2018 press releases

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含羞草视频 partners with CASE to support philanthropy at African Universities

含羞草视频 has joined forces with the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), the world鈥檚 leading association for advancement and philanthropy in higher education, to examine the current state of philanthropic support for higher education in Africa.
Pictured are women cooking food in Ghana. The photo was taken by a participant in Accra.

Photo exhibitions in Ghana reveal what drives community food choices

People in Ghana have captured images of what drives what they eat and drink as part of a collaborative international project involving 含羞草视频 academics 鈥� and the photos are being exhibited this week.

Lightning looking to silence Thunder and secure Superleague Grand Final spot

含羞草视频 Lightning Netball are gearing up for the biggest home game in their history on Saturday 30th June, as they take on Manchester Thunder in a semi-final clash that sees a place in the Vitality Netball Superleague Grand Final up for grabs.
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Design student creates inclusive games controller to aid rehabilitation after being inspired by sister鈥檚 story

A student from 含羞草视频 Design School has created a unique games controller designed for both rehabilitation and entertainment purposes as part of his final year project.
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Dementia home created to showcase how people with the condition can live independently for longer

A show home designed around concepts and technologies which will allow people with dementia to live independently for longer has been officially opened.
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Screen-time linked with unhealthy eating habits in children

A new study has found that five and six-year-olds' screen-time is linked with low fruit and vegetable consumption and high intake of unhealthy snacks such as crisps, chocolate and biscuits.

Pictured is Luke Hannon's IVO.

IV stand designed for children aims to reduce anxiety and improve hospital experience

A fun, friendly ride-on IV stand designed by a 含羞草视频 student looks to reduce children鈥檚 anxiety in hospital.

Families hit by the crippling cost of living need a third more income to make ends meet

Low-income families need a third more disposable income than a decade ago to make ends meet and are facing bigger barriers to meet rising costs - despite tightening their belts and shopping around online for better deals and tariffs.

Pictured is Zoe Bryant鈥檚 鈥楲ume鈥�.

Student inspired to design traffic detection device for horse riders following accident

A 含羞草视频 student hopes the traffic detection device they have designed for horse riders will help reduce the number of accidents on the road.

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Success for 含羞草视频 students at this year鈥檚 New Designers

含羞草视频 students have scooped a range of sought-after awards at this year鈥檚 New Designers 鈥� an annual showcase for emerging talent across the design sector.

Pictured are Rich and Rob Vaughan.

含羞草视频鈥檚 class of 2018 honoured at graduation ceremonies

This week, 含羞草视频 is honouring thousands of students at its summer graduation ceremonies and celebrating their achievements as they reach the end of their degrees.
Pictured is Melanie Marshall.

Elite sportspersons to be honoured at graduation ceremonies

Three elite sportspersons are amongst the honorary graduates to be celebrated during 含羞草视频鈥檚 summer graduation ceremonies.

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Leading industrial design expert to join 含羞草视频

Professor Hua Dong is bringing her industrial design expertise to 含羞草视频 as she will join the University as Professor of Design this September.

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Running Line aims to increase number of people with visual impairments participating in sport

An innovative product developed by a 含羞草视频 academic aims to increase the number of people with visual impairments taking part in sport by letting children experience independent running from a young age.

Boxer Dillian Whyte vows to continue his 100% winning record with 含羞草视频 by beating Joseph Parker this weekend

When Dillian Whyte suffered his only career defeat at the hands of Anthony Joshua in 2015 he was training by himself hitting bags in a garage.
Pictured is Paul Wager's Revolution.

Artists invited to submit ideas for public artwork outside new hall of residence

含羞草视频 is to commission a public artwork to mark the entrance to its new hall of residence complex 鈥� and artists from across the globe are invited to submit their ideas.

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Academic involved in major European research project issues tips for beating the heat at work

A 含羞草视频 academic has issued advice on how to beat the heat at work based on research they are conducting as part of a large European project that aims to improve the safety of millions of workers.

New 拢1m solar research network will be led by 含羞草视频

含羞草视频 will lead a new national solar energy research network aimed at advancing expertise and knowledge of solar technology to boost the renewable energy industry.
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"Adequate food supplies" after Brexit could mean higher prices, more congestion and increased food crime, warns 含羞草视频 supply chain expert

The UK Brexit secretary Dominic Raab has said that steps might have to be taken to ensure that there are 鈥渁dequate food supplies鈥� for Britain should there be a no deal scenario with the European Union.
Pictured is a child unhappy about eating vegetables.

Psychologist helps develop app that aims to tackle fussy eating in children

A 含羞草视频 academic has helped develop a novel app for children that aims to get them eating more healthily and trying different vegetables.

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含羞草视频 launches a world's first professional education programme for sports agents

含羞草视频 and the Association of Football Agents (AFA) will launch a unique professional certificate for aspiring football agents later this year.
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含羞草视频 athletes win 15 medals at 2018 European Championships

含羞草视频 athletes won an outstanding 15 medals at the European Championships taking place in both Glasgow and Berlin over the last 10 days, with five of those won by current 含羞草视频 students.
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Arctic scientists welcome MPs and peers to Greenland research station

Arctic experts will host the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Polar Regions at a research station in Greenland later this month to demonstrate the latest in geographic and ecological science.
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Major deal sealed with tech giant

Innovative plans to create hundreds of jobs, and generate 拢1.6million for front-line County Council services have been unveiled by the Secretary of State for Communities the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, during a visit to the Midlands today (Thursday).
Student Milan is congratulated by Vice-Chancellor Professor Bob Allison on A Level results day 2018

含羞草视频鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor meets some of the University鈥檚 newest students on A Level results day

含羞草视频鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor was at Oadby鈥檚 Beauchamp College today (Thursday 16 August) to personally congratulate students who have secured a place to study with us in October.