February 2016 press releases
University celebrates International Women’s Day
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is opening its campus for a week long schedule of events to coincide with International Women’s Day, 8 March.
26 February 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning to play on opening day of Women’s Cricket Super League
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the playing schedule and team names for the six hosts that will compete in the inaugural Women’s Cricket Super League (WCSL).
25 February 2016
Tongan children given a voice in landmark study
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ professor is leading an international study to support Tonga in developing its first ever safeguarding policies for children and young people.
23 February 2016
First British snowboarding and ski brand made for women by women seeks to break gender stereotypes
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates Susie Beere and Sophie Kelly have officially launched the first British snowboarding and ski brand designed specifically for women.
23 February 2016
No evidence of a decline in A-level maths standards since the 1990s
New research shows A-level maths standards have declined since the 1960s – but appear to have remained consistent over the last 20 years.
22 February 2016
Student aims to solve global warming by riding his bike
Sports Technology student Joe Porter has received a £10,000 grant for his idea, PowerRide, which aims to stem global warming.
16 February 2016
Risk of falling below decent living standard continues to rise, despite record employment, research reveals
Six in 10 households (2.6 million) are struggling to make ends meet, despite having someone in work.
15 February 2016
New technology could signal the end of laser attacks
A protective eye strip developed at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to protect police from laser attacks has significantly reduced the use of lasers during riots in Northern Ireland where it is used.
15 February 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London student projects impress business leaders
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London project which challenges students to help solve real problems set direct by businesses has been praised by company partners.
12 February 2016
Generating fuel for life – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ shares renewable energy expertise with India
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ engineering experts are helping to improve lives in India by sharing essential knowledge of how to turn waste into clean energy.
11 February 2016
Brilliant Birch inspires º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport comeback
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport produced the comeback of all comebacks to book their place in the AJ Bell National Badminton League Finals Day with one fixture still to play.
9 February 2016
Rejuvenating the High Street through Art
It was a rather unusual day of business for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ newsagent, Ashby Square News on Saturday (6 February 2016). The shop’s entire product range was rebranded as part of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Market Town project, an innovative art programme that invited artists to reimagine the high street.
8 February 2016
First International Conference on Geographies of Migration and Mobility set to take place at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
With migration continuing to dominate the national media headlines and the agenda of politicians, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is set to host an international conference to examine the issues around the subject from an academic perspective.
5 February 2016
New centre places º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ at heart of UK aerospace engineering and technology development
The Business Minister, Anna Soubry MP, has today announced £9.8 million of funding towards the establishment of a new facility that will position º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ as a primary UK hub for aerospace engineering and technology.
5 February 2016
LU Arts to host seminar on the impact of the digital economy on communities
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Arts is hosting a seminar which examines the positive impact of the digital economy on communities.
4 February 2016
University student recognised as engineering rising star
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student, Miranda Rupp, has been awarded a Diamond Jubilee Scholarship from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
2 February 2016
PhD graduate encourages us to grow, connect and share with new venture
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Design School graduate, Dr Rose Deakin is on a mission to reconnect communities through the joy of growing with her new venture, The Crop Club.
1 February 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ launches first ever ‘Consent Week’
This week, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union (LSU) is launching the first ever ‘Consent Week’ in partnership with University academic experts in the field.
1 February 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning top Netball Superleague after Super Saturday
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning got their 2016 Vitality Netball Superleague campaign off to the perfect start on Super Saturday as they secured a convincing 65-34 victory over Yorkshire Jets to go top of the league.
1 February 2016