September 2019 news

AI voice recognition device

Research to explore how AI and voice technologies help people with disabilities live independently

A group of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics have been awarded funding to examine how AI-voice-based technologies, such as the Amazon Echo, help people with disabilities live independently and explore how they may shape the future of social care.

Working lone parents cannot achieve a decent standard of living due to cuts to benefits and rises in everyday essential costs

Lone parents who work full-time hours in reasonably paid jobs cannot afford a decent standard of living, according to new research by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.

Lecturer awarded prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

A lecturer in water engineering at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been awarded a fellowship from the Royal Academy of Engineering for his work into helping developing countries.

A digital detox does not improve wellbeing, say psychologists

A 24-hour period of abstinence from your smartphone induces cravings, but mood and anxiety remain stable, say psychologists.

Nature’s most beautiful performances could inspire the next generation of artificial intelligence

Scientists have discovered a possible driving force behind some of nature’s most beautiful displays paving the way for more complex and autonomous AI.
Hannah Moore, paratriathlete

Student success in global paratriathlon events

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Paratriathlon athletes Hannah Moore and George Peasgood have enjoyed great success at international events held in Tokyo and Lausanne respectively.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ cohort selected for World Championships in Doha

11 athletes with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ connections have been selected in the GB team for the upcoming IAAF World Championships in Doha.

New SiS pitches have been installed on campus

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ reveals new world-class sports pitches on campus

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has unveiled its new state-of-the-art sport pitches, installed by world-leading sports surface provider and pitch partner, SIS Pitches.

Graphic of #LboroFamily Golden Ticket for 2019

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ shortlisted for three Times Higher Education awards

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been shortlisted for three Times Higher Education (THE) awards, it was announced today (5th September).

International conference to explore the media and politics

A major international conference exploring the relationship between the media and politics will be held for the first time at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.

International research centre will investigate new road safety concerns as driverless cars become popular

A new £1.5m research centre will investigate the safety issues faced by pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and children as the growing number of driverless cars bring fresh challenges to the roads.
Issy Martin has been named as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's new Women's Head Coach.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ name Issy Martin as new Women’s Football Head Coach

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has officially appointed Issy Martin as its new Women’s Football Head Coach.

Placement student Colleen Liston

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ top in the UK for employer-student connections in international rankings

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been ranked first in the UK and in the top 20 globally for employer-student connections by the QS 2020 Graduate Employability Rankings.
Prospective students at Throws Open Day

First Heavy Throws open day is a success

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hosted its first Heavy Throws open day in August, showcasing the excellent coaching, facilities and student experience it offers.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has officially launched it’s new ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast, led by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ launches ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has officially launched its new ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast, led by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ joins national widening access scheme

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Lancaster University have become the latest partners in Realising Opportunities (RO), the innovative widening access scheme led by Newcastle University.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ remains fifth best university in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has maintained its top five ranking for a second successive year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 and remains the top university in the Midlands.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student Alex Haydock-Wilson has been added to the Great Britain & Northern Ireland 4x400m squad

Beesley and Dobbin help Europe to victory over USA

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ duo Meghan Beesley and Beth Dobbin helped Europe comfortably beat the United States to win the inaugural The Match athletics event in Minsk, Belarus.

A polar bear on ice.

UK Arctic Science Conference: Experts from all over the world visit º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to discuss the icy region that is becoming a hot topic

From atmospheric physicists to anthropologists, to political scientists and ecologists, more than 110 researchers from different fields and parts of the world gathered at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ earlier this month to discuss Arctic matters.
Painting by Jonathan Meuli

Artist creates pieces exclusively for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

Jonathan Meuli’s artwork, Icons for Atheists, is currently on display at the Martin Hall Exhibition Space.

Latest Radar project to host exhibition exploring the legacy of pioneering arts educator

Radar’s most recent commission, This is Just What I Saw, is an exploration of the legacy of pioneering arts educator Marion Richardson.
Photo of Grace Carson running

Over 175 new PBs for student endurance runners

For the fourth year in a row, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student endurance runners have registered a remarkable number of Personal Bests achieved in track competitions between January and September.

Zak Skinner (centre) is one of ten º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-based athletes to be selected in the GB Para Athletics squad for the upcoming World Championships.

Strong º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ presence in GB Para Athletics squad for World Championships

Ten º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-based athletes have been selected for the World Para Athletics Championships 2019 which will be held in Dubai from Nov 7-15.

The development squad from Chinese Snowsport has spent the last 19 days on campus, learning from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s expert performance teams.

Chinese Snowsport welcomed to campus

The development squad from Chinese Snowsport has spent the last 19 days on campus, learning from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s expert performance teams.

Photo of James Corden in NT Live: One Man, Two Guvnors

NT Live: One Man, Two Guvnors

As part of the NT Live’s 10th anniversary celebrations there will be an encore screening of One Man, Two Guvnors at the Cope Auditorium on 3 October at 7pm with a running time of 210 minutes.