June 2019 news

Video Q&A: We asked an expert your burning climate change questions

Every wondered where polar bears will live if all the ice melts? Or what is the most impactful policy parliament could pass to combat climate change? Or maybe you鈥檝e thought 鈥榳hy is the UK so worried about what鈥檚 happening in the Arctic鈥�?

NT Live Small Island poster

NT Live: Small Island

Flix is screening the stage adaptation of the Orange Prize-winning book by Andrea Levy鈥檚 novel at the Cope Auditorium Thursday 27 June.
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Student to exhibit stigma-challenging pieces in upcoming Arts Degree Show

As part of 含羞草视频鈥檚 annual Arts Degree Show, final year students studying Fine Art, Graphic Communication and Illustration, and Textiles will be exhibiting work that showcases their creativity and skill.

Imago Venues shares tips on how to be a more sustainable hotel guest to mark World Environment Day

含羞草视频's Imago Venues is marking World Environment Day (5 June) by sharing their top tips on how to be a more sustainable hotel guest.

New report shows the benefits and challenges of Roma migration to Britain

Roma migrants have described 鈥渙verwhelmingly positive experiences鈥� of life in the UK but say they still face prejudice.
Winner of RSA Student Design Awards, Emma Sutcliffe

Student success at the RSA Student Design Awards

The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) called for students and recent graduates to submit designs that solved specific social challenges set by the organisation.

Ben Stone's winning photograph.

Picture perfect for 含羞草视频 PhD student

A 含羞草视频 PhD student has been awarded third place in the 2019 national science photography competition.
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Students to showcase innovative designs - including a jet suit - at the Design Degree Show 2019

More than 100 final-year students from 含羞草视频鈥檚 Design School will be showcasing their final University projects to members of the public later this month.
A drone flying over a solar panel farm. Image courtesy of Above.

Solar experts and aerial inspection company awarded 拢345k to develop drone technologies that detect panel defects

Academics from 含羞草视频 are to work with aerial inspections and data analytics company, Above, as part of a 拢345k project that looks to benefit the wider solar industry.

Experts highlight key ways that schools can improve the way maths is taught

Primary maths teachers should use a variety of classroom activities to help improve children鈥檚 understanding of the subject, a new study has recommended.

含羞草视频 ranked in top five again in Guardian University Guide

含羞草视频 has retained its top five ranking in the 2020 Guardian University Guide, taking 4th place for the second year running.
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含羞草视频 London founding partner in world鈥檚 first master鈥檚 in disability, design and innovation

A new course has been developed by the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) to encourage innovation in assistive technology and products.

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Recycling: why you can't just throw anything in the collection bin

For many years the recycling collected from households in the UK and other Western countries has been exported. This strategy has enabled these countries to carry on without much thought about how consumers purchase goods and dispose of all the unwanted packaging and containers.

World鈥檚 fastest jet-powered suit demonstration at 含羞草视频 Design Show

含羞草视频 student Sam Rogers will fly a 拢340,000 3D printed jet suit this week as part of 含羞草视频鈥檚 annual Design Show.
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Making waves: student designs find creative solutions to saving our oceans and seas

Three 含羞草视频 students have designed innovative products that look to tackle different dangers threatening our oceans and seas.
Professor Robert Allison

Vice-Chancellor to receive international leadership award

含羞草视频鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Allison, is to receive an international award in recognition of his outstanding leadership.

How a future with zero net emissions might look for Britain...

With the Government鈥檚 announcement that Britain will make zero net emission law by 2050, experts from a diverse assortment of academic backgrounds have given their views on how they think that might work.
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Design student creates new product which aims to transform the lives of transgender people

A 含羞草视频 student has created a potentially life-changing product for the transgender community as part of his final-year project for the Design Degree Show.

International conference at 含羞草视频 to explore children鈥檚 rights

含羞草视频 is hosting an international conference that explores children鈥檚 rights in youth justice systems.

Cyclists to take on 125-mile bike ride to mark opening of new Halls of Residence

A group of cyclists with strong links to 含羞草视频 are taking part in a 125-mile bike ride to mark the opening of a new Halls of Residence on campus.

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University partners with the local police and council to prevent students being a target for criminals

Students are being reminded not to leave valuable possessions in their homes over the summer period when they may not be there as part of an initiative between the University, the council and the local police.

Forest Schools teach children vital skills not found in the classroom 鈥� including independence, responsibility and negotiation

Outdoor learning gives children the opportunity to develop important skills not taught in the classroom, such as negotiation, resilience and independence, according to a new study.
Ama Agbeze has been appointed an MBE for services to Netball.

Queen鈥檚 Birthday Honours for outstanding alumni

Two 含羞草视频 alumni have been recognised for their contributions to sport in the 2019 Queen鈥檚 Birthday Honours list.

Student creates portable wallet to keep medication cool after being inspired by girlfriend鈥檚 story

A student from 含羞草视频 has designed a portable wallet to keep medication cool after being inspired by his girlfriend who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Helping children grow is about much more than a better diet: A study of youngsters from urban slums

Breastfeeding and vitamin and mineral supplements alone are not enough to prevent stunting of a child鈥檚 growth, according to a new report which examined health interventions in poor urban areas.