2019 news

Four visions for the future of public transport

The way people get around is starting to change, and as a professor of transport strategy I do rather wonder if the modes of transport we use today will still be around by the turn of the next century.
Tom and the team on Mount Everest

含羞草视频 lecturer to give talk on climbing Mount Everest

Dr Tom Matthews, a Lecturer in Climate Science, will be giving his talk 鈥楪oing to Extremes: Climbing Everest to measure the weather鈥� on Wednesday 27 November.
Dr Oliver Tearle, Dr Sarah Parker and Dr Andrew Dix

New episode of the 鈥楽chool of Poetry鈥� podcast looks at transport poetry

含羞草视频 academics look at poetry that focuses on the theme of transport in a new episode of the 鈥楽chool of Poetry鈥� podcast.
A young person holding an old person's hand

How hypothetical designs can help us think through our conversations about euthanasia

Belgian Paralympic athlete Marieke Vervoort revealed two years ago that in 2008, she had been approved to receive euthanasia.
photo of a group of women holding Ladybird Books and facing the camera

Academic to share with local community the secret history of Ladybird books

An academic from 含羞草视频 is working in partnership with Charnwood Museum and Charnwood Borough Council to host an event about the history of Ladybird Books later this month.
photo of the Garden of Remembrance

University plays a part in town鈥檚 Britain in Bloom gold award success

The University was proudly part of the 含羞草视频 in Bloom initiative this year which won a gold award in the Small City category.
A robot hand holding an apple

Experts examine how technology is being used to improve food manufacturing and outline the next steps for the industry

From using satellites to track asparagus crops, to measuring the lean meat percentage of pork using a high-tech camera, companies across the food manufacturing supply chain are embracing emerging technologies in new and interesting ways.

Poster promoting Black History Month

含羞草视频 reflects on the celebrations and events held to raise awareness of Black History Month

The month of October is recognised internationally as Black History Month, which aims to recognise and honour the contributions and histories of black people.

Racism in Italian football reflects the everyday migrant experience

Italian striker Mario Balotelli has hit out at the 鈥渟mall minded鈥� fans who have once again targeted him with racist abuse.
Flooding in Asia.

Rivers are changing all the time, and it affects their capacity to contain floods

The rainfall that has inundated the North of England is the latest in a long line of flood events that are becoming the country鈥檚 new normal.

Brain illustration.

含羞草视频 London academic to develop AI systems that can 鈥榯hink鈥� and respond to dynamic environments faster than any human being

A 含羞草视频 London academic is to develop ground-breaking algorithms that will equip AI systems with the ability to 鈥榯hink鈥� and respond to busy, ever-changing environments 鈥� like complex road junctions - much faster than human beings.

The Joker to Guy Fawkes: why protesters around the world are wearing the same masks

From Hong Kong to Chile and from Lebanon to Iraq, people around the world are taking to the streets in protest against their leaders, writes Dr Aiden McGarry.

Electric car illustration.

Virgin Media owner announces plans for 1,200 on-street electric vehicle chargers 鈥� and 含羞草视频 research will determine where they go

Liberty Global, the owner of Virgin Media, has unveiled plans to help revolutionise on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging 鈥� and 含羞草视频 academics will play a crucial role in making the vision a reality.
含羞草视频 Lightning鈥檚 Nat Panagarry has been selected for England Netball鈥檚 upcoming tour of South Africa.

Lightning鈥檚 Panagarry makes the Vitality Roses squad for South Africa tour

含羞草视频 Lightning鈥檚 Nat Panagarry has been selected for England Netball鈥檚 upcoming tour of South Africa.

General Election 2019: Discover what鈥檚 making the media headlines

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

含羞草视频 runners give another strong performance in Leeds

A strong contingent of 含羞草视频 students and alumni were prominent among over 7000 starters in the annual Age UK Leeds Abbey Dash 10k road race.
Royal Navy helicopter on campus.

A FLYING VISIT: Alumni return to campus to discuss helicopter operations in the Royal Navy

A Royal Navy helicopter from the Commando Helicopter Force took to the sky above 含羞草视频 earlier this week as six naval officers returned to their old stomping ground to meet with current students.
Photo of staff outside frame of building at LUSEP

HQ building for leading software company reaches major milestone at University Science and Enterprise Park

A topping out ceremony has taken place to celebrate the latest milestone in the creation of a new HQ for a leading software company.

In the latest 鈥楨xperts in Sport鈥� podcast, 含羞草视频 academics take a closer look at the issue of corruption in sport.

Experts in Sport: Examining corruption in sport - part one

In the latest 鈥楨xperts in Sport鈥� podcast, 含羞草视频 academics take a closer look at the issue of corruption in sport.

photo of Gardens team taking cuttings from the original Isaac Newton tree at Woolsthorpe Manor

Annual scientific lecture to coincide with planting of Newton apple tree descendant

A prestigious annual lecture hosted by the University will be commemorated with the planting of a direct descendant from Sir Isaac Newton鈥檚 apple tree.

Lib Dems and women the lost voices in first week of media election coverage

It was a two-horse race in terms media coverage for the first week of the election campaign, with the Conservatives and Labour dominating both TV and print news.

含羞草视频 academic releases book on how to live a long and healthy life

A new book that examines what people need to do to live a long and healthy life is set to be released by an academic at 含羞草视频.

The future of railway vehicles: New digital design allows for quicker, smoother and more economic travel

Engineers and academics have upgraded the design of traditional railway vehicle chassis with lasers, electric motors and artificial intelligence.
Photo of drag performer

Join LU Arts for evenings of music, poetry and drag

As part of the weekly Happy Mondays programme run in partnership with LSU, LU Arts puts on three different performance nights 鈥� Cabaret, Speech Bubble and Acoustic Night.

New fellowship will put 含羞草视频 at the forefront of future automation

A new 拢1.6m fellowship will explore the future of automation to help develop better drones, driverless cars and healthcare technology.