December 2016 press releases
Historic day as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London celebrates first graduation ceremony
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London celebrated its first ever graduation ceremony yesterday (Thursday 15 December), honouring the achievements of more than 200 students.
16 December 2016
New study shows sport pays
People who play sport can earn on average 10% more than their non-active counterparts according to a study by economists at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the University of St Gallen (Switzerland).
16 December 2016
Longitudinal health and safety project is a first for UK construction
Researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are embarking on a unique project that will track and inform health and safety leadership, policies, and practices at Tideway.
13 December 2016
Nearly three quarters of academic and professional women in higher education believe men are more likely to get senior positions
Research from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has revealed that higher education is failing women on their path to senior roles.
12 December 2016
New research hubs to strengthen the UK’s manufacturing base
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is a partner in three £10 million research hubs designed to strengthen the UK’s manufacturing base.
6 December 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research calls for change in spectator food and drink provision at sports mega events such as Rio 2016
Spectator food and drink provision at Rio 2016 failed to meet World Health Organisation standards, the Brazilian government’s dietary advice, as well as the organising committee’s own aims according to findings from The Phansmer Research Group, which includes º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Dr Joe Piggin.
5 December 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ leads on a £1 million international project to create the complete works of Aphra Behn – literature’s first professional female writer
Aphra Behn was the first British woman to make a living from writing novels, plays and poetry. Now, a huge project led by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in collaboration with institutions across the globe will compile an eight-volume anthology of her life's work.
5 December 2016