News from 2021

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

Dr Liam Heaney, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ scientists – 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s new £1m high-performance computer will transform research

A new £1.1m high-performance computer has been officially unveiled at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.

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

Are you immune to COVID-19 if you’ve had the vaccine? Is there going to be a ‘third wave’? 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.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ excels in Research England’s first Knowledge Exchange Framework

The significant contribution º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ makes to the regional economy and society has been highlighted by Research England’s 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.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ launches ‘Cuppa with a Scientist’ podcast

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has officially launched ‘Cuppa with a Scientist’, a brand new podcast led by the PR team that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists.

Stem cell AI: º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ part of £3m ‘brain on a chip’ project that aims to revolutionise computing power

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Chemistry researcher Naomi Howard has been awarded a grant from the Royal Society of Chemistry’s (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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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) – which º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is a research partner of – has launched the #BiofilmAware campaign. To coincide with the initiative, VOLUME has taken a closer look at three of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ biofilm projects that aim to advance this important field of work.