May 2013 press releases
Student wins international prize for life-saving device
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in the latest round of awards from its Community Donations Fund.
Issued on 28 May 2013
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ part of Academic Health Science Network
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Design School.
Issued on 23 May 2013
Making nanostructured components a commercial reality
A new partnership between º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, 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
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s community prizes have been presented to four outstanding student volunteers.
Issued on 20 May 2013
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to establish a Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s London campus
iCITY has today signed its deal with the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), marking a major milestone in the establishment of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in London.
Issued on 16 May 2013
Olympians out in force for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International
A number of London 2012 Games Olympians will be competing at the annual º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Technician has become a member of the world’s only professional cycle commuting team.
Issued on 14 May 2013
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate bucks the high street trend
A successful entrepreneur and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ financial expert.
Issued on 8 May 2013
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ subjects ranked amongst the world’s elite
Eleven subject areas at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International Athletics event
There will be an opportunity to watch top class track and field at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ on 19th May with the return of the annual º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International Athletics (LIA) event.
Issued on 7 May 2013
Motoring gadgets help boost driver safety
Research by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the British Museum.
Issued on 3 May 2013