May 2014 press releases
Can exercise make us less hungry?
Scientists at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are investigating whether exercise can make us less hungry as well as helping to burn fat.
Issued on 29 May 2014
Survey shows Brits are pessimistic about England’s World Cup chances
Just one in 10 Britons think England can win the World Cup according to figures from a European-wide survey released this week.
Issued on 29 May 2014
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ signs up to national project to encourage responsible drinking
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is one of seven universities signed up to a radical new project designed to encourage responsible drinking at universities across England and Wales.
Issued on 28 May 2014
Students’ smart UAVs could be ‘future’ for mountain search and rescue
A group of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students have devised a unique ‘swarm’ system using smart unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Issued on 27 May 2014
Exhibition success for School of the Arts
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s School of the Arts is toasting the success of a recently completed exhibition held in Singapore.
Issued on 22 May 2014
Intelligent Energy unveils next generation, integrated and compact fuel cell power unit
Intelligent Energy, headquartered at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Science and Enterprise Parks, has introduced its Gen4 air-cooled fuel cell power unit.
Issued on 22 May 2014
New plastic will help stop mobile phones overheating, says º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ scientist
Problems with overheating mobile phones could be reduced significantly thanks to a plastic being developed by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ scientists.
Issued on 21 May 2014
Richard III inspires engineers of the future
A group of schoolchildren from Quorn have been given a unique insight into engineering by the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ team behind the project to 3D print a replica skull of Richard III.
Issued on 21 May 2014
University invests £1.5M in advanced propulsion research to advance zero emissions vehicles challenge
£1.5M will be invested over five years in strategic research appointments, including a Chair in Advanced Propulsion Systems.
Issued on 20 May 2014
Outstanding community volunteering efforts honoured by University
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has honoured outstanding volunteers from campus and the wider community at its annual community prizes ceremony.
Issued on 19 May 2014
Charter for women a success, says º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research team
Success for national awards scheme aimed at improving the careers of women in science, technology, medicine and maths (STEMM) in universities and colleges.
Issued on 19 May 2014
Images show everyday exercise experiences of spinal cord injured
A collection of striking images portraying experiences of people with a spinal cord injury have been unveiled today by researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
Issued on 15 May 2014
Conference will examine the complex issues surrounding the welfare of children
A major new conference being organised by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will examine the complex issues surrounding the welfare of children.
Issued on 15 May 2014
School of Arts picks up top award
The School of Arts is celebrating after being named the Best University Textile Design School.
Issued on 14 May 2014
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union ranked top in Student Choice Awards
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union has been voted the top students’ union in the country in the 2014 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.
Issued on 14 May 2014
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Burleigh Court wins Gold at VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2014
The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-based four star conference centre and hotel Burleigh Court has won Gold in the Large Hotel of the Year category at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2014.
Issued on 13 May 2014
Construction workers fear consequences of fewer apprentices, says º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researcher
Many older workers in the construction industry fear their knowledge, know-how and tricks of the trade will be lost forever.
Issued on 12 May 2014
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ rises in The Complete University Guide
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has risen to 13th out of 123 universities in the Complete University Guide 2015 comfortably retaining its place as the East Midlands’ top ranked university.
Issued on 12 May 2014
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researcher in appeal over electronic devices recycling conference
Researcher appeals for people interested in moving away from the ‘throw-away’ society to attend a symposium.
Issued on 8 May 2014
Major Art exhibition presents dialogue with Emperor Qin’s terracotta warriors
A sculpture by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s John Atkin will be the only UK contribution to a major new art exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal opening today (Thursday 8 May).
Issued on 8 May 2014
Resource helps young mums feed their babies
Authors of a new booklet to support young mums-to-be in feeding their babies are calling on pregnant teens to provide valuable feedback on the resource.
Issued on 8 May 2014
‘Edgy’ Leicester author set to appear at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ literary event
A Leicester author is one of two ‘edgy’ writers appearing at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ next week in an evening for readers and writers interested in young adult fiction.
Issued on 7 May 2014
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student is “one to watch”
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student, Peter Bailey (Management Sciences), has been selected as “One to Watch” by business networking website LinkedIn.
Issued on 7 May 2014
Innovative study introduces standing desks in schools
Can standing desks in schools reduce Britain’s increasingly sedentary behaviour and help curb the country’s rising obesity epidemic?
Issued on 7 May 2014
University’s impact on the world celebrated at Enterprise Awards
Pioneering noise reduction technology, an app to encourage healthy eating and a celebration of the UK’s thriving animation industry were amongst the winners at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's Enterprise Awards.
Issued on 1 May 2014