October 2018 news

photo of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Prince Harry and Meghan at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

TRH The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend Coach Core awards ceremony at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

The University was delighted to welcome their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the campus on Monday 24th September for an awards ceremony to celebrate young people’s achievements in sports coaching.

Revolutionising the way emergency services across the world tackle life threatening incidents

Research led by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ seeks to set the new global ‘Gold Standard’ for how emergency services should tackle a chemical, biological, radioactive, or nuclear (CBRN) incident.
Members of parliament visit Greenland

Westminster group visits Arctic research station

Arctic scientists welcomed a Parliamentary group to their Greenland research station to showcase work which investigates the environment’s impact on regional lakes.
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Seven º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Rugby players named in England squad

No fewer than seven º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Rugby players have received the call up for the England Women’s training camp being held at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ later this week.

Pictured are cyclists racing.

New research group to focus on issues of sport integrity

Academics from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are combining their expertise as part of a new research group that focuses on sport integrity.

Linsey Smith fielding

Students and alumnae named in Women’s World Twenty20 squad

Current º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students Kirstie Gordon and Sophia Dunkley have been named in a 15 strong England squad that will go for glory at the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 in the West Indies next month. Joining the pair, who will make their England debuts, are eight alumnae plus Lightning player Jenny Gunn, meaning almost 75% of the squad have a º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ connection.
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Police custody risk assessments should be revised to better meet the needs of vulnerable detainees

Risk assessments for vulnerable detainees in police custody are open to too much interpretation and should be revised, according to a new study.
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Birthweight research supervised by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic wins best article award

A research study that includes contributions by a º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic has won a sought-after award from the Spanish Society for Epidemiology.
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Exciting two-day event to celebrate Fruit Routes harvest

The annual Fruit Routes harvest event is returning to campus later this month and it promises two days of interesting discussion and activities.

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Study proves reducing sitting time boosts office staff’s work engagement and wellbeing

Office workers are being urged to ‘stand up for their health’ - with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Leicester researchers claiming desk-bound staff need to be more active at work.
Pictured is Dr Emiliano Renzi, of the School of Science, with ‘Storm Force.

Online game aims to save lives by educating children on how to identify storm surges

A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic hopes the online game they have developed will help save lives by teaching children how to identify early warnings of coastal flooding.

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NCSEM-EM treats 20,000th patient since opening in 2015

The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine East Midlands, an Olympic legacy centre aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of the nation, has treated its 20,000th patient since opening its doors three years ago.
photo of a student working in a laboratory in the Geography department.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ set to benefit from Central England training centre programme funded by NERC

The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is investing over £100 million over the next five years as part of its continued support of environmental science PhD training in the second round of the Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTP) programme.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to collaborate on multi-million pound Creative R&D Partnership focused on fashion and textile industry

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is to be a major partner on one of 10 game-changing R&D partnerships, awarded as part of the Government’s investment in the UK’s creative industries.
photo of Sarah-Jayne Williams and Annamarie Phelps

Institute of Advanced Studies launches ‘Motion’ theme with leading figures from the industry

To mark the launch of the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) ‘Motion’ theme, an event will take place at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ which will feature two leading figures from the sports and technology sectors.
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Nick Cavaday and Louis Cayer to lead coaching team at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ National Tennis Academy

The Lawn Tennis Association and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have today confirmed the appointments of Nick Cavaday (Head Coach) and Louis Cayer (Performance Advisor) to lead delivery of the new º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ National Tennis Academy programme. These are the first of a number of National Academy appointments, with Cavaday and Cayer tasked with implementing the vision for the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Centre, due to open in September 2019 with its first intake of players.
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Female academic named as recipient of the Suffrage Science Award

An academic from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been announced as one of eleven scientists from across the UK to be awarded a Suffrage Science Award for Mathematics and Computing.
Pictured is the Collaborative Project logo.

Renowned national and international organisations join the Collaborative Project

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London is to collaborate with more than 30 respected national and international organisations for a project that challenges students to solve real business problems.
photo of Imago staff at 2017 LPTH Awards accepting a prize

Imago Venues shortlisted for two prestigious hospitality awards

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s conference, hotel and events brand, Imago Venues, has been shortlisted for Best Team and Most Innovative Business Partner in the 2018 Leicestershire Promotions Tourism and Hospitality Awards.

Vice Chancellor Professor Robert Allison interacting with youngsters in Zambia

Vice Chancellor hails Volunteer Zambia programme after summer visit

Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Allison, visited Zambia this summer to experience and contribute to the Volunteer Zambia programme, an endeavour º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has played a leading role in over the last ten years.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ launches leadership apprenticeship programmes

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s School of Business and Economics has set up two apprenticeship leadership programmes for working professionals.
Professor Roy Kalawsky.

Academic says being awarded Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair is "career highlight"

A leading º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic has been awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair.
photo of Richard Taylor with the recipients of the Community Donations Fund funding

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Community Donations Fund opens for applications

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is pleased to announce that applications for the Community Donations Open Fund will be available to submit from Monday 15 October.

Lead Edward's nought and crosses robot

Student bags renowned European design award for unbeatable noughts and crosses robot

A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student has won a sought-after award for creating an intelligent robot that can play – and never lose – noughts and crosses.
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Memes may encourage adolescents to be fat and lazy, warn researchers

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics have presented a report to MPs to warn that social media memes are encouraging obesity, apathy and lethargy in children.