2017 press releases

Big Ben with a Union Jack flag

Conference will examine the twists and turns of the 2017 General Election campaign

Political strategists, journalists and academics will be gathering at the 含羞草视频 London campus on July 19 to discuss how the media covered the 2017 General Election campaign.
Professor Andrew Chadwick

World-leading political communication expert joins 含羞草视频

Professor Andrew Chadwick, a world-leading authority on digital media, power, and democracy will be joining 含羞草视频 in August.

Lord Coe installed as Chancellor

Lord Sebastian Coe officially installed as Chancellor of 含羞草视频

Lord Sebastian Coe has been installed as Chancellor of 含羞草视频.
Doug Scott crawling down the Ogre

Honorary 含羞草视频 degree for mountaineer who conquered the Ogre with two broken legs

Adventurer Doug Scott descended The Ogre 鈥� the most difficult mountain in Pakistan 鈥� with two broken legs.
Beth Walker-Smith at Pirelli

含羞草视频鈥檚 class of 2017 honoured at graduation ceremonies

This week, 含羞草视频 is honouring thousands of students at its summer graduation ceremonies. The achievements of students are celebrated as they reach the end of their degrees.

Penny Briscoe presented with degree

British Paralympic Association director awarded honorary degree from 含羞草视频

Penny Briscoe OBE, Director of Sport at the British Paralympic Association, has been awarded an honorary degree by 含羞草视频.
Karen Atkinson with colleagues

Atkinson to step down as 含羞草视频 Lightning Netball Head Coach

含羞草视频 Lightning Netball can today (Thursday 20 July) confirm that Head Coach Karen Atkinson will be stepping down from her position due to an impending move to Italy.
Desmond Penrose and an engine

Former RAF test pilot speaks about the need for more female engineers in the UK

Dressed smartly for his interview, sitting and in the shadow of a decommissioned fighter jet in the atrium named after him, ex-RAF test pilot Captain Desmond Penrose is speaking passionately about the quality of the UK鈥檚 engineering industry.

Strictly Come Dancing star receives Honorary Doctorate from 含羞草视频

Ore Oduba, who graduated in Sport Science and Social Science in 2008, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the University 鈥淚n recognition of his contribution to British television as a news and sports broadcaster鈥�.

More than 600,000 youngsters are at risk of 鈥榟oliday hunger鈥� this summer

Hundreds of thousands of disadvantaged children are at risk of malnutrition, ill-health and hunger this summer due to a six-week break from the vital nutrition of free school meals.
Junor Souza from the English National Ballet taking is part of the Kinesemiotics project

Using CGI to translate the physical language of ballet

The visual language of ballet is being translated by researchers from 含羞草视频 who are cataloguing every movement with the help of CGI and English National Ballet First Soloist, Junor Souza.
Electric Car Charging

Electric cars: Are people getting revved up over 'fake' news?

EXPERT COMMENT
breastfeeding can help you lose weight

Study highlights the physical and psychological rewards of breastfeeding for mum

Encouragement for new mothers who are considering breastfeeding should include highlighting the immediate physical advantages such as weight loss as well as the health benefits, a new study has found.
Happy students on campus

含羞草视频 top in England for student satisfaction

含羞草视频 has been ranked the top mainstream university in England for student satisfaction in the 2017 National Student Survey (NSS).
The Clearing Contact Centre at 含羞草视频

Learn from other people鈥檚 mistakes for Clearing 2017

Social interaction experts from 含羞草视频 have examined hundreds of calls made to its clearing contact centre last year to come up with top tips for students entering the process tomorrow (Thursday 17 August).
hurricane sandy hits NY

Using Twitter to understand emotional distress during and after large-scale disasters could lead to a more rapid and efficient response, a study has found

Scientists have analysed hundreds of thousands of tweets related to the 2012 superstorm Hurricane Sandy to measure the impact of large-scale disasters on people鈥檚 mental health.
the cost of raising a child 2017

The cost of raising a child in 2017: UK鈥檚 poorest families expected to make stagnant benefits stretch further

For the first time since the creation of the modern welfare state the annual rising cost of providing for a child is not being matched by the Government, according to new research.
Front of the Hazlerigg building

Local groups awarded 拢27,500 from University donation fund

Two organisations have been awarded funds to support their work in the community.

New goals: The changing face of media relations in the Premier League

A study into the communication practices of 25 current and former Premier League football teams found that just seven were still pursuing professional relationships with the mainstream press.
climate change ice berg

International climate change conference to be hosted by 含羞草视频

An international climate change conference will bring experts to 含羞草视频 to discuss the threats, solutions and technology associated with the growing environmental phenomenon.
green man crossing lights

Improving our streets will encourage more people to walk

A project to boost low-levels of physical activity in deprived areas has found that improving footpaths, clearing overgrown vegetation and increasing street cleanliness could be the answer to encouraging people to walk more.

A single day of eating high-fat food has a significant effect on insulin action 鈥� even if you鈥檙e young, fit and healthy

One day of binge eating could reduce whole-body insulin sensitivity by up to 28%, a new study has found.

Expert comment: Hurricane Harvey and children of flooding

Ahead of 含羞草视频鈥檚 international symposium on climate change, Barry Bogin, Professor of Biological Anthropology, describes the life-changing effects felt by families after flooding events like Hurricane Harvey.
Historical image of items being produced at the handicraft unit

University history unveiled with Handicraft Unit furniture auction and exhibition

含羞草视频 will unveil a rich collection of period furniture for auction from the Handicraft Unit, a programme established in the 1930s which trained students in furniture making under leading craftsmen.
Three young athletes wearing their medals

Unforgettable 2017 School Games come to a close at 含羞草视频

The 2017 School Games came to a close yesterday (3 September) with a whole host of medals contested on the final day.