2016
Community groups awarded University donations
A range of community initiatives including a Christmas present project and a food parcel donation have been supported by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Community Donations Fund.
20 December 2016
Funding for project aimed at improving clean energy provision in developing countries
A collaborative scheme aimed at improving the quality of sustainable and renewable energy in poorer countries has received a £1.3 million boost from the Department for International Development (DFID).
20 December 2016
Historic day as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London celebrates first graduation ceremony
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London celebrated its first ever graduation ceremony yesterday (Thursday 15 December), honouring the achievements of more than 200 students.
16 December 2016
New study shows sport pays
People who play sport can earn on average 10% more than their non-active counterparts according to a study by economists at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the University of St Gallen (Switzerland).
16 December 2016
£1m project will capture British Asians’ memories of Partition
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researcher has received a prestigious £1m award to capture cultural memories of Partition amongst the British Asian community.
15 December 2016
Positive start to academic year reported at community liaison meeting
A reduction in community complaints at the start of the 2016/17 academic year was highlighted at the recent meeting of the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Campus and Community Liaison Group (LCCLG).
14 December 2016
Longitudinal health and safety project is a first for UK construction
Researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are embarking on a unique project that will track and inform health and safety leadership, policies, and practices at Tideway.
13 December 2016
Nearly three quarters of academic and professional women in higher education believe men are more likely to get senior positions
Research from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has revealed that higher education is failing women on their path to senior roles.
12 December 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students compete in design challenge with Hong Kong University MBA students
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Design School students took part in a collaborative design challenge with MBA students from Hong Kong University and Deloitte Digital's design team last month.
7 December 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Early Years programme gains industry recognition
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ study to improve children’s physical readiness for school is The Early Years winner at the Children & Young People Now Awards.
7 December 2016
From Arts to Engineering - University honours the academic excellence of students
Students studying subjects from Art to Engineering were awarded scholarships for academic excellence at a celebratory dinner held at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ last night. (Tuesday 6 December)
7 December 2016
New research hubs to strengthen the UK’s manufacturing base
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is a partner in three £10 million research hubs designed to strengthen the UK’s manufacturing base.
6 December 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research calls for change in spectator food and drink provision at sports mega events such as Rio 2016
Spectator food and drink provision at Rio 2016 failed to meet World Health Organisation standards, the Brazilian government’s dietary advice, as well as the organising committee’s own aims according to findings from The Phansmer Research Group, which includes º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Dr Joe Piggin.
5 December 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ leads on a £1 million international project to create the complete works of Aphra Behn
Aphra Behn was the first British woman to make a living from writing English novels, plays and poetry. Now, a huge project led by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in collaboration with institutions across the globe will compile an eight volume anthology of her life's work.
5 December 2016
New project to improve Foundation Mathematics across º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s STEM curriculum launched this month
A new initiative which invites students to become ‘partners’ in teaching foundation mathematics to prospective science and engineering undergraduates will start on December 1.
1 December 2016
Judy Murray inspires º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ tennis students
On Tuesday 29th November, Judy Murray spent the day at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ taking part in two coaching workshops and a question and answer session, with both proving inspirational for all involved.
30 November 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Earn to Learn scheme could keep more jobs UK-based
Graduate jobs are on the decline as companies look to outsource their middle management roles. But one academic’s surprise solution could not only stop the flow of UK jobs going overseas, but also provide current students with financial assistance and improved career prospects.
30 November 2016
Transport industry conference at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will feature driverless pods and robotic vehicles
An annual conference aimed at exploring the UK transport industry’s challenges and advancements will take place at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ next week.
25 November 2016
Success at annual University Research Conference
The Graduate School hosted the annual º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Research Conference for postgraduate research students, research staff and academic staff last month.
25 November 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ named the UK's leading University for employer-student connections
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been named the UK’s top university for employer-student connections in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2017. The results also show º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ as the only British university to feature in the world top 30 list for this measure.
25 November 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union Harry Potter Society host Quidditch activities for community
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union ‘º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Longshots’, part of the Harry Potter Society, will host a series of Quidditch activities open to the community this weekend.
23 November 2016
Judy Murray to deliver tennis workshop and Q&A at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
The mother of both the men’s singles and doubles world number ones, Judy Murray, will visit º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ on Tuesday 29th November to deliver a Tennis On The Road workshop alongside lead coach Kris Soutar.
23 November 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic wins national “I’m a Scientist” competition
Dr Laura-Anne Furlong, a Vice-Chancellor’s Lecturer in Biomechanics at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, has been voted a winner in the national “I’m a Scientist, Get Me Out of Here!” competition.
22 November 2016
Formula 1 engineer backs º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student who beat cancer to land a career in racing’s top flight
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student James Allitt was given an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of one of the best Formula 1 engineering factories in the world
21 November 2016
The world’s largest-ever online ‘sleep census’ reveals a sleep-deprived planet
Bed manufacturer Sealy UK, together with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Clinical Sleep Research Unit (CSRU), has conducted the world’s largest and most comprehensive online sleep study ever, revealing a sleep deprived planet, and a female UK ‘sleep debt’ of 10 days a year.
18 November 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hosts ‘A Weekend of Weird’
A series of special events celebrating literature, film, music, art and performance is heading to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ next weekend.
17 November 2016
Rail industry breakthrough technology Repoint wins IET Innovation Award
Repoint, a radical new track switch product developed by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Control Systems Group, has won a prestigious IET Innovation Award in recognition of its potential to support increased levels of day-to-day rail traffic across the network.
17 November 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Professor is first non-Russian or American winner of prestigious international science prize
Research into ultrahigh magnetic fields at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has attracted the attention of the Russian Academy of Sciences and landed one academic with a rare distinction.
16 November 2016
Research finds “disappointingly low" number of BAME football coaches at professional clubs
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) football coaches account for just four per cent of backroom coaching staff at professional clubs, a study by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has found.
16 November 2016
New policy must be adopted to protect cancer patients’ work rights
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic has called for cancer patients to be given similar work rights to pregnant women.
15 November 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ awarded for supporting Defence personnel
The University has been acknowledged for supporting Defence personnel and their families through the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
14 November 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics shortlisted for national engineering and science competitions
Three º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics are taking part in X Factor style competitions which aim to throw the spotlight on Science and Engineering.
14 November 2016
Sonobex receives Noise Abatement Society award
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ spin out company Sonobex has been awarded this year’s Noise Abatement Society’s John Connell Innovation Award.
9 November 2016
Twitter analysis shows US election is too close to call
In depth analysis of US public emotion on twitter has revealed the Presidential candidates are neck and neck as America goes to the polls.
8 November 2016
Capturing how the world really ‘feels’ about the US presidential election
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics are using their unique EMOTIVE computer program to capture people’s feelings towards the US presidential election on Twitter.
3 November 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and StreetGames join forces to tackle school holiday hunger
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics are working with the national charity StreetGames to tackle the problem of school holiday hunger for children in the UK.
2 November 2016
Chief Scientist speaks to students about NASA’s mission to Mars
NASA Chief Scientist Dr Ellen Stofan visited º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London on Friday to talk about the administration’s 2030 Journey to Mars.
31 October 2016
Revolutionary switch design could significantly reduce rail service disruption caused by points failures
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Control Systems Group has today announced that a consortium led by Ricardo Rail Ltd will develop the first installation of a radical new track switch product.
27 October 2016
Universities Minister officially opens new multi million pound learning facility at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
Jo Johnson MP – Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation – was joined by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ MP Nicky Morgan at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ this week (24th October) to officially open a major new learning and teaching facility.
25 October 2016
Community groups invited to bid for University funding
Community groups are being offered the chance to bid for funding through the University’s annual Donations Fund Programme.
24 October 2016
Local businesses invited to attend workplace health seminar
Local businesses are invited to attend an exclusive breakfast seminar on workplace health next month.
21 October 2016
Record numbers of employers flock to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate recruitment fair
More companies than ever before are set to attend this year’s º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Autumn Graduate Recruitment and Placement Fair, which takes place on campus on 24th and 25th October.
21 October 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Santander Universities UK confirm new agreement
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Santander Universities UK have today signed a new agreement worth £435,000 to support a further three year partnership.
19 October 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning victorious on opening night of National Badminton League
Playing under their new name, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning badminton franchise scored a decisive opening night victory in the AJ Bell National Badminton League, away at Surrey Smashers.
18 October 2016
Times Higher Education ‘Table of Tables’ consolidates º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s top ten university ranking
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has risen six places to 6th in this year’s Times Higher Education (THE) ‘Table of Tables’, published today (12 October).
12 October 2016
Olympic legend opens building dedicated to improving the nation’s health
Five-time Olympic champion Sir Steve Redgrave officially opened the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine building at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ this week.
12 October 2016
Brazilian Embassy hosts º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Rio 2016 celebration event
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ celebrated its most successful Olympic and Paralympic Games with an evening reception at the Brazilian Embassy last night (Thursday 6 October).
7 October 2016
Full house sees º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Rugby topple champions on opening day
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students RFC kicked off the inaugural BUCS Super Rugby League in style with a 20-11 victory over Exeter University in front of a sell-out crowd at the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Stadium.
6 October 2016
Advanced Technology Innovation Centre drives rapid growth
The latest development on º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Science and Enterprise Park, the Advanced Technology Innovation Centre (ATIC), has achieved over 95% occupancy within a year of its launch. With strong demand for start-up space and more developed companies rapidly expanding, ATIC is already playing a vital role in driving local economic growth.
6 October 2016
Reimagining China’s Terracotta Warriors exhibition coming to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London
A unique exhibition of sculptures based on China’s world famous Terracotta Warriors has opened next to our º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London campus.
5 October 2016
University Fruit Routes project returns!
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Fruit Routes project is back for another year with a range of exciting harvesting activities to get involved in.
3 October 2016
Senior industrial engineers join º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s teaching staff
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s engineering students will gain unique industry insights thanks to two new appointments supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) Visiting Professors scheme.
30 September 2016
Historic º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ building set to transform into creative hub
An empty historic building in º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will be given a new lease of life this weekend as it begins its transformation into a creative hub.
28 September 2016
University shares key safety messages for new academic year
The University will be continuing to work with Leicestershire Police and Charnwood Borough Council to help new and returning students have a safe and crime-free time during their studies.
27 September 2016
National commission commends º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research as foundation for Living Wage
The Living Wage Commission has established a new, independent basis for setting the Living Wage across the UK, in which º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research plays a central role.
26 September 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ named University of the Year for Sport
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been named University of the Year for Sport for the second time by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017.
23 September 2016
New report finds parents on minimum wage cannot meet basic family costs
Parents working on the ‘national living wage’ still can’t earn enough to provide an acceptable minimum living standard for their children, warns a new report by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
22 September 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ revealed as top academic institution for undergraduate pharmaceutical placements
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been named as the top academic institution for undergraduate pharmaceutical placements according to a new report.
21 September 2016
Academics unite to ask the UN to protect the rights of refugees and migrants
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ geographer has joined an academic call to defend the rights of refugees and migrants.
20 September 2016
Conversation analysts will be listening in at New Scientist Live
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's Professor Liz Stokoe and colleagues from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) will be analysing conversations at New Scientist Live in London’s Excel Centre this week.
20 September 2016
‘Inspiring Success’ stories celebrated at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London awards evening
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London honoured the achievements of its first Inspiring Success graduating scholars on Thursday September 15 and announced the winners for 2016.
20 September 2016
Plans for new campus accommodation unveiled by University
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has revealed plans for potential new accommodation on campus.
16 September 2016
Campaign raising diabetes awareness in Leicestershire ethnic minority communities
A new drive to raise awareness of Type 2 diabetes in ethnic minority communities in Leicestershire has been launched.
16 September 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers develop simple saliva test to diagnose asthma
A new test which can diagnose asthma from a patient’s saliva has been developed by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
15 September 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ benefits from record-breaking investment in health research
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is to receive a slice of the UK’s largest ever investment into health research announced today by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.
14 September 2016
Forum held to promote partnership working
A forum to help promote partnership work between the University and landlords across º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ was held on campus last week.
9 September 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate wins national round of prestigious design competition
A new portable cooling device to improve vaccine transportation in developing countries has been announced as the UK winner of the 2016 James Dyson Award.
8 September 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to exhibit at UK’s premier Low Carbon Vehicle industry event
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will be exhibiting its Low Carbon Vehicle expertise at the country’s leading industry event next week.
6 September 2016
Fitting finale for 2016 School Games
The 2016 School Games held at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have come to a close, after four days of fantastic competition.
5 September 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's postgraduates showcase designs in end-of-year show
Postgraduate students from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s 2D and 3D Visualisation and Art and Design (Studio Practice) Masters (MA) courses are set to exhibit their work in an end- of-year showcase later this month.
2 September 2016
2016 School Games underway at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
The 2016 School Games started with a bang last night at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ with a spectacular outdoor opening ceremony in Shirley Pearce Square.
2 September 2016
Research finds 4-year-olds are not physically ready to start school
New research from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has revealed many four-year-olds are not physically ready to start school.
2 September 2016
Study reveals gap in the market for wearable technologies that monitor sedentary behaviour
Wearable technology to monitor the time you spend being sedentary could encourage changes in behaviour that helps improve health, research reveals.
1 September 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ shortlisted for University of the Year higher education ‘Oscar’
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been shortlisted for four Times Higher Education (THE) Awards, including the prestigious ‘University of the Year’ award.
1 September 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to host next generation of Team GB Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls at 2016 School Games
Final preparations are now underway for the 2016 School Games, which take place at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ next week.
26 August 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to be a key partner in new ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is part of a Midlands consortium to receive funding to train the next generation of world-leading social scientists.
23 August 2016
Lab-on-a-Stick: miniaturised clinical testing for fast detection of antibiotic resistance
A portable power-free test for the rapid detection of bacterial resistance to antibiotics has been developed by academics at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the University of Reading.
23 August 2016
University expertise in childhood inactivity helps guide new Government strategy
Recommendations on how to tackle childhood inactivity made by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the British Heart Foundation National Centre (BHFNC) have been included in the Government’s new obesity strategy – released today (August 18).
18 August 2016
Study to explore the scale of physical activity and nutritional health messaging at major sporting events
A new study examining the promotion of health messaging at major sporting events, such as the Olympics, will be led by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
18 August 2016
Students vote º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ most popular choice on results day
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been voted the most popular choice for students on A Level results day.
18 August 2016
University funding supports local community groups
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has supported a variety of different community groups in its latest round of donations.
17 August 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates targeted by leading banks
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is one of a select few universities from around the world that major banks target to recruit their analysts, according to new data released by financial services careers website efinancialcareers.
16 August 2016
New research sheds light on the real experience of calling the GP surgery
Pioneering research into GP receptionist interaction with the public over the telephone has revealed how patients have to ‘push’ for effective service.
16 August 2016
Ryan guides Fiji to first ever Olympic medal, and it’s gold!
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumnus Ben Ryan guided Fiji to their first ever Olympic medal as they thrashed Great Britain to win Rugby Sevens gold.
12 August 2016
Poverty costs UK £78 billion per year, research reveals
A new report – co-authored by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ – reveals that dealing with the effects of poverty costs the UK £78 billion a year, £1,200 for every person.
11 August 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Legends' advice for Rio athletes
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's sporting legends have shared their advice and good luck messages with all º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes competing in the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in a video launched today (Friday 5 August).
5 August 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning claim historic win in women’s cricket Super League
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s new women’s cricket team have won the first fixture of the inaugural Kia Super League, defeating Yorkshire Diamonds at Headingley.
1 August 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research pinpoints most dangerous HGV designs
HGVs with high cabs have the most blind spots and pose the greatest risk to vulnerable road users, research by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has found.
29 July 2016
Government official unveils IOC accreditation plaque at National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) has been officially recognised as an International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Centre for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health – one of nine worldwide.
28 July 2016
Intense exercise during school day can boost adolescent brain function, study shows
Sprint-based exercises introduced during the school day can sharpen pupil minds in the classroom, new research reveals.
22 July 2016
Midlands academics awarded prestigious mathematics gold medals
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic Tony Croft, Professor of Mathematics Education, has been awarded a gold medal by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA).
22 July 2016
High childcare costs hit working parents’ living standards, research reveals
New research from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ published today (20 July) reveals that childcare costs are leaving working couples £2,600 a year short of a decent living standard.
20 July 2016
Participants wanted for study into the effects of being overweight on muscle growth
Scientists at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are hoping to discover whether being overweight impacts on an individual’s ability to grow muscle.
20 July 2016
First details of 2016 School Games at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ revealed
The first exciting details of the 2016 School Games National Finals – a major multi-sport event for elite young athletes - that will take place at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ from 1-4 September have been revealed today.
19 July 2016
EU Referendum campaign analysis book launched at Westminster
An EU Referendum analysis and opinion book featuring contributions from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics has been officially launched at Westminster.
19 July 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students compete to create new technology for the visually impaired
Students from the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Embedded Intelligence (CDT-EI) participated in an annual Summer School challenge to create aids for the visually impaired earlier this month.
18 July 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ secures 36th BUCS title
It’s finally official – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) champion for the 36th consecutive year.
15 July 2016
Struggling families crave stability in uncertain times, study shows
Over a third of families (more than 2 million households) in the UK are earning below the minimum income needed for an acceptable living standard.
15 July 2016
Super eight off to Rio
Double European 400m champion Martyn Rooney is one of the stars named in the Team GB athletics team heading for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, which get underway in just 23 days’ time.
14 July 2016
Student team win big in Unmanned Aircraft Systems challenge
A group of ten Aeronautical Engineering MEng students have won four out of ten awards at this year’s IMechE Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) challenge competition.
14 July 2016
Scientists trial fingerprint development method for Britain’s new polymer banknotes
New research into the most effective way of lifting fingerprints from polymer banknotes has been led by scientists at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
13 July 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Class of 2016 honoured at graduation ceremonies
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will honour thousands of students in its summer graduation ceremonies this week.
13 July 2016
Students win top awards at New Designers
Five º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students have won top awards at the New Designers exhibition in London this month.
13 July 2016
Which? University survey rates º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ sport and students’ union among UK’s best
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been rated highly for its sports scene and its students’ union in the Which? University Student Survey 2016, published today (13 July).
13 July 2016
Academic report provides early EU Referendum campaign analysis
One hundred of the UK’s leading political and media experts have contributed to a publication that captures early reflections on the 2016 EU Referendum.
13 July 2016
LUSEP company receives Queen’s Award for Enterprise
CommAgility, the leading UK wireless technology company based on º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Science and Enterprise Park, today received its second Queen's Award.
12 July 2016
Lord Coe honours nephew at opening graduation ceremony
Sebastian Coe returned to campus today to preside over the graduation ceremony of his nephew Gus Kennedy.
12 July 2016
London Weighting not high enough to meet extra cost of living in the capital
The average London worker is at least £2,000 worse off in pay supplements causing a drop in basic living standards, a new report reveals.
12 July 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student helps Team Sky with wheel aerodynamics
Aeronautical Engineering student Harley Matthews has helped pro cycling’s Team Sky understand the aerodynamic benefit of their range of race wheels.
12 July 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ engineers selected to safeguard and develop China’s sustainable agriculture
A £1 million project to boost sustainable agriculture in China is being led by aerospace engineers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
11 July 2016
New mobile cooling device will ease vaccine transportation in developing countries
Vaccine transportation in developing countries could be drastically improved thanks to an innovative mobile cooling device designed at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
8 July 2016
Intelligent bee hive makes beekeeping easy
A self-monitoring hive that takes the hard work out of beekeeping could help reinvigorate the country’s declining honey bee population.
7 July 2016
Student’s solar powered livestock tag is first to remotely monitor flock welfare
An electronic tag that enables farmers to remotely manage livestock welfare via their smartphone could improve farming efficiency and reduce the number of deaths during birth.
6 July 2016
Student Street Support Scheme set to continue
The Student Street Support Scheme is set to continue in º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
4 July 2016
Textiles student takes the runway by storm
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student has won the Textile and Fashion Accessory Design Award at a showcase which celebrates the most talented fashion design students in the East Midlands.
1 July 2016
Participants wanted for research into the effect of endurance running on bone health
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is recruiting male and female participants to take part in study which explores the effect of endurance running on male bone health.
30 June 2016
Record numbers attend University Open Day
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ welcomed thousands of visitors to its campus this weekend, as numbers hit a record high for the June Open Days.
29 June 2016
New collaborations and funding opportunities within Space sector
Having been awarded funds from the UK Space Agency to support local early-stage space sector companies, the iNet team in the Enterprise Office is keen to hear from academics whose work would be relevant to the UK Space Incubator.
28 June 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ awarded Best Commercial University
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been recognised as the Best Commercial University at the annual College and University Business Officers (CUBO) Awards held earlier this month.
28 June 2016
Devolution implications were ignored in pre-EU Referendum media coverage
The devolution implications of leaving the EU barely registered in national press and TV coverage in the run-up to Thursday’s vote according to the latest EU Referendum media analysis report from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
27 June 2016
Vice-Chancellor’s statement on the EU Referendum
As you may be aware I was one of 103 University Vice Chancellors who signed a letter to voters in advance of the EU Referendum. Our message was that universities and students were stronger in Europe.
24 June 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ tops Times Higher Education’s mock teaching assessment
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has topped a mock exercise run by the Times Higher Education (THE) magazine that anticipates how the UK’s 120 universities might perform in the new Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
23 June 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ celebrates outstanding student placements in Awards ceremony
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hosted its inaugural Placement Student Awards on 16 June to celebrate the outstanding achievements of its students.
21 June 2016
TV broadcasters more balanced in EU Referendum debate
The latest report by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ finds TV broadcasters are providing a more balanced view in their reporting of the EU Referendum debate compared to the press.
20 June 2016
Outstanding student volunteers praised by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has honoured a number of students for their exceptional volunteering efforts at its annual community prize ceremony.
17 June 2016
Community groups receive University funding for projects
Community activities ranging from arts and crafts sessions to outdoor excursions have been supported by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Community Donations Fund.
16 June 2016
Military and emergency service personnel needed for mental health study
Researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are looking for military personnel, veterans and members of the emergency services to take part in group discussions on mental health.
16 June 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ issues invitation to tender for the development of failsafe railway track switch
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ engineers have issued an invitation to engage the rail industry to help with the development of a prototype track switch.
16 June 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is ready for the Euros
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hosted the second #SportConnectSeries talk last week (9 June), looking into the technology behind the big game.
16 June 2016
EU Referendum: A presidential campaign?
Media coverage of the EU Referendum is highly ‘presidential’, with David Cameron and Boris Johnson grabbing the headlines, the latest report by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ finds.
13 June 2016
Last chance to vote in the University’s placement student awards!
Voting for the University’s placement student awards ends tonight and we need your help to decide this year’s winners.
13 June 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ teams make Engineering YES final
Two teams from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have secured a place in this year’s Engineering YES final, a national competition that encourages engineering enterprise.
13 June 2016
A recipe for recycling success
Students are being urged to get a “pizza” the action in a summer clear-up in º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
9 June 2016
Students’ enterprising achievements recognised at annual awards
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the Students’ Union celebrated their annual Enterprise Awards last week (2 June), recognising the enterprising achievements of students.
7 June 2016
Indian students gain invaluable study experience at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
Students from three leading Indian universities are gaining valuable postgraduate study experience as part of a funded summer internship at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
7 June 2016
Report finds Labour is almost invisible in EU Referendum coverage
The Labour Party is being practically ignored in media coverage of the EU Referendum according to a º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ report released today.
6 June 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ study reveals the best way to improve muscle strength
Engaging in short, explosive leg contractions is the most effective way of strengthening muscles, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research reveals.
6 June 2016
Fruit Routes project returns to campus!
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Fruit Routes summer project is back with a fun filled set of events for everyone.
3 June 2016
Vice Chancellor holds second alumni reception
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Allison, held the second annual Alumni Reception in London last week (26 May).
2 June 2016
Science without Borders students awarded internships at leading aerospace company
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Science without Borders students have been awarded four of only eight internships available at one of the world’s leading aerospace companies.
2 June 2016
Volunteers wanted for study into the effects of exercise to the immune system
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) is looking for volunteers to take part in a study which investigates the how exercise effects the immune system of kidney transplant patients.
1 June 2016
Drama students present a night of thrills in final-year show
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Drama students are set to present an evening at the Grand-Guignol for their final-year production, taking place 1-3 June.
31 May 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ supporting New Zealand’s Olympic dreams
Performance psychology and management research conducted in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences is being used to help New Zealand's Olympic athletes and teams prepare for the Rio Olympics.
31 May 2016
Degree Show exhibits the work of aspiring artists and designers
Students from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s School of the Arts and Design School are set to exhibit their work across a range of disciplines in end of year shows opening next week.
31 May 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ helps find India’s engineers of the future
Aspiring engineers from across India have shown their skills to international experts at pair of competitions held in Chennai and Bangalore.
27 May 2016
Professor Rachel Thomson appointed as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Teaching at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
Rachel Thomson, Professor of Materials Engineering, has been appointed as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Teaching at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
27 May 2016
Performance athletes inducted into the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport Hall of Fame
A VIP Reception took place this weekend prior to the annual º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International Athletics to welcome two new members into the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport Hall of Fame.
25 May 2016
Tories dominate opening weeks of EU Referendum coverage
A Tory dominance and poor representation from women and longstanding in-out campaigners are the main themes in week one of the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ EU Referendum media analysis.
24 May 2016
Are you interested in your health and how physical activity can affect it?
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is looking for volunteers to take part in a new study which aims to investigate the effect physical activity has on sugar levels.
24 May 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ soars into UK top five
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been ranked 4th in the 2017 Guardian University League Table.
23 May 2016
Olympic champion Ennis-Hill returns to competition at the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International
Jessica Ennis-Hill kicked off her Olympic title defence by throwing the javelin at the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International Athletics meeting for the second year in a row.
22 May 2016
Community Fun Day returns to campus!
This fantastic annual event, organised by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union, takes place this Sunday (22 May) on the Union and Fountain Lawns from 12 – 4pm.
20 May 2016
EU Referendum: Discover what’s making the media headlines
A real time news audit of the EU Referendum by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is lifting the lid on what media coverage the campaign groups, political parties and their key arguments are securing each week.
20 May 2016
Researchers on energy systems are invited to attend free training workshop in India
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is inviting researchers to attend a two-week training workshop in India on the development of energy self-sufficient communities.
20 May 2016
Preventing physical and mental decline in older people
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics are developing a new digital tool that will enable risks to the physical and mental health of older people to be detected early, and targeted interventions put in place to prevent further decline.
20 May 2016
University to host conference on ethical standards of banking
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Centre for Professional Work and Society and Centre for Post-Crisis Finance is set to host a conference investigating the professional and ethical standards in banking on 20 – 21 May.
19 May 2016
University to host Dementia Awareness Day
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK, is hosting a Dementia Awareness Day on Saturday 21 May.
17 May 2016
Ennis-Hill to start Olympic campaign at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International
Olympic champion Jessica Ennis-Hill will kick-start the defence of her Olympic heptathlon title at the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International Athletics (LIA) match on Sunday 22nd May.
17 May 2016
New outdoor learning space dedicated to the memory of former student
A new outdoor learning space at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been dedicated in honour of former student, John Hanford.
13 May 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ conducts new study for Race for Life participants
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, in partnership with Cancer Research UK, has established STRIDE: Active Fundraising, a new nationwide study exploring the potential benefits to women taking part in the Race for Life.
12 May 2016
Funding grant success for international collaborative project
Professor Elaine Hobby, School of the Arts English and Drama, has been awarded an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) grant for her project on Aphra Behn, entitled Editing Aphra Behn in the Digital Age.
11 May 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ tackles food waste with app concept
A smartphone app concept devised by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has the potential to prevent an estimated 1.5 million tonnes of food from being wasted each year in the UK.
10 May 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ scientists crack the code for football fan excitement
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has joined forces with Nissan to identify a formula that reveals what gets fans so excited about football.
9 May 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hosts international summit exploring the provision of care for society’s most vulnerable children
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Centre for Child and Family Research welcomed leading experts in children’s services to campus last month, as part of the Therapeutic Residential Care International Summit, funded by the Sir Halley Stewart Trust.
9 May 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport fall at final hurdle in National Badminton League final
For a second year running it was a case of what could have been for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport as they finished runners-up in the National Badminton League Final, losing out to Birmingham Lions 3-1 in an unbelievably close final.
9 May 2016
Voting launched for University placement student awards
A campaign celebrating the achievements of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ placement students, and the transformative opportunities that host employers provide, has been launched.
6 May 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ announces collaboration on intelligent and versatile wireless technology
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ engineers will develop unique wireless technology capable of measuring impacts to the body of both athletes and vulnerable patients.
6 May 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ invites you to join the debate at EU and You event
Staff, students and members of the public are invited to take part in a campus-wide debate at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, discussing the UK’s membership within the EU ahead of the referendum on 23 June.
6 May 2016
University lecturers and market traders swap places in successful arts project
University lecturers and local market traders swapped places last week as part of an exciting arts project by Radar, LU Arts’ contemporary arts programme.
5 May 2016
Growth Builder announces first cohort
Growth Builder, the business growth programme designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, has today announced the first cohort of 48 businesses selected to participate in the 12-month programme.
4 May 2016
Government investment of £30m needed in training to boost electric vehicle sales, report warns
Greater investment is needed in specialist electric and hybrid vehicle maintenance and repair training by 2020 or the UK economy could miss out on £51 billion a year.
3 May 2016
Freefest 2016 – free annual festival celebrating student creativity returns
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union annual festival returns this Bank Holiday Monday!
29 April 2016
BBC presenter and physicist talks bubbles, the ocean and women working in STEM
Dr Helen Czerski, physicist and oceanographer, is set to present a guest lecture on 11 May as part of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Claudia Parsons lecture series.
28 April 2016
Reducing heart disease risk among kidney transplant patients
Researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, the University of Leicester and Leicester’s Hospitals are to develop exercise programmes for kidney transplant patients in an effort to reduce their risk of heart disease.
28 April 2016
New £180m fund to accelerate energy research across the Midlands Engine
A major new fund designed to drive cutting-edge research, innovation and skills across the Midlands Engine has been officially launched with significant backing from Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne.
27 April 2016
Unique head restraint and car seat system could reduce whiplash injuries
A reactive head restraint and car seat system designed to reduce whiplash in rear-end vehicle collisions has been unveiled by engineers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
26 April 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ leaps to 7th in The Complete University Guide 2017
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has leapt to its highest ever ranking of 7th place in The UK Complete University Guide 2017 – the fastest riser in the top 20 and the top ranked university in the Midlands.
25 April 2016
New study asks - how are you sleeping?
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Clinical Sleep Research Unit and bed brand, Sealy, are conducting a comprehensive worldwide sleep study exploring the sleep habits of people across the globe.
21 April 2016
Student exhibition launch at LU Arts
Second year fine art student Chaz Howkins has won this year’s Arts Pass Exhibition opportunity with LU Arts. Her exhibition ‘Does it matter?’ opens tomorrow, Friday 22 April. It investigates the complexities of gender and its significance within contemporary society.
21 April 2016
LUSEP company wins second Queen’s Award for Enterprise in three years
CommAgility, the leading UK wireless technology company based on º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Science and Enterprise Park, announced today that it has won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation, the UK’s most prestigious award for business success.
21 April 2016
Graduate business celebrates third birthday with first national awards ceremony
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate and Studio alumnus, Sophie-Louise Hyde, hosted the first national awards celebration for emerging creatives to mark the third birthday of her online platform, The Student Wordsmith.
21 April 2016
Graduate makes waves at Saatchi Gallery art exhibition
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Fine Art graduate, Grace Wooler, has been chosen by the Saatchi Gallery to exhibit her work as part of their School Prize Retrospective Exhibition.
20 April 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Hockey secure promotion to the top flight
After a whirlwind weekend at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students Men’s 1st XI secured promotion to England Hockey’s top league.
19 April 2016
Rising entrepreneurial talent celebrated at prestigious awards ceremony
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ recognises emerging entrepreneurial talent in the finals of the Leicestershire County and East Midlands, Young Enterprise Company of the Year Competition.
19 April 2016
Revolutionary 3D printed fashion to be developed at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
Personalised 3D printed fashion - manufactured within 24 hours - is the end goal of a new project led by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ that’s set to change the way we shop for clothes.
18 April 2016
Graduate launches campaign to end wrap rage for good with handy new invention
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate and founder of Version 22, Simon Lyons, is set to launch his Kickstarter campaign to raise the funds needed to push his product, Nimble, into mass manufacture.
18 April 2016
Geoff Feavyour joins the University as new Head of Security
Geoff Feavyour has joined º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ as the new Head of Security, taking the place of Stuart Christie who has retired after 4 years in post.
18 April 2016
University lecturers and market stall holders trade places for arts project
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ lecturers and local market traders are swapping places this month as part of an innovative arts project.
15 April 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s student experience a hit at Whatuni Student Choice Awards
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has won two 2016 Whatuni Student Choice Awards, both recognising the incredible student experience on offer at the campus.
15 April 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Defence Medical Services become research partners
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hosted a special event this week to celebrate the start of a new research partnership with the Defence Medical Services (DMS).
14 April 2016
Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry headlines º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning’s international players
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning is delighted to announce that Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine and Dane van Nierkerk will play for the team in 2016.
14 April 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ invention could help prevent another Brussels style attack
As the world reels from the Brussels bombings, a device created at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ could provide the answer to safeguarding the travelling public.
13 April 2016
Can a hot bath improve your health?
Scientists at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have set out to uncover the health benefits of a hot bath.
12 April 2016
MIT host º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in Trans-Atlantic sport challenge and academic exchange
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have competed in the latest Trans-Atlantic sporting challenge - a three day tennis match taking place on MIT’s iconic campus in Cambridge, Boston.
8 April 2016
Barrister explores institutional sexism and women’s rights in guest lecture
Charlotte Proudman is set to present a guest lecture at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, on tackling institutional sexism in the legal profession.
8 April 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ launches crowdfunding appeal to support high achieving students on their university journey
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is asking its graduates and supporters to contribute to a scholarship fund through a crowdfunding appeal to help the next generation of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students.
7 April 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ shortlisted for two Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been shortlisted for two Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards – for the Outstanding Digital Innovation in Management and Administration award and in the Outstanding Marketing/Communications Team category.
7 April 2016
University supports Travis Perkins plc in the search for innovation
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has joined up with building and construction giant, Travis Perkins plc, in their search for new ideas following the launch of the first ever Travis Perkins Innovation Awards.
6 April 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning land four England cricket internationals for inaugural Kia Super League
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning is delighted to announce that four England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Women’s Performance Squad members will play for the team in the first edition of the Kia Super League this summer.
6 April 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ selected to monitor natural driver behaviour in unique EU experiment
The real behaviour of Europe’s road users will be revealed for the first time as part of a naturalistic driving study involving º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
5 April 2016
University signs Armed Forces Covenant
The University signed a new covenant yesterday as part of its pledge to support the armed forces community.
5 April 2016
University arts project creates visual identity for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
A new visual identity for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been created as part of an arts project by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
31 March 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers to evaluate the best way to get school children more active
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers are working with the national charity Kids Run Free and London Marathon to assess the best way to get school children more active.
31 March 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ awarded more than £750K to develop tomorrow’s low carbon vehicles
Three º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research projects have received a slice of a £38m Government funding grant to design low carbon vehicles of the future.
24 March 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students Rugby suffer narrowest of defeats at Twickenham
On a cold March evening º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students Rugby suffered an agonising two point defeat at the hands of the University of Exeter in the BUCS Rugby Union Final.
24 March 2016
University receives funding to help boost the UK space industry
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been announced as one of three East Midlands incubation hubs to receive funding from the UK Space Agency.
23 March 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ subject areas rated among top 50 internationally
Two subject areas offered by the University have been ranked in the top 50 worldwide according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
22 March 2016
Birch makes it 10 from 10 as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport beat MK Badminton
The final match night of the regular AJ Bell National Badminton League season saw º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport break not one but two records as they secured a 4-1 victory.
22 March 2016
Graduate launches first print edition of magazine following online success
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate and Studio member, Ali Foroughi, has launched the first print edition of his quarterly magazine, Jungle.
21 March 2016
International Business student invited to Downing Street
Final-year International Business student, Dominic Matcham, was one of an elite group of young entrepreneurs invited to attend the 2016 Founders of the Future event at 10 Downing Street.
21 March 2016
Education Secretary visits Sports Technology Institute to emphasise importance of maths skills
The Education Secretary and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ MP, Nicky Morgan, was at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Sports Technology Institute today (18 March) to find out how triathletes and their coaches use maths as part of their training and development programmes.
18 March 2016
Community groups invited to bid for funding through Open Fund
Community groups are being offered the chance to receive funding through the University’s Community Donations Fund Programme.
18 March 2016
Success at University Community Day
Over 1000 people enjoyed a day of fun filled activities at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ last weekend to celebrate British Science Week.
18 March 2016
Community innovation at the heart of new º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research projects
Harnessing the power of the community is at the heart of two new º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research projects set to get underway following the award of funding.
17 March 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ best in the UK for student experience
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been named the best in the country for its student experience, the UK’s leading publication on higher education, the Times Higher Education (THE) announced today.
17 March 2016
New identity launched for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning women’s cricket team
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s new women’s cricket team, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning, has today unveiled their brand identity for the Women’s Cricket Super League.
16 March 2016
University announces new partnership with Nissan to explore what makes football exciting for fans
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has announced a new partnership with Nissan, the official global automotive sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, to launch the very first Nissan Excitement Index.
16 March 2016
Security and visitor expectation must be balanced to protect museums for future generations
The museum visitor experience is under threat from theft and damage, putting collections at risk, new research reveals.
16 March 2016
Workshop explores the challenges of recycling in today’s ‘throw-away’ society
Students from Leicester took a day out of their normal lessons last week to work with University academics in a day of workshops designed to consider the environmental and social challenges of electronic products in today’s ‘throw-away’ society.
15 March 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research helps guide new adidas clothing for children
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers have been working with leading sports brand adidas to help develop sports tops specifically for children that help keep them cool during exercise.
14 March 2016
Cycle-a-thon set to raise money for charity
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ staff and students are preparing for a 12 hour cycle-a-thon fundraiser next week to raise money for Sports Relief.
11 March 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ shortlisted for record nine out of ten Whatuni Student Choice Awards
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been shortlisted for a record nine out of ten 2016 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.
11 March 2016
Bus drivers’ health at risk due to sedentary behaviour, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research reveals
Bus drivers are typically sitting for more than 12 hours a day due to the demands of the job – three hours longer than office workers.
10 March 2016
Conference set to debate challenges of Global Food Security
The Centre for Sustainable Manufacturing and Recycling Technologies (SMART) at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is set to host the annual Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Food conference on 23- 24 March.
10 March 2016
University funding helps staff involved in voluntary groups
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has supported ten Charnwood community groups in its latest round of community donations funding.
9 March 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s breakthrough railway technology on track for prototype development
Breakthrough railway technology masterminded by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ engineers has entered into the next stage of development with industry backing.
8 March 2016
Study shows exercise DOES curb your hunger
Scientists at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have found exercising is more effective than food restriction in helping limit daily calorie consumption.
7 March 2016
University events set to inspire students
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is running a series of ‘Inspiring Minds’ events to give Year 12 students a taster into University life and a range of different degree subjects.
4 March 2016
Textiles students’ success at international fashion show
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Textiles students have sold their designs to various global companies following success at an international fashion show.
4 March 2016
World record success for bounce-a-thon held at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
Students, staff, and members of the local community who took part in a ‘bounce-a-thon’ at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have set a new world record.
4 March 2016
Community day will celebrate British Science Week
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is running a community day this month to celebrate British Science Week.
3 March 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Executive Director of Sport defends RFU’s position on tackling in school rugby
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Executive Director of Sport has today confirmed his support for the Rugby Football Union (RFU) recommendations on the safety of tackling in secondary school rugby.
3 March 2016
£3.8m investment to grow º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s research activity
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will receive £3.8m investment in its postgraduate research training as part of major investment in science and engineering research announced today by Universities and Science Minister Jo Johnson.
1 March 2016
Bespoke Masters Programme wins industry training award
A bespoke Masters programme developed by the Executive Education Team and Building Societies Association (BSA) has won as the ‘Best Training Initiative’ in the Association Excellence Awards.
1 March 2016
University holds Inaugural Donors and Scholars reception
On 25 February, the University held a reception to celebrate the support donors have provided for Scholarship students at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
26 February 2016
Identifying the sports leaders of tomorrow
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London's Institute for Sport Business was the academic partner at the Inaugural Sport Industry NextGen Leadership Awards.
26 February 2016
University celebrates International Women’s Day
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is opening its campus for a week long schedule of events to coincide with International Women’s Day, 8 March.
26 February 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning to play on opening day of Women’s Cricket Super League
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the playing schedule and team names for the six hosts that will compete in the inaugural Women’s Cricket Super League (WCSL).
25 February 2016
More than 75 postgraduate research studentships available at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is offering more than 75 studentships to postgraduate research students who begin their programmes in 2016.
25 February 2016
Tongan children given a voice in landmark study
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ professor is leading an international study to support Tonga in developing its first ever safeguarding policies for children and young people.
23 February 2016
First British snowboarding and ski brand made for women by women seeks to break gender stereotypes
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates Susie Beere and Sophie Kelly have officially launched the first British snowboarding and ski brand designed specifically for women.
23 February 2016
No evidence of a decline in A-level maths standards since the 1990s
New research shows A-level maths standards have declined since the 1960s – but appear to have remained consistent over the last 20 years.
22 February 2016
Student aims to solve global warming by riding his bike
Sports Technology student Joe Porter has received a £10,000 grant for his idea, PowerRide, which aims to stem global warming.
16 February 2016
Risk of falling below decent living standard continues to rise, despite record employment, research reveals
Six in 10 households (2.6 million) are struggling to make ends meet, despite having someone in work.
15 February 2016
New technology could signal the end of laser attacks
A protective eye strip developed at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to protect police from laser attacks has significantly reduced the use of lasers during riots in Northern Ireland where it is used.
15 February 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London student projects impress business leaders
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London project which challenges students to help solve real problems set direct by businesses has been praised by company partners.
12 February 2016
Generating fuel for life – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ shares renewable energy expertise with India
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ engineering experts are helping to improve lives in India by sharing essential knowledge of how to turn waste into clean energy.
11 February 2016
Brilliant Birch inspires º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport comeback
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport produced the comeback of all comebacks to book their place in the AJ Bell National Badminton League Finals Day with one fixture still to play.
9 February 2016
University extends deadline for Special Projects Fund
The University has extended the deadline for its Special Projects Fund and will now be accepting bids until Friday 19 February.
8 February 2016
Rejuvenating the High Street through Art
It was a rather unusual day of business for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ newsagent, Ashby Square News on Saturday (6 February 2016). The shop’s entire product range was rebranded as part of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Market Town project, an innovative art programme that invited artists to reimagine the high street.
8 February 2016
First International Conference on Geographies of Migration and Mobility set to take place at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
With migration continuing to dominate the national media headlines and the agenda of politicians, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is set to host an international conference to examine the issues around the subject from an academic perspective.
5 February 2016
New centre places º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ at heart of UK aerospace engineering and technology development
The Business Minister, Anna Soubry MP, has today announced £9.8 million of funding towards the establishment of a new facility that will position º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ as a primary UK hub for aerospace engineering and technology.
5 February 2016
LU Arts to host seminar on the impact of the digital economy on communities
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Arts is hosting a seminar which examines the positive impact of the digital economy on communities.
4 February 2016
New public- and private-backed growth programme launched
Growth Builder, the business growth programme designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, launches today and is open for applications from British high-growth businesses.
3 February 2016
University student recognised as engineering rising star
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student, Miranda Rupp, has been awarded a Diamond Jubilee Scholarship from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
2 February 2016
PhD graduate encourages us to grow, connect and share with new venture
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Design School graduate, Dr Rose Deakin is on a mission to reconnect communities through the joy of growing with her new venture, The Crop Club.
1 February 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ launches first ever ‘Consent Week’
This week, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union (LSU) is launching the first ever ‘Consent Week’ in partnership with University academic experts in the field.
1 February 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning top Netball Superleague after Super Saturday
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning got their 2016 Vitality Netball Superleague campaign off to the perfect start on Super Saturday as they secured a convincing 65-34 victory over Yorkshire Jets to go top of the league.
1 February 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to help shape the future of higher education sport
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has kicked off 2016 by embarking on a Sport England funded project looking at how sports participation can be increased.
27 January 2016
2°C global warming target will mean much higher temperatures in many regions
Global temperature targets need to be renegotiated if significant regional climate impacts are to be avoided.
26 January 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ launches Rio 2016 website
With 200 days to go until the 2016 Olympic & Paralympic Games kick off in Rio de Janeiro, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ launched its dedicated website which will follow the progress of current and former students on their ‘Road to Rio’.
25 January 2016
Study to track students' digital research journey
Discovering and navigating digital information is part of the everyday work of today’s researcher, but what is that user experience and how could it be improved?
21 January 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ design graduates voted most employable in the UK
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Design School creates the most employable graduates in the UK, a new industry survey has found.
21 January 2016
Health experts warn under-5s must be more active
Researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ say more needs to be done to address the 91% of 2-4 year olds who are not active enough to be healthy.
20 January 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to help develop new life changing haemophilia A therapy
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is working with a team of international partners on a new €5.6 million project to develop a cell based haemophilia A therapy.
15 January 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ announced as Women’s Cricket Super League host
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today announced that º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been named as one of the six hosts that will compete in the inaugural Women’s Cricket Super League this summer.
14 January 2016
Saliva test to detect GHB and alcohol poisonings
Scientists working at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the University of Cordoba, Spain, have developed a new method for the rapid diagnosis of poisoning in apparently drunk patients.
7 January 2016
Male volunteers wanted for study titled ‘Can exercise make us less hungry?’
Scientists at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are investigating whether exercise can make us less hungry.
6 January 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ announces arrangements for Special Projects Fund
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is welcoming bids from community groups across Charnwood for its annual Special Projects Fund.
4 January 2016