2015 press releases
Respect? Verbal abuse towards football referees still rife, survey finds
An online survey of more than 2,000 football referees has found verbal abuse towards match officials is still rife.
7 December 2015
Most male fans are in favour of more active involvement of women in football
A national survey has shown that most men interested in football in Britain would welcome more women into the sport as fans, coaches, board members and match officials.
21 October 2015
Rumbold receives prestigious international doctoral award
University graduate Dr James Rumbold has received a prestigious international award today for his PhD dissertation.
20 October 2015
Team resilience the key as England kick off home Rugby World Cup
With England kicking off the 2015 Rugby World Cup at Twickenham this evening (Friday 18th September), sport psychologists at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have studied the processes of team resilience shown by a World Cup winning team.
18 September 2015
Email addiction is damaging the health of the nation
Email addiction is a growing problem and needs to be tackled to improve the health of the nation, claims one of the UK’s top email experts.
10 May 2015
Catch the General Election buzz with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s new VoteBee App
A new app created by academics at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ enables you to track the nation’s mood about the General Election through Twitter.
23 March 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ PhD graduate receives outstanding research award
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ PhD graduate has won an award from the British Psychological Society for her research on the stresses of performance sport.
15 January 2015
Which sport are you made for? º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers help to develop Commonwealth Games quiz
Researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have helped the BBC to devise an online test that allows people to determine which of the Commonwealth Games’ 22 sports they might be best at.
23 July 2014
Which sport are you made for? º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers help to develop Commonwealth Games quiz
Researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have helped the BBC to devise an online test that allows people to determine which of the Commonwealth Games’ 22 sports they might be best at.
23 July 2014
SSEHS Researcher Gillian Cook wins BPS best thesis prize
Gillian Cook, a Doctoral Researcher in Sport and Performance Psychology at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, has won a prestigious award for her MSc thesis.
18 June 2014
PhD student shortlisted for Materials Innovation Award
PhD Textiles student, Laura Morgan, has been shortlisted for the Arts Foundation Materials Innovation Award supported by The Clothworkers' Foundation.
Issued on 18 December 2015
PhD student awarded prestigious IMechE Research Scholarship
PhD student, Rebecca Grant, has been awarded the prestigious Institution of Mechanical Engineers Research Scholarship at the IMechE Vision Awards.
Issued on 17 December 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ wins Whatuni.com popularity contest
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is the most popular first choice for students researching their higher education options through course comparison site WhatUni.com.
Issued on 17 December 2015
New Bishop of Leicester announced at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
The Rt Revd Martyn Snow has been announced as the new Bishop of Leicester, at an event held at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ this morning (15 December).
Issued on 15 December 2015
Dedicated training centre for BIM and pipework to launch in the New Year
A dedicated training centre will open next year to support the building and industrial services industry in tackling the challenges of pipework innovation and energy efficiency installation.
Issued on 15 December 2015
GAME confirmed as title sponsor for graduate led Esports championship
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates behind the UK’s inter-university Esports championship have secured sponsorship from gaming giant, GAME.
Issued on 14 December 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ first university to be awarded new UK Anti-Doping education accreditation
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has today announced its new education accreditation scheme, which sees º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ become the first university to achieve the status.
Issued on 9 December 2015
Campus teaching hub nearing completion
A £3million project to create new teaching space on campus is nearing completion.
Issued on 9 December 2015
New book offers a “Very Alternative” way of dealing with sudden paralysis
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has helped to launch a new book that uses humour and graphic design to communicate vital information to people dealing with sudden paralysis.
Issued on 8 December 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research to inform cricket helmet safety development
Research by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Sports Technology Institute will continue to shape the development of cricket helmet safety, following a landmark announcement by the governing body for the sport.
Issued on 8 December 2015
White paper aims to raise standards and accountability of climate services
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ professor and community of practitioners have published a draft white paper calling for an ethical framework for the climate services.
Issued on 8 December 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ turn the tables on reigning NBL champions Team Derby
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport kept their 100 percent record going in the 2015/16 AJ Bell National Badminton League (NBL) with a fantastic 4-1 victory over Team Derby at the Sir David Wallace Sports Hall on campus.
Issued on 8 December 2015
LU Arts welcome everyone to attend innovative branding workshops
LU Arts is running a series of exciting branding workshops throughout December and January as part of their Market Town project.
Issued on 3 December 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ part of £276m UK infrastructure and cities project
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been announced as a partner in a new £276 million research project aimed at ensuring the long-term functioning of the UK’s infrastructure and cities.
Issued on 3 December 2015
Intelligent Energy enters into agreement to develop embedded fuel cell technology for smartphones
Intelligent Energy, the fuel cell technology company originating from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research and headquartered at its Science and Enterprise Park, has entered into an agreement with an emerging smartphone OEM to create a tailored development and integration programme for a specific smartphone application.
Issued on 1 December 2015
Community groups awarded University donations
A number of different community initiatives including a Christmas food bank, a gardening project and sporting activities have been supported by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in its first round of community donations for the academic year.
Issued on 30 November 2015
Come and enjoy some festive fun at Christmas Jumper Day
There’s not long left to dig out your festive jumpers ready for Christmas Jumper Day at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ next week.
Issued on 27 November 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ ranked top five for graduate employability in the UK
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been ranked top five in the UK for graduate employability in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings.
Issued on 27 November 2015
New Professor of Social Policy makes mark in Living Wage and tax credit policy
Donald Hirsch, Director of the Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, has been promoted to Professor of Social Policy.
Issued on 27 November 2015
Research shows remote lakes are affected by warming climate
The rate of carbon burial in remote lakes has doubled over the last 100 years, suggesting even isolated ecosystems are feeling the effects of our changing climate.
Issued on 26 November 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ rated as Outstanding Global University for sport science in international report
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been ranked as one of the Outstanding Global Universities for Sport Science in a new report published by the University of Tsukuba in Japan.
Issued on 26 November 2015
Energy research at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ set to accelerate following £180m investment
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is set to play a crucial role in the next step towards the transformation of the UK’s energy sector.
Issued on 25 November 2015
Graduate becomes first Asian Woman Footballer of the year in England
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate MSc student, Aditi Chauhan, has created history by becoming the first Asian Woman Footballer of the year in England.
Issued on 24 November 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student welcomes community to local arts exhibition
A new social initiative to bring together º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the wider community is currently underway.
Issued on 23 November 2015
New research into daylight exposure in heritage buildings to help balance access and conservation
Research into the distribution of natural light and its level of exposure in historic buildings has been carried out by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ on behalf of the National Trust.
Issued on 23 November 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ partners with Causeway to enhance students’ transferable skills
The School of Civil and Building Engineering at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has announced a partnership with Causeway, a global technology leader in 5D BIM (Building Information Modelling), as the latest development in its pioneering strategy to embed BIM into undergraduate degree and postgraduate programmes.
Issued on 20 November 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-led Manifesto calls for more ethical sourcing in construction
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ professor is leading a national call for more ethical sourcing within the construction industry.
Issued on 20 November 2015
Success at Fruit Routes Harvest project
Harvest Festivities which took place on campus as part of the Fruit Routes project went down a treat amongst staff, students and the local community last month.
Issued on 19 November 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ take part in Christmas tree festivities
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has got into the festive spirit for the annual º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Christmas tree festival, organised by the town’s All Saints Parish Church.
Issued on 19 November 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ English student to publish sci-fi fantasy book
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ English PhD student Amanda Bigler is set to publish her first novel, The Takers, this month.
Issued on 19 November 2015
Study to tackle ‘transient loneliness’
Academics hope new research will raise awareness of the issue of ‘transient loneliness’ which affects increasing numbers of people from migrants and carers to students and lone workers.
Issued on 17 November 2015
Work begins on STEMLab at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
Work officially began today (16 November) on the new STEMLab building at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, with Professor Rachel Thomson, the academic lead for the development, turning the first turf on site.
Issued on 16 November 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ IP named most innovative product by LIFTEX2015
Aero-Beam, a breakthrough in crane operation technology, has won the Most Innovative Product Award at the LEEA LIFTEX 2015 exhibition and conference.
Issued on 13 November 2015
Join in the festive fun at Christmas Jumper Day
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, so why not put on your Christmas jumper and head down to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ for some festive fun on 1 December?
Issued on 11 November 2015
Free innovation and enterprise e-course launches for 16-18 year olds
To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, 16 – 22 November, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s School of Business and Economics is launching an e-learning course for secondary school students, years 12 and 13.
Issued on 10 November 2015
UK broadcast studio opens at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is one of three new Jisc UK Broadcast Hubs that will help increase media coverage of academic research.
Issued on 10 November 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ study explores the effect of sit-to-stand workstations on sedentary behaviour outside of office hours
Introducing sit-to-stand workstations in the office significantly reduces sitting at work but can result in slight increases in sitting outside of working hours.
Issued on 6 November 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hosts visit from the Government’s Science and Innovation Network
On 5 November º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ welcomed a group of international visitors from the Government's Science and Innovation Network.
Issued on 6 November 2015
New system will help police forces find the optimum location for its officers
A new computer modelling tool which could help police forces to position their officers to provide the optimum response time is being developed at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
Issued on 5 November 2015
University turns red in support of Poppy Appeal
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is lighting up two of its iconic buildings in support of the Poppy Appeal.
Issued on 5 November 2015
New study aims to improve the health of NHS office workers
A new study by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will be looking at the impact of standing desks on the health of NHS office workers at Leicester’s three hospitals.
Issued on 5 November 2015
New research project into blood test for early diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ scientists have begun a research project with Peterborough City Hospital into a new blood test for the early diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders.
Issued on 4 November 2015
Whole Earth exhibition extended
The Whole Earth? exhibition will now be on campus until the end of the month, giving staff, students and the community longer to visit the thought provoking display.
Issued on 3 November 2015
New videos provide practical support for university application process
A suite of new videos to help guide students through the university application process has been launched today by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
Issued on 3 November 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport win at home on the opening night of the National Badminton League season
After falling at the final hurdle last season, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport kicked off their second campaign of the National Badminton League with an impressive victory over local rivals University of Nottingham.
Issued on 3 November 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ secures funding to help fight the global health threat of antimicrobial resistance
Researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have secured £545,000 to help tackle growing resistance to antibiotics.
Issued on 2 November 2015
UK Living Wage Rate calculated by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ rises by 40p
The UK Living Wage rate has risen to £8.25 per hour, an increase of 40p on the 2014 rate, it has been announced today (Monday 2 November).
Issued on 2 November 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ unveils world’s first lab-in-a-briefcase
Academics at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hope to boost early detection rates of cancer in developing countries with their portable lab-in-a-briefcase that can operate even at high temperatures.
Issued on 30 October 2015
Talented poet goes back to her roots
Talented poet and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ English graduate, Shruti Chauhan, will be going back to her roots when she performs at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union next week.
Issued on 30 October 2015
Academic publishes new book exploring Organisational Resilience
Dr Ran Bhamra’s latest publication exploring organisational resilience develops º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s expertise in one of its core themes, Secure and Resilient Societies.
Issued on 29 October 2015
Halloween Cheap Thrills! Zero Budget Film Festival
The CheapThrills! Zero Budget Film Festival is back for a third year in º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ with a Halloween special later this month.
Issued on 27 October 2015
Business Minister officially opens Advanced Technology Innovation Centre
Business Minister, Anna Soubry, officially opened the Advanced Technology Innovation Centre (ATIC) today. She was joined by senior representatives of Charnwood Borough Council, Leicestershire County Council and the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership, all key partners in the expansion of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Science and Enterprise Parks (LUSEP).
Issued on 26 October 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students take action to improve life in Brazil’s largest favela
Six students at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are hoping to empower the youth of Rio by raising enough funds to purchase a building in Brazil to house a hostel, community centre and DJ school.
Issued on 23 October 2015
Remembrance memorial at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ campus
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union have joined forces to create a memorial on campus to honour those who have lost their lives serving their country.
Issued on 22 October 2015
Tackling the under-representation of BME coaches in professional football
New figures on the numbers of black and ethnic minority (BME) football coaches employed at professional clubs or undertaking coach education qualifications will be revealed today, Wednesday (21 October).
Issued on 21 October 2015
Study shows links between major weather events
New research has found the UK's most costly weather events are very likely linked rather than independent as previously thought.
Issued on 20 October 2015
New poet in residence announced
The School of the Arts, English and Drama have announced Helen Calcutt as this year’s poet in residence.
Issued on 19 October 2015
LU-MIT Entrepreneurship Exchange inspires students to turn big ideas into reality
Six students from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Wolfson School gained invaluable insight into the world of successful entrepreneurship as part of a two-week exchange.
Issued on 19 October 2015
New study to look at factors affecting child growth and development
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been awarded a major grant by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to investigate the impact of ethnicity, social standing and economic situation on the growth and development of children and adolescents.
Issued on 16 October 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ awarded £3.9 million to revolutionise electronic communications circuitry
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been awarded £3.9 million to develop a totally new way of designing and fabricating high frequency communications circuitry.
Issued on 16 October 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ rises to 12th place in ‘Table of Tables’
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has risen again in the Times Higher Education 2016 ‘Table of Tables’, taking 12th place.
Issued on 15 October 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researcher searching for ways to build a million new homes
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researcher hopes his study into house construction could revolutionise the way homes are built in the UK.
Issued on 14 October 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to continue to act as England Netball’s training base
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is pleased to announce that England Netball have confirmed they will continue to use its facilities for senior team training.
Issued on 13 October 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ cricketers to play in international Twenty20 event
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s cricketers are heading to India this month to represent England Universities in the prestigious Red Bull World Twenty20 Finals.
Issued on 12 October 2015
Vice Chancellor launches campus wide safety campaign
With the academic year now well underway, the University is kick-starting a safety awareness campaign to make sure that everyone on campus stays safe.
Issued on 12 October 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London students and staff complete first-ever Rag event
A team of students, LSU London and University staff have completed the first ever Rag event, abseiling down the Acelormittal Orbit in a bid to raise money for charity.
Issued on 7 October 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ plays its part in innovative new running garment
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has played a major role in the latest wearable technology development, which aims to help recreational runners improve their performance.
Issued on 7 October 2015
The Building Societies Association and the School of Business and Economics launch first-ever Masters for customer-owned financial firms
The Building Societies Association (BSA) and the School of Business and Economics at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have launched the first UK Masters programme geared specifically for those who work in a customer-owned or mutual financial services firm.
Issued on 7 October 2015
University Fruit Routes project is back!
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Fruit Routes project is back and is kicking off with Harvest Festivities. This year, the celebrations will be taking place in town as well as on campus.
Issued on 6 October 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ announces Community Donations Fund arrangements for academic year 2015/16
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is delighted to kick off the first round of its Community Donations Funds programme for the academic year 2015/16.
Issued on 6 October 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning sign England International Sasha Corbin
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning have confirmed the signing of England international mid-court player Sasha Corbin for the forthcoming season.
Issued on 5 October 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to sponsor Indian College League cricket tournament
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is delighted to be joining forces with The Chopras to provide an exciting new cricket tournament for some of India’s leading colleges.
Issued on 2 October 2015
Making sense of maths: new e-learning programme to support teenagers born very prematurely
A new web-based e-learning programme to boost the maths skills of teenagers born very prematurely is to be developed with the help of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
Issued on 1 October 2015
University Professor announced as Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
The Royal Academy of Engineering has announced that Professor Colin Garner, Wolfson School of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Electrical Engineering, at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been elected as a new Fellow of the Academy.
Issued on 1 October 2015
Rapid diagnosis of a range of health conditions is just a breath away
A new centre launched tomorrow (Friday 2 October) is the base for a team of scientists developing breath analysis tests that could help in the rapid diagnosis and treatment for a range of conditions including cancers, respiratory infections and diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Issued on 1 October 2015
England star Jade Clarke returns to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning is delighted to welcome home Jade Clarke after five years playing netball in the Southern Hemisphere.
Issued on 29 September 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's Advanced Technology Innovation Centre welcomes new tenants
A key handover event to mark the opening of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Advanced Technology Innovation Centre (ATIC) and welcome its new tenants took place last week.
Issued on 28 September 2015
Report advises on reducing unplanned hospital admissions for the over-85s
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic has contributed to a national report that concludes better integration of healthcare and community services is vital to slow the rate of unplanned hospital admissions of people aged 85 and over.
Issued on 28 September 2015
Whole Earth exhibition to debut at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ next week
The WHOLE EARTH? exhibition, organised by the Hard Rain Project and National Union of Students, will be exhibited at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ next week.
Issued on 28 September 2015
Peter Keen to join Lawn Tennis Association as interim Performance Director
Peter Keen, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Director of Sport Advancement and Strategy, has been seconded by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) as interim Performance Director.
Issued on 24 September 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ project supports visionary research-based artwork
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Creative Outreach Resource Efficiency (CORE) project has provided the impetus for the development of a brand new research-based artwork, due to go on display this weekend.
Issued on 24 September 2015
LU Arts welcome staff, students and community to Market Town events
LU Arts is running a number of events for staff, students and members of the community to get involved in this month.
Issued on 23 September 2015
Immersive 3D training experience unveiled with potential to transform the chemical engineering industry
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ computer science expert has collaborated with BP on an immersive training experience that enables safety-critical tasks to be rehearsed in a simulated environment.
Issued on 23 September 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ part of new enterprise zone bid
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Science and Enterprise Parks are at the heart of a new Enterprise Zone (EZ) bid which will make Leicestershire a magnet for science, innovation and hi-tech manufacturing companies looking for research facilities and industrial and office space to base and expand their business.
Issued on 23 September 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning tickets go on sale
With just over three months to go until the Vitality Netball Superleague gets underway, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning are pleased to announce that tickets for all 2016 fixtures are now on sale.
Issued on 23 September 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s first postgraduate facility to open this month
The redevelopment of the Angela Marmont building is now complete, transforming it into the University’s first ever dedicated postgraduate facility.
Issued on 22 September 2015
Fifth annual conference provides insight into responsible sourcing in the construction industry
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) have announced their fifth annual conference providing an insight into innovative tools and guidance used for responsible sourcing in the construction industry.
Issued on 22 September 2015
Welcome to new and returning º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ together with Leicestershire Police and Charnwood Borough Council are joining forces to welcome new and returning students to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
Issued on 22 September 2015
Study shows Cycle Network gets people on their bikes
The National Cycle Network is encouraging more people to cycle more often according to figures unveiled by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers.
Issued on 22 September 2015
Registration begins at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ welcomed its first students onto its London campus this morning as registration opened at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London.
Issued on 21 September 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ community warden scheme expanded
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s pioneering community warden scheme has been expanded in time for the start of the academic year.
Issued on 21 September 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ remains top in the 2015 Lloyds Bank Student Life Survey
For the second year running º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has come out on top in the Lloyds Bank Student Life Survey.
Issued on 19 September 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London scholarships awarded to East London graduates
Ten East London graduates have received full scholarships to study at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London, which opens its doors to its first intake of students this month.
Issued on 18 September 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ retains its 13th place ranking in Times Good University Guide 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has maintained its position as one of the country’s leading higher education institutions, holding onto its 13th place out of 123 UK universities in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016.
Issued on 18 September 2015
Team resilience the key as England kick off home Rugby World Cup
With England kicking off the 2015 Rugby World Cup at Twickenham this evening (Friday 18th September), sport psychologists at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have studied the processes of team resilience shown by a World Cup winning team.
Issued on 18 September 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hosts world-leading academics for major EU-funded research and innovation partnership project
Senior academics from the EU and India will be on campus for two days next week as part of a major new research project, REINVEST.
Issued on 17 September 2015
Using ‘Human Factors & Ergonomics’ to improve patient safety
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ professor is working with Health Education England to develop recommendations to improve NHS patient safety.
Issued on 16 September 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ helping to shape the future of hockey
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been working with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) over the past two days on Project HG, which aims to continue the evolution of Hockey5s, a short-form version of the game.
Issued on 16 September 2015
Can sport play a role in dealing with the European migration crisis?
With the 2015 European migrant crisis escalating on an almost daily basis, the European Parliament has commissioned º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Professor Ian Henry to report on 'the role of sport in fostering open and inclusive societies’.
Issued on 15 September 2015
Love your trainers? Collaboration on cutting-edge technology could transform global manufacturing of footwear parts
The materials research team from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has partnered with global footwear structural component suppliers Texon to bring significant benefits to the modern footwear industry.
Issued on 14 September 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Rugby launch new 3G pitch
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students Rugby Football Club’s (LSRFC) chances of improving on last season’s 12th place finish in National League 1 have been given a timely boost with the installation of a stunning new artificial playing surface on their first XV pitch.
Issued on 10 September 2015
Hopping could reduce fracture risk for older people
Just two minutes of hopping a day can strengthen hip bones in older men and reduce the risk of fracture after a fall, a º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-led study has found.
Issued on 10 September 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics help unearth mystery of new species of human relative
Two of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s growth experts are amongst an international team of scientists studying a new species of human relative discovered in a South African cave.
Issued on 10 September 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ neighbourhoods are safest out of region's universities
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is located in the safest neighbourhood out of all the universities in the East Midlands new data has found.
Issued on 9 September 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ unveils breakthrough technology with potential to revolutionise the global rail industry
A failsafe track switch designed to eradicate a 200-year-old problem on the railway has been created by engineers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
Issued on 9 September 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to host 2016 School Games
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is delighted that it has been chosen to host the 2016 School Games National Finals after a competitive bidding process.
Issued on 8 September 2015
London parents risk little or no gain from working more hours
London childcare costs leave many parents on the minimum wage little or no better off for working more, a new report warns.
Issued on 8 September 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Rugby to take on University of Queensland
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is to continue its World Varsity Series with a rugby union fixture against the University of Queensland on Wednesday 30th September.
Issued on 8 September 2015
Graduates launch first British snowboarding and ski brand for women
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Alumnus Susie Beere and Sophie Kelly are set to launch Snooks, the first British snowboarding and ski brand designed specifically for women.
Issued on 7 September 2015
Bounce-a-thon world record attempt at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will be the location for a world record attempt this week.
Issued on 7 September 2015
Low-income parents will both have to work full time for a decent standard of living by 2020
Parents on low incomes will both have to work full time over the next five years in order to provide themselves with a minimum standard of living, a new report reveals.
Issued on 7 September 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hosts global urban research conference
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is set to host over 60 academics for a global urban research conference starting today (Monday 7 September).
Issued on 7 September 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ shortlisted for Times Higher Education ‘University of the Year’
The University has also been shortlisted in the ‘Entrepreneurial University of the Year’ category.
Issued on 3 September 2015
Nottingham Panthers learn about team dynamics at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ School of Business and Economics
Elite professional ice hockey team, the Nottingham Panthers, paid a visit to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ this week as part of their pre-season training camp.
Issued on 28 August 2015
Turning breath into words – new device unveiled to give paralysis sufferers a voice
A new device which transforms paralysis sufferers’ breath into words – believed to be the first invention of its kind – has been developed by academics from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
Issued on 28 August 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ School of Business and Economics secures AMBA re-accreditation
The School of Business and Economics, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, is delighted to announce that it has been re-accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Issued on 27 August 2015
Energy Research Accelerator appoints inaugural CEO
The Energy Research Accelerator - based around a founding partnership of the universities of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, Aston, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham and Warwick, and the British Geological Survey (BGS) - has announced the appointment of Gordon Waddington as its Chief Executive Officer.
Issued on 26 August 2015
MSc student scores West Ham deal
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ MSc student Aditi Chauhan has this week added to India’s sporting history by signing for East London side West Ham United Ladies.
Issued on 21 August 2015
Lord Sebastian Coe elected as IAAF President
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is delighted that our Pro Chancellor Lord Sebastian Coe has been elected the new President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).
Issued on 19 August 2015
Student awarded º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's most prestigious prize
The Sir Robert Martin University Prize has been awarded to PhD student James Pearson for outstanding academic and non-academic achievement.
Issued on 19 August 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate designs exhibition space at London’s Design Museum
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate Benjamin Hubert designed exhibition space at London’s Design Museum.
Issued on 16 August 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union Rag raises more than £1 million for charity… again!
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union Rag raised over £1m to help support local and national charities for the sixth time running this year.
Issued on 15 August 2015
Considering º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ? Come along to our Open House event to get all of your questions answered!
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is holding an Open House event today for students who’d like to find out more about the University as part of the Clearing and Adjustment process.
Issued on 15 August 2015
Further funding secured for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s STEMLab
A quarter of a million pounds has been donated by the Garfield Weston Foundation to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ for its new STEMLab building.
Issued on 14 August 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ subject areas rated amongst best in the world
Two subject areas at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ were ranked in the top 50 in the world according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject carried out earlier this year.
Issued on 14 August 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Design graduate appears in UK top 100 entrepreneurs list
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate has appeared in the UK’s top 100 entrepreneurs list, amongst the likes of Richard Branson and Lord Sugar.
Issued on 14 August 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ leaps to 2nd in Times Higher Student Education Experience Survey
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ secured 2nd place in the 2015 Times Higher Education (THE) Student Experience Survey.
Issued on 13 August 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ named University of the Year at the 2015 Whatuni Student Choice Awards
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ was crowned University of the year at the 2015 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.
Issued on 13 August 2015
Henry Pyrgos to captain Scotland
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is delighted to see that former student Henry Pyrgos will captain Scotland Rugby Team this weekend for the first time in his young career.
Issued on 12 August 2015
Low-income parents facing a squeeze on family finances, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ report reveals
Parents working on the minimum wage are struggling to afford basic needs, with the cost of raising a child from birth to age 18 remaining high at £149,805.
Issued on 12 August 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's top tips to help you during Clearing
With results day on the horizon, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has put together a series of ‘top tips’ to help students stay calm and to plan their next steps
Issued on 12 August 2015
Students rate º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in country’s top 5
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has finished Top 5 in the annual National Student Survey (NSS), securing one of its best ever results.
Issued on 12 August 2015
Considering º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ? Come along to our Open House event to get all of your questions answered!
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is holding an Open House on Saturday 15 August for students who’d like to find out more about the University as part of the Clearing and Adjustment process.
Issued on 11 August 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ rank as top university for student satisfaction in UK and globally
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ ranked as the top university for student satisfaction both in the UK and globally in an independent survey.
Issued on 11 August 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students set to perform at Fringe
Accidentally on Purpose Productions, founded by alumna Alice Dean and PhD student Lyndsey Bakewell, will be performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year.
Issued on 10 August 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ secures 11th place in The Complete University Guide 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ came 11th out of 126 other universities in The UK Complete University Guide 2016.
Issued on 10 August 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ advises parents how to help on results day
It’s an anxious time for any parent awaiting their son or daughters A Level results, but º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is offering a few words of advice to help guide parents through the Clearing and Adjustment period.
Issued on 10 August 2015
Participants wanted to share experiences of 2011 Birmingham riots
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student is looking for participants to take part in a new research study which explores the events of the Birmingham Riots in 2011.
Issued on 7 August 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research a life saver on Europe's roads
Research by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ aimed at reducing blind spots for HGV drivers has led to a change in European legislation on vehicle mirrors and could save hundreds of lives.
Issued on 6 August 2015
Funding secured for Regional Policing Partnership
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is part of a major consortium of East Midlands based universities, police forces and Police and Crime Commissioners that has been awarded funding to carry out policing-related research.
Issued on 6 August 2015
Webb Ellis Cup heading to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
Calling all rugby fans – the World Cup Trophy is coming to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ on Thursday 13th August between 3pm and 5pm!
Issued on 3 August 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ supports young people through Strategic Fund donations
A programme of engagement work with young people across º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is set to expand thanks to a donation of £6,000 from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
Issued on 3 August 2015
Midlands' universities group appoints new director to drive Midlands Engine agenda
The Midlands' leading research intensive universities have appointed their first Director to oversee the development of an exceptional HE partnership, which aims to harness their combined research power and bring significant economic benefits to the Midlands and the UK.
Issued on 3 August 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hurdlers heading for World Championships
Recent graduates Niall Flannery and Meghan Beesley have been announced in the GB & NI team for the World Athletics Championships, taking place in Beijing from 22nd to 30th August.
Issued on 29 July 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ scientists’ new chemical blueprint could be the answer to tackling stone theft
Scientists at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hope their early trials of a new chemical blueprint technique could assist a crackdown on stone theft.
Issued on 27 July 2015
Sir Nigel Rudd, DL, to step down as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Chancellor
After five years’ service as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Chancellor Sir Nigel Rudd, DL, has announced that he will be stepping down.
Issued on 27 July 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ amongst student top five
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is amongst the top five UK universities according to online review platform, StudentCrowd.
Issued on 27 July 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Fine Art student debuts sculpture to celebrate Ladybird Book’s centenary
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Fine Art student Paula Riley has designed and created a sculpture to celebrate 100 years of Ladybird Books.
Issued on 24 July 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ plays important role in first ever Zambian National Sport Development Conference
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is proud to have played a significant role in the development of the first ever Zambian National Sport Development Conference, which takes place in Lusaka on the 27th and 28th July.
Issued on 23 July 2015
Action spend 26,000 hours volunteering to support community groups
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students' Union Action has spent 26,000 hours volunteering this year to help support charities and community groups.
Issued on 21 July 2015
Is there room for being both a sports fan and an employee? New research reveals impact of fandom on those who work in sport
Being a fan of a sports team can boost the commitment of employees working in the professional sport industry, and significantly influence their attitude at work.
Issued on 20 July 2015
The highs and lows of the General Election – insider’s view offered at Conference
Political strategists, journalists and academics gathered in Westminster this week for a º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ conference focussing on the media coverage of the 2015 General Election campaign.
Issued on 17 July 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ study reveals standing desks in schools could help tackle sedentary behaviour
How best to combat sedentary behaviour in primary schools and encourage children to become more active has formed the basis of two new pilot studies.
Issued on 17 July 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ secure 35th consecutive BUCS title
Last night it was confirmed that º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students have been crowned British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) champions for the 35th consecutive year.
Issued on 17 July 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union win Education Award
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union have won the Education Award at this year’s NUS annual celebration held on 8 July.
Issued on 15 July 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student wins award for Engineering innovation
Alister Smith, from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, has received the prestigious Hawley Award for Engineering Innovation.
Issued on 15 July 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates gain professional roles to be proud of
Over 94% of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduating from the University according to the latest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey.
Issued on 15 July 2015
Graduate awarded 10K and reaches national final for innovative invention
Product Design Engineering graduate and founder of Version 22, Simon Lyons has made the final shortlist for The Inclusive Technology Prize 2015.
Issued on 14 July 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Class of 2015 honoured at graduation ceremonies
This week, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will honour thousands of students in its summer graduation ceremonies.
Issued on 14 July 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Conference will discuss global water supply and sanitation issues
An international conference being held at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ later this month is set to examine the issues of global water supply and sanitation
Issued on 13 July 2015
Two F1 engineers to be honoured at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduation ceremonies
Two Formula 1 engineers and a RAF test pilot are amongst the honorary graduates to be celebrated during º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s graduation ceremonies this week (14-17 July).
Issued on 13 July 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics honoured with awards at graduation
Four º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics are set to be presented with a Research-informed Teaching Award as part of this year’s graduation ceremonies.
Issued on 13 July 2015
Success for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate company Pavegen
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate company Pavegen have smashed their crowdfunding venture by raising nearly £2m from online investors.
Issued on 10 July 2015
Successfully designing for happiness
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Design School lecturer Dr Carolina Escobar Tello was amongst the speakers at the WebVisions Barcelona event earlier this month.
Issued on 9 July 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ funding helps community groups
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has supported ten local community groups in its latest round of community donations
Issued on 9 July 2015
Tennis parent education programme aims to help develop Britain’s next Wimbledon star
With the Wimbledon final just days away, the spotlight is once again on tennis and how Britain can produce future champions like grand slam winner Andy Murray.
Issued on 9 July 2015
Renowned University sculptor wins prestigious award
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ School of the Arts lecturer John Atkin has won the prestigious Excellence Award for the China Fuzhou International Sculpture Competition 2015.
Issued on 8 July 2015
Year 12 students get a Headstart in engineering courses at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
School students from across the country are visiting º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ this week as part of the annual Headstart programme.
Issued on 8 July 2015
Aeronautical Engineering MEng students win two awards in the iMechE’s first UAS Challenge competition
Ten, final year Aeronautical Engineering MEng students, won the Design and Most Viable Business Proposition Awards at the iMechE’s first UAS Challenge competition.
Issued on 7 July 2015
Sporting success all over the world
It was a magical weekend for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ sport as current and former students won national and international medals in no fewer than seven different sports.
Issued on 6 July 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Design School student wins top award at New Designers exhibition
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Design School student Henry Buckley has won a top award at this year's New Designers exhibition in London thanks to his clever and innovative design project.
Issued on 6 July 2015
Pioneering project celebrates 10 years of success
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, the University of Leicester and De Montfort University are holding their tenth Summer School event to help raise the aspirations of young people in care.
Issued on 6 July 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ well represented at World University Games
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is proud to be playing a major role in the Great Britain team heading to the World University Games, otherwise known as Universiade, which gets underway in South Korea today.
Issued on 3 July 2015
Experts provide top tips for staying cool in the record temperatures
With temperatures this week touted as some of the hottest on record, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s experts offer advice on keeping cool.
Issued on 1 July 2015
Conference offers an insider’s view of General Election campaign
Discover what the party strategists, pollsters and media thought of the 2015 General Election campaign at a º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ conference taking place in Westminster.
Issued on 1 July 2015
Counter-terrorism measures must account for attackers’ emotions, says new study
Counter-terrorism officials must acknowledge that terrorists are not fully rational if future attacks are to be prevented, say the authors of a study on counter-terrorism modelling published this month.
Issued on 1 July 2015
Gap widens between income and the cost of living, new research reveals
New research from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ published today reveals that the gap between people’s incomes and the amount they need to cover their essential costs has widened dramatically since 2008.
Issued on 1 July 2015
Respected social scientist honoured with Innovation Fellowship
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic, whose pioneering research resulted in a new approach to communication training, has been awarded a WIRED Innovation Fellowship for 2015.
Issued on 29 June 2015
Rag raises more than £1 million…again!
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union Rag has once more raised over £1m to help support local and national charities. It is the sixth year running that Rag has broken the £1m barrier.
Issued on 26 June 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ joins forces with researchers as part of a study encouraging adolescent girls to embrace physical activity
Researchers will measure adolescent girls’ physical activity levels as part of a £600,000 investigation into the effectiveness of a dedicated school-based programme.
Issued on 26 June 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ celebrates energy research
On Wednesday 24 June, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ celebrated the outstanding research achievements of its academic and support staff across a range of disciplines.
Issued on 26 June 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ set to welcome thousands for Open Day
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is set to welcome thousands of visitors to its campus over the next two days (26 – 27 June) for its Summer Open Day.
Issued on 26 June 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ awarded Alcohol Impact accreditation
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union have been awarded an Alcohol Impact mark of accreditation from The National Union of Students (NUS).
Issued on 25 June 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ at the heart of new robotics network
A national network that will fast-track the UK’s ability to develop and exploit the vast potential of Robotics and Autonomous Systems is to be launched today with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ as one of its founding partners.
Issued on 23 June 2015
Volunteers wanted for new study: Can wearable technology help you to be more active by reducing your sitting time?
This study, part of a student research project, will look into whether wearable technology can be used to help you to become more physically active by reducing the amount of time spent sitting.
Issued on 22 June 2015
Development of the Slope ALARMS landslide early warning system wins regional civil engineering award
The Development of the Slope ALARMS landslide early warning system by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ was declared winner of the Studies & Research Merit Award at the regions’ major civil engineering event of the year.
Issued on 19 June 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research finds childcare costs push 130,000 children into poverty
130,000 UK children are pushed into poverty as working parents struggle to pay rising childcare costs, finds new research by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
Issued on 19 June 2015
Celebrating º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students’ enterprising achievements
On Tuesday, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Students’ Union celebrated their inaugural Student Enterprise Awards, recognising the enterprising achievements of students across a range of activities.
Issued on 18 June 2015
Fulbright Fellow asks 'Why Design Simultaneously Unites and Divides Us' in public lecture
Dr Christopher Mattson will be exploring the concept of how the word ‘design’ has the power to unite, and yet, simultaneously divide.
Issued on 18 June 2015
Hockey star Jamie Dwyer named º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's World Hockey Ambassador
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is delighted to announce that Australian international hockey star Jamie Dwyer has agreed to become its World Hockey Ambassador.
Issued on 17 June 2015
Success for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ employment placement scheme
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is working with local charity The Exaireo Trust to provide unemployed people with work placements on campus.
Issued on 17 June 2015
Research collaboration seeks to improve flowmeters
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is working with materials engineering company Morgan Advanced Materials in a project which seeks to increase the accuracy and reliability of ultrasonic flow meters.
Issued on 16 June 2015
Volunteers needed: Can you get stronger by lifting light weights?
Researchers from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences are looking for volunteers to help with a new study.
Issued on 16 June 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ professor wins top civil engineering award
Professor Tony Thorpe, Dean of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s School of Civil and Building Engineering, was presented with the William Kemp award at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) East Midlands Awards 2015.
Issued on 15 June 2015
Homemade pizza set to get even better, thanks to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Student
A pioneering º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student could be about to improve the quality of homemade pizzas thanks to his new invention - Forno.
Issued on 15 June 2015
Town centres seminar: The future of the high street
A new seminar on the town centre consumer will look at the impact and implications for the future of the high street.
Issued on 12 June 2015
IMPART project host masterclass for delegates on successful funding bids
IMPART, the East Midlands Intelligent Mobility Partnership, is hosting a Horizon 2020 masterclass to teach delegates about successful funding bids next month.
Issued on 12 June 2015
Fulbright Fellow asks 'Why Design Simultaneously Unites and Divides Us' in public lecture
Dr Christopher Mattson will be exploring the concept of how the word ‘design’ has the power to unite, and yet, simultaneously divide.
Issued on 12 June 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ ranked first for overall satisfaction in independent student survey
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has ranked first for overall student satisfaction in the UK and globally in an independent survey.
Issued on 12 June 2015
Dr Lara Alcock awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship
Dr Lara Alcock, Senior Lecturer in the Maths Education Centre, has been awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowships by the Higher Education Academy.
Issued on 11 June 2015
Raising awareness of a ‘silent killer’ – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student unveils an innovative camping heater
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ design student has created a unique camping accessory that can warm a tent for up to five hours – as part of a drive to help keep campers safe from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Issued on 10 June 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student puts safety first with his prototype for an ‘intelligent’ polo helmet
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student’s prototype for a safer polo helmet – complete with a built-in crash sensor – could save lives by alerting emergency responders to impacts and falls that may cause head injuries.
Issued on 9 June 2015
How safe is a blood transfusion - Professor Gavin Murphy to hold public lecture at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
Professor Gavin Murphy, Academic Cardiac Surgeon at the University of Leicester, will be holding a public lecture on June 16.
Issued on 9 June 2015
University’s police research showcased at launch event
A new research group that will work in partnership with the region’s police forces, helping to inform the way they work, is launched at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ this month.
Issued on 9 June 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport narrowly miss out on National Badminton League glory
After an incredible 5-0 victory over Surrey Smashers in the semi-finals, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport came agonisingly close to taking the National Badminton League title, but in the end succumbed to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Team Derby.
Issued on 8 June 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Fruit Routes Summer programme of events
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Fruit Routes project is back with an exciting day of fun filled events.
Issued on 4 June 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ ready to challenge for National Badminton League Crown
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport head to Crawley this weekend with their sights firmly set on winning the inaugural National Badminton League title at the K2.
Issued on 4 June 2015
Reconstructing notions of military masculinity can benefit veterans’ mental health and wellbeing, new research reveals
Breaking down the barriers associated with stoic military masculinity can help boost the health and wellbeing of combat veterans.
Issued on 3 June 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ spearheads €5.8m project to help halve European road deaths
Road safety experts at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are leading a €5.8m European project designed to help halve road deaths in Europe by 2020.
Issued on 2 June 2015
Medical provision within English football falls short of the mark
Medical provision within English professional football is still someway short of where it should be according to research carried out by a senior academic at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
Issued on 2 June 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ welcomes community to History and Heritage event
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Charnwood Museum are inviting members of the local community to attend their History and Heritage Community Day later this month.
Issued on 1 June 2015
Northern Irish sex legislation is putting workers at risk
New legislation to make paying for sex illegal in Northern Ireland will put the country’s sex workers at greater risk, according to a º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic.
Issued on 1 June 2015
Volunteers needed: Can short bursts of exercise help prevent diabetes?
The Leicester-º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Diet, Lifestyle and Physical Activity Biomedical Research Unit are looking for volunteers to help with a new study.
Issued on 1 June 2015
Help reduce sedentary behaviour at work with new º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ franchise
Discover how you can run your own business helping companies boost the health of their employees using proven interventions developed by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
Issued on 29 May 2015
Pioneering research exploring learning difficulties in premature children wins prestigious award
A pioneering study into the mathematical performance of children born prematurely has received a national research award.
Issued on 29 May 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate working as head of business development for new innovative start up
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate is a part of an exciting new start-up that revolutionises the way tenancy agreements are transacted.
Issued on 28 May 2015
Paying the Living Wage can lead to better staff retention and reduced absenteeism, new report reveals
Employers who pay the Living Wage help to create a ‘feel good factor’ in the workplace resulting in increased productivity.
Issued on 27 May 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate shortlisted for Football Book of the Year
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate Seth Burkett has been shortlisted for Football Book of the Year at the Cross British Sports Book Awards, with the winner set to be announced on Wednesday 3rd June.
Issued on 27 May 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 11th in Guardian league table
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has risen to 11th in the Guardian University League Table, cementing its position as one of the UK’s leading higher education institutions.
Issued on 26 May 2015
Up-and-coming artists and designers showcase their work at degree show
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s School of the Arts and Design School students will exhibit their work to members of the public, schools and businesses in their end of year show opening in June.
Issued on 26 May 2015
Healthcare emergency planning needs to be more resilient to cope with major hazards, new research reveals
Healthcare emergency planning in the UK must be tougher if it is to withstand extreme situations such as floods and heavy snowfall.
Issued on 26 May 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate company Pavegen kickstart crowdfunding venture
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate company Pavegen are launching their first crowdfunding venture in the heart of the Canary Wharf District.
Issued on 26 May 2015
Enterprise Awards celebrate University’s far-reaching impacts
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ celebrated its annual Enterprise Awards on Tuesday 19 May. Amongst the winners were the patented technology underpinning next generation aircraft engines; an animation project with a healing touch; and an innovative intervention to reduce sedentary workplace behaviour.
Issued on 21 May 2015
Bemand named as England Women’s Rugby Union Lead Coach
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is incredibly proud to confirm that former º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Rugby Union coach Scott Bemand has been named as the Lead Coach for the England Women’s team.
Issued on 21 May 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researcher to highlight threat of an ‘invisible killer’ as part of pioneering study on two wheels
A researcher at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will become the first person on a motorcycle to measure pollution levels using mobile air sensors.
Issued on 20 May 2015
A third of Londoners unable to afford a decent standard of living, research from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ reveals
New research from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ shows 1 in 3 Londoners are struggling to afford basic needs and achieve a decent standard of living.
Issued on 20 May 2015
Athletics greats inducted into º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sporting Hall of Fame
To coincide with the annual º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International event, athletics greats Frank Dick and Paula Radcliffe have been inducted into the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sporting Hall of Fame.
Issued on 19 May 2015
Jessica Ennis-Hill ramps up comeback at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International Athletics
The cold May weather didn’t stop some of the world’s best athletes putting on a show for a 3,000 thousand-strong crowd at the 57th annual º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International Athletics Match.
Issued on 18 May 2015
Student mentors set to help share the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student experience at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London
Current students from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are to become peer mentors to the first intake of students at the University’s new campus, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London.
Issued on 18 May 2015
Community groups receive University funding for projects
Community activities ranging from CPR training to gardening have been supported by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in its latest round of community donations.
Issued on 18 May 2015
Outstanding student volunteers praised by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has honoured outstanding student volunteers at its annual community prize ceremony.
Issued on 15 May 2015
Child feeding experts to share research with health professionals
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s child feeding experts are hosting a workshop to share their research with health professionals next month.
Issued on 15 May 2015
Proscovia extends º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ stay
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is today pleased to announce that Ugandan netball star Peace Proscovia will be a º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning player for the next two seasons.
Issued on 14 May 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ rises to 11th in The Complete University Guide 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ rises to 11th place in The Complete University Guide league table for 2016.
Issued on 14 May 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student unveils invention to help improve the lives of people living with paralysis
A mechanical engineering student from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has designed a digital letter board that allows victims of paralysis to communicate.
Issued on 14 May 2015
Next generation of entrepreneurs recognised with prestigious awards
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ celebrated emerging entrepreneurial talent at the Finals of the Young Enterprise East Midlands Company of the Year Awards 2015.
Issued on 13 May 2015
New lectureships at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
We are currently advertising a range of new lectureships at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, in disciplines across campus.
Issued on 12 May 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students in Engineering YES final
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students have secured a place in final of this year’s Engineering YES, a national competition which encourages engineering enterprise.
Issued on 12 May 2015
Reminder: º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hosts Royal Academy of Engineering public lecture
Professor Helen Atkinson CBE FREng, a Trustee Board member of the Royal Academy of Engineering, will visit º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ tomorrow (Wednesday 13 May) to discuss the connection between cornflour, ketchup and car parts!
Issued on 12 May 2015
Ennis-Hill to return to the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International Athletics meeting
Jess Ennis-Hill has today confirmed that she’s all set to return to the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International Athletics (LIA) meeting for the first time since 2011.
Issued on 11 May 2015
The knives are out in closing days of election campaign
Press partisanship returned with a vengeance in the closing days of the 2015 General Election campaign, research by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has found.
Issued on 7 May 2015
HPC Midlands turns geo-data challenge into environmental planning tool
In partnership with HPC Midlands and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT, Germany), aerial mapping company Bluesky is exploring the power of supercomputers to process and deliver 3D images for a range of environmental applications.
Issued on 7 May 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to offer Chevening Scholarships to Brazilian students
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is to offer prestigious Chevening Scholarships to students from Brazil, as part of a new partnership announced in Rio de Janeiro by Alex Ellis, the British Ambassador to Brazil.
Issued on 7 May 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London and the LLDC launch outstanding opportunity for local graduates
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London has joined forces with the London Legacy Development Company (LLDC) to introduce a specialist support programme free for unemployed and under-employed graduates across East London’s growth boroughs.
Issued on 6 May 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London to work in partnership with Sport Industry Group
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London’s Institute for Sport Business has been announced as the official partner of Cutting Edge Sport.
Issued on 6 May 2015
World’s first customisable luxury leather wallet launched
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students Forrest Skerman-Stevenson and Charlie Baron have produced the first-ever customisable leather wallet as part of fashion brand Isolana London.
Issued on 5 May 2015
UK’s largest sustainable energy research centre receives funding boost of more than £600,000
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST) has received a cash injection of more than £600,000 to further develop its research in next generation photovoltaics.
Issued on 5 May 2015
Leading social scientists join forces to examine the drop in stranger and acquaintance violence
Determining why there has been a decline in stranger and acquaintance violence in England, Wales and the EU over the last two decades will be the focus of a new research project led by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
Issued on 5 May 2015
Leaders’ debates lose media interest
The 2015 General Election leaders’ debates have attracted less than half the level of media interest than they did in 2010, researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have found.
Issued on 1 May 2015
Design School student invited to exhibit at Gadget Show Live
BSc Product Design and Technology student Ben Rawls was invited to display his product as part of the British Inventors’ Project at the Gadget Show Live.
Issued on 1 May 2015
Charity awarded £5200 from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Community Donation Fund
Representatives from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have presented local charity Joseph’s Storehouse, with a cheque for £5200 to help support their work.
Issued on 1 May 2015
Arts group showcase exhibition with help from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Community Donation Fund
A community arts group who received funding from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have showcased a textiles exhibition.
Issued on 30 April 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hosts Royal Academy of Engineering public lecture
Professor Helen Atkinson CBE FREng, a Trustee Board member of the Royal Academy of Engineering, will visit º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ next month (Wednesday 13 May) to discuss the connection between cornflour, ketchup and car parts!
Issued on 30 April 2015
Step change for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate company Pavegen
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate company Pavegen has taken another step towards scaling and refining its energy generating floor tiles for global distribution and installation.
Issued on 29 April 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ subject areas rated among the best in the world
Communication and Media Studies, and Art and Design at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have been ranked in the top 50 in the world in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Issued on 29 April 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Science and Enterprise Parks tenant scoops water industry Oscar
Dynamic Flow Technologies Limited (DFTL) – based on º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Science and Enterprise Parks (LUSEP) – were one of just six finalists for the Most Innovative New Technology of the Year title at the Water Industry Achievement Awards 2015 on 21 April.
Issued on 28 April 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ advance to National Badminton League Play-offs
It was make or break for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in the final match of the National Badminton League season, with a place in the play-offs up for grabs.
Issued on 28 April 2015
Express Group newspapers already on UKIP’s side?
The Daily Express and Daily Star have already effectively declared for UKIP, say º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers.
Issued on 27 April 2015
Freefest 2015 - º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students' Union's annual music festival returns
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union’s annual music festival Freefest returns on Bank Holiday Monday! (4 May 2015)
Issued on 27 April 2015
University runners take on London’s Green Belt Relay to support Anthony Nolan charity
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ runners are taking on London’s Green Belt Relay to raise money to support the Anthony Nolan charity. The 220 mile, 22-stage race teaks place on 16 – 17 May.
Issued on 27 April 2015
Two business awards for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Science and Enterprise Park companies
Two companies from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Science and Enterprise Parks (LUSEP) Innovation Centre have scooped Leicester Mercury Business Awards.
Issued on 24 April 2015
Couple awarded £100 from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Donation Fund
Representatives from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have presented two local residents with a cheque for £100 to help support their gardening project.
Issued on 24 April 2015
TV presenter and engineer to promote women’s opportunities in STEM at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
The importance of encouraging more women to consider a career in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) will be discussed at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ next month.
Issued on 24 April 2015
Help º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to understand how medical care is managed at races worldwide
Researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are calling on race and medical directors to complete a questionnaire examining how medical care is currently managed at endurance running races worldwide.
Issued on 24 April 2015
Study to reveal the secret of how to become the ‘ideal’ endurance runner
Researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences are exploring the science behind the ‘ideal’ running technique for endurance competitors as part of a new study.
Issued on 24 April 2015
Seventh edition of Jungle magazine available now
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate and Studio member Ali Foroughi this month issued the seventh edition of his quarterly magazine, Jungle.
Issued on 24 April 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ named University of the Year at the 2015 Whatuni Student Choice Awards
Winner in three categories including best Students' Union and best accommodation
Issued on 24 April 2015
Captain Freeman signs professional contract with Jersey
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is pleased to announce that º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students Rugby captain James Freeman has signed a professional contract with Championship side Jersey.
Issued on 23 April 2015
How do you heat your home? º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ wants to hear from you
How we use our heating and hot water to undertake everyday tasks in the home, will help inform new research.
Issued on 23 April 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hosts public lecture on future of technology and physical devices
The co-chairman of a company focused on the connection between software and the physical world, will visit º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ next month (Tuesday 5 May) to discuss why technology’s future is in physical devices.
Issued on 23 April 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Literary Salon returns to the University
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is set to host its third Literary Salon.
Issued on 23 April 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate designs exhibition space at London's Design Museum
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate has designed the space for this year’s Designs of The Year exhibition. Benjamin Hubert and his team of industrial designers were selected to design the exhibition space, which is currently on show at London’s Design Museum.
Issued on 22 April 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in London supports Wheelchair Rugby Champs
This year’s BT Wheelchair Rugby National Championships provides the perfect opportunity for family and friends to head to the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for what promises to be a weekend of fast and furious sporting action.
Issued on 21 April 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ seeks students for 5 PhDs to create more sustainable and resilient buildings
The School of Civil and Building Engineering at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is seeking five students to undertake PhD projects in collaboration with the Building Research Establishment (BRE). This is the first stage in a programme of collaborative research between BRE and the University.
Issued on 20 April 2015
Quiz your General Election candidates at University hustings
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s five General Election candidates will be visiting the University on April 28 to take part in a live hustings event.
Issued on 20 April 2015
Women lose out again in election media coverage
Even with female party leaders women have featured in barely a fifth of media coverage of the 2015 General Election so far, researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have found.
Issued on 20 April 2015
Dehydrated drivers make the same number of mistakes as drink drivers
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ study has revealed that even mild dehydration is equivalent to being over the drink driving limit in terms of driver errors.
Issued on 20 April 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ team secures place in global final of construction competition
Four º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students have set their sights on global success after reaching the final of an international construction business challenge.
Issued on 20 April 2015
Innovative app unveiled to help tackle information overload in 3D virtual building technology
Researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have developed new software for architects and civil engineers.
Issued on 15 April 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ study harnesses the power of smartphone technology in the fight against cancer
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic has developed what is believed to be the first in a new generation of rapid detection tests for prostate cancer – with the help of smartphone technology.
Issued on 15 April 2015
Talented º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Fine Art sculptors exhibit work on the international stage
Throughout April, fourteen º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students are showcasing their work as part of the ISC International Sculpture Day, 2015.
Issued on 14 April 2015
First-ever º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student and staff Action Day is a success
Staff members from Student Services at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have teamed up with students to transform a canal-side outhouse as part of a volunteering project.
Issued on 14 April 2015
Inspiring the scientists of tomorrow –Top of the Bench returns to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will host the national final of a prestigious chemistry competition.
Issued on 14 April 2015
General Election 2015: Discover what’s making the media headlines
A real time news audit of the 2015 General Election campaign by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is lifting the lid on what media coverage the parties, their policies, MPs and their partners are securing each week.
Issued on 13 April 2015
Voting opens for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s prestigious Enterprise Awards
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is inviting the public to choose the winners of its 2015 Enterprise Awards.
Issued on 10 April 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ appoints new Director to lead ambitious tennis programme
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has announced today that Helen Reesby has been appointed as the new Tennis Programme Director.
Issued on 9 April 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate launches new parent-brand In2Collision
Graduate, and founder of The Student Wordsmith, Sophie-Louise Hyde has launched In2Collision to showcase her ever-growing, award-winning, literary and publishing platform.
Issued on 9 April 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ leaps to 2nd in Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has risen to 2nd place overall in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Student Experience Survey.
Issued on 9 April 2015
Rewarding the next generation of entrepreneurs with prestigious awards
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will celebrate emerging entrepreneurial talent at the Leicestershire County and East Midlands Regional Finals of the Young Enterprise Company of the Year Competition.
Issued on 1 April 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ PhD graduate receives outstanding research award
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ PhD graduate has won an award from the British Psychological Society for her research on the stresses of performance sport.
Issued on 1 April 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to link up with businesses as part of new Government apprenticeship scheme
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is inviting employers of any size to help nurture future talent by investing in the Government’s new Degree Apprenticeship scheme.
Issued on 31 March 2015
See the world through different eyes with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Discover Science lectures
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is inviting staff, students and members of the community to ‘discover science’ with a series of free public lectures.
Issued on 30 March 2015
Building skills for life – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ maths course aims to boost knowledge and employability
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will run a free online numeracy skills refresher course to help boost people’s employment prospects.
Issued on 30 March 2015
Turbo-Discharging nominated for a 2degrees Champions Award
Turbo-Discharging – the technology developed by an EPSRC / Innovate UK funded project led by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Dr Andy Williams – is amongst the entries for the 2degrees Champions Awards 2015.
Issued on 27 March 2015
Research calls for greater flexibility in working hours to protect national wellbeing
Government and employer policies that give people greater flexibility to choose the hours they want to work would help to protect our national wellbeing levels, claims new research from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
Issued on 27 March 2015
Ceremony marks construction of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Advanced Technology Innovation Centre
Dignitaries have gathered at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to celebrate the completion of the first phase of construction of the new Advanced Technology Innovation Centre.
Issued on 27 March 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates are behind the UK’s inter-university Esports championship
Enterprising º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates are behind the National University Esports Championship which sees over 1500 players competing each week, representing over 100 clubs from universities from across the UK.
Issued on 27 March 2015
Student’s Eden Project inspired collection shortlisted for national design award
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student has been shortlisted for a national award which recognises design talent across the country.
Issued on 26 March 2015
Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour to visit º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
England Rugby 2015 has announced today that º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will be a destination for the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour.
Issued on 26 March 2015
BUCS Big Wednesday receives a Royal seal of approval
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has staged a fitting finale for this year’s BUCS Big Wednesday, which included a Royal visit.
Issued on 26 March 2015
New research with BMW Group to look at the future of human-car interfaces
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has signed a contract to provide BMW Group with a pioneering three-year research study exploring how humans interface with their cars.
Issued on 25 March 2015
Business people prefer working in their cars instead of noisy and cramped trains, planes and airports, research shows
Noisy and cramped conditions in trains, planes and airports are discouraging many commuters and business people from working while travelling, new research shows.
Issued on 25 March 2015
Simon Lyons wins national Design for Life Award
Graduate entrepreneur Simon Lyons has won a prestigious national competition to find the next big idea in inclusive design that could significantly improve the quality of life for people living with disabilities.
Issued on 25 March 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ shortlisted for eight out of ten Whatuni Student Choice Awards
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been shortlisted for eight of the ten Whatuni Student Choice Awards, more than any other university.
Issued on 20 March 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to help shape aircraft of the future with £16 million project
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is part of a major £16 million Government funded project that will transform air travel and lead to the creation of ground breaking new aircraft.
Issued on 19 March 2015
Government commits £60 million of funding to Midlands universities
The Government has today confirmed £60 million for a new energy research project in the Midlands. The Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) is a multimillion research hub which will build on the expertise of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and five other midlands universities, the British Geological Survey and the surrounding industrial base to deliver a step change in energy research and development.
Issued on 18 March 2015
Considering postgrad study? Then come along to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s open evening
If you’re considering further study and want to know more about where a postgraduate qualification could take you, then come along to the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ open evening tomorrow (Wednesday 18 March).
Issued on 17 March 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to investigate link between obesity gene and weight gain
Researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will join forces with a group of academics specialising in fitness genetics to explore whether weight gain is accelerated by the obesity gene FTO.
Issued on 16 March 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to investigate link between obesity gene and weight gain
Researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will join forces with a group of academics specialising in fitness genetics to explore whether weight gain is accelerated by the obesity gene FTO.
Issued on 16 March 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to investigate link between obesity gene and weight gain
Researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will join forces with a group of academics specialising in fitness genetics to explore whether weight gain is accelerated by the obesity gene FTO.
Issued on 16 March 2015
Bill Overton Poetry Prize – one month to go
Aspiring poets have a month to submit entries for the 2015 Bill Overton Poetry prize.
Issued on 16 March 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to track and evaluate the careers of female academics and professionals
A team of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers have been chosen to track and evaluate the careers of academics and professionals taking part in Aurora – the Leadership Foundation’s women only development programme.
Issued on 13 March 2015
Making faces funny for money in the spirit of Red Nose Day
Staff at imago, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s conference and events section, have been raising smiles and money for Red Nose Day with a bake off and face painting.
Issued on 13 March 2015
Deadline approaches for applications to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s International Summer School
Students from the EU and overseas are invited to attend º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s International Summer School
Issued on 13 March 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hosts public lecture on Islamism and Salafi Jihadism
The founder of a non-partisan and independent think tank will visit º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ today (Thursday 12 March) to discuss Islamism and Salafi Jihadism in a transforming Arab world.
Issued on 12 March 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ experts to develop robotic clothing for the elderly and disabled
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ experts are helping to develop robotic clothing that will enable disabled and elderly people to live independent lives.
Issued on 12 March 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ £10 charity challenge
More than 60 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students took part in a novel charity challenge last month, collecting almost £1,000 for Rag – the student fundraising organisation – in just seven days.
Issued on 11 March 2015
World’s top ranked University challenges º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to sports fixture
Representatives from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are to visit º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to play an historic first ever sporting fixture between the two institutions.
Issued on 10 March 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate lifts prestigious Women in Rail Award
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ civil engineering graduate has been presented with a top award in recognition of her dedication to and passion for the rail industry.
Issued on 10 March 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s world class research recognised at annual conference
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ showcased the breadth of its world class research at its fifth annual Health and Wellbeing Research Conference.
Issued on 9 March 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ lecturer brings wedding bouquet to life with 3D printing
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Additive Manufacturing (AM) expert has used the latest cutting-edge innovations in 3D computer modelling techniques to create a unique wedding bouquet.
Issued on 9 March 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates join forces to create an ‘intelligent’ kettle
Two º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ engineering graduates have designed and built a ‘smart’ kettle which uses the latest technology to create the perfect beverage.
Issued on 6 March 2015
Is your child a fussy eater? º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ wants to hear from you
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is on the lookout for parents and carers to share information on their children’s vegetable eating habits.
Issued on 6 March 2015
Minister for Universities, Science and Cities visits º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ campus
The Minister for Universities, Science and Cities, the Rt Hon Greg Clark MP visited º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ today (Thursday 5 March).
Issued on 5 March 2015
Learning to live together in diversity – join the debate at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
Leading international scholars will discuss the topic of learning to live together in diversity at a public lecture hosted by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
Issued on 5 March 2015
Bringing science to life for all the family at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s British Science Week
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will host a fun-filled week of events and activities for families, schools and colleges as part of the UK-wide British Science Week.
Issued on 4 March 2015
We did it! º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ sets a Guinness World Record
Staff, students and members of the public who wore their best Christmas jumpers as part of a festive fundraiser have officially set a Guinness World Record.
Issued on 3 March 2015
New energy report outlines a civic energy future
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ energy researchers have released a new report which finds up to 50 per cent of electricity demand in the UK could be met by distributed low carbon sources by 2050, while reducing greenhouse gas emission by 80%.
Issued on 2 March 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ project aims to cut emergency hospital admissions
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and two healthcare partners have been awarded £70,000 for a major new study evaluating how emergency admissions to hospitals can be reduced.
Issued on 27 February 2015
Building communities – bids invited for a share of University Community Donations Fund
Community groups across Charnwood are being offered the chance to make a bid for up to £750 from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Community Donations Fund.
Issued on 27 February 2015
Nominate rising stars to win special prizes in aid of good community relations
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is calling upon local residents to shine a light on the students they feel have gone the extra mile to establish good working relationships with the community.
Issued on 27 February 2015
Understanding team resilience through the 2003 England Rugby World Cup winners
With the Six Nations in full swing and the 2015 Rugby World Cup coming to England later this year, sport psychologists at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have published a study into the processes of team resilience shown by a World Cup winning team.
Issued on 26 February 2015
Winning º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ inclusive designs showcased by Youth Sport Trust
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students have showcased their designs for new sports products that can be used by pupils in special schools at the Youth Sport Trust 2015 Conference.
Issued on 25 February 2015
Be inspired with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s first-ever Environment and Ethics Week
The importance of ‘green thinking’ to help make a positive difference to communities around the world will come under the spotlight during º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Environment and Ethics Week.
Issued on 25 February 2015
E-Qual app aims to boost understanding of qualitative coding
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic is sharing her expertise in teaching the notoriously difficult subject of coding qualitative data with the launch of a new app.
Issued on 23 February 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers support development of Umbro’s ‘lightest ever’ football boots
Academics at the Sports Technology Institute at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have supported the development of one of the lightest ever football boots.
Issued on 18 February 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Mental Health Adviser nominated for national Mental Health First Aid award
Clare Pinchess, from the University’s Counselling and Disability Service, has been nominated for a national Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Award.
Issued on 18 February 2015
New study finds public health advice on heat waves needs updating
A new study involving º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers has revealed electric fans can help prevent heat related illness during heat waves.
Issued on 17 February 2015
Michael Meacher MP to reveal his blueprint for Britain’s future at public lecture
The leading Labour politician Michael Meacher MP will be revealing his blueprint for Britain’s future at a public lecture being hosted by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ on February 12.
Issued on 6 February 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates on Design Council’s ‘Ones to Watch’ list
Two º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Design School graduates have made it onto the prestigious Design Council ‘70 Ones to Watch’ list.
Issued on 6 February 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ expert wins funding for research into personalised medicines
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic Professor Nick Medcalf is part of a new link-up between academia, clinicians and industry to improve the efficiency of healthcare product manufacturing.
Issued on 6 February 2015
International collaboration develops in-process control for manufacturing regenerative medicines
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate has helped develop an improved system for monitoring the manufacture of stem cells for use in regenerative medicines.
Issued on 4 February 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ study demonstrates link between gut bacteria, probiotics and insulin sensitivity
Research by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics has shown that a probiotic drink could be a solution in controlling insulin resistance, a major characteristic of diet-induced diseases such as type II diabetes.
Issued on 3 February 2015
University hosts Investment Ready Day for local businesses
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is hosting an Investment Ready Day to help local businesses identify the best way to prepare for and attract funds for growth, on Friday 20 February.
Issued on 2 February 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ partners with IDS on £2million project in Sub-Saharan Africa
Dr Mark Hepworth of the Centre for Information Management is part of a new £2 million project looking at research and teaching in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Issued on 30 January 2015
The emotional attachment of owning a smartphone
People are growing increasingly emotionally attached to their smartphones, claim researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the University of Iceland in Reykjavik.
Issued on 28 January 2015
People with sight loss can face at least 25% higher cost for everyday living, new study reveals
Everyday living costs more for people with sight loss according to a new study by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ for the sight loss charity Thomas Pocklington Trust.
Issued on 26 January 2015
Children’s art exhibition celebrates culture and diversity of first generation immigrants
The culture and diversity of first generation immigrants is highlighted in a new art exhibition launched today (Monday 26 January).
Issued on 26 January 2015
Serial sports tech innovator launches FLUX – the running glove that puts climate control in the palm of your hand
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate Ross Weir is close to launching an innovative running glove with built-in climate control. His patented invention is unique mesh that enables instant temperature regulation and moisture wicking. The gloves are also touch screen compatible and pack down as small as a tangerine, weighing less than 6 grams each.
Issued on 21 January 2015
Research reveals the best way to burglar-proof your home
Research undertaken by criminologists from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has revealed the most effective combination of security devices to beat the burglar.
Issued on 21 January 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student invites you to take the One Pound Challenge
Graduate Alan Radbourne set himself the challenge of turning £1 into a year’s salary. Now – just over 18 months on – he has published a book about his experience.
Issued on 20 January 2015
Almost four in ten families with children are struggling to make ends meet
Families with children are now at greater risk than any other group of having an inadequate income new research by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows.
Issued on 19 January 2015
Leader debates 2015: don’t hold your breath for a repeat of 2010
Professor David Deacon and Dr Dominic Wring from the University's Department of Social Sciences share their views on the role of leader debates in the 2015 general election.
Issued on 16 January 2015
Participants required for study on sedentary behaviour and cardiovascular disease
Researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are seeking participants for a new study exploring the link between sedentary behaviour and cardiovascular disease.
Issued on 14 January 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hosts Innovate UK creative and digital industries event
In partnership with Innovate UK, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will host a half-day event focusing on the funding and support on offer to digital companies keen to nurture their business innovation and growth.
Issued on 12 January 2015
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic helps produce simple toolkit to support GPs in identifying dementia sufferers
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic has helped to develop a new system which will aid GPs in deciding whether a patient is suffering from early stage dementia or memory failures that are unlikely to develop into dementia.
Issued on 9 January 2015
University funds 40 new PhD studentships
The University has announced funding for 40 new PhD studentships across the campus.
Issued on 8 January 2015
Deadline approaches for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Special Projects Fund
Community Groups are invited to apply for University Funding
Issued on 5 January 2015