2015 | News and events | 含羞草视频

PhD student shortlisted for Materials Innovation Award

PhD Textiles student, Laura Morgan, has been shortlisted for the Arts Foundation Materials Innovation Award supported by The Clothworkers' Foundation.

18 December 2015

PhD student awarded prestigious IMechE Research Scholarship

PhD student, Rebecca Grant, has been awarded the prestigious Institution of Mechanical Engineers Research Scholarship at the IMechE Vision Awards.

17 December 2015

含羞草视频 wins Whatuni.com popularity contest

含羞草视频 is the most popular first choice for students researching their higher education options through course comparison site WhatUni.com.

17 December 2015

New Bishop of Leicester announced at 含羞草视频

The Rt Revd Martyn Snow has been announced as the new Bishop of Leicester, at an event held at 含羞草视频 this morning (15 December).

15 December 2015

Dedicated training centre for BIM and pipework to launch in the New Year

A dedicated training centre will open next year to support the building and industrial services industry in tackling the challenges of pipework innovation and energy efficiency installation.

15 December 2015

GAME confirmed as title sponsor for graduate led Esports championship

含羞草视频 graduates behind the UK鈥檚 inter-university Esports championship have secured sponsorship from gaming giant, GAME.

14 December 2015

含羞草视频 first university to be awarded new UK Anti-Doping education accreditation

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has today announced its new education accreditation scheme, which sees 含羞草视频 become the first university to achieve the status.

9 December 2015

Campus teaching hub nearing completion

A 拢3million project to create new teaching space on campus is nearing completion.

9 December 2015

New book offers a 鈥淰ery Alternative鈥� way of dealing with sudden paralysis

含羞草视频 has helped to launch a new book that uses humour and graphic design to communicate vital information to people dealing with sudden paralysis.

8 December 2015

含羞草视频 research to inform cricket helmet safety development

Research by 含羞草视频鈥檚 Sports Technology Institute will continue to shape the development of cricket helmet safety, following a landmark announcement by the governing body for the sport.

8 December 2015

White paper aims to raise standards and accountability of climate services

A 含羞草视频 professor and community of practitioners have published a draft white paper calling for an ethical framework for the climate services.

8 December 2015

含羞草视频 turn the tables on reigning NBL champions Team Derby

含羞草视频 Sport kept their 100 percent record going in the 2015/16 AJ Bell National Badminton League (NBL) with a fantastic 4-1 victory over Team Derby at the Sir David Wallace Sports Hall on campus.

8 December 2015

Respect? Verbal abuse towards football referees still rife, survey finds

An online survey of more than 2,000 football referees has found verbal abuse towards match officials is still rife.

7 December 2015

LU Arts welcome everyone to attend innovative branding workshops

LU Arts is running a series of exciting branding workshops throughout December and January as part of their Market Town project.

3 December 2015

含羞草视频 part of 拢276m UK infrastructure and cities project

含羞草视频 has been announced as a partner in a new 拢276 million research project aimed at ensuring the long-term functioning of the UK鈥檚 infrastructure and cities.

3 December 2015

Intelligent Energy enters into agreement to develop embedded fuel cell technology for smartphones

Intelligent Energy, the fuel cell technology company originating from 含羞草视频 research and headquartered at its Science and Enterprise Park, has entered into an agreement with an emerging smartphone OEM to create a tailored development and integration programme for a specific smartphone application.

1 December 2015

Community groups awarded University donations

A number of different community initiatives including a Christmas food bank, a gardening project and sporting activities have been supported by 含羞草视频 in its first round of community donations for the academic year.

30 November 2015

Come and enjoy some festive fun at Christmas Jumper Day

There鈥檚 not long left to dig out your festive jumpers ready for Christmas Jumper Day at 含羞草视频 next week.

27 November 2015

含羞草视频 ranked top five for graduate employability in the UK

含羞草视频 has been ranked top five in the UK for graduate employability in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings.

27 November 2015

New Professor of Social Policy makes mark in Living Wage and tax credit policy

Donald Hirsch, Director of the Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) at 含羞草视频, has been promoted to Professor of Social Policy.

27 November 2015

Research shows remote lakes are affected by warming climate

The rate of carbon burial in remote lakes has doubled over the last 100 years, suggesting even isolated ecosystems are feeling the effects of our changing climate.

26 November 2015

含羞草视频 rated as Outstanding Global University for sport science in international report

含羞草视频 has been ranked as one of the Outstanding Global Universities for Sport Science in a new report published by the University of Tsukuba in Japan.

26 November 2015

Energy research at 含羞草视频 set to accelerate following 拢180m investment

含羞草视频 is set to play a crucial role in the next step towards the transformation of the UK鈥檚 energy sector.

25 November 2015

Graduate becomes first Asian Woman Footballer of the year in England

含羞草视频 graduate MSc student, Aditi Chauhan, has created history by becoming the first Asian Woman Footballer of the year in England.

24 November 2015

含羞草视频 student welcomes community to local arts exhibition

A new social initiative to bring together 含羞草视频 and the wider community is currently underway.

23 November 2015

New research into daylight exposure in heritage buildings to help balance access and conservation

Research into the distribution of natural light and its level of exposure in historic buildings has been carried out by 含羞草视频 on behalf of the National Trust.

23 November 2015

含羞草视频 partners with Causeway to enhance students鈥� transferable skills

The School of Civil and Building Engineering at 含羞草视频 has announced a partnership with Causeway, a global technology leader in 5D BIM (Building Information Modelling), as the latest development in its pioneering strategy to embed BIM into undergraduate degree and postgraduate programmes.

20 November 2015

含羞草视频-led Manifesto calls for more ethical sourcing in construction

含羞草视频 professor is leading a national call for more ethical sourcing within the construction industry.

20 November 2015

Success at Fruit Routes Harvest project

Harvest Festivities which took place on campus as part of the Fruit Routes project went down a treat amongst staff, students and the local community last month.

19 November 2015

含羞草视频 take part in Christmas tree festivities

含羞草视频 has got into the festive spirit for the annual 含羞草视频 Christmas tree festival, organised by the town鈥檚 All Saints Parish Church.

19 November 2015

含羞草视频 English student to publish sci-fi fantasy book

含羞草视频 English PhD student Amanda Bigler is set to publish her first novel, The Takers, this month.

19 November 2015

Study to tackle 鈥榯ransient loneliness鈥�

Academics hope new research will raise awareness of the issue of 鈥榯ransient loneliness鈥� which affects increasing numbers of people from migrants and carers to students and lone workers.

17 November 2015

Work begins on STEMLab at 含羞草视频

Work officially began today (16 November) on the new STEMLab building at 含羞草视频, with Professor Rachel Thomson, the academic lead for the development, turning the first turf on site.

16 November 2015

含羞草视频 IP named most innovative product by LIFTEX2015

Aero-Beam, a breakthrough in crane operation technology, has won the Most Innovative Product Award at the LEEA LIFTEX 2015 exhibition and conference.

13 November 2015

Join in the festive fun at Christmas Jumper Day

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, so why not put on your Christmas jumper and head down to 含羞草视频 for some festive fun on 1 December?

11 November 2015

Free innovation and enterprise e-course launches for 16-18 year olds

To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, 16 鈥� 22 November, 含羞草视频鈥檚 School of Business and Economics is launching an e-learning course for secondary school students, years 12 and 13.

10 November 2015

UK broadcast studio opens at 含羞草视频

含羞草视频 is one of three new Jisc UK Broadcast Hubs that will help increase media coverage of academic research.

10 November 2015

含羞草视频 study explores the effect of sit-to-stand workstations on sedentary behaviour outside of office hours

Introducing sit-to-stand workstations in the office significantly reduces sitting at work but can result in slight increases in sitting outside of working hours.

6 November 2015

含羞草视频 hosts visit from the Government鈥檚 Science and Innovation Network

On 5 November 含羞草视频 welcomed a group of international visitors from the Government's Science and Innovation Network.

6 November 2015

New system will help police forces find the optimum location for its officers

A new computer modelling tool which could help police forces to position their officers to provide the optimum response time is being developed at 含羞草视频.

5 November 2015

University turns red in support of Poppy Appeal

含羞草视频 is lighting up two of its iconic buildings in support of the Poppy Appeal.

5 November 2015

New study aims to improve the health of NHS office workers

A new study by 含羞草视频 will be looking at the impact of standing desks on the health of NHS office workers at Leicester鈥檚 three hospitals.

5 November 2015

New research project into blood test for early diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders

含羞草视频 scientists have begun a research project with Peterborough City Hospital into a new blood test for the early diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders.

4 November 2015

Whole Earth exhibition extended

The Whole Earth? exhibition will now be on campus until the end of the month, giving staff, students and the community longer to visit the thought provoking display.

3 November 2015

New videos provide practical support for university application process

A suite of new videos to help guide students through the university application process has been launched today by 含羞草视频.

3 November 2015

含羞草视频 Sport win at home on the opening night of the National Badminton League season

After falling at the final hurdle last season, 含羞草视频 Sport kicked off their second campaign of the National Badminton League with an impressive victory over local rivals University of Nottingham.

3 November 2015

含羞草视频 secures funding to help fight the global health threat of antimicrobial resistance

Researchers at 含羞草视频 have secured 拢545,000 to help tackle growing resistance to antibiotics.

2 November 2015

UK Living Wage Rate calculated by 含羞草视频 rises by 40p

The UK Living Wage rate has risen to 拢8.25 per hour, an increase of 40p on the 2014 rate, it has been announced today (Monday 2 November).

2 November 2015

含羞草视频 unveils world鈥檚 first lab-in-a-briefcase

Academics at 含羞草视频 hope to boost early detection rates of cancer in developing countries with their portable lab-in-a-briefcase that can operate even at high temperatures.

30 October 2015

Talented poet goes back to her roots

Talented poet and 含羞草视频 English graduate, Shruti Chauhan, will be going back to her roots when she performs at 含羞草视频 Students鈥� Union next week.

30 October 2015

Academic publishes new book exploring Organisational Resilience

Dr Ran Bhamra鈥檚 latest publication exploring organisational resilience develops 含羞草视频鈥檚 expertise in one of its core themes, Secure and Resilient Societies.

29 October 2015

Halloween Cheap Thrills! Zero Budget Film Festival

The CheapThrills! Zero Budget Film Festival is back for a third year in 含羞草视频 with a Halloween special later this month.

27 October 2015

Business Minister officially opens Advanced Technology Innovation Centre

Business Minister, Anna Soubry, officially opened the Advanced Technology Innovation Centre (ATIC) today. She was joined by senior representatives of Charnwood Borough Council, Leicestershire County Council and the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership, all key partners in the expansion of 含羞草视频 Science and Enterprise Parks (LUSEP).

26 October 2015

含羞草视频 students take action to improve life in Brazil鈥檚 largest favela

Six students at 含羞草视频 are hoping to empower the youth of Rio by raising enough funds to purchase a building in Brazil to house a hostel, community centre and DJ school.

23 October 2015

Remembrance memorial at 含羞草视频 campus

含羞草视频 and 含羞草视频 Students鈥� Union have joined forces to create a memorial on campus to honour those who have lost their lives serving their country.

22 October 2015

Most male fans are in favour of more active involvement of women in football

A national survey has shown that most men interested in football in Britain would welcome more women into the sport as fans, coaches, board members and match officials.

21 October 2015

Tackling the under-representation of BME coaches in professional football

New figures on the numbers of black and ethnic minority (BME) football coaches employed at professional clubs or undertaking coach education qualifications will be revealed today, Wednesday (21 October).

21 October 2015

Study shows links between major weather events

New research has found the UK's most costly weather events are very likely linked rather than independent as previously thought.

20 October 2015

New poet in residence announced

The School of the Arts, English and Drama have announced Helen Calcutt as this year鈥檚 poet in residence.

19 October 2015

LU-MIT Entrepreneurship Exchange inspires students to turn big ideas into reality

Six students from 含羞草视频鈥檚 Wolfson School gained invaluable insight into the world of successful entrepreneurship as part of a two-week exchange.

19 October 2015

New study to look at factors affecting child growth and development

含羞草视频 has been awarded a major grant by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to investigate the impact of ethnicity, social standing and economic situation on the growth and development of children and adolescents.

16 October 2015

含羞草视频 awarded 拢3.9 million to revolutionise electronic communications circuitry

含羞草视频 has been awarded 拢3.9 million to develop a totally new way of designing and fabricating high frequency communications circuitry.

16 October 2015

含羞草视频 rises to 12th place in 鈥楾able of Tables鈥�

含羞草视频 has risen again in the Times Higher Education 2016 鈥楾able of Tables鈥�, taking 12th place.

15 October 2015

含羞草视频 researcher searching for ways to build a million new homes

A 含羞草视频 researcher hopes his study into house construction could revolutionise the way homes are built in the UK.

14 October 2015

含羞草视频 to continue to act as England Netball鈥檚 training base

含羞草视频 is pleased to announce that England Netball have confirmed they will continue to use its facilities for senior team training.

13 October 2015

含羞草视频 cricketers to play in international Twenty20 event

含羞草视频鈥檚 cricketers are heading to India this month to represent England Universities in the prestigious Red Bull World Twenty20 Finals.

12 October 2015

Vice Chancellor launches campus wide safety campaign

With the academic year now well underway, the University is kick-starting a safety awareness campaign to make sure that everyone on campus stays safe.

12 October 2015

含羞草视频 London students and staff complete first-ever Rag event

A team of students, LSU London and University staff have completed the first ever Rag event, abseiling down the Acelormittal Orbit in a bid to raise money for charity.

7 October 2015

含羞草视频 plays its part in innovative new running garment

含羞草视频 has played a major role in the latest wearable technology development, which aims to help recreational runners improve their performance.

7 October 2015

The Building Societies Association and the School of Business and Economics launch first-ever Masters for customer-owned financial firms

The Building Societies Association (BSA) and the School of Business and Economics at 含羞草视频 have launched the first UK Masters programme geared specifically for those who work in a customer-owned or mutual financial services firm.

7 October 2015

University Fruit Routes project is back!

含羞草视频鈥檚 Fruit Routes project is back and is kicking off with Harvest Festivities. This year, the celebrations will be taking place in town as well as on campus.

6 October 2015

含羞草视频 announces Community Donations Fund arrangements for academic year 2015/16

含羞草视频 is delighted to kick off the first round of its Community Donations Funds programme for the academic year 2015/16.

6 October 2015

含羞草视频 Lightning sign England International Sasha Corbin

含羞草视频 Lightning have confirmed the signing of England international mid-court player Sasha Corbin for the forthcoming season.

5 October 2015

含羞草视频 to sponsor Indian College League cricket tournament

含羞草视频 is delighted to be joining forces with The Chopras to provide an exciting new cricket tournament for some of India鈥檚 leading colleges.

2 October 2015

Making sense of maths: new e-learning programme to support teenagers born very prematurely

A new web-based e-learning programme to boost the maths skills of teenagers born very prematurely is to be developed with the help of 含羞草视频.

1 October 2015

University Professor announced as Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering

The Royal Academy of Engineering has announced that Professor Colin Garner, Wolfson School of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Electrical Engineering, at 含羞草视频 has been elected as a new Fellow of the Academy.

1 October 2015

Rapid diagnosis of a range of health conditions is just a breath away

A new centre launched tomorrow (Friday 2 October) is the base for a team of scientists developing breath analysis tests that could help in the rapid diagnosis and treatment for a range of conditions including cancers, respiratory infections and diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

1 October 2015

England star Jade Clarke returns to 含羞草视频 Lightning

锘亢卟菔悠� Lightning is delighted to welcome home Jade Clarke after five years playing netball in the Southern Hemisphere.

29 September 2015

含羞草视频's Advanced Technology Innovation Centre welcomes new tenants

A key handover event to mark the opening of 含羞草视频鈥檚 Advanced Technology Innovation Centre (ATIC) and welcome its new tenants took place last week.

28 September 2015

Report advises on reducing unplanned hospital admissions for the over-85s

A 含羞草视频 academic has contributed to a national report that concludes better integration of healthcare and community services is vital to slow the rate of unplanned hospital admissions of people aged 85 and over.

28 September 2015

Whole Earth exhibition to debut at 含羞草视频 next week

The WHOLE EARTH? exhibition, organised by the Hard Rain Project and National Union of Students, will be exhibited at 含羞草视频 next week.

28 September 2015

Peter Keen to join Lawn Tennis Association as interim Performance Director

Peter Keen, 含羞草视频鈥檚 Director of Sport Advancement and Strategy, has been seconded by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) as interim Performance Director.

24 September 2015

含羞草视频 project supports visionary research-based artwork

含羞草视频鈥檚 Creative Outreach Resource Efficiency (CORE) project has provided the impetus for the development of a brand new research-based artwork, due to go on display this weekend.

24 September 2015

LU Arts welcome staff, students and community to Market Town events

LU Arts is running a number of events for staff, students and members of the community to get involved in this month.

23 September 2015

Immersive 3D training experience unveiled with potential to transform the chemical engineering industry

A 含羞草视频 computer science expert has collaborated with BP on an immersive training experience that enables safety-critical tasks to be rehearsed in a simulated environment.

23 September 2015

含羞草视频 part of new enterprise zone bid

含羞草视频 Science and Enterprise Parks are at the heart of a new Enterprise Zone (EZ) bid which will make Leicestershire a magnet for science, innovation and hi-tech manufacturing companies looking for research facilities and industrial and office space to base and expand their business.

23 September 2015

含羞草视频 Lightning tickets go on sale

With just over three months to go until the Vitality Netball Superleague gets underway, 含羞草视频 Lightning are pleased to announce that tickets for all 2016 fixtures are now on sale.

23 September 2015

含羞草视频鈥檚 first postgraduate facility to open this month

The redevelopment of the Angela Marmont building is now complete, transforming it into the University鈥檚 first ever dedicated postgraduate facility.

22 September 2015

Fifth annual conference provides insight into responsible sourcing in the construction industry

含羞草视频 and the Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) have announced their fifth annual conference providing an insight into innovative tools and guidance used for responsible sourcing in the construction industry.

22 September 2015

Welcome to new and returning 含羞草视频 students

含羞草视频 together with Leicestershire Police and Charnwood Borough Council are joining forces to welcome new and returning students to 含羞草视频.

22 September 2015

Study shows Cycle Network gets people on their bikes

The National Cycle Network is encouraging more people to cycle more often according to figures unveiled by 含羞草视频 researchers.

22 September 2015

Registration begins at 含羞草视频 London

含羞草视频 welcomed its first students onto its London campus this morning as registration opened at 含羞草视频 London.

21 September 2015

含羞草视频 community warden scheme expanded

含羞草视频鈥檚 pioneering community warden scheme has been expanded in time for the start of the academic year.

21 September 2015

含羞草视频 remains top in the 2015 Lloyds Bank Student Life Survey

For the second year running 含羞草视频 has come out on top in the Lloyds Bank Student Life Survey.

19 September 2015

含羞草视频 London scholarships awarded to East London graduates

Ten East London graduates have received full scholarships to study at 含羞草视频 London, which opens its doors to its first intake of students this month.

18 September 2015

含羞草视频 retains its 13th place ranking in Times Good University Guide 2016

含羞草视频 has maintained its position as one of the country鈥檚 leading higher education institutions, holding onto its 13th place out of 123 UK universities in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016.

18 September 2015

Team resilience the key as England kick off home Rugby World Cup

With England kicking off the 2015 Rugby World Cup at Twickenham this evening (Friday 18th September), sport psychologists at 含羞草视频 have studied the processes of team resilience shown by a World Cup winning team.

18 September 2015

含羞草视频 hosts world-leading academics for major EU-funded research and innovation partnership project

Senior academics from the EU and India will be on campus for two days next week as part of a major new research project, REINVEST.

17 September 2015

Using 鈥楬uman Factors & Ergonomics鈥� to improve patient safety

A 含羞草视频 professor is working with Health Education England to develop recommendations to improve NHS patient safety.

16 September 2015

含羞草视频 helping to shape the future of hockey

含羞草视频 has been working with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) over the past two days on Project HG, which aims to continue the evolution of Hockey5s, a short-form version of the game.

16 September 2015

Can sport play a role in dealing with the European migration crisis?

With the 2015 European migrant crisis escalating on an almost daily basis, the European Parliament has commissioned 含羞草视频鈥檚 Professor Ian Henry to report on 'the role of sport in fostering open and inclusive societies鈥�.

15 September 2015

Love your trainers? Collaboration on cutting-edge technology could transform global manufacturing of footwear parts

The materials research team from 含羞草视频 has partnered with global footwear structural component suppliers Texon to bring significant benefits to the modern footwear industry.

14 September 2015

含羞草视频 Rugby launch new 3G pitch

含羞草视频 Students Rugby Football Club鈥檚 (LSRFC) chances of improving on last season鈥檚 12th place finish in National League 1 have been given a timely boost with the installation of a stunning new artificial playing surface on their first XV pitch.

10 September 2015

Hopping could reduce fracture risk for older people

Just two minutes of hopping a day can strengthen hip bones in older men and reduce the risk of fracture after a fall, a 含羞草视频-led study has found.

10 September 2015

含羞草视频 academics help unearth mystery of new species of human relative

Two of 含羞草视频鈥檚 growth experts are amongst an international team of scientists studying a new species of human relative discovered in a South African cave.

10 September 2015

含羞草视频 neighbourhoods are safest out of region's universities

含羞草视频 is located in the safest neighbourhood out of all the universities in the East Midlands new data has found.

9 September 2015

含羞草视频 unveils breakthrough technology with potential to revolutionise the global rail industry

A failsafe track switch designed to eradicate a 200-year-old problem on the railway has been created by engineers at 含羞草视频.

9 September 2015

含羞草视频 to host 2016 School Games

含羞草视频 is delighted that it has been chosen to host the 2016 School Games National Finals after a competitive bidding process.

8 September 2015

London parents risk little or no gain from working more hours

London childcare costs leave many parents on the minimum wage little or no better off for working more, a new report warns.

8 September 2015

含羞草视频 Rugby to take on University of Queensland

含羞草视频 is to continue its World Varsity Series with a rugby union fixture against the University of Queensland on Wednesday 30th September.

8 September 2015

Graduates launch first British snowboarding and ski brand for women

含羞草视频 Alumnus Susie Beere and Sophie Kelly are set to launch Snooks, the first British snowboarding and ski brand designed specifically for women.

7 September 2015

Bounce-a-thon world record attempt at 含羞草视频

含羞草视频 will be the location for a world record attempt this week.

7 September 2015

Low-income parents will both have to work full time for a decent standard of living by 2020

Parents on low incomes will both have to work full time over the next five years in order to provide themselves with a minimum standard of living, a new report reveals.

7 September 2015

含羞草视频 hosts global urban research conference

含羞草视频 is set to host over 60 academics for a global urban research conference starting today (Monday 7 September).

7 September 2015

含羞草视频 shortlisted for Times Higher Education 鈥楿niversity of the Year鈥�

The University has also been shortlisted in the 鈥楨ntrepreneurial University of the Year鈥� category.

3 September 2015

Nottingham Panthers learn about team dynamics at 含羞草视频 School of Business and Economics

Elite professional ice hockey team, the Nottingham Panthers, paid a visit to 含羞草视频 this week as part of their pre-season training camp.

28 August 2015

Turning breath into words 鈥� new device unveiled to give paralysis sufferers a voice

A new device which transforms paralysis sufferers鈥� breath into words 鈥� believed to be the first invention of its kind 鈥� has been developed by academics from 含羞草视频.

28 August 2015

含羞草视频 School of Business and Economics secures AMBA re-accreditation

The School of Business and Economics, 含羞草视频, is delighted to announce that it has been re-accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).

27 August 2015

Energy Research Accelerator appoints inaugural CEO

The Energy Research Accelerator - based around a founding partnership of the universities of 含羞草视频, Aston, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham and Warwick, and the British Geological Survey (BGS) - has announced the appointment of Gordon Waddington as its Chief Executive Officer.

26 August 2015

MSc student scores West Ham deal

含羞草视频 MSc student Aditi Chauhan has this week added to India鈥檚 sporting history by signing for East London side West Ham United Ladies.

21 August 2015

Lord Sebastian Coe elected as IAAF President

含羞草视频 is delighted that our Pro Chancellor Lord Sebastian Coe has been elected the new President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

19 August 2015

Student awarded 含羞草视频's most prestigious prize

The Sir Robert Martin University Prize has been awarded to PhD student James Pearson for outstanding academic and non-academic achievement.

19 August 2015

含羞草视频 graduate designs exhibition space at London鈥檚 Design Museum

含羞草视频 graduate Benjamin Hubert designed exhibition space at London鈥檚 Design Museum.

16 August 2015

含羞草视频 Students鈥� Union Rag raises more than 拢1 million for charity鈥� again!

含羞草视频 Students鈥� Union Rag raised over 拢1m to help support local and national charities for the sixth time running this year.

15 August 2015

Considering 含羞草视频? Come along to our Open House event to get all of your questions answered!

含羞草视频 is holding an Open House event today for students who鈥檇 like to find out more about the University as part of the Clearing and Adjustment process.

15 August 2015

Further funding secured for 含羞草视频鈥檚 STEMLab

A quarter of a million pounds has been donated by the Garfield Weston Foundation to 含羞草视频 for its new STEMLab building.

14 August 2015

含羞草视频 subject areas rated amongst best in the world

Two subject areas at 含羞草视频 were ranked in the top 50 in the world according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject carried out earlier this year.

14 August 2015

含羞草视频 Design graduate appears in UK top 100 entrepreneurs list

A 含羞草视频 graduate has appeared in the UK鈥檚 top 100 entrepreneurs list, amongst the likes of Richard Branson and Lord Sugar.

14 August 2015

含羞草视频 leaps to 2nd in Times Higher Student Education Experience Survey

含羞草视频 secured 2nd place in the 2015 Times Higher Education (THE) Student Experience Survey.

13 August 2015

含羞草视频 named University of the Year at the 2015 Whatuni Student Choice Awards

含羞草视频 was crowned University of the year at the 2015 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.

13 August 2015

Henry Pyrgos to captain Scotland

含羞草视频 is delighted to see that former student Henry Pyrgos will captain Scotland Rugby Team this weekend for the first time in his young career.

12 August 2015

Low-income parents facing a squeeze on family finances, 含羞草视频 report reveals

Parents working on the minimum wage are struggling to afford basic needs, with the cost of raising a child from birth to age 18 remaining high at 拢149,805.

12 August 2015

含羞草视频's top tips to help you during Clearing

With results day on the horizon, 含羞草视频 has put together a series of 鈥榯op tips鈥� to help students stay calm and to plan their next steps

12 August 2015

Students rate 含羞草视频 in country鈥檚 top 5

含羞草视频 has finished Top 5 in the annual National Student Survey (NSS), securing one of its best ever results.

12 August 2015

Considering 含羞草视频? Come along to our Open House event to get all of your questions answered!

含羞草视频 is holding an Open House on Saturday 15 August for students who鈥檇 like to find out more about the University as part of the Clearing and Adjustment process.

11 August 2015

含羞草视频 rank as top university for student satisfaction in UK and globally

含羞草视频 ranked as the top university for student satisfaction both in the UK and globally in an independent survey.

11 August 2015

含羞草视频 students set to perform at Fringe

Accidentally on Purpose Productions, founded by alumna Alice Dean and PhD student Lyndsey Bakewell, will be performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year.

10 August 2015

含羞草视频 secures 11th place in The Complete University Guide 2016

含羞草视频 came 11th out of 126 other universities in The UK Complete University Guide 2016.

10 August 2015

含羞草视频 advises parents how to help on results day

It鈥檚 an anxious time for any parent awaiting their son or daughters A Level results, but 含羞草视频 is offering a few words of advice to help guide parents through the Clearing and Adjustment period.

10 August 2015

Participants wanted to share experiences of 2011 Birmingham riots

A 含羞草视频 student is looking for participants to take part in a new research study which explores the events of the Birmingham Riots in 2011.

7 August 2015

含羞草视频 research a life saver on Europe's roads

Research by 含羞草视频 aimed at reducing blind spots for HGV drivers has led to a change in European legislation on vehicle mirrors and could save hundreds of lives.

6 August 2015

Funding secured for Regional Policing Partnership

含羞草视频 is part of a major consortium of East Midlands based universities, police forces and Police and Crime Commissioners that has been awarded funding to carry out policing-related research.

6 August 2015

Webb Ellis Cup heading to 含羞草视频

Calling all rugby fans 鈥� the World Cup Trophy is coming to 含羞草视频 on Thursday 13th August between 3pm and 5pm!

3 August 2015

含羞草视频 supports young people through Strategic Fund donations

A programme of engagement work with young people across 含羞草视频 is set to expand thanks to a donation of 拢6,000 from 含羞草视频.

3 August 2015

Midlands' universities group appoints new director to drive Midlands Engine agenda

The Midlands' leading research intensive universities have appointed their first Director to oversee the development of an exceptional HE partnership, which aims to harness their combined research power and bring significant economic benefits to the Midlands and the UK.

3 August 2015

含羞草视频 hurdlers heading for World Championships

Recent graduates Niall Flannery and Meghan Beesley have been announced in the GB & NI team for the World Athletics Championships, taking place in Beijing from 22nd to 30th August.

29 July 2015

含羞草视频 scientists鈥� new chemical blueprint could be the answer to tackling stone theft

Scientists at 含羞草视频 hope their early trials of a new chemical blueprint technique could assist a crackdown on stone theft.

27 July 2015

Sir Nigel Rudd, DL, to step down as 含羞草视频 Chancellor

After five years鈥� service as 含羞草视频 Chancellor Sir Nigel Rudd, DL, has announced that he will be stepping down.

27 July 2015

含羞草视频 amongst student top five

含羞草视频 is amongst the top five UK universities according to online review platform, StudentCrowd.

27 July 2015

含羞草视频 Fine Art student debuts sculpture to celebrate Ladybird Book鈥檚 centenary

含羞草视频 Fine Art student Paula Riley has designed and created a sculpture to celebrate 100 years of Ladybird Books.

24 July 2015

含羞草视频 plays important role in first ever Zambian National Sport Development Conference

含羞草视频 is proud to have played a significant role in the development of the first ever Zambian National Sport Development Conference, which takes place in Lusaka on the 27th and 28th July.

23 July 2015

Action spend 26,000 hours volunteering to support community groups

含羞草视频 Students' Union Action has spent 26,000 hours volunteering this year to help support charities and community groups.

21 July 2015

Is there room for being both a sports fan and an employee? New research reveals impact of fandom on those who work in sport

Being a fan of a sports team can boost the commitment of employees working in the professional sport industry, and significantly influence their attitude at work.

20 July 2015

The highs and lows of the General Election 鈥� insider鈥檚 view offered at Conference

Political strategists, journalists and academics gathered in Westminster this week for a 含羞草视频 conference focussing on the media coverage of the 2015 General Election campaign.

17 July 2015

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How best to combat sedentary behaviour in primary schools and encourage children to become more active has formed the basis of two new pilot studies.

17 July 2015

含羞草视频 secure 35th consecutive BUCS title

Last night it was confirmed that 含羞草视频 Students have been crowned British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) champions for the 35th consecutive year.

17 July 2015

含羞草视频 Students鈥� Union win Education Award

含羞草视频 Students鈥� Union have won the Education Award at this year鈥檚 NUS annual celebration held on 8 July.

15 July 2015

含羞草视频 student wins award for Engineering innovation

Alister Smith, from 含羞草视频, has received the prestigious Hawley Award for Engineering Innovation.

15 July 2015

含羞草视频 graduates gain professional roles to be proud of

Over 94% of 含羞草视频 graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduating from the University according to the latest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey.

15 July 2015

Graduate awarded 10K and reaches national final for innovative invention

Product Design Engineering graduate and founder of Version 22, Simon Lyons has made the final shortlist for The Inclusive Technology Prize 2015.

14 July 2015

含羞草视频鈥檚 Class of 2015 honoured at graduation ceremonies

This week, 含羞草视频 will honour thousands of students in its summer graduation ceremonies.

14 July 2015

含羞草视频 Conference will discuss global water supply and sanitation issues

An international conference being held at 含羞草视频 later this month is set to examine the issues of global water supply and sanitation

13 July 2015

Two F1 engineers to be honoured at 含羞草视频 graduation ceremonies

13 July 2015

含羞草视频 academics honoured with awards at graduation

Four 含羞草视频 academics are set to be presented with a Research-informed Teaching Award as part of this year鈥檚 graduation ceremonies.

13 July 2015

Success for 含羞草视频 graduate company Pavegen

含羞草视频 graduate company Pavegen have smashed their crowdfunding venture by raising nearly 拢2m from online investors.

10 July 2015

Successfully designing for happiness

含羞草视频 Design School lecturer Dr Carolina Escobar Tello was amongst the speakers at the WebVisions Barcelona event earlier this month.

9 July 2015

含羞草视频 funding helps community groups

含羞草视频 has supported ten local community groups in its latest round of community donations

9 July 2015

Tennis parent education programme aims to help develop Britain鈥檚 next Wimbledon star

With the Wimbledon final just days away, the spotlight is once again on tennis and how Britain can produce future champions like grand slam winner Andy Murray.

9 July 2015

Renowned University sculptor wins prestigious award

含羞草视频 School of the Arts lecturer John Atkin has won the prestigious Excellence Award for the China Fuzhou International Sculpture Competition 2015.

8 July 2015

Year 12 students get a Headstart in engineering courses at 含羞草视频

School students from across the country are visiting 含羞草视频 this week as part of the annual Headstart programme.

8 July 2015

Aeronautical Engineering MEng students win two awards in the iMechE鈥檚 first UAS Challenge competition

Ten, final year Aeronautical Engineering MEng students, won the Design and Most Viable Business Proposition Awards at the iMechE鈥檚 first UAS Challenge competition.

7 July 2015

Sporting success all over the world

It was a magical weekend for 含羞草视频 sport as current and former students won national and international medals in no fewer than seven different sports.

6 July 2015

含羞草视频 Design School student wins top award at New Designers exhibition

含羞草视频 Design School student Henry Buckley has won a top award at this year's New Designers exhibition in London thanks to his clever and innovative design project.

6 July 2015

Pioneering project celebrates 10 years of success

含羞草视频, the University of Leicester and De Montfort University are holding their tenth Summer School event to help raise the aspirations of young people in care.

6 July 2015

含羞草视频 well represented at World University Games

含羞草视频 is proud to be playing a major role in the Great Britain team heading to the World University Games, otherwise known as Universiade, which gets underway in South Korea today.

3 July 2015

Experts provide top tips for staying cool in the record temperatures

With temperatures this week touted as some of the hottest on record, 含羞草视频鈥檚 experts offer advice on keeping cool.

1 July 2015

Conference offers an insider鈥檚 view of General Election campaign

Discover what the party strategists, pollsters and media thought of the 2015 General Election campaign at a 含羞草视频 conference taking place in Westminster.

1 July 2015

Counter-terrorism measures must account for attackers鈥� emotions, says new study

Counter-terrorism officials must acknowledge that terrorists are not fully rational if future attacks are to be prevented, say the authors of a study on counter-terrorism modelling published this month.

1 July 2015

Gap widens between income and the cost of living, new research reveals

New research from 含羞草视频 published today reveals that the gap between people鈥檚 incomes and the amount they need to cover their essential costs has widened dramatically since 2008.

1 July 2015

Respected social scientist honoured with Innovation Fellowship

A 含羞草视频 academic, whose pioneering research resulted in a new approach to communication training, has been awarded a WIRED Innovation Fellowship for 2015.

29 June 2015

Rag raises more than 拢1 million鈥gain!

含羞草视频 Students鈥� Union Rag has once more raised over 拢1m to help support local and national charities. It is the sixth year running that Rag has broken the 拢1m barrier.

26 June 2015

含羞草视频 joins forces with researchers as part of a study encouraging adolescent girls to embrace physical activity

Researchers will measure adolescent girls鈥� physical activity levels as part of a 拢600,000 investigation into the effectiveness of a dedicated school-based programme.

26 June 2015

含羞草视频 celebrates energy research

On Wednesday 24 June, 含羞草视频 celebrated the outstanding research achievements of its academic and support staff across a range of disciplines.

26 June 2015

含羞草视频 set to welcome thousands for Open Day

含羞草视频 is set to welcome thousands of visitors to its campus over the next two days (26 鈥� 27 June) for its Summer Open Day.

26 June 2015

含羞草视频 awarded Alcohol Impact accreditation

含羞草视频 and 含羞草视频 Students鈥� Union have been awarded an Alcohol Impact mark of accreditation from The National Union of Students (NUS).

25 June 2015

含羞草视频 at the heart of new robotics network

A national network that will fast-track the UK鈥檚 ability to develop and exploit the vast potential of Robotics and Autonomous Systems is to be launched today with 含羞草视频 as one of its founding partners.

23 June 2015

Volunteers wanted for new study: Can wearable technology help you to be more active by reducing your sitting time?

This study, part of a student research project, will look into whether wearable technology can be used to help you to become more physically active by reducing the amount of time spent sitting.

22 June 2015

Development of the Slope ALARMS landslide early warning system wins regional civil engineering award

The Development of the Slope ALARMS landslide early warning system by 含羞草视频 was declared winner of the Studies & Research Merit Award at the regions鈥� major civil engineering event of the year.

19 June 2015

含羞草视频 research finds childcare costs push 130,000 children into poverty

130,000 UK children are pushed into poverty as working parents struggle to pay rising childcare costs, finds new research by 含羞草视频.

19 June 2015

Celebrating 含羞草视频 students鈥� enterprising achievements

On Tuesday, 含羞草视频 and Students鈥� Union celebrated their inaugural Student Enterprise Awards, recognising the enterprising achievements of students across a range of activities.

18 June 2015

Fulbright Fellow asks 'Why Design Simultaneously Unites and Divides Us' in public lecture

Dr Christopher Mattson will be exploring the concept of how the word 鈥榙esign鈥� has the power to unite, and yet, simultaneously divide.

18 June 2015

Hockey star Jamie Dwyer named 含羞草视频's World Hockey Ambassador

含羞草视频 is delighted to announce that Australian international hockey star Jamie Dwyer has agreed to become its World Hockey Ambassador.

17 June 2015

Success for 含羞草视频 employment placement scheme

含羞草视频 is working with local charity The Exaireo Trust to provide unemployed people with work placements on campus.

17 June 2015

Research collaboration seeks to improve flowmeters

含羞草视频 is working with materials engineering company Morgan Advanced Materials in a project which seeks to increase the accuracy and reliability of ultrasonic flow meters.

16 June 2015

Volunteers needed: Can you get stronger by lifting light weights?

Researchers from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences are looking for volunteers to help with a new study.

16 June 2015

含羞草视频 professor wins top civil engineering award

Professor Tony Thorpe, Dean of 含羞草视频鈥檚 School of Civil and Building Engineering, was presented with the William Kemp award at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) East Midlands Awards 2015.

15 June 2015

Homemade pizza set to get even better, thanks to 含羞草视频 Student

A pioneering 含羞草视频 student could be about to improve the quality of homemade pizzas thanks to his new invention - Forno.

15 June 2015

Town centres seminar: The future of the high street

A new seminar on the town centre consumer will look at the impact and implications for the future of the high street.

12 June 2015

IMPART project host masterclass for delegates on successful funding bids

IMPART, the East Midlands Intelligent Mobility Partnership, is hosting a Horizon 2020 masterclass to teach delegates about successful funding bids next month.

12 June 2015

Fulbright Fellow asks 'Why Design Simultaneously Unites and Divides Us' in public lecture

Dr Christopher Mattson will be exploring the concept of how the word 鈥榙esign鈥� has the power to unite, and yet, simultaneously divide.

12 June 2015

含羞草视频 ranked first for overall satisfaction in independent student survey

含羞草视频 has ranked first for overall student satisfaction in the UK and globally in an independent survey.

12 June 2015

Dr Lara Alcock awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship

Dr Lara Alcock, Senior Lecturer in the Maths Education Centre, has been awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowships by the Higher Education Academy.

11 June 2015

Raising awareness of a 鈥榮ilent killer鈥� 鈥� 含羞草视频 student unveils an innovative camping heater

A 含羞草视频 design student has created a unique camping accessory that can warm a tent for up to five hours 鈥� as part of a drive to help keep campers safe from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

10 June 2015

含羞草视频 student puts safety first with his prototype for an 鈥榠ntelligent鈥� polo helmet

A 含羞草视频 student鈥檚 prototype for a safer polo helmet 鈥� complete with a built-in crash sensor 鈥� could save lives by alerting emergency responders to impacts and falls that may cause head injuries.

9 June 2015

How safe is a blood transfusion - Professor Gavin Murphy to hold public lecture at 含羞草视频

Professor Gavin Murphy, Academic Cardiac Surgeon at the University of Leicester, will be holding a public lecture on June 16.

9 June 2015

University鈥檚 police research showcased at launch event

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9 June 2015

含羞草视频 Sport narrowly miss out on National Badminton League glory

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8 June 2015

含羞草视频鈥檚 Fruit Routes Summer programme of events

含羞草视频鈥檚 Fruit Routes project is back with an exciting day of fun filled events.

4 June 2015

含羞草视频 ready to challenge for National Badminton League Crown

含羞草视频 Sport head to Crawley this weekend with their sights firmly set on winning the inaugural National Badminton League title at the K2.

4 June 2015

Reconstructing notions of military masculinity can benefit veterans鈥� mental health and wellbeing, new research reveals

Breaking down the barriers associated with stoic military masculinity can help boost the health and wellbeing of combat veterans.

3 June 2015

含羞草视频 spearheads 鈧�5.8m project to help halve European road deaths

Road safety experts at 含羞草视频 are leading a 鈧�5.8m European project designed to help halve road deaths in Europe by 2020.

2 June 2015

Medical provision within English football falls short of the mark

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2 June 2015

含羞草视频 welcomes community to History and Heritage event

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1 June 2015

Northern Irish sex legislation is putting workers at risk

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1 June 2015

Volunteers needed: Can short bursts of exercise help prevent diabetes?

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1 June 2015

Help reduce sedentary behaviour at work with new 含羞草视频 franchise

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29 May 2015

Pioneering research exploring learning difficulties in premature children wins prestigious award

A pioneering study into the mathematical performance of children born prematurely has received a national research award.

29 May 2015

含羞草视频 graduate working as head of business development for new innovative start up

A 含羞草视频 graduate is a part of an exciting new start-up that revolutionises the way tenancy agreements are transacted.

28 May 2015

Paying the Living Wage can lead to better staff retention and reduced absenteeism, new report reveals

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27 May 2015

含羞草视频 graduate shortlisted for Football Book of the Year

含羞草视频 graduate Seth Burkett has been shortlisted for Football Book of the Year at the Cross British Sports Book Awards, with the winner set to be announced on Wednesday 3rd June.

27 May 2015

含羞草视频 11th in Guardian league table

含羞草视频 has risen to 11th in the Guardian University League Table, cementing its position as one of the UK鈥檚 leading higher education institutions.

26 May 2015

Up-and-coming artists and designers showcase their work at degree show

含羞草视频鈥檚 School of the Arts and Design School students will exhibit their work to members of the public, schools and businesses in their end of year show opening in June.

26 May 2015

Healthcare emergency planning needs to be more resilient to cope with major hazards, new research reveals

Healthcare emergency planning in the UK must be tougher if it is to withstand extreme situations such as floods and heavy snowfall.

26 May 2015

含羞草视频 graduate company Pavegen kickstart crowdfunding venture

含羞草视频 graduate company Pavegen are launching their first crowdfunding venture in the heart of the Canary Wharf District.

26 May 2015

Enterprise Awards celebrate University鈥檚 far-reaching impacts

含羞草视频 celebrated its annual Enterprise Awards on Tuesday 19 May. Amongst the winners were the patented technology underpinning next generation aircraft engines; an animation project with a healing touch; and an innovative intervention to reduce sedentary workplace behaviour.

21 May 2015

Bemand named as England Women鈥檚 Rugby Union Lead Coach

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21 May 2015

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20 May 2015

A third of Londoners unable to afford a decent standard of living, research from 含羞草视频 reveals

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20 May 2015

Athletics greats inducted into 含羞草视频 Sporting Hall of Fame

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19 May 2015

Jessica Ennis-Hill ramps up comeback at 含羞草视频 International Athletics

The cold May weather didn鈥檛 stop some of the world鈥檚 best athletes putting on a show for a 3,000 thousand-strong crowd at the 57th annual 含羞草视频 International Athletics Match.

18 May 2015

Student mentors set to help share the 含羞草视频 student experience at 含羞草视频 London

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18 May 2015

Community groups receive University funding for projects

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18 May 2015

Outstanding student volunteers praised by 含羞草视频

含羞草视频 has honoured outstanding student volunteers at its annual community prize ceremony.

15 May 2015

Child feeding experts to share research with health professionals

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15 May 2015

Proscovia extends 含羞草视频 stay

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14 May 2015

含羞草视频 rises to 11th in The Complete University Guide 2016

含羞草视频 rises to 11th place in The Complete University Guide league table for 2016.

14 May 2015

含羞草视频 student unveils invention to help improve the lives of people living with paralysis

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14 May 2015

Next generation of entrepreneurs recognised with prestigious awards

含羞草视频 celebrated emerging entrepreneurial talent at the Finals of the Young Enterprise East Midlands Company of the Year Awards 2015.

13 May 2015

New lectureships at 含羞草视频

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12 May 2015

含羞草视频 students in Engineering YES final

含羞草视频 students have secured a place in final of this year鈥檚 Engineering YES, a national competition which encourages engineering enterprise.

12 May 2015

Reminder: 含羞草视频 hosts Royal Academy of Engineering public lecture

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12 May 2015

Ennis-Hill to return to the 含羞草视频 International Athletics meeting

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11 May 2015

Email addiction is damaging the health of the nation

Email addiction is a growing problem and needs to be tackled to improve the health of the nation, claims one of the UK鈥檚 top email experts.

10 May 2015

The knives are out in closing days of election campaign

Press partisanship returned with a vengeance in the closing days of the 2015 General Election campaign, research by 含羞草视频 has found.

7 May 2015

HPC Midlands turns geo-data challenge into environmental planning tool

In partnership with HPC Midlands and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT, Germany), aerial mapping company Bluesky is exploring the power of supercomputers to process and deliver 3D images for a range of environmental applications.

7 May 2015

含羞草视频 to offer Chevening Scholarships to Brazilian students

含羞草视频 is to offer prestigious Chevening Scholarships to students from Brazil, as part of a new partnership announced in Rio de Janeiro by Alex Ellis, the British Ambassador to Brazil.

7 May 2015

含羞草视频 London and the LLDC launch outstanding opportunity for local graduates

含羞草视频 London has joined forces with the London Legacy Development Company (LLDC) to introduce a specialist support programme free for unemployed and under-employed graduates across East London鈥檚 growth boroughs.

6 May 2015

含羞草视频 London to work in partnership with Sport Industry Group

含羞草视频 London鈥檚 Institute for Sport Business has been announced as the official partner of Cutting Edge Sport.

6 May 2015

World鈥檚 first customisable luxury leather wallet launched

含羞草视频 students Forrest Skerman-Stevenson and Charlie Baron have produced the first-ever customisable leather wallet as part of fashion brand Isolana London.

5 May 2015

UK鈥檚 largest sustainable energy research centre receives funding boost of more than 拢600,000

含羞草视频鈥檚 Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST) has received a cash injection of more than 拢600,000 to further develop its research in next generation photovoltaics.

5 May 2015

Leading social scientists join forces to examine the drop in stranger and acquaintance violence

Determining why there has been a decline in stranger and acquaintance violence in England, Wales and the EU over the last two decades will be the focus of a new research project led by 含羞草视频.

5 May 2015

Leaders鈥� debates lose media interest

The 2015 General Election leaders鈥� debates have attracted less than half the level of media interest than they did in 2010, researchers at 含羞草视频 have found.

1 May 2015

Design School student invited to exhibit at Gadget Show Live

BSc Product Design and Technology student Ben Rawls was invited to display his product as part of the British Inventors鈥� Project at the Gadget Show Live.

1 May 2015

Charity awarded 拢5200 from 含羞草视频 Community Donation Fund

Representatives from 含羞草视频 have presented local charity Joseph鈥檚 Storehouse, with a cheque for 拢5200 to help support their work.

1 May 2015

Arts group showcase exhibition with help from 含羞草视频 Community Donation Fund

A community arts group who received funding from 含羞草视频 have showcased a textiles exhibition.

30 April 2015

含羞草视频 hosts Royal Academy of Engineering public lecture

Professor Helen Atkinson CBE FREng, a Trustee Board member of the Royal Academy of Engineering, will visit 含羞草视频 next month (Wednesday 13 May) to discuss the connection between cornflour, ketchup and car parts!

30 April 2015

Step change for 含羞草视频 graduate company Pavegen

含羞草视频 graduate company Pavegen has taken another step towards scaling and refining its energy generating floor tiles for global distribution and installation.

29 April 2015

含羞草视频 subject areas rated among the best in the world

Communication and Media Studies, and Art and Design at 含羞草视频 have been ranked in the top 50 in the world in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.

29 April 2015

含羞草视频 Science and Enterprise Parks tenant scoops water industry Oscar

Dynamic Flow Technologies Limited (DFTL) 鈥� based on 含羞草视频 Science and Enterprise Parks (LUSEP) 鈥� were one of just six finalists for the Most Innovative New Technology of the Year title at the Water Industry Achievement Awards 2015 on 21 April.

28 April 2015

含羞草视频 advance to National Badminton League Play-offs

It was make or break for 含羞草视频 in the final match of the National Badminton League season, with a place in the play-offs up for grabs.

28 April 2015

Express Group newspapers already on UKIP鈥檚 side?

The Daily Express and Daily Star have already effectively declared for UKIP, say 含羞草视频 researchers.

27 April 2015

Freefest 2015 - 含羞草视频 Students' Union's annual music festival returns

含羞草视频 Students鈥� Union鈥檚 annual music festival Freefest returns on Bank Holiday Monday! (4 May 2015)

27 April 2015

University runners take on London鈥檚 Green Belt Relay to support Anthony Nolan charity

含羞草视频 runners are taking on London鈥檚 Green Belt Relay to raise money to support the Anthony Nolan charity. The 220 mile, 22-stage race teaks place on 16 鈥� 17 May.

27 April 2015

Two business awards for 含羞草视频 Science and Enterprise Park companies

Two companies from 含羞草视频 Science and Enterprise Parks (LUSEP) Innovation Centre have scooped Leicester Mercury Business Awards.

24 April 2015

Couple awarded 拢100 from 含羞草视频 Donation Fund

Representatives from 含羞草视频 have presented two local residents with a cheque for 拢100 to help support their gardening project.

24 April 2015

TV presenter and engineer to promote women鈥檚 opportunities in STEM at 含羞草视频

The importance of encouraging more women to consider a career in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) will be discussed at 含羞草视频 next month.

24 April 2015

Help 含羞草视频 to understand how medical care is managed at races worldwide

Researchers at 含羞草视频 are calling on race and medical directors to complete a questionnaire examining how medical care is currently managed at endurance running races worldwide.

24 April 2015

Study to reveal the secret of how to become the 鈥榠deal鈥� endurance runner

Researchers at 含羞草视频鈥檚 School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences are exploring the science behind the 鈥榠deal鈥� running technique for endurance competitors as part of a new study.

24 April 2015

Seventh edition of Jungle magazine available now

含羞草视频 graduate and Studio member Ali Foroughi this month issued the seventh edition of his quarterly magazine, Jungle.

24 April 2015

含羞草视频 named University of the Year at the 2015 Whatuni Student Choice Awards

Winner in three categories including best Students' Union and best accommodation

24 April 2015

Captain Freeman signs professional contract with Jersey

含羞草视频 is pleased to announce that 含羞草视频 Students Rugby captain James Freeman has signed a professional contract with Championship side Jersey.

23 April 2015

How do you heat your home? 含羞草视频 wants to hear from you

How we use our heating and hot water to undertake everyday tasks in the home, will help inform new research.

23 April 2015

含羞草视频 hosts public lecture on future of technology and physical devices

The co-chairman of a company focused on the connection between software and the physical world, will visit 含羞草视频 next month (Tuesday 5 May) to discuss why technology鈥檚 future is in physical devices.

23 April 2015

含羞草视频 Literary Salon returns to the University

含羞草视频 is set to host its third Literary Salon.

23 April 2015

含羞草视频 graduate designs exhibition space at London's Design Museum

A 含羞草视频 graduate has designed the space for this year鈥檚 Designs of The Year exhibition. Benjamin Hubert and his team of industrial designers were selected to design the exhibition space, which is currently on show at London鈥檚 Design Museum.

22 April 2015

含羞草视频 in London supports Wheelchair Rugby Champs

This year鈥檚 BT Wheelchair Rugby National Championships provides the perfect opportunity for family and friends to head to the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for what promises to be a weekend of fast and furious sporting action.

21 April 2015

含羞草视频 seeks students for 5 PhDs to create more sustainable and resilient buildings

The School of Civil and Building Engineering at 含羞草视频 is seeking five students to undertake PhD projects in collaboration with the Building Research Establishment (BRE). This is the first stage in a programme of collaborative research between BRE and the University.

20 April 2015

Quiz your General Election candidates at University hustings

含羞草视频鈥檚 five General Election candidates will be visiting the University on April 28 to take part in a live hustings event.

20 April 2015

Women lose out again in election media coverage

Even with female party leaders women have featured in barely a fifth of media coverage of the 2015 General Election so far, researchers at 含羞草视频 have found.

20 April 2015

含羞草视频 team secures place in global final of construction competition

Four 含羞草视频 students have set their sights on global success after reaching the final of an international construction business challenge.

20 April 2015

Innovative app unveiled to help tackle information overload in 3D virtual building technology

Researchers at 含羞草视频 have developed new software for architects and civil engineers.

15 April 2015

含羞草视频 study harnesses the power of smartphone technology in the fight against cancer

A 含羞草视频 academic has developed what is believed to be the first in a new generation of rapid detection tests for prostate cancer 鈥� with the help of smartphone technology.

15 April 2015

Talented 含羞草视频 Fine Art sculptors exhibit work on the international stage

Throughout April, fourteen 含羞草视频 students are showcasing their work as part of the ISC International Sculpture Day, 2015.

14 April 2015

First-ever 含羞草视频 student and staff Action Day is a success

Staff members from Student Services at 含羞草视频 have teamed up with students to transform a canal-side outhouse as part of a volunteering project.

14 April 2015

Inspiring the scientists of tomorrow 鈥揟op of the Bench returns to 含羞草视频

含羞草视频 will host the national final of a prestigious chemistry competition.

14 April 2015

General Election 2015: Discover what鈥檚 making the media headlines

A real time news audit of the 2015 General Election campaign by 含羞草视频 is lifting the lid on what media coverage the parties, their policies, MPs and their partners are securing each week.

13 April 2015

Voting opens for 含羞草视频鈥檚 prestigious Enterprise Awards

含羞草视频 is inviting the public to choose the winners of its 2015 Enterprise Awards.

10 April 2015

含羞草视频 appoints new Director to lead ambitious tennis programme

含羞草视频 has announced today that Helen Reesby has been appointed as the new Tennis Programme Director.

9 April 2015

含羞草视频 graduate launches new parent-brand In2Collision

Graduate, and founder of The Student Wordsmith, Sophie-Louise Hyde has launched In2Collision to showcase her ever-growing, award-winning, literary and publishing platform.

9 April 2015

含羞草视频 leaps to 2nd in Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey

含羞草视频 has risen to 2nd place overall in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Student Experience Survey.

9 April 2015

Rewarding the next generation of entrepreneurs with prestigious awards

含羞草视频 will celebrate emerging entrepreneurial talent at the Leicestershire County and East Midlands Regional Finals of the Young Enterprise Company of the Year Competition.

1 April 2015

含羞草视频 PhD graduate receives outstanding research award

A 含羞草视频 PhD graduate has won an award from the British Psychological Society for her research on the stresses of performance sport.

1 April 2015

含羞草视频 to link up with businesses as part of new Government apprenticeship scheme

含羞草视频 is inviting employers of any size to help nurture future talent by investing in the Government鈥檚 new Degree Apprenticeship scheme.

31 March 2015

See the world through different eyes with 含羞草视频鈥檚 Discover Science lectures

含羞草视频 is inviting staff, students and members of the community to 鈥榙iscover science鈥� with a series of free public lectures.

30 March 2015

Building skills for life 鈥� 含羞草视频 maths course aims to boost knowledge and employability

含羞草视频 will run a free online numeracy skills refresher course to help boost people鈥檚 employment prospects.

30 March 2015

Research calls for greater flexibility in working hours to protect national wellbeing

Government and employer policies that give people greater flexibility to choose the hours they want to work would help to protect our national wellbeing levels, claims new research from 含羞草视频.

27 March 2015

Ceremony marks construction of 含羞草视频鈥檚 Advanced Technology Innovation Centre

Dignitaries have gathered at 含羞草视频 to celebrate the completion of the first phase of construction of the new Advanced Technology Innovation Centre.

27 March 2015

含羞草视频 graduates are behind the UK鈥檚 inter-university Esports championship

Enterprising 含羞草视频 graduates are behind the National University Esports Championship which sees over 1500 players competing each week, representing over 100 clubs from universities from across the UK.

27 March 2015

Student鈥檚 Eden Project inspired collection shortlisted for national design award

A 含羞草视频 student has been shortlisted for a national award which recognises design talent across the country.

26 March 2015

Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour to visit 含羞草视频

England Rugby 2015 has announced today that 含羞草视频 will be a destination for the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour.

26 March 2015

BUCS Big Wednesday receives a Royal seal of approval

含羞草视频 has staged a fitting finale for this year鈥檚 BUCS Big Wednesday, which included a Royal visit.

26 March 2015

New research with BMW Group to look at the future of human-car interfaces

含羞草视频 has signed a contract to provide BMW Group with a pioneering three-year research study exploring how humans interface with their cars.

25 March 2015

Business people prefer working in their cars instead of noisy and cramped trains, planes and airports, research shows

Noisy and cramped conditions in trains, planes and airports are discouraging many commuters and business people from working while travelling, new research shows.

25 March 2015

Simon Lyons wins national Design for Life Award

Graduate entrepreneur Simon Lyons has won a prestigious national competition to find the next big idea in inclusive design that could significantly improve the quality of life for people living with disabilities.

25 March 2015

Catch the General Election buzz with 含羞草视频鈥檚 new VoteBee App

A new app created by academics at 含羞草视频 enables you to track the nation鈥檚 mood about the General Election through Twitter.

23 March 2015

含羞草视频 shortlisted for eight out of ten Whatuni Student Choice Awards

含羞草视频 has been shortlisted for eight of the ten Whatuni Student Choice Awards, more than any other university.

20 March 2015

含羞草视频 to help shape aircraft of the future with 拢16 million project

含羞草视频 is part of a major 拢16 million Government funded project that will transform air travel and lead to the creation of ground breaking new aircraft.

19 March 2015

Government commits 拢60 million of funding to Midlands universities

The Government has today confirmed 拢60 million for a new energy research project in the Midlands. The Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) is a multimillion research hub which will build on the expertise of 含羞草视频 and five other midlands universities, the British Geological Survey and the surrounding industrial base to deliver a step change in energy research and development.

18 March 2015

Considering postgrad study? Then come along to 含羞草视频鈥檚 open evening

If you鈥檙e considering further study and want to know more about where a postgraduate qualification could take you, then come along to the 含羞草视频 open evening tomorrow (Wednesday 18 March).

17 March 2015

含羞草视频 to investigate link between obesity gene and weight gain

Researchers at 含羞草视频 will join forces with a group of academics specialising in fitness genetics to explore whether weight gain is accelerated by the obesity gene FTO.

16 March 2015

Bill Overton Poetry Prize 鈥� one month to go

Aspiring poets have a month to submit entries for the 2015 Bill Overton Poetry prize.

16 March 2015

含羞草视频 to track and evaluate the careers of female academics and professionals

A team of 含羞草视频 researchers have been chosen to track and evaluate the careers of academics and professionals taking part in Aurora 鈥� the Leadership Foundation鈥檚 women only development programme.

13 March 2015

Making faces funny for money in the spirit of Red Nose Day

Staff at imago, 含羞草视频鈥檚 conference and events section, have been raising smiles and money for Red Nose Day with a bake off and face painting.

13 March 2015

Deadline approaches for applications to 含羞草视频鈥檚 International Summer School

Students from the EU and overseas are invited to attend 含羞草视频鈥檚 International Summer School

13 March 2015

含羞草视频 hosts public lecture on Islamism and Salafi Jihadism

The founder of a non-partisan and independent think tank will visit 含羞草视频 today (Thursday 12 March) to discuss Islamism and Salafi Jihadism in a transforming Arab world.

12 March 2015

含羞草视频 experts to develop robotic clothing for the elderly and disabled

含羞草视频 experts are helping to develop robotic clothing that will enable disabled and elderly people to live independent lives.

12 March 2015

含羞草视频拢10 charity challenge

More than 60 含羞草视频 students took part in a novel charity challenge last month, collecting almost 拢1,000 for Rag 鈥� the student fundraising organisation 鈥� in just seven days.

11 March 2015

World鈥檚 top ranked University challenges 含羞草视频 to sports fixture

Representatives from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are to visit 含羞草视频 to play an historic first ever sporting fixture between the two institutions.

10 March 2015

含羞草视频 graduate lifts prestigious Women in Rail Award

A 含羞草视频 civil engineering graduate has been presented with a top award in recognition of her dedication to and passion for the rail industry.

10 March 2015

含羞草视频鈥檚 world class research recognised at annual conference

含羞草视频 showcased the breadth of its world class research at its fifth annual Health and Wellbeing Research Conference.

9 March 2015

含羞草视频 lecturer brings wedding bouquet to life with 3D printing

A 含羞草视频 Additive Manufacturing (AM) expert has used the latest cutting-edge innovations in 3D computer modelling techniques to create a unique wedding bouquet.

9 March 2015

含羞草视频 graduates join forces to create an 鈥榠ntelligent鈥� kettle

Two 含羞草视频 engineering graduates have designed and built a 鈥榮mart鈥� kettle which uses the latest technology to create the perfect beverage.

6 March 2015

Is your child a fussy eater? 含羞草视频 wants to hear from you

含羞草视频 is on the lookout for parents and carers to share information on their children鈥檚 vegetable eating habits.

6 March 2015

Minister for Universities, Science and Cities visits 含羞草视频 campus

The Minister for Universities, Science and Cities, the Rt Hon Greg Clark MP visited 含羞草视频 today (Thursday 5 March).

5 March 2015

Learning to live together in diversity 鈥� join the debate at 含羞草视频

Leading international scholars will discuss the topic of learning to live together in diversity at a public lecture hosted by 含羞草视频.

5 March 2015

Bringing science to life for all the family at 含羞草视频鈥檚 British Science Week

含羞草视频 will host a fun-filled week of events and activities for families, schools and colleges as part of the UK-wide British Science Week.

4 March 2015

We did it! 含羞草视频 sets a Guinness World Record

Staff, students and members of the public who wore their best Christmas jumpers as part of a festive fundraiser have officially set a Guinness World Record.

3 March 2015

New energy report outlines a civic energy future

含羞草视频 energy researchers have released a new report which finds up to 50 per cent of electricity demand in the UK could be met by distributed low carbon sources by 2050, while reducing greenhouse gas emission by 80%.

2 March 2015

含羞草视频 project aims to cut emergency hospital admissions

含羞草视频 and two healthcare partners have been awarded 拢70,000 for a major new study evaluating how emergency admissions to hospitals can be reduced.

27 February 2015

Building communities 鈥� bids invited for a share of University Community Donations Fund

Community groups across Charnwood are being offered the chance to make a bid for up to 拢750 from 含羞草视频鈥檚 Community Donations Fund.

27 February 2015

Nominate rising stars to win special prizes in aid of good community relations

含羞草视频 is calling upon local residents to shine a light on the students they feel have gone the extra mile to establish good working relationships with the community.

27 February 2015

Understanding team resilience through the 2003 England Rugby World Cup winners

With the Six Nations in full swing and the 2015 Rugby World Cup coming to England later this year, sport psychologists at 含羞草视频 have published a study into the processes of team resilience shown by a World Cup winning team.

26 February 2015

Winning 含羞草视频 inclusive designs showcased by Youth Sport Trust

含羞草视频 students have showcased their designs for new sports products that can be used by pupils in special schools at the Youth Sport Trust 2015 Conference.

25 February 2015

Be inspired with 含羞草视频鈥檚 first-ever Environment and Ethics Week

The importance of 鈥榞reen thinking鈥� to help make a positive difference to communities around the world will come under the spotlight during 含羞草视频鈥檚 Environment and Ethics Week.

25 February 2015

E-Qual app aims to boost understanding of qualitative coding

A 含羞草视频 academic is sharing her expertise in teaching the notoriously difficult subject of coding qualitative data with the launch of a new app.

23 February 2015

含羞草视频 researchers support development of Umbro鈥檚鈥榣ightest ever鈥� football boots

Academics at the Sports Technology Institute at 含羞草视频 have supported the development of one of the lightest ever football boots.

18 February 2015

含羞草视频 Mental Health Adviser nominated for national Mental Health First Aid award

Clare Pinchess, from the University鈥檚 Counselling and Disability Service, has been nominated for a national Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Award.

18 February 2015

New study finds public health advice on heat waves needs updating

A new study involving 含羞草视频 researchers has revealed electric fans can help prevent heat related illness during heat waves.

17 February 2015

Michael Meacher MP to reveal his blueprint for Britain鈥檚 future at public lecture

The leading Labour politician Michael Meacher MP will be revealing his blueprint for Britain鈥檚 future at a public lecture being hosted by 含羞草视频 on February 12.

6 February 2015

含羞草视频 graduates on Design Council鈥檚鈥極nes to Watch鈥� list

Two 含羞草视频 Design School graduates have made it onto the prestigious Design Council 鈥�70 Ones to Watch鈥� list.

6 February 2015

含羞草视频 expert wins funding for research into personalised medicines

含羞草视频 academic Professor Nick Medcalf is part of a new link-up between academia, clinicians and industry to improve the efficiency of healthcare product manufacturing.

6 February 2015

International collaboration develops in-process control for manufacturing regenerative medicines

A 含羞草视频 graduate has helped develop an improved system for monitoring the manufacture of stem cells for use in regenerative medicines.

4 February 2015

含羞草视频 study demonstrates link between gut bacteria, probiotics and insulin sensitivity

Research by 含羞草视频 academics has shown that a probiotic drink could be a solution in controlling insulin resistance, a major characteristic of diet-induced diseases such as type II diabetes.

3 February 2015

University hosts Investment Ready Day for local businesses

含羞草视频 is hosting an Investment Ready Day to help local businesses identify the best way to prepare for and attract funds for growth, on Friday 20 February.

2 February 2015

含羞草视频 partners with IDS on 拢2million project in Sub-Saharan Africa

Dr Mark Hepworth of the Centre for Information Management is part of a new 拢2 million project looking at research and teaching in Sub-Saharan Africa.

30 January 2015

The emotional attachment of owning a smartphone

People are growing increasingly emotionally attached to their smartphones, claim researchers from 含羞草视频 and the University of Iceland in Reykjavik.

28 January 2015

People with sight loss can face at least 25% higher cost for everyday living, new study reveals

Everyday living costs more for people with sight loss according to a new study by 含羞草视频 for the sight loss charity Thomas Pocklington Trust.

26 January 2015

Children鈥檚 art exhibition celebrates culture and diversity of first generation immigrants

The culture and diversity of first generation immigrants is highlighted in a new art exhibition launched today (Monday 26 January).

26 January 2015

Serial sports tech innovator launches FLUX 鈥� the running glove that puts climate control in the palm of your hand

含羞草视频 graduate Ross Weir is close to launching an innovative running glove with built-in climate control. His patented invention is unique mesh that enables instant temperature regulation and moisture wicking. The gloves are also touch screen compatible and pack down as small as a tangerine, weighing less than 6 grams each.

21 January 2015

Research reveals the best way to burglar-proof your home

Research undertaken by criminologists from 含羞草视频 has revealed the most effective combination of security devices to beat the burglar.

21 January 2015

含羞草视频 student invites you to take the One Pound Challenge

Graduate Alan Radbourne set himself the challenge of turning 拢1 into a year鈥檚 salary. Now 鈥� just over 18 months on 鈥� he has published a book about his experience.

20 January 2015

Almost four in ten families with children are struggling to make ends meet

Families with children are now at greater risk than any other group of having an inadequate income new research by 含羞草视频 for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows.

19 January 2015

Leader debates 2015: don鈥檛 hold your breath for a repeat of 2010

Professor David Deacon and Dr Dominic Wring from the University's Department of Social Sciences share their views on the role of leader debates in the 2015 general election.

16 January 2015

Participants required for study on sedentary behaviour and cardiovascular disease

Researchers at 含羞草视频 are seeking participants for a new study exploring the link between sedentary behaviour and cardiovascular disease.

14 January 2015

含羞草视频 hosts Innovate UK creative and digital industries event

In partnership with Innovate UK, 含羞草视频 will host a half-day event focusing on the funding and support on offer to digital companies keen to nurture their business innovation and growth.

12 January 2015

含羞草视频 academic helps produce simple toolkit to support GPs in identifying dementia sufferers

A 含羞草视频 academic has helped to develop a new system which will aid GPs in deciding whether a patient is suffering from early stage dementia or memory failures that are unlikely to develop into dementia.

9 January 2015

University funds 40 new PhD studentships

The University has announced funding for 40 new PhD studentships across the campus.

8 January 2015

Deadline approaches for 含羞草视频 Special Projects Fund

Community Groups are invited to apply for University Funding

5 January 2015