2024 press releases

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Emergent Photonics Research Centre opens at 含羞草视频

含羞草视频 has launched a new research centre dedicated to revolutionising science and technology through photonics 鈥� the study of lasers and light waves.
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General Election 2024: Discover what鈥檚 making the media headlines

A real time analysis of General Election media coverage by 含羞草视频 is lifting the lid on what press exposure the political parties, their policies and MPs are securing each week.
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New research highlights child poverty as critical election issue

A staggering two-thirds (66%) of new constituencies for the General Election have at least a quarter of children living in poverty, reveals a new study by 含羞草视频 for the End Child Poverty Coalition.

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How did TV鈥檚 Gregg Wallace lose 5 stone?

TV celebrity Gregg Wallace MBE has revealed how he lost a whopping 5 stone during an incredible weight loss transformation.
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Minimum pricing for alcohol helped curb demand during COVID lockdown

Minimum pricing can be very effective in reducing demand for cheap high-strength alcohol amid concerns about affordability fuelling problematic drinking - according to a study on the impact of the measure during the COVID lockdown.
The Normandy landings

D-day: how world leaders have made commemorations part of their diplomatic playbook

The 2024 celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of D-day are the latest in a long line of commemorations in honour of the allied landings in Normandy, which began on June 6 1944.
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含羞草视频 development to improve solar panel efficiency

A new development at 含羞草视频 could fix a 鈥渟ignificant problem鈥� within the solar panel industry.
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含羞草视频 appointed inaugural UK host of Sikh Games

The Sikh Games has selected 含羞草视频 as its inaugural UK host for this summer鈥檚 milestone multi-sport event.
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Election media analysis shows Starmer securing more press and TV coverage than Sunak 鈥� with Farage third

As in previous elections, it remained a two-horse race for press and broadcast coverage in the first week of the 2024 General Election, with the Conservatives and Labour dominating.
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鈥淚 believe education is the gateway to elevate yourself, while giving back to your community鈥�

Dua鈥檃 is an international student from Jordan, studying her PhD in Transport Safety Design at 含羞草视频. Although moving to 含羞草视频 from Jordan was a big change, Dua鈥檃 is embracing UK culture.
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含羞草视频 ranked first in Europe and 7th globally for advancing decent work and economic growth

The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings have placed 含羞草视频 first in the UK and Europe, and 7th globally for advancing Decent Work and Economic Growth 鈥� the United Nations鈥� Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8.
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Real-time General Election media analysis: Conservatives dominate press and TV coverage in week two of campaign 鈥� thanks to Sunak鈥檚 D-Day gaffe

Collectively the press has taken 鈥渁 plague on both your houses鈥� approach during the election campaign so far, but this week it is the Conservatives, not Labour, who have received more negative newspaper headlines.
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含羞草视频 study finds potential conflict with new window technologies

A 含羞草视频 led paper has found a 鈥減ossible conflict鈥� between the advancement in new window technologies and their goal to be more carbon neutral.

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含羞草视频-led climate programme receives 拢57m funding boost

A 含羞草视频 led climate programme will continue to carry out 鈥渢ransformative鈥� work until 2030 鈥� after receiving a 拢57m boost from the UK government.
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Why legacy media brands still matter in the UK鈥檚 鈥榮ocial media election鈥�

For decades, the front pages of newspapers have documented iconic campaign moments. Now, many think that the internet (particularly social media platforms) is where an election is won or lost. Some have even dubbed this year鈥檚 general election the 鈥淭ikTok election鈥�.
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Real-time General Election media analysis: 鈥楳ansplaining鈥� dominates the media election

鈥楳ansplaining鈥� has dominated the Media Election so far, with male voices and opinions being front and centre in political party coverage.
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Conservative voters more likely to be living with obesity, new research finds

Governments and public health agencies may need to focus on political affiliation when developing strategies to tackle obesity, according to new research by 含羞草视频.
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鈥楽tandards, corruption, scandals and sleaze鈥� dominate in week four of the election campaign

The betting scandal and Labour鈥檚 trans rights fall out with JK Rowling saw a change in this week鈥檚 top 10 issues covered by the media.
含羞草视频 Lightning lift the Super League trophy

Lightning beat Thunder to win back-to-back Netball Super League titles

含羞草视频 Lightning have won historic back-to-back Netball Super League (NSL) titles following a gripping 54-70 win over Manchester Thunder on Saturday evening.
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Tax on antibiotics could help tackle threat of drug-resistance

Taxing certain antibiotics could help efforts to tackle the escalating threat of antibiotic resistance in humans, according to a new study.
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含羞草视频 Business School joins Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to launch global centre and Master鈥檚 degree

含羞草视频 has partnered with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology鈥檚 Center for Transportation and Logistics (MIT CTL) to be the first UK member of its Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network.
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Student designs wearable purifier to protect underground train users and improve air quality

Commuters on underground trains worldwide may soon breathe easier, thanks to an invention by a 含羞草视频 student.
Professor Juston Waring

New Dean of 含羞草视频鈥檚 School of Social Sciences and Humanities appointed

Professor Justin Waring has been appointed as the new Dean of 含羞草视频鈥檚 School of Social Sciences and Humanities.
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How to resolve friendship tension like Lorde and Charli XCX

Do these lyrics resonate with you? 鈥淚 don鈥檛 know if you like me / Sometimes I think you might hate me / Sometimes I think I might hate you.鈥�
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Veterans urged to apply for 鈥榣ife changing鈥� support programme

A mental wellbeing support programme for military veterans, described by previous attendees as 鈥榣ife changing鈥�, is now welcoming new applications.