March 2020 news

This anarchist thinker helps explain why we feel so driven to help each other through the coronavirus crisis

Empty supermarket shelves and panicked government briefings have become the defining images of the coronavirus crisis. But the community response, however, may well be a more enduring feature.

Do not get complacent… What a playground chase and a board game tell us about sudden jumps in coronavirus deaths

Economist Dr Jon Seaton, of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ School of Business and Economics, explains the difference a sudden onset of infection and a slow burn using chess and the children’s game tig.

The coronavirus ‘Doomsday’ clock: How close are we to midnight?

Britain has only just begun its battle with COVID-19, according to a new coronavirus clock which shows the various stages of pandemic faced by countries around the globe.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumna Jocelyn Ulyett performed well in Edinburgh. Photo: David Crawford / www.stillsport.com

Strong performance from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmers in Edinburgh

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmers once again turned on the style at the Edinburgh International Meet this weekend.

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How health professionals need to discuss end of life situations – during coronavirus and beyond

The coronavirus pandemic has led to many difficult and urgent conversations taking place in hospitals. There will doubtless be many more. Over the last few days, I’ve been drawing together advice about discussing sensitive and distressing topics based on evidence from my own work and from work by other researchers who study real life examples of these kinds of exchanges.

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Engineering students awarded by the Institution of Engineering and Technology

Six students at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have been recognised by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) through bursaries and a scholarship.

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Sustainability team launches new blog for staff, students and the wider community

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Sustainability team are delighted to announce that they have launched their brand-new blog, Sustainably Speaking.

Photo of a previous recipient of a University Prize with Professor Robert Allison

Calling members of the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ community: Reward an outstanding student by nominating them for a University Prize

Do you know a student who has gone out of their way to help you or to serve the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ community?

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s CALIBRE Awards celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion

The winners of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Spring 2020 CALIBRE Awards can now be revealed.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Family rallies together to support the country during COVID-19 pandemic

Staff members at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have been supporting both the local community and the country by providing vital resources and research expertise during the COVID-19 crisis.
Photo by Lucy Moult showing an employee working at John Taylor Bell Foundry.

Online exhibition of work produced by students from LU Arts short course unveiled

A website exhibiting the photographic work of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students is now available to view online.

Photo of two students smiling and chatting sat by the Hazlerigg Rutland Fountain

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union launch campaign to support students facing financial hardship during COVID-19 crisis

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union (LSU) are working in partnership to promote a fundraising initiative which will help their most vulnerable students.