Current Students and Staff

7 September 2024

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ remains a top ten university in Guardian league table

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has retained its top ten ranking in the 2025 Guardian University Guide – out of 122 institutions.

6 September 2024

Arnold wins Paris bronze as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s relay athletes claim silver

Hollie Arnold has won a third consecutive Paralympic Games medal after winning a brilliant bronze in the Women’s F46 Javelin at Paris 2024.

6 September 2024

Lakatos and Holl take º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to 15 Paralympic medals

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-linked athletes have now won 15 medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games following two more glorious golds in Paris.

6 September 2024

Sharing student information with parents, relatives and third parties

Parents, relatives, and third parties frequently get in touch with the University for information on our students. For instance, it is very common for parents, particularly those who are contributing to tuition fees, to ask for information about academic progress, to enquire how students are settling in, or to ask about their whereabouts if the student hasn’t recently been in touch.

5 September 2024

Powerlifters land more Paralympic medals for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

Powerlifters Olivia Broome and Mark Swan both made the podium in their respective events to win more medals for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ at the Paralympic Games.  

5 September 2024

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ shortlisted for three awards at this year’s THE Awards

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been named a finalist in three categories for the 2024 THE Awards: Outstanding Supervisor of the Year, Outstanding Technician of the Year, and Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year. 

5 September 2024

Shortlisted nominations announced for the 2024 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards

Ahead of the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards ceremony next week (Friday 13 September), the shortlisted teams and individuals have now been announced.

5 September 2024

Explainer: What is classification at the Paralympic Games? (VIDEO)

Classification is a major element in Para sport, but what does it actually mean?

5 September 2024

Royal Academy of Engineering Ingenious award inspires future generations to design inclusive products

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has received a Royal Academy of Engineering award for an innovative outreach project to inspire the next generation of engineers to make products and systems that are effective, safe and enjoyable to use.

4 September 2024

Holl and Newson claim double silver success in Paris

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-linked athletes Jenny Holl and Zoe Newson both won Paralympic silver medals for Great Britain on another fruitful day in France.

4 September 2024

Lightning reveal stellar squad ahead of 2025 Netball Super League season

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning has revealed its full squad ahead of the 2025 Netball Super League (NSL) campaign.

4 September 2024

The harsh process of becoming a K-pop star is opening to western performers

Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience is a six-part reality show following five British trainees over 100 days as they debut as a Korean-pop (K-pop) idol boy group called Dear Alice. In collaboration with SM Entertainment, a K-pop powerhouse, the show will introduce the behind-the-scenes of making a K-pop idol through an immersive training system.

4 September 2024

Access to LinkedIn Learning will end on 23 September 2024

The University’s subscription to LinkedIn Learning will end on Monday 23 September 2024. This is not a decision that has been taken lightly and has been based on analysis of usage by both students and staff.

4 September 2024

Experts in Sport: º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s role in inspiring change in Para sport

With the 2024 Paralympic Games now well underway, it’s a crucial time to explore the evolving research landscape in Para and disability sport. 

4 September 2024

Shaw upgraded to T12 bronze at Paris 2024

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-linked Zac Shaw has been awarded the bronze medal in the Men’s T12 100m category following the disqualification of Turkey athlete Serkan Yildirim.

4 September 2024

Upcoming Wi-Fi and wired network maintenance in September

IT Services will be conducting a series of essential maintenance on the campus Wi-Fi and wired network services during September.

3 September 2024

Transport for London cyber incident: Researcher reacts

Andrew Peck, a cyber resilience PhD researcher at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ who, prior to joining the institute, had a career delivering IT solutions to big industry, healthcare and government, shares his thoughts on the ongoing Transport for London (TfL) cyber security incident.

2 September 2024

Triathletes deliver º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ medal rush at the Paralympic Games

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-linked triathletes won gold, silver, and bronze medals across an incredible day at the Paralympic Games in Paris.

2 September 2024

Legal Services: Resources to support staff in their roles

The Legal Services intranet site has been reorganised and revamped to make it easier to find the answers to your most common legal questions at work.

1 September 2024

More medals for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ on electric day at the Paralympics

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-linked athletes continued their fine start to the Paralympic Games after winning both gold and silver medals on day four in Paris.

Changes to the Student PC Clinic

The PC Clinic is no longer at the Library With effect from Monday 12 August, the Student PC Clinic service will no longer operate in the Pilkington Library.

Posted by IT Services on Monday, 19 Aug 2024 at 13:53

Nurture-U - Student Wellbeing Service

Want to feel more confident and worry less? Nurture-U are a research project aiming to improve student wellbeing.

Posted by Kieran Teasdale on Monday, 5 Aug 2024 at 12:45

The University’s subscription to Linkedin Learning will end in September 2024.

If you have completed any training courses in LinkedIn Learning and wish to retain the certificates of completion, please ensure that you have downloaded them by the end of August 24. Guidance can be found on the link below.

Posted by Organisational Development on Monday, 29 Jul 2024 at 16:32

We Need Your Stories- Paid Participants Needed

A PhD study is looking for older adults with multiple chronic diseases to participate. The purpose of this study is to investigate people’s experiences in managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, and arthritis. The study aims to design digital health tools to support the needs of older adults in managing their long-term conditions.

Posted by Ning Fu on Monday, 29 Jul 2024 at 10:55

Injury Stories Needed!

We are creating a pool of real-life injury case studies for our Rehabilitation programmes starting this academic year.

Posted by Asya Barutcu on Monday, 29 Jul 2024 at 8:00

Tai Chi training - Call for participants

We are looking for participants

Posted by Qian Qian on Wednesday, 17 Jul 2024 at 8:00

Calling for Participants (Intervention Study on Cross Education of Strength)

We are still recruiting participants to participate in our unique intervention research, which exploring the mechanism of cross-education of strength from neuromuscular physiology perspectives. What is Cross-Education of Strength? Cross-education of strength is a phenomenon where training one limb can lead to strength gains in the untrained, opposite limb. This fascinating effect has potential applications in rehabilitation, sports training, and overall fitness improvement.

Posted by Nur Khairunisa Binti Abu Talip on Monday, 17 Jun 2024 at 9:44

Is your child starting Reception?

Do you live in England? Is your child starting school this September? Share your views about children starting school and the challenges they may face.

Posted by Laura Valadez-Martinez on Wednesday, 8 May 2024 at 15:58

Civil Service Careers Support - Mentors Available

Find out more about how to apply for roles in the UK Civil Service including the Civil Service Fast Stream (CSFS). Civil Service roles are advertised throughout the year with the Fast Stream currently expected to open for applications for the 2025 intake in October.

Posted by Steph Hutchinson on Wednesday, 14 Feb 2024 at 10:31

HMRC Tax Specialist Scheme Launching soon

Find out more about graduate employment - the HMRC Tax Specialist Programme (TSP).

Posted by Steph Hutchinson on Wednesday, 15 Nov 2023 at 16:26

We are recruiting drivers with sleep apnoea for a research study

We are trying to recruit participants who may wish to take part in a research study based in the design school.

Posted by Karl Miller on Wednesday, 4 Sep 2024 at 0:00

Requesting the return of old laptops or secondary devices

To aid the rollout of Windows 11 across the University and to ensure we make the best use of our IT equipment, IT Services are asking all staff to return any old or unused laptops.

Posted by IT Services on Monday, 2 Sep 2024 at 8:00

Do you have a desktop phone handset that is no longer in use?

Recycling request If you've switched to the Microsoft Teams Phone service and still have a desktop handset on your desk, please follow the guidance below. This includes handsets from meeting rooms, shared spaces, hot-desking areas, and PhD rooms.

Posted by IT Services on Tuesday, 6 Aug 2024 at 11:22

The University’s subscription to Linkedin Learning will end in September 2024.

If you have completed any training courses in LinkedIn Learning and wish to retain the certificates of completion, please ensure that you have downloaded them by the end of August 24. Guidance can be found on the link below.

Posted by Organisational Development on Monday, 29 Jul 2024 at 16:32

We Need Your Stories- Paid Participants Needed

A PhD study is looking for older adults with multiple chronic diseases to participate. The purpose of this study is to investigate people’s experiences in managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, and arthritis. The study aims to design digital health tools to support the needs of older adults in managing their long-term conditions.

Posted by Ning Fu on Monday, 29 Jul 2024 at 10:55

Injury Stories Needed!

We are creating a pool of real-life injury case studies for our Rehabilitation programmes starting this academic year.

Posted by Asya Barutcu on Monday, 29 Jul 2024 at 8:00

Tai Chi training-Call for participants

16-form Tai Chi has been created to enhance ankle function. Simplified Tai Chi for strong ankles awaits you. Come join us to embark on your Tai Chi journey!

Posted by Qian Qian on Monday, 15 Jul 2024 at 8:05

Calling for Participants (Intervention Study on Cross Education of Strength)

We are still recruiting participants to participate in our unique intervention research, which exploring the mechanism of cross-education of strength from neuromuscular physiology perspectives. What is Cross-Education of Strength? Cross-education of strength is a phenomenon where training one limb can lead to strength gains in the untrained, opposite limb. This fascinating effect has potential applications in rehabilitation, sports training, and overall fitness improvement.

Posted by Nur Khairunisa Binti Abu Talip on Monday, 17 Jun 2024 at 9:44

Is your child starting Reception?

Do you live in England? Is your child starting school this September? Share your views about children starting school and the challenges they may face.

Posted by Laura Valadez-Martinez on Wednesday, 8 May 2024 at 15:58

The benefits of joining the University and College Union

Information for staff interested in joining UCU - University and College Union.

Posted by Lboro UCU on Tuesday, 7 Nov 2023 at 15:51