September 2013 press releases
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ ranked 2nd in ‘quality of life’ survey
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ this week in memory of Professor Bill Overton.
Issued on 27 September 2013
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ named University of the Year for Sport
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’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
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is part of a new partnership aiming to drive energy efficiency refurbishment in homes across Britain.
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
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ launches publishing company
Enterprising students and staff from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ applies to be a ‘Team Base’ for Rugby World Cup 2015
Organisers of the Rugby World Cup 2015 have visited º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s new Centre for Information Management (CIM) is being officially launched at the campus on Wednesday 25th September.
Issued on 19 September 2013
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ previews courses it will offer as part of FutureLearn
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ expert contributes to national fresh water report
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are hoping to discover whether being overweight impacts on an individual’s ability to grow muscle.
Issued on 12 September 2013
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ rated top for sport in Which? Student survey
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-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
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’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
New community warden announced for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
The University is pleased to announce the appointment of Ally McDonald as its new community warden.
Issued on 9 September 2013
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to play key role in the ‘industrial revolution’ for regenerative medicine
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
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate company launches super-cool venture
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate company TOMS Fudge are expanding their popular range of indulgent treats and venturing into new gourmet territory by adding ice cream to their menu.
Issued on 5 September 2013
Project seeks to educate the educators about engineering for the developing world
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ leads the way in making supercomputing accessible to industry
HPC Midlands, a supercomputing facility based at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’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
A consortium of the Dearman Engine Company (DEC), º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, MIRA and Air Products has won funding from the Technology Strategy Board to build and test a liquid air engine fitted in a commercial vehicle.
Issued on 4 September 2013
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic, Jennifer Cooke.
Issued on 3 September 2013
Tracking and mapping the mood of the nation through Twitter
Academics at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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