2021 news

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ shortlisted for new RAEng award for collaborative work with Rolls Royce

The University and Rolls Royce have been named finalists for the Bhattacharyya Award, which celebrates the exceptional collaboration between academia and industry.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic appointed as trustee of UK’s largest Bioscience society

Dr Martin R Lindley, a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology, has been made a trustee of The Biochemical Society.
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PhD student showcases thought-provoking art exhibition to coincide with Recycle Week

A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student will be exhibiting a collection of art made using repurposed waste in the Martin Hall Exhibition space from 14-24 September.

Lane-Wright wins historic hat-trick of medals for ParalympicsGB

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumna Crystal Lane-Wright completed a historic hat-trick of medals for ParalympicsGB by winning silver in the women’s C4-5 road race.

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Alumnus Greaves makes history with sixth successive Paralympic medal

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumnus Dan Greaves has made history by becoming the first Briton to win a medal in athletics at six successive Paralympic Games.

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Pembroke wins gold with Paralympic record throw

Daniel Pembroke threw a huge Paralympic record to win Great Britain’s first-ever gold medal in the men’s F13 javelin.

Broom-Edwards wins glorious gold in Tokyo

Alumnus Jonathan Broom-Edwards won a stunning high jump gold for GB at the Paralympics as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s medal total at the Games grew to 17.

Night of high drama sees º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ win three more Paralympic medals

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-linked athletes helped Great Britain to three more Paralympic medals after a night of sporting drama at the National Stadium, Tokyo.

Cockroft defends Rio 2016 title with dominant gold

Hannah Cockroft produced a dominant performance in the women’s T34 800m to win an emphatic gold medal on the final day of athletics action in Tokyo.

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A fantastic Paralympic Games draws to a close

We always knew that the Paralympics in Tokyo was going to be a truly unique Games, but with all the uncertainty in the build-up, there were concerns over the risks and negative impact created by Covid. As is the cultural norm in the Paralympic family, obstacles have been overcome, challenges have been met and expectations exceeded. What a Games!

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Elite Athlete Kitchen – how to eat like a sporting star (VIDEO SERIES)

As the curtain comes down on a fine summer of Olympic and Paralympic sport, many of us will be left feeling inspired by events out in Tokyo.

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Professor named Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering

The Dean of the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Professor Paul Conway, has been announced as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering this month.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Tech Mahindra have agreed a partnership

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to partner with Tech Mahindra

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has joined forces with global technology giant Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering services and solutions.

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LU Arts announces exhibition programme for the autumn term

The Martin Hall Gallery will be home to a variety of art exhibitions this year which are free for staff, students and members of the public to visit and enjoy.
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New animation aims to help people with eating disorders safely navigate social media

Researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have teamed up with UK charity Beat to create an animated video that explores how social media affects people with an eating disorder.

What Is The Time - Paula Morison art exhibition

What Is (the) Time?

Artist, Paula Morison, explored time in relation to how we communicate in her collaborative mail art project, What Is (the) Time? for Radar’s On Time project.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning to join forces with Northampton Saints

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Rugby are delighted to announce an innovative new partnership with Northampton Saints.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic awarded honorary fellowship from the British Psychological Society

Professor Elizabeth Stokoe has been named as an Honorary Fellow, one of the most prestigious awards given by the British Psychological Society.

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Ultrasound at the nanometre scale reveals the nature of force

Researchers have developed a new method to measure force and atomic bonds at the nanoscale that reveals that the speed of sound depends on the structure it is travelling through.
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Studio of Light collaborates with photographer Paul Hill to produce limited edition prints for upcoming exhibition

The prints have been produced using a unique process and will form part of Paul's exhibition at the Argentea Gallery.
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Dunelm provides carers, care-leavers and estranged students attending º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ with university starter-packs

The homeware company is providing support for a third year, helping students settle into their new home.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ takes prestigious University of the Year for Sport honour for the third time

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been named University of the Year for Sport by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.
Hurricane Hannah by Rachel Gadsen

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ performance artist to take to the stage this weekend as part of the National Lottery’s ParalympicsGB Homecoming event

This weekend, a stellar line-up of the very best of British music and entertainment will provide an epic celebration of the ParalympicsGB athletes and their achievements at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Four wins for University research and enterprise in LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has won four categories in the 2021 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards, representing the impacts of pioneering engineering research and dynamic start-ups which have been launched on LUSEP, the University’s Science and Enterprise Park.
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New study to develop smart textiles powered by body movement for remote health monitoring

The global population recently reached 7.8 billion, among which almost 15% suffer from disabilities mainly caused by ageing and chronic diseases.