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Student receives dissertation award from international association

Dr Rachel Arnold has received the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Dissertation Award for her PhD conducted at 含羞草视频.

29 November 2013

A quarter of gamblers prefer a punt to a pint

Almost one in four people would rather place a bet than go to the pub, according to a new study on sports gambling from 含羞草视频 and Staffordshire Universities.

29 October 2013

Tracking and mapping the mood of the nation through Twitter

Academics at 含羞草视频 have developed a new computer program that can map the mood of the nation and its reaction to big events through Twitter.

8 September 2013

University academics provide solutions to developing resilience in elite sport teams

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8 July 2013

Email – yet more stress at the office?

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4 June 2013

Football fans’ attitude to gay players has changed dramatically, according to 含羞草视频 study

The attitude of football fans towards the presence of gay players has changed dramatically in the last 25 years, according to a 含羞草视频 academic.

20 March 2013

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18 March 2013

Research reveals tops tips from Britain’s elite sports leaders

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27 July 2012

Study shows the right mix of mental toughness makes Olympic Champions

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14 June 2012

The true cost of email interruptions

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24 April 2012

Lane4 to invest in 含羞草视频’s sport and performance psychology research

含羞草视频 is celebrating a research agreement with a leading performance development consultancy, to support sport and performance psychology research at the University.

16 November 2010

含羞草视频 lecturer wins prestigious award

A lecturer from 含羞草视频 has won an award for his groundbreaking research on Olympic sport.

9 September 2010

含羞草视频 experts help create online Olympic tool

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24 August 2010

含羞草视频 pair receive prestigious sports science awards

Two 含羞草视频 academics have received prestigious awards from The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).

14 September 2009

Stats show young pedigree dogs most at risk of theft

Owners of young pedigree dogs should take extra vigilance this Christmas in light of new findings that show this group of canines are most at risk of theft.

Issued on 23 December 2013

含羞草视频’s entrepreneurial graduates help drive the global digital economy

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Issued on 20 December 2013

含羞草视频 student named one of the UK’s brightest and best

Catherine Smith, a Sports Science student at 含羞草视频, has been named runner-up in the National Student Challenge for the UK’s best and brightest university students.

Issued on 20 December 2013

Have your say in the Energy Debate

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Issued on 19 December 2013

New guides aim to make more disabled people Fit for Life & Sport

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Issued on 19 December 2013

含羞草视频 design graduate reinvents the toothbrush

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Issued on 18 December 2013

含羞草视频 graduate claims fuel cell research award

含羞草视频 PhD student, Samuel Cruz-Manzo, was one of just three recipients of the 2013 Dr. Bernard S. Baker Student Award for fuel cell research.

Issued on 17 December 2013

含羞草视频 Artists launch ‘Made in England’ exhibition in China

John Atkin from 含羞草视频’s School of the Arts is leading a group of talented graduate artists in staging a major new exhibition of art in China.

Issued on 17 December 2013

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Academics at 含羞草视频 are looking to recruit people who work in small companies for a research project looking at how knowledge is learnt and shared.

Issued on 16 December 2013

University boost for Charnwood Connect project

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Issued on 13 December 2013

含羞草视频-led research team wins global road safety award

含羞草视频’s Transport Safety Research Centre (TSRC) has been presented with the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award in recognition of its ground breaking work in improving road safety.

Issued on 11 December 2013

Eat Your Campus! Collaborative sustainability project shortlisted for national award

A pioneering project, involving 含羞草视频, the Students’ Union and the local community, has been shortlisted for a Guardian University Award 2014.

Issued on 11 December 2013

MP visits University to look at hi-tech laboratory seeking to improve heavy duty vehicle efficiencies

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Issued on 9 December 2013

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Issued on 9 December 2013

Virgin boss helps launch British life-saving invention on Bondi Beach

At the height of Australia's beach season, graduate entrepreneur Ross Kemp will unveil his one-person motorised life-saving craft to its world-famous lifeguard community, starting at Bondi Beach. His invention, Asap, combines the manoeuvrability of a small paddle board with on-board electric propulsion to help reach casualties faster.

Issued on 9 December 2013

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Issued on 6 December 2013

含羞草视频 academics support research into the viability of solar energy

Academics at 含羞草视频 are embarking on a million pound research project into the potential costs and benefits of solar energy in the UK.

Issued on 5 December 2013

含羞草视频 Research helps shape new Government policy on foster care

Research from 含羞草视频’s Centre for Child and Family Research (CCFR) has helped shape a new national policy for young people in foster care.

Issued on 5 December 2013

含羞草视频 social enterprise partnership scoops local film award

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Issued on 4 December 2013

Graduate entrepreneur is the youngest member of the Prime Minister's state visit to China

含羞草视频 Design graduate and founder of Pavegen Systems, Laurence Kemball-Cook, is the youngest member of the group accompanying David Cameron for a state visit to China. The group consists of 125 delegates including some of the UK’s biggest PLC companies, such as Tesco, Airbus, GSK and Lloyds Bank.

Issued on 4 December 2013

School of Business and Economics launches International Summer School

The School of Business and Economics at 含羞草视频 is launching its first-ever Summer School for international students.

Issued on 3 December 2013

From 含羞草视频 to Westminster, and back again

A 含羞草视频 Research Associate has been invited by The Royal Society to talk about her experiences on the Pairing Scheme in 2012, when she was partnered with Nicky Morgan, MP for 含羞草视频.

Issued on 2 December 2013

含羞草视频 graduate named Business Person of the Year

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Issued on 29 November 2013

Construction expert to deliver guest lecture programme

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Issued on 26 November 2013

School PE specialist talks to Westminster

A 含羞草视频 lecturer has presented her research on physical education in schools at two Westminster events this month.

Issued on 26 November 2013

含羞草视频 to help train tomorrow’s engineers and scientists

含羞草视频 is to be a partner in five new Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs), which will help to train the next generation of scientists and engineers.

Issued on 22 November 2013

High Value Manufacturing research wins 含羞草视频 its seventh Queen’s Anniversary Prize

含羞草视频 has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education. The award, announced today (21 November), recognises the University’s impact through research and skills development in High Value Manufacturing (HVM) to create economic growth.

Issued on 21 November 2013

University experts providing support to storm hit Philippines

Expert advice developed by 含羞草视频 on how to provide safe drinking water and sanitation services in emergency situations is being distributed across the Philippines.

Issued on 20 November 2013

Study shows sport improves quality of life of players with a disability

A unique study into wheelchair tennis in developing countries has highlighted the role sport plays in improving players’ quality of life.

Issued on 19 November 2013

Three companies from 含羞草视频’s innovation community are ranked within the 50 fastest-growing tech brands in the UK

Three companies announced in The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 – a ranking of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the UK – were developed in The Innovation Centre, part of 含羞草视频 Science and Enterprise Park.

Issued on 14 November 2013

Bestselling author to lift the lid on what The Simpsons and complex mathematics have in common at University lecture

One of the country’s top science writers and award-winning broadcasters will be visiting 含羞草视频 in December to reveal what The Simpsons and complex mathematics have in common.

Issued on 13 November 2013

含羞草视频 academic leads team that secures prestigious defence research funding

A 含羞草视频 academic and his team have secured a prestigious £4.4 million grant for a project focusing on improving and developing signal processing in a military environment.

Issued on 11 November 2013

含羞草视频 Students’ rugby players selected for the legendary Barbarians

Current 含羞草视频 Students’ Rugby Union players, Alex Davis and James Freeman, have been selected to play for the legendary Barbarians team.

Issued on 7 November 2013

Football fans wanted for European research project

Researchers at 含羞草视频 are looking for passionate football fans to share their experiences and opinions of the sport’s governance.

Issued on 6 November 2013

含羞草视频 celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week

含羞草视频 is celebrating the UK’s largest entrepreneurial campaign – Global Entrepreneurship Week – with a number of events to inspire aspiring entrepreneurs.

Issued on 6 November 2013

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A Nottingham academic will share findings from a six-year study on one of the region’s most deprived council estates at 含羞草视频’s 2013 Sociology Annual Lecture this month.

Issued on 5 November 2013

含羞草视频 Research sets revised Living Wage

Tens of thousands of low-paid workers will receive a pay rise of around £400 a year after a rise in the Living Wage announced today (Monday 4 November).

Issued on 4 November 2013

含羞草视频 announces Community Donations Fund for 2013/14

含羞草视频 is delighted to announce arrangements for its Community Donations Fund for the 2013/14 academic year.

Issued on 4 November 2013

PM’s enterprise advisor learns lessons from 含羞草视频

The Prime Minister’s Advisor on Enterprise Lord Young visited 含羞草视频’s School of Business and Economics today to see first-hand the work it is doing to support small businesses and encourage young entrepreneurs.

Issued on 30 October 2013

Award recognises talented graduate designer

含羞草视频 graduate Suzy Shelley is to receive a Special Recognition Award at the EUWIIN International 2013 Awards in Stockholm next month.

Issued on 28 October 2013

Mathematics and statistics support for students in English universities receives funding boost

sigma, the national network for cross-university mathematics and statistics support in England, is delighted to announce the award of more than £800,000 from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) to boost its vital service.

Issued on 28 October 2013

Government Chief Construction Adviser visits 含羞草视频

含羞草视频 welcomed Peter Hansford, Chief Construction Adviser to the UK Government onto campus earlier this week.

Issued on 25 October 2013

New study explores whether exercise can reduce appetite

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Issued on 24 October 2013

含羞草视频 student wins national Teaching ‘Oscar’

Sean Hardeley, who is studying for a Masters in Education at 含羞草视频, has been named Outstanding New Teacher of the Year at the prestigious Pearson Teaching Awards.

Issued on 24 October 2013

Geographers to host international summer school

含羞草视频’s Department of Geography has been selected to host the Academy for Spatial Research and Planning (ARL) international summer school in 2014.

Issued on 23 October 2013

England arrive at 含羞草视频 to prepare for Rugby League World Cup 2013

The England squad have arrived at 含羞草视频 in readiness for the start of Rugby League World Cup 2013.

Issued on 22 October 2013

Design for life gets funding boost

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Issued on 21 October 2013

Intelligent Energy Holdings plc completes $51 million capital raising

Global power technology company announces its largest ever capital raise.

Issued on 21 October 2013

Nicky Morgan MP experiences 含羞草视频’s dynamic innovation community

含羞草视频 MP and Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Nicky Morgan, got a fascinating insight into the dynamic innovation community at 含羞草视频 today when she met companies from the Innovation Centre and graduate commercialisation Studio.

Issued on 18 October 2013

Footwear recycling gets a kick-start

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Issued on 17 October 2013

University to host country’s largest graduate recruitment fair

More than 180 organisations are aiming to recruit 含羞草视频 students next week when the University hosts the country’s largest campus-based graduate careers fair.

Issued on 17 October 2013

含羞草视频 graduate claims top prize at international enterprise competition

含羞草视频 graduate Jessica Rui Ting Lee was among the team to be awarded The Sirius Programme’s top prize during the UKTI’s Entrepreneurs’ Festival in Manchester.

Issued on 17 October 2013

Scientists hope new soy flour will reduce dementia risk

Scientists in 含羞草视频 and Indonesia have developed a new soy-based flour product they hope will improve memory in older age and reduce the risk of dementia.

Issued on 16 October 2013

含羞草视频 graduate company Zone3 expands worldwide

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Issued on 15 October 2013

Evaluation project awarded to 含羞草视频’s Centre for Child and Family Research

含羞草视频’s Centre for Child and Family Research (CCFR) has been commissioned by leading disability charity, Scope to evaluate a pilot project which seeks to help the parents of disabled children work together to ensure that they have access to the services and support they need.

Issued on 15 October 2013

Eat Your Campus this harvest time

Staff, Students and the local community are being invited to ‘Eat Your Campus’ later this month with two days of events to celebrate and enjoy the benefits of the University’s Fruit Route and the harvest season.

Issued on 15 October 2013

Job creation is at the heart of the Regional Growth Fund, says Lord Heseltine

Business leaders from across the region gathered at 含羞草视频 Science and Enterprise Park today (14 October), as Lord Heseltine announced the latest round of the Regional Growth Fund (RGF).

Issued on 14 October 2013

Politics students gain valuable insight from local MP

含羞草视频 MP Nicky Morgan delivered a lecture to the University’s politics students on Friday on the role of the whip in the parliamentary system.

Issued on 14 October 2013

Santander chief visits 含羞草视频 for five-year anniversary

Chief Executive of Santander UK Ana Botin spoke on the UK economy at a special lecture at 含羞草视频 yesterday to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the agreement signed with Santander, through its Santander Universities Global Division.

Issued on 11 October 2013

含羞草视频 research to help reduce accidents at UK railway stations

Researchers at 含羞草视频 are hoping to help reduce the number of accidents involving elderly passengers at railway stations across the country.

Issued on 10 October 2013

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Senior representatives from BAE Systems have visited 含羞草视频 to view a new test laboratory for research into the company’s military jet aircraft – the only one of its kind in the UK.

Issued on 10 October 2013

含羞草视频 student selected for Global Startup Youth conference

含羞草视频 student Peter Bailey has been selected from over 1,500 applicants to attend the Global Startup Youth conference in Malaysia.

Issued on 10 October 2013

含羞草视频 Arts students get hands on design experience

Students from 含羞草视频’s School of the Arts are developing their design skills working with a number of leading clothing manufacturers and giants of the retail world.

Issued on 9 October 2013

New Zealand coach appointed to begin new era for 含羞草视频 Lightning

含羞草视频, the best University for Sport in the UK, has today announced the appointment of Margaret Foster as the new head coach of the 含羞草视频 Lightning netball franchise.

Issued on 8 October 2013

Historic change in law signals new era for young carers

含羞草视频 Professor Jo Aldridge is part of a lobbying group whose efforts have led to a change of law for the benefit of the 160,000 young carers in England.

Issued on 8 October 2013

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Issued on 7 October 2013

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Issued on 3 October 2013

含羞草视频 MP praises 含羞草视频 graduate for enterprise success

含羞草视频 MP Nicky Morgan paid a visit to 含羞草视频 on Friday 27 September, to see how graduate entrepreneur, Becky White, has developed a thriving fitness business in three years.

Issued on 1 October 2013

含羞草视频 ranked 2nd in ‘quality of life’ survey

含羞草视频 has been ranked second in a student quality of life survey of 91 UK universities.

Issued on 30 September 2013

Events will honour memory of Bill Overton

A series of events will take place at 含羞草视频 this week in memory of Professor Bill Overton.

Issued on 27 September 2013

含羞草视频 named University of the Year for Sport

含羞草视频 has been named University of the Year for Sport by The Times Good University Guide 2014.

Issued on 27 September 2013

Sport science uncovered at Natural History Museum

含羞草视频’s sport scientists will be showcasing their latest research at the Natural History Museum’s Science Uncovered event this Friday (27 September).

Issued on 26 September 2013

MIT graduate entrepreneur inspired by University’s Sports Technology Institute

One of the founders of new clothing company revolutionising professional work wear has credited his time at 含羞草视频’s Sports Technology Institute as a major driving force in developing his business ideas.

Issued on 26 September 2013

Partnership will help make Britain’s homes more energy efficient

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Issued on 26 September 2013

"Invest to save" in support care and keep families together, local authorities urged

Local authorities in the UK should invest in support care schemes as a cost-effective way of supporting families and keeping children out of more expensive full-time care, the Fostering Network is urging today.

Issued on 25 September 2013

含羞草视频 launches publishing company

Enterprising students and staff from 含羞草视频 have launched Lamplight Press, a brand new publishing company.

Issued on 25 September 2013

Top historian in town for lecture on local-born politician-historian Macaulay

One of the country’s top historians Sir Christopher Bayly will deliver a talk on Lord Macaulay at Macaulay’s birthplace Rothley Court next month (24 October).

Issued on 24 September 2013

含羞草视频 applies to be a ‘Team Base’ for Rugby World Cup 2015

Organisers of the Rugby World Cup 2015 have visited 含羞草视频 to see first-hand the facilities on campus which have attracted some the biggest names in sport.

Issued on 23 September 2013

Philippine national football squad trains at 含羞草视频

含羞草视频 has played host to the Philippine Under 11 boys’ football team, and supported their long term goal of qualifying for the 2019 FIFA Under 17 World Cup.

Issued on 20 September 2013

University to launch new Centre for Information Management

含羞草视频’s new Centre for Information Management (CIM) is being officially launched at the campus on Wednesday 25th September.

Issued on 19 September 2013

含羞草视频 previews courses it will offer as part of FutureLearn

含羞草视频 has revealed a taster of the courses it will offer as part of FutureLearn, the first UK-led provider of massive open online courses (MOOCs), which launches today (18 September).

Issued on 18 September 2013

Young carer expert calls for new approach to mental health care

A 含羞草视频 professor has urged health and social care providers to recognise the needs of children and families as part of a wider care package for patients with mental ill health.

Issued on 13 September 2013

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A 含羞草视频 geographer has helped the research partnership Living With Environmental Change (LWEC) develop a report on the effect of climate change on fresh water in the UK.

Issued on 12 September 2013

Does being overweight inhibit muscle growth?

Scientists at 含羞草视频 are hoping to discover whether being overweight impacts on an individual’s ability to grow muscle.

Issued on 12 September 2013

含羞草视频 rated top for sport in Which? Student survey

含羞草视频’s position as the best university for sport has been underlined by the latest Which? University student survey, published today (11 September 2013).

Issued on 11 September 2013

Identity research on show at Science Festival

A 含羞草视频-led project on identity management is being showcased this week as part of the British Science Festival.

Issued on 10 September 2013

Art collaboration will celebrate King Richard III

含羞草视频’s University Director of Arts, Nick Slater is part of the project team looking to commission a work of art for Leicester City centre.

Issued on 10 September 2013

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The University is pleased to announce the appointment of Ally McDonald as its new community warden.

Issued on 9 September 2013

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Three UK Research Councils are to invest £25m in research and equipment to support the development of regenerative medicine therapies for a range of applications, including Parkinson’s disease, cardiovascular disease, wound and musculoskeletal repair, eye disorders and deafness.

Issued on 9 September 2013

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Issued on 5 September 2013

Project seeks to educate the educators about engineering for the developing world

含羞草视频 academics are part of a unique European-wide project to teach the next generation of engineers about the needs of people living in the developing world.

Issued on 5 September 2013

含羞草视频 leads the way in making supercomputing accessible to industry

HPC Midlands, a supercomputing facility based at 含羞草视频’s Science and Enterprise Park, has been shortlisted for a prestigious Times Higher Education Award.

Issued on 5 September 2013

World’s first liquid air engine commercial vehicle demonstration secures Government funding

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Issued on 4 September 2013

含羞草视频 academic steers creation of new BSI standard

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched a new standard that can help reduce waste in the early stages of building or refurbishment projects.

Issued on 3 September 2013

Intimacy explored in new book

The subject of intimacy is explored in a new book – Scenes of Intimacy - edited by 含羞草视频 academic, Jennifer Cooke.

Issued on 3 September 2013

Top polar scientists on campus for free film event

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Issued on 29 August 2013

Family living standards fall as minimum cost to raise a child up 4% in last year

As parents face back-to-school costs, new research published today by Child Poverty Action Group and co-funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows that parents face a growing struggle to provide a decent standard of living for their families in 2013.

Issued on 19 August 2013

Latest figures show that 含羞草视频 graduates get jobs

Eighty-seven per cent of 含羞草视频 students who completed their degree in 2012 were in employment or undertaking further study six months after graduating, according to the latest national survey.

Issued on 16 August 2013

Summer of success for art and design students

The academic year ended on a high for 含羞草视频 School of the Arts, with a number of students receiving awards at prestigious industry graduate events.

Issued on 14 August 2013

含羞草视频 wins university sport trophy for 33rd time

含羞草视频 Students have won the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) overall trophy for the 33rd successive year.

Issued on 13 August 2013

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Eighty eight per cent of final year students at 含羞草视频 say they are satisfied overall with their course, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS), which was published on 13 August 2013.

Issued on 13 August 2013

Another tremendous year for Students’ Union Rag and Action

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Issued on 13 August 2013

New Chief Operating Officer appointed at 含羞草视频

Richard Taylor has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer at 含羞草视频.

Issued on 12 August 2013

Information about Co-Tutor

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Issued on 9 August 2013

Edinburgh Fringe beckons for 含羞草视频 student

As the Edinburgh Festival Fringe enters its second week, 含羞草视频 PhD student, Michael Pinchbeck is making final preparations for his own performance at the world famous arts event.

Issued on 9 August 2013

含羞草视频 cricketers selected for England Women's Ashes squads

England have named 17 players across their three squads for the Women’s Ashes Series against Australia, with over half of the team having 含羞草视频 connections.

Issued on 9 August 2013

University funding released to community projects

含羞草视频 has released its latest round of funding to help projects in the Charnwood community.

Issued on 8 August 2013

Former student crowned graduate of the year

含羞草视频 Civil Engineering graduate, Caleb Meakins, has been named “Graduate of the Year” for 2013 in a competition run by UK Job sites Adzuna & Milkround.

Issued on 8 August 2013

Study to help kids eat more fruit and veg

A new study aiming to identify the best methods of encouraging pre-schoolers to try new fruit and vegetables has been launched at 含羞草视频.

Issued on 6 August 2013

Record-breaking 含羞草视频 graduate opens personal training studio

含羞草视频 graduate entrepreneur, Becky White, opens her first personal training studio today. Becky launched onesixeight:fitness during her Sport Management degree, with support from the University’s Enterprise Office. Today’s studio launch marks another exciting step for Becky, who ultimately aims to branch out nationwide.

Issued on 1 August 2013

含羞草视频 Design School partner in €3 million road safety project

Experts from the 含羞草视频 Design School will be analysing data from thousands of accidents involving pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists as part of a €3 million European-wide road safety project.

Issued on 30 July 2013

Additional funding announced for disability sport research

The Peter Harrison Foundation has extended its financial support of the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport (PHC) at 含羞草视频, enabling the Centre to continue its work with Britain’s Paralympians to Rio 2016 and beyond.

Issued on 30 July 2013

Research links vitamin D status and susceptibility to the common cold

Athletes with low levels of vitamin D could be up to three times more likely to contract a cold this winter, according to new 含羞草视频 research.

Issued on 29 July 2013

New report calls for greater awareness of end of life decisions

A 含羞草视频 professor has highlighted the importance of forward planning about end of life issues in a report released today.

Issued on 25 July 2013

Exercise that makes you well gets £7 million funding boost

含羞草视频 will receive over £7 million from HEFCE’s Catalyst Fund that will see it strengthen its position as a leader in sports and exercise medicine research and accelerate the translation of research to patient care.

Issued on 24 July 2013

Collaborative working and BIM under the spotlight

A new research project about to commence at 含羞草视频 will put collaborative working in the construction industry under the spotlight and test the Building Information Modelling (BIM) mode of working.

Issued on 24 July 2013

含羞草视频 academics support Olympic legacy research

Academics from 含羞草视频 have played a key role in a consortium evaluating whether there is a tangible legacy being achieved from the London 2012 Games.

Issued on 24 July 2013

University announces MBA Scholarship for National Asian Business Association members

含羞草视频’s School of Business and Economics, along with the National Asian Business Association (NABA), today announced a new MBA scholarship open to a member (or nominated candidate) of NABA who has three years of managerial experience and a recognised bachelor's degree.

Issued on 24 July 2013

A sweet success for three enterprising graduates

A home-made fudge venture set up with just £100 is bringing sweet success to three 含羞草视频 graduates. Henry Banks, Tom Mundy and Tom Revill launched TOMS Fudge 12 months ago and have already turned over £100k and been recognised as BBC Good Food Champions.

Issued on 22 July 2013

Chairman of John Lewis awarded honorary degree by 含羞草视频

Sir Charlie Mayfield, Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, has received an honorary degree from 含羞草视频 for his ‘outstanding strategic leadership of the John Lewis Partnership’.

Issued on 19 July 2013

Prestigious Awards for 含羞草视频 School of the Arts students

The academic year has ended on a high for 含羞草视频 School of the Arts with a number of students receiving awards at prestigious industry graduate events.

Issued on 18 July 2013

Champions 含羞草视频 selected to host BUCS national finals in 2015

含羞草视频 Students have won the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) overall trophy for the 33rd successive year.

Issued on 18 July 2013

Former swimming supremo Adrian Moorhouse leads honorary graduate line up

Adrian Moorhouse – who dominated British swimming in the late eighties, returning home from the 1988 Seoul Olympics with Gold in the 100m breaststroke – is one of seven distinguished people who will receive honorary degrees from 含羞草视频 this week.

Issued on 15 July 2013

Working families hit living standards ceiling under Universal Credit

Families with children who work full time could find themselves with less disposable cash than those who work part-time under Universal Credit, according to a new report by 含羞草视频 for the independent Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF).

Issued on 11 July 2013

International winner for 含羞草视频 laundry design competition

A 含羞草视频 design competition to propose a new, sustainable laundry process has announced its winner.

Issued on 11 July 2013

含羞草视频 operations research saves China’s Baosteel $76 million

A 含羞草视频 Professor is part of an international research team that recommended production and logistics efficiencies to help one of the world’s largest iron and steel factories save more than $76 million.

Issued on 11 July 2013

Avoiding overly hot homes in heat wave situations

As the current UK summer heat wave shows no sign of ending experts in building and civil engineering are offering advice for keeping homes cool.

Issued on 10 July 2013

The Ashes is a uniting force for Britain

Shared rivalries against Australia and nostalgia for a time when Britain ruled the world means The Ashes unite the nation like no other sport, according to 含羞草视频 sports sociologist Dr Dominic Malcolm

Issued on 9 July 2013

University academics provide solutions to developing resilience in elite sport teams

With the Ashes Test Match series starting later this week, success and failure could come down to how the two teams manage the pressurised environment.

Issued on 8 July 2013

Ellie Simmonds to relocate to 含羞草视频

Ellie Simmonds and her long-standing coach Billy Pye have announced that the 18 year old swimming star will relocate her training base to 含羞草视频 following the IPC World Championships in August.

Issued on 5 July 2013

Research Reveals Remote Rural Scotland’s Minimum Income Standard

New evidence published today (Thursday 4 July) shows the cost for householders in remote rural Scotland to achieve a minimum standard of living.

Issued on 4 July 2013

Global R&D consultancy launches bursary scheme to support next generation of UK innovators

含羞草视频 science and engineering students have been invited to apply for paid bursaries with a leading global research and development consultancy.

Issued on 4 July 2013

New study to explore childhood feeding

A researcher from 含羞草视频 Centre for Research into Eating Disorders (LUCRED) has embarked on a project to explore links between mothers’ confidence and the ways in which they attempt to encourage their child to eat.

Issued on 3 July 2013

A new approach to insomnia care

A new project aims to reduce the 11 million prescriptions for sleeping tablets made each year by improving access to cognitive behavioural therapy for people with insomnia.

Issued on 2 July 2013

University academic appointed to Olympic legacy Select Committee

A 含羞草视频 academic has been invited to play a key role in exploring whether a long lasting legacy from the London 2012 Games is being achieved.

Issued on 28 June 2013

The living standards squeeze tightens as minimum cost of living soars by 25% since downturn

The minimum cost of living has soared by a quarter since the start of the economic downturn, according to a report for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation by 含羞草视频, which details the true inflationary pressures facing low income households.

Issued on 28 June 2013

Leicestershire teens get a taste of a top sports University

Teenagers from schools across Leicestershire took part in an interactive event at 含羞草视频 this week as part of National School Sport Week.

Issued on 27 June 2013

School attendance and young offending successfully tackled by Intensive Family Support

New research released today (Thursday 27th June) by leading children’s charity Action for Children and 含羞草视频 shows that Intensive Family Support, which provides 1-2-1 support to “troubled families”, improved school attendance in two-thirds of children being supported and reduced young offending rates in nearly 70% of 11-16 year olds.*

Issued on 27 June 2013

Engineering researchers win national entrepreneur award

A team from 含羞草视频’s Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering has won a prize in the 2013 nationwide Engineering Young Entrepreneur Scheme (YES).

Issued on 26 June 2013

Veterans Minister Mark Francois opens sculpture installation at London Southend Airport

'Searchlight Beacons' reflects the wartime and commercial history of the airport

Issued on 26 June 2013

Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Award makes three in a row for Ross Kemp

Design graduate Ross Kemp is celebrating a hat trick of awards in one month for his start-up business, Asap Water Crafts, an electric powered, one-person water craft for lifeguards and the leisure market.

Issued on 26 June 2013

Supporting Uniform to Work Day

A University PhD student, who is also an adult volunteer from the Air Training Corps in 含羞草视频, is wearing his military uniform to work today (Wednesday 26 June) as part of Uniform to Work Day.

Issued on 26 June 2013

Tool to support young carers is piloted in Japan

A screening tool developed by Professor Jo Aldridge at 含羞草视频 is being used to better understand the prevalence of young carers living in Japan.

Issued on 26 June 2013

Student and graduate enterprise celebrated at awards night

An online directory for Afro hair, an urban fruit and veg growing scheme and a packaging opener for people with impaired grip were amongst the exciting new businesses to win generous cash prizes at Think BIG –含羞草视频’s annual student and graduate enterprise celebration.

Issued on 24 June 2013

University artwork competition launched

含羞草视频 is calling on local residents to use their creative talents and enter a competition to design works of art that will be on permanent display on the campus.

Issued on 21 June 2013

Are visa reforms attracting ‘the best and the brightest’ from overseas?

Researchers at 含羞草视频 have embarked on a project to explore whether new visa regulations are encouraging the best and the brightest overseas students to set up businesses in Britain.

Issued on 20 June 2013

£180K BHF funding helps 含羞草视频 put Kids FIRST

Researchers at 含羞草视频 have been awarded more than £180,000 from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to help tackle sedentary lifestyles in children.

Issued on 20 June 2013

University’s e-learning course helping to save lives in developing world

A new e-learning course designed by 含羞草视频 is helping to tackle one of the biggest killers of children in the developing world.

Issued on 19 June 2013

New Richard III 3D printed skull presented to Guildhall exhibition

A new and incredibly detailed 3D printed replica of King Richard III’s skull has been loaned by 含羞草视频 to the Leicester Guildhall exhibition, which charts the discovery of his remains in the city.

Issued on 18 June 2013

Visit to 含羞草视频 boosts local industry links with India

A delegation of CEOs of Indian businesses and business leaders from the region were on campus recently at an event hosted by the School of Business and Economics.

Issued on 17 June 2013

University students battle to become Britain’s greenest drivers

Two 含羞草视频 students are to compete in the Formula Student Diesel Eco Driving Challenge powered by Bosch on 18-21 June.

Issued on 17 June 2013

Markets are failing those on lowest incomes

Poorest households in the UK are paying 10p in every £1 more for essential goods and services according to research conducted by a 含羞草视频 expert for Consumer Futures and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF).

Issued on 17 June 2013

New sculpture celebrates heritage of Covent Garden

A stunning new work by world renowned sculptor John Atkin of 含羞草视频 has been installed in the heart of London.

Issued on 14 June 2013

Fostering research reaches Westminster

Findings from a 含羞草视频 study into extending funding for foster care placements are being used by MPs to argue for amendments to the Children and Families bill.

Issued on 13 June 2013

England selects 含羞草视频 as Rugby League World Cup 2013 base

The Rugby Football League has announced that the England squad will be based at 含羞草视频 in the build-up to and during Rugby League World Cup 2013.

Issued on 13 June 2013

Ross Kemp shortlisted for Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards

Design graduate Ross Kemp is one of only five finalists to be shortlisted for the national Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards. Ross, who graduated from 含羞草视频 in 2011 with First Class Honours, was selected for the undergraduate award for Asap Water Crafts, an electric powered, one-person water craft he developed during his final year degree project as a more financially viable and sustainable option for lifeguards and the leisure market.

Issued on 12 June 2013

Prestigious textile prizes for 含羞草视频 Students

含羞草视频 School of the Arts students have scooped an impressive collection of awards in the Bradford Textile Society’s Design Competition.

Issued on 11 June 2013

Free day of events for University Fruit Route project

This summer sees an action packed day of events for the 含羞草视频 Fruit Routes project.

Issued on 10 June 2013

含羞草视频 key partner in new Jaguar Land Rover and EPSRC £10 million virtual engineering research programme

含羞草视频 has been announced as a key partner in a series of new research projects that will advance the UK’s role in developing virtual simulation technologies.

Issued on 7 June 2013

In tune with nature – new sculptures to become part of beauty spot

A group of new sculptures is set to be unveiled at a Charnwood beauty spot as part of a project to help budding artists bloom.

Issued on 7 June 2013

含羞草视频 part of new national centre to reduce sports injuries’ risk

含羞草视频 is part of a new £3m Arthritis Research UK research centre that aims to reduce the impact of sports injuries incurred by elite and recreational sports players and understand why some sport and exercise injuries develop into debilitating osteoarthritis in later life.

Issued on 7 June 2013

Public lecture: The health risks created by clean water

A public lecture examining the unintended health risks associated with water disinfection is being hosted by 含羞草视频.

Issued on 6 June 2013

Midlands energy graduates win prize for eco-friendly fridge coolant technology

A team of University energy researchers have won first prize in a new national competition, the Energy Young Entrepreneurs Scheme (Energy YES) with their idea for eco-friendly refrigerator cooling units.

Issued on 6 June 2013

Child poverty costs UK £29 billion a year

The high levels of child poverty in the UK are currently costing the country at least £29 billion a year – or £1,098 per household – according to new research released today by 含羞草视频 expert Donald Hirsch.

Issued on 5 June 2013

Student wins international prize for life-saving device

含羞草视频 student Sam Wheelhouse has won one of the top prizes at the world’s biggest science and engineering fair for his life-saving alarm system.

Issued on 31 May 2013

Artists and Designers showcase their talent

The degree shows from 含羞草视频’s School of the Arts and Design School will be open to the public during June, providing the opportunity to view the stunning work of up and coming artists and designers.

Issued on 31 May 2013

Laundry research leads to international design competition

A 含羞草视频 Design School PhD student has organised an innovative home design competition following his research into how different cultures carry out daily household tasks.

Issued on 29 May 2013

University apiary creates a buzz

Local bees now have a new home in 含羞草视频 thanks to a project that has seen an apiary developed on the University campus.

Issued on 28 May 2013

Community groups boosted by University Funding

Community activities as diverse as storytelling and gardening have been supported by 含羞草视频 in the latest round of awards from its Community Donations Fund.

Issued on 28 May 2013

含羞草视频 part of Academic Health Science Network

含羞草视频 is part of a new East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN) announced by NHS England today.

Issued on 23 May 2013

Text goodbye to QWERTY?

Alternative text input methods for smart phones offer substantial benefits to users and are comparable with common typing speeds found on computer keyboards, according to research by 含羞草视频’s Design School.

Issued on 23 May 2013

Making nanostructured components a commercial reality

A new partnership between 含羞草视频 and MEL Chemicals looks set to make the manufacture of nanostructured ceramic components a commercial reality.

Issued on 21 May 2013

Intelligent Energy and Etisalat announce energy device collaboration

Intelligent Energy’s consumer electronics division selected by telecom, Etisalat for user trial

Issued on 21 May 2013

Unique partnership to support summer and winter Olympians

含羞草视频, GB Bobsleigh and British Athletics are delighted to announce the creation a unique partnership to help British athletes win medals in both summer and winter Olympics.

Issued on 21 May 2013

Voluntary community efforts honoured by University

含羞草视频’s community prizes have been presented to four outstanding student volunteers.

Issued on 20 May 2013

含羞草视频 to establish a Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design

含羞草视频 is joining forces with the Royal Academy of Engineering to establish a Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design.

Issued on 20 May 2013

RLC-Lab and University join forces to inspire next generation of scientists

RLC-Lab, an analytical and chemistry research company has teamed up with 含羞草视频 to launch a national initiative to support excellence in science education. The service will enable state and private schools and colleges teaching A-level and BTEC science the opportunity to access industry-standard chemical analysis services, free of charge.

Issued on 20 May 2013

Major milestone for 含羞草视频’s London campus

iCITY has today signed its deal with the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), marking a major milestone in the establishment of 含羞草视频 in London.

Issued on 16 May 2013

Olympians out in force for 含羞草视频 International

A number of London 2012 Games Olympians will be competing at the annual 含羞草视频 International Athletics event this weekend on Sunday 19th May.

Issued on 15 May 2013

University technician selected for world’s only professional cycle commuting team

A 含羞草视频 Technician has become a member of the world’s only professional cycle commuting team.

Issued on 14 May 2013

含羞草视频 Dean supports SME report at Downing Street

Professor Angus Laing has championed the role business schools play in supporting local businesses at the launch of Lord Young’s Growing Your Business report held today at 10 Downing Street.

Issued on 13 May 2013

Children in care log on to new website

Leicestershire's children in care are just one click away from support, thanks to a brand new website they've helped to create.

Issued on 13 May 2013

Design student wins ‘Talent of the Future’ award

A 含羞草视频 Design School student has won £250 and a work experience placement after being selected as Nimlok’s Talent of the Future winner for 2013.

Issued on 10 May 2013

Lessons for Britain from academic’s research into abuse of Slovakia migrants

A 含羞草视频 researcher believes British academics, practitioners and policy-makers can learn valuable lessons from a study he helped put together on the violence, abuse and exploitation of non-European Union migrants in Slovakia.

Issued on 9 May 2013

含羞草视频 graduate bucks the high street trend

A successful entrepreneur and 含羞草视频 graduate is riding the economic downturn as her bead business grows from strength to strength.

Issued on 8 May 2013

End is nigh for Euro, says 含羞草视频 academic

The Euro is unlikely to survive in its present form and structure because of ‘fundamental fault-lines’ that have been present since it was adopted in 1999 and have recently come to the surface, according to a 含羞草视频 financial expert.

Issued on 8 May 2013

含羞草视频 subjects ranked amongst the world’s elite

Eleven subject areas at 含羞草视频 have been rated in the top 200 in the world, according to this year's QS World University Rankings by Subject, published today (8 May).

Issued on 8 May 2013

University to host annual 含羞草视频 International Athletics event

There will be an opportunity to watch top class track and field at 含羞草视频 on 19th May with the return of the annual 含羞草视频 International Athletics (LIA) event.

Issued on 7 May 2013

Motoring gadgets help boost driver safety

Research by 含羞草视频 has shown that motoring gadgets, such as satellite navigation systems, bring positive changes to drivers’ behaviour, making them feel safer and be more fuel efficient.

Issued on 7 May 2013

Online guide helps readers discover new authors

Almost 2,500 adult fiction authors are now included in an online guide that helps signpost readers to new books and authors.

Issued on 7 May 2013

含羞草视频 joins the British Museum and four more universities for the FutureLearn revolution

The first free, open, online platform for courses from multiple UK universities and other leading higher education institutions has announced a further five partners today (3 May), including 含羞草视频 and the British Museum.

Issued on 3 May 2013

Academic’s appeal to Leicestershire leaders over harrowing ‘infanticide’ film

A 含羞草视频 academic has appealed to Leicestershire politicians and community leaders to attend a screening of a harrowing documentary which investigates why millions of baby girls are killed every year.

Issued on 30 April 2013

Design graduate is named Best Start up of the Year

Asap Water Crafts, an innovative lifesaving product developed by a 含羞草视频 Design graduate, has just been named Best Start-up Business of the Year in the Lloyds TSB Enterprise Awards, scooping the top prize of £10,000.

Issued on 29 April 2013

含羞草视频 academic receives esteemed Wolfson Research Merit Award

含羞草视频 academic and world-leading geographer Professor John Anderson has been appointed a Wolfson Research Merit Award holder by the Royal Society – the UK’s national academy of science.

Issued on 26 April 2013

Student’s leg brace design reaches final of national competition

含羞草视频 design student Tom Hamilton has made it to the finals of the prestigious 2013 Design Innovation in Plastics Award, alongside four other entries.

Issued on 25 April 2013

含羞草视频 tops Student Barometer

含羞草视频 has been ranked first in the UK by an independent student survey.

Issued on 25 April 2013

University’s impact on the world celebrated at Enterprise Awards

A new technique to boost engine efficiency, a communication skills breakthrough and the recreation of Richard III’s skeleton with the latest 3D printing techniques were amongst last night’s winners at 含羞草视频’s Enterprise Awards.

Issued on 25 April 2013

Top of the Bench returns to 含羞草视频

Young people from across the country came to 含羞草视频 on Saturday (April 20) to take part in a prestigious national chemistry competition – the second time the campus has hosted the event.

Issued on 23 April 2013

含羞草视频 rugby players sign professional contracts with Cornish Pirates

Rugby Football Union Championship side, Cornish Pirates, have announced the signing of two current 含羞草视频 Students Rugby players to their squad.

Issued on 23 April 2013

Record-breaking 含羞草视频 graduate celebrates success

含羞草视频 graduate, Becky White, has bounced her way into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Issued on 22 April 2013

CommAgility wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise

CommAgility announced today that it has won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise, the UK’s highest accolade for business success. The wireless technology company, based on 含羞草视频 Science and Enterprise Park, received the award for International Trade, in recognition of its success in selling to overseas markets. From 2010 to 2012, CommAgility’s export sales grew by 51%.

Issued on 22 April 2013

含羞草视频 technician scoops national award

A technician from the University’s 含羞草视频 Design School has won a national award in recognition of his support of students and colleagues.

Issued on 19 April 2013

CT Catapult and 含羞草视频 join forces to tackle one of the cell therapy industry's major challenges

The Cell Therapy Catapult, which is focused on the development of the UK cell therapy industry to increase the nation's health and wealth, has joined forces with 含羞草视频 to work together on innovative manufacturing.

Issued on 18 April 2013

Marathon running all in the genes, say 含羞草视频 scientists

Some people will never make good marathon runners because of their genes, according to 含羞草视频 scientists.

Issued on 17 April 2013

Launch event to champion experience driven design

含羞草视频 and the international innovation agency DesignThinkers Group will be celebrating the launch of a new UK chapter of the Design and Emotion Society in May.

Issued on 9 April 2013

University academic develops improvement benchmark for sporting organisations

A 含羞草视频 academic is taking the lead in developing a toolkit to support international sporting federations improve their governance and accountability.

Issued on 8 April 2013

Graduate’s cleantech firm to convert runners’ footsteps into electricity at Paris Marathon

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, has commissioned Pavegen, the award-winning cleantech firm founded by a 含羞草视频 graduate, to capture the kinetic energy generated at the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon on Sunday 7 April. This will be the largest ever install of Pavegen Systems’ unique technology; comprising over 25 metres of energy harvesting tiles on the runner’s course, spectator-viewing platforms, and at other key points along the route.

Issued on 5 April 2013

含羞草视频 Police livery design a global success

Ergonomists from 含羞草视频’s Design School have won a prestigious award for their development of the UK’s first nation-wide unified livery for police vehicles.

Issued on 4 April 2013

Geography duo receive prestigious award for work on internationalising UK students

含羞草视频 academics Michael Hoyler and Dr Heike Jöns have been chosen for a prestigious award to develop their work on internationalising UK students through migrant academic staff.

Issued on 3 April 2013

Intelligent Energy reports highest power densities yet for automatic fuel cells

Intelligent Energy, the global power technology company founded on 含羞草视频 research, has just announced that its proprietary fuel cell technology is providing leading levels of power output and performance for a number of its automotive customers, with the company’s fuel cell stacks demonstrating continuous volumetric and gravimetric power densities of 3.7 kW/L and 2.5 kW/kg, respectively.

Issued on 3 April 2013

Nurturing Africa’s critical thinkers

Findings from a 含羞草视频-led study will help higher education institutions in Africa to develop the nation’s future key players in industry, policymaking and political leadership.

Issued on 27 March 2013

含羞草视频 to open campus at iCITY on London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

含羞草视频 is to establish an academic campus, offering postgraduate and executive education, at iCITY on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.

Issued on 26 March 2013

含羞草视频 leading the way on sustainable construction

含羞草视频 academic Dr Chris Goodier has been selected to chair an international conference on sustainable construction.

Issued on 22 March 2013

Exercise will not slow ageing process, says 含羞草视频 scientist

Physical activity will not slow down the ageing process, according to a 含羞草视频 scientist.

Issued on 21 March 2013

International football qualifiers to be held at University Stadium

The 含羞草视频 Stadium is to stage three qualifying matches for the UEFA European Under 17 Championship this month.

Issued on 21 March 2013

含羞草视频 researchers aiming to boost future England cricketers

含羞草视频 researchers have teamed up with the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to improve batting techniques against the short ball and to encourage spinners to spin the ball more.

Issued on 21 March 2013

含羞草视频 study urges courts to speed up cases involving abused children

Family justice system professionals should aim to reduce the delays in court proceedings when dealing with abused and neglected children, according to a study by 含羞草视频 academics.

Issued on 19 March 2013

含羞草视频 students celebrate competition win

Civil Engineering students from 含羞草视频 have beaten industry teams to win first place in a regional communications competition – for the second year in a row.

Issued on 15 March 2013

含羞草视频 physicist takes his science to Parliament

含羞草视频 research student and technician, Phil Sutton is attending Parliament to present his science to a range of politicians and a panel of expert judges, as part of SET for Britain on Monday 18 March.

Issued on 15 March 2013

含羞草视频 Students’ coaches appointed by England Hockey

含羞草视频 Students men’s hockey coaches David Ralph and Jon Bleby have been appointed by England Hockey as assistant coaches to work with the England and Great Britain men’s and women’s squads.

Issued on 13 March 2013

Families flock to University’s Science and Engineering Fair

Hundreds of people attended 含羞草视频’s annual Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday (March 9), enjoying a fun packed afternoon of hands-on activities.

Issued on 13 March 2013

Family mealtime important for boys and girls, according to 含羞草视频 study

mily mealtimes are associated with fewer eating problems in girls and less depression in boys, according to a study by 含羞草视频 academics.

Issued on 13 March 2013

Papers invited for 2013 含羞草视频 Antennas and Propagation Conference

Papers are invited for the ninth annual 含羞草视频 Antennas and Propagation Conference (LAPC), being held at the University in November.

Issued on 8 March 2013

Researchers appeal to schools to help with family lifestyle study

含羞草视频 researchers have launched an ‘exciting’ three year project aimed at promoting a healthier lifestyle for families.

Issued on 7 March 2013

Volunteers wanted to help scientists test fitness theory

含羞草视频 scientists believe it may be possible to get fitter and healthier by doing even less exercise than they first thought.

Issued on 7 March 2013

Workers urged to have a ‘Walking Lunch’ by 含羞草视频 researchers

Workers are being encouraged to leave their desks and have a ‘Walking Lunch’ in a new study on working later in life by 含羞草视频 academics.

Issued on 7 March 2013

Prime Minister’s Big Society Award for 含羞草视频 Students' Action Group

含羞草视频 Students’ Union is celebrating today (Wednesday 5 March) after learning its Action Group is the latest winner of the Prime Minister’s Big Society Award.

Issued on 6 March 2013

Doubled University Community Donations Fund open for bids

含羞草视频 is once more offering community groups across Charnwood the chance to bid to its Community Donations Fund, with double the normal amount of money on offer for the first time.

Issued on 4 March 2013

Supercomputing facility and expertise open for industrial benefit

HPC Midlands, a new supercomputing facility based at 含羞草视频’s Science and Enterprise Park, provides state-of-the-art e-infrastructure for research and industry.

Issued on 4 March 2013

Young hopefuls battle it out at 含羞草视频 to represent the UK at global skills contest

Competitors hoping to represent the UK in the international WorldSkills event will be heading to 含羞草视频 this week, as the campus hosts one of the finals.

Issued on 4 March 2013

Researchers look to breath to identify stress

The perennial stress-buster – a deep breath – could become stress-detector, 含羞草视频 researchers claim.

Issued on 28 February 2013

Student wins national award for internship

A 含羞草视频 student has been named ‘Best Intern’ at the 2013 National Placement and Internship Awards – the second year in a row the University has excelled at the awards.

Issued on 28 February 2013

含羞草视频 part of multi-million pound funding to boost manufacturing competitiveness

含羞草视频 is one of six universities in the UK to receive research funding for projects that will help improve manufacturing competitiveness in the UK by using the latest ICT developments.

Issued on 27 February 2013

Creating next-generation materials able to operate in the toughest environments

含羞草视频 is leading a new £4.2 million research project to develop next-generation materials able to operate in the most extreme environments.

Issued on 21 February 2013

Intelligent Energy and Suzuki Motor Corporation announce completion of ready-to-scale fuel cell production line in Japan

London, UK – 20 February 2013 – SMILE FC System Corporation (SMILE FC), a joint venture between Intelligent Energy and Suzuki Motor Corporation has successfully established a ready-to-scale production plant for its fuel cell systems in Yokohama, Japan.

Issued on 21 February 2013

Major research project to address the UK’s domestic energy refurbishment challenge reveals findings at London briefing

含羞草视频 academics will be joining a group of the UK's leading energy experts in London on Friday 15 March to consider pressing challenges and questions about making the UK’s homes more energy efficient. Given the recent launch of the Green Deal, the Government flagship scheme which finances energy-efficiency improvements, this event is extremely timely.

Issued on 20 February 2013

含羞草视频 student wins Queen’s Park sculpture commission

Bells will once again ring out in Queen’s Park as a series of sculptures by a 含羞草视频 Student are commissioned.

Issued on 18 February 2013

University seeks nominations from 含羞草视频 residents for student awards

Nominations are now being accepted for two prizes which are awarded annually by the University to recognise good work completed by students in the community.

Issued on 18 February 2013

Family fun on offer at 含羞草视频’s Science and Engineering Fair

含羞草视频’s Science and Engineering Fair returns in March, offering families a free fun packed afternoon of activities.

Issued on 18 February 2013

Unlocking the mystery behind Saturn’s moonlets

Research by 含羞草视频 physicists casts new light on Saturn’s moonlets – and could help solve some of the mysteries surrounding planet formation.

Issued on 14 February 2013

‘Join the 5000’ at 含羞草视频’s mass participation running event

含羞草视频 is to stage a mass participation 5000 metres road race on its picturesque campus on Sunday 3rd March.

Issued on 11 February 2013

Pioneering research to manufacture cells from umbilical cord blood

A new project to develop tools for the manufacture of large quantities of medically valuable cells from umbilical cord blood has been launched by 含羞草视频.

Issued on 6 February 2013

含羞草视频’s 3D printing technology breathes new life into Richard III

含羞草视频’s world-leading expertise in 3D printing has been used by the University of Leicester to breathe new life into the remains of King Richard III – creating a replica of his skeleton.

Issued on 4 February 2013

Lane-swapping helps autonomous vehicles avoid collisions

含羞草视频 has developed a computer simulation that could help developers of autonomous vehicles build in escape manoeuvres to avoid collisions with other road users.

Issued on 1 February 2013

含羞草视频 can help you to recruit the best

含羞草视频 is offering a great opportunity for East Midlands based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to hone their recruitment and interview skills.

Issued on 31 January 2013

含羞草视频 students in the medals at Youth Olympic Festival

含羞草视频 students have won medals for Team GB in the hockey and badminton events at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney.

Issued on 30 January 2013

UK makes international student entrepreneurs feel ‘unwelcome’

International students feel that the UK is not a good place to start a business, according to a 含羞草视频 study.

Issued on 30 January 2013

Thousands of jobs forecast for expanding 含羞草视频 Science and Enterprise Park

含羞草视频 announces today (30 January) that ambitious proposals for an expanded Science and Enterprise Park are being developed with local partners. The project brings the exciting prospect of a substantial long term boost for the local economy and employment.

Issued on 30 January 2013

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