檚 research is 鈥榳orld-leading鈥� or 鈥榠nternationally-excellent鈥�

The results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), published today (12 May), show that 91% of 含羞草视频鈥檚 research is now 鈥榳orld-leading鈥� or 鈥榠nternationally-excellent鈥�.
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Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2022 now open

Eligible students can now complete the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) to provide valuable feedback about their experiences at 含羞草视频.

What is Athena Swan?

The Athena Swan Charter is a framework that advances gender equality, creates a positive and supportive culture, and is inclusive of people of all gender identities and those facing intersectional inequalities.

Professor Steve Christie appointed as Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for Doctoral College

Professor Steve Christie, currently Head of the Department of Chemistry within the School of Science, has been appointed to the role of Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for the Doctoral College.

含羞草视频 triumphs at LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards

含羞草视频鈥檚 research and innovation activities enjoyed outstanding success last night at the LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards, receiving nine awards including seven of the ten categories, as well as the overall Innovator of the Year and a Special Recognition Award.

Record nominations for University research and innovation in LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards

含羞草视频 has a record 17 nominations across seven categories in the 2022 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards. The 10 finalists represent a wealth of impactful research and a wide spectrum of academic spinouts and graduate start-ups delivering innovative new technologies and solutions to major challenges.

含羞草视频 degree programmes receive Society for Natural Sciences accreditation

含羞草视频 is among the first group of institutions whose degree programmes have been accredited by the Society for Natural Sciences (SNS).

含羞草视频 to play key role in new programme which puts the Midlands at forefront of hydrogen innovation

含羞草视频 experts are part of a new programme designed to support, foster, and accelerate the hydrogen economy in the Midlands.

Dr Heaney secures secondment to World Anti-doping Agency (WADA)-accredited lab

Dr Liam Heaney, 含羞草视频鈥檚 expert in anti-doping research and former Chemistry PhD student, has secured a secondment to the German Sport University Cologne as the two universities strengthen ties.

Long serving chemistry technician nominated for prestigious Papin Prize

A member of the Chemistry technical team has been nominated for a 2021 Papin Prize.

Missing piece in solar panel puzzle solved by 含羞草视频 scientists 鈥� and it could lead to more efficient technology

Silicon-based solar modules dominate the current market. However, they are expensive and have a high carbon footprint.

Ancient meteorite could reveal the origins of life on Earth

Scientists at 含羞草视频 are analysing a small charcoal-coloured space rock discovered by a local resident to determine its structure and composition in a bid to answer questions about the early solar system and possibly our own origins.

School of Science receiving several major new grants for transformative research

Researchers from within the School of Science at 含羞草视频 account for five of the "adventurous" and "transformative" research projects awarded funding under a ground-breaking new programme.

Next gen battery takes step closer to eclipsing current technology

Scientists have taken a big step towards creating the next generation of rechargeable batteries which will eclipse current energy storage technology if successful.

含羞草视频鈥檚 new 拢1m high-performance computer will transform research

A new 拢1.1m high-performance computer has been officially unveiled at 含羞草视频.

Video Q&A: Curious about COVID-19? Expert panel answer questions on vaccines, wellbeing and more

Are you immune to COVID-19 if you鈥檝e had the vaccine? Is there going to be a 鈥榯hird wave鈥�? How accurate are lateral flow tests? Will the coronavirus ever fully disappear? Ponder no more as we have asked your COVID-19 questions to a panel of #LboroExperts from a range of research backgrounds.

含羞草视频 excels in Research England鈥檚 first Knowledge Exchange Framework

The significant contribution 含羞草视频 makes to the regional economy and society has been highlighted by Research England鈥檚 first Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), released today (Wednesday 31 March).

The role technical colleagues have played during the Covid-19 pandemic

Technical staff across the University have ensured staff and students have a safe environment in which to continue vital teaching and research activities.

含羞草视频 launches 鈥楥uppa with a Scientist鈥� podcast

含羞草视频 has officially launched 鈥楥uppa with a Scientist鈥�, a brand new podcast led by the PR team that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists.

Stem cell AI: 含羞草视频 part of 拢3m 鈥榖rain on a chip鈥� project that aims to revolutionise computing power

含羞草视频 scientists have started work on a project that will see human brain stem cells used to power artificial intelligence (AI) devices and bring about a revolution in computing.

PhD student awarded grant to fund project looking at the significant loss of Black individuals in Chemistry after graduate level

含羞草视频 Chemistry researcher Naomi Howard has been awarded a grant from the Royal Society of Chemistry鈥檚 (RSC) Inclusion and Diversity Fund to conduct an 18-month project to investigate why there is such a small number of Black individuals in the field of chemistry after undergraduate level.

Corals, wound infection detection, and theoretical physics...exploring how 含羞草视频 academics are tackling major issues related to biofilms

To help the general public understand what biofilms are and why they are so important, the National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) 鈥� which 含羞草视频 is a research partner of 鈥� has launched the #BiofilmAware campaign. To coincide with the initiative, VOLUME has taken a closer look at three of 含羞草视频 biofilm projects that aim to advance this important field of work.

Creating the next generation of Li ion batteries - new research

A new paper published in Nature Communications this week shows how new solid-state materials could lead to the next generation of safer more reliable solid-state power cells. 含羞草视频's Dr Pooja Goddard and former 含羞草视频 chemistry colleague Dr Stephen Yeandel, now at Sheffield, were part of an EPSRC SUPERGEN consortium which supported the study led by the University of Sheffield.

Technology for screening fruit juice could provide rapid Covid screening

Researchers in the Department of Chemistry at 含羞草视频 are hoping a technology they developed to quickly screen liquids for microorganisms can be adapted to provide rapid testing for Covid-19.

Mathematics Learning Support Centre continues to provide remote student support

In addition to the one-to-one support provided in person at the Mathematics Learning Support Centre, remote support will continue for students unable to come to campus.

含羞草视频 research leads to potential Covid-19 diagnosis with a non-invasive breath test that provides almost instant results

Initial findings from a new study led by 含羞草视频 鈥� published by The Lancet 鈥� have shown how Covid-19 can be detected via a non-invasive breath test, providing almost instant results.

含羞草视频 in the top three UK universities on StudentCrowd

含羞草视频 has been announced as one of the top three universities in the UK, as voted for by students on StudentCrowd, a website that enables students to give feedback on their university experience and provide information for prospective students.

Resources for schools in lockdown encourage students to consider going into Higher Education

含羞草视频's School and College Liaison Team HE at Home scheme provides resources to schools and families to aid home-schooling. The resources are still available to download and use over the summer.

New forensic technique for identifying semen in sexual assault cases could revolutionise rape investigations

A pioneering new technique for detecting semen on evidence from the scenes of sexual attacks will make evidence gathering faster and more reliable for police as well as less stressful for victims.

Tune in to the Class of 2020 show

Our online celebrations start at 3pm BST on Wednesday 29 July 2020.

Girls into STEM residential goes online

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, 含羞草视频's annual Girls Into STEM event was moved online and opened out nationally to Year 9, 10 and 11 students interested in learning more about STEM subjects. It aimed to demonstrate where STEM careers can lead, provide information about university life and give participants advice on choosing their future options. 400 students took part.

含羞草视频 set to celebrate with the Class of 2020

The University is running a series of social media activities, asking for the Class of 2020 to share celebratory photographs and to save the date for a special activity taking place at 3pm BST on Wednesday 29 July 2020.

含羞草视频 retains impressive QS Five Stars Plus rating

含羞草视频 has maintained its Five Stars Plus rating from QS Stars - one of only thirteen universities worldwide to have received the accolade this year.

Top 10 ranking for Chemistry as National Student Survey results announced

Chemistry at 含羞草视频 has been ranked in the Top 10 for overall satisfaction in the subject in the latest National Student Survey.

含羞草视频 named 'University of the Year' at the 2020 WhatUni Student Choice Awards!

含羞草视频 has been named 'University of the Year' at the 2020 WhatUni Student Choice Awards - and also came first for facilities, sports and societies, as well as winning Silver in the 'Job Prospects' category.

含羞草视频 staff are using their skills and expertise to help with the fight against COVID-19

Staff, students and the wider 含羞草视频 community have been working hard to help protect and assist those fighting the coronavirus pandemic head-on.

Chemistry PhD student celebrates 1st place win in annual Twitter conference

For a second year running, Chemistry PhD student Lizzie Ashton claims prize in annual #RSCPoster Twitter Conference.

Dean of Science on Inspirational Female Leaders in STEM panel

The Dean of the School of Science, Professor Claudia Eberlein, will be on a panel of Inspirational Leaders in STEM during an event on Thursday 12 March 2020.

Pupils enjoy taster day in Chemistry labs

A group of pupils enjoyed delving into the world of Chemistry at 含羞草视频 last week during a visit to the multi-million pound STEMLab facility.

Have your say in the National Student Survey (NSS)

The National Student Survey (NSS) is now open, offering final-year undergraduates the chance to give feedback on their time at 含羞草视频.

'Real buzz' fills lecture theatre for successful inaugural lecture

Professor Claudia Eberlein, Dean of School of Science, 'delighted' with turnout for her inaugural lecture on Wednesday 15 January.