February 2015 press releases
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