March 2021 news

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ expert to lead international project that will investigate how AI can make digital cultural records more accessible to users

It’s no secret that emails have largely replaced letters, and PDFs and Word documents have taken the place of paper reports – and though it makes communication faster and more effective, the shift to digital concerns archivists.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ launches LEADING

The University is delighted to announce the launch of LEADING, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Networked Research Group.
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New AI tool, developed by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ experts, 85% accurate for recognising and classifying wind turbine blade defects

Demand for wind power has grown, and with it the need to inspect turbine blades and identify defects that may impact operation efficiency.

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Greenbank smashes 10-year British record in Manchester

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmer Luke Greenback produced the performance of a lifetime at the British Swimming Invitation Meet in Manchester by breaking a 10-year record in the Men’s 200m Backstroke.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ excels in Research England’s first Knowledge Exchange Framework

The significant contribution º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ makes to the regional economy and society has been highlighted by Research England’s first Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), released today (Wednesday 31 March).

People eat more the night before exercise – new study

A study into eating behaviour and exercise has found that people increase the amount of food they eat the night before a planned exercise session.
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Grand Slam champions and Paralympic medallists headline º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Indoor Wheelchair Tennis event

An array of Grand Slam champions and Paralympic medallists head the entry for this week’s inaugural º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Indoor Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, which takes place from Tuesday 23 March to Saturday 27 March at the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Tennis Centre.

alumna Lauren Brzozowski has been called up to Team USA

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumna Brzozowski earns her stars and stripes with Team USA call up

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumna and athlete Lauren Brzozowski has been selected to represent Team USA's development team in bobsled.

BADU and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London are proud to announce a collaborative partnership project called Badu Sport+.

Sport+ Transforming the Sport Industry

BADU and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London are proud to announce a collaborative partnership project called Badu Sport+.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Broome sets new record at Para Powerlifting World Cup

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student Olivia Broome set a new British record in the -50kg category to take silver on day one of the Para Powerlifting World Cup in Manchester.

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Lightning players selected for 2021 Six Nations squads

Eleven º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning players have been called up by their nation for the upcoming 2021 Six Nations.

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Dr Alister Smith to discuss acoustic emission monitoring in upcoming Fellowship Inaugural Lecture series

On Tuesday 27 April, Dr Alister Smith - who holds a Philip Leverhulme Prize in Engineering - will present the next lecture of this year’s Fellowship Inaugural Lecture series.
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Chewing gum, studying animals, and eating apples: Ageing expert shares tips to supercharge your brain in new book

The brain is our most vital and complex organ. It controls and coordinates our actions, thoughts, and interactions with the world around us. It is the source of personality, of our sense of self, and it shapes every aspect of our human experience.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ strengthens partnership with US-UK Fulbright Commission

The existing partnership between the US-UK Fulbright Commission and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will see a newly created Fulbright-º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Doctoral Award, and a renewal of our successful participation in the Fulbright Scholar Awards.