2022 news

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Hospice licenses training resources developed by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics that teach healthcare workers how to engage people in end-of-life talk

Communication training resources that teach healthcare and social care practitioners how to engage people in end-of-life talk will help even more patients and their family members, thanks to a new licensing deal.

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Digital decarbonisation: What is it and why does it matter?

Organisations need to urgently tackle digital decarbonisation if the UK is to stand any chance of hitting its 2050 net-zero targets, warn º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers.
Georgie's fantastic fungi sculpture

Fantastic fungi: Harnessing the magic of mycelium to create striking sculptures

You may or may not enjoy eating mushrooms, but how do you feel about having a vase grown by and made of fungi in your home?
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Next IAS Annual Theme ‘Breathe’ to be formally launched at upcoming event

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Institution of Advanced Studies (IAS) Annual Theme for 2022-23.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ agrees international sport policy collaboration

Colleagues from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have agreed a landmark sport policy collaboration with the Sports Intelligence Research Institute (IPIE), from the Federal University of Paraná.

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Researchers attend exclusive NFL event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ visited Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this week to witness first-hand the NFL’s International Combine.

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New cookbook aims to accelerate the clean cooking revolution in Ghana

Researchers are hoping that a new cookbook, produced with local community members, will help to show to the people of Ghana the benefits of electric cooking and encourage them to move away from more polluting biomass fuels.

Triage by telemedicine – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research directs healthcare policy in Brazil

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s research into video consultations has helped shape healthcare policy in Brazil after COVID-19 put unsustainable pressure on hospitals and doctors’ surgeries during the pandemic.

Innovative smart meter initiative will enable connection of low-carbon technologies to electricity network

Researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are developing innovative ways to use smart meter data to help equip the electricity network with low-carbon technologies.
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Sweet sixteen for World Cup bound Lightning players

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning will be well represented at the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup with 16 of its players set to appear on the sport’s biggest stage.

Universities and colleges join forces to help Leicestershire’s young people decide their futures

Over 4800 young people in Leicestershire and Rutland have been given inspiration to help decide their futures by a partnership of local universities and colleges working with schools across the county.
Eight people wearing hi-vis jackets and safety helmets, gathered in a new office space, launching the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Town Deal

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Town Deal confirms £2.5 million grant to help build on town’s sporting reputation

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Town Deal has confirmed a £2.5 million grant to help build on the town’s reputation for sporting excellence and harness that knowledge for the good of residents.

Standing against child trafficking in sport – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ legal expert addresses the UN

Not properly understanding of the role of football agents could leave young players open to exploitation, according to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ expert Dr Serhat Yilmaz.
Six images of the wheelchair designed by the Aston and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ expert helps design unique, low-cost rugby wheelchair

The game of wheelchair rugby is being opened up to children in South Africa, thanks to researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Aston universities.
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Struggling to get your children to eat enough veg? º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers may have the answer!

Many parents will know all too well the struggle with encouraging children to eat more vegetables.

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Triumph Motorcycles Ltd expands opportunities for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students through generous philanthropic donation

The largest UK-owned motorcycle manufacturing company has provided philanthropic funding to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to support its students.
Photograph of Pooja Goddard, sitting in an open plan learning space

Dr Pooja Goddard awarded Royal Academy of Engineering Industrial Fellowship

Dr Pooja Goddard is among this year’s cohort of just 16 UK academics to be awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering Industrial Fellowship.
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Vice-Chancellor appointed to higher education charity Advisory Board

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Nick Jennings, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of higher education charity the UPP Foundation.
(L-R) Russell Levenston, Managing Director of Leicester Riders alongside former º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student Oceana Hamilton (being awarded WBBL player of the month at half-time of a Riders game), and Professor Nick Jennings, Vice-Chancellor and President of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Basketball and Leicester Riders strengthen relationship

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Basketball and the Leicester Riders have strengthened their working relationship ahead of the new British Basketball League campaign.

Pete Hitchings, Incubator Manager, presenting a workshop - photo taken from the back of the room, looking over the participants' heads

High demand for places as more new businesses are inducted at start-up incubator

Twenty-four new businesses have been accepted onto the autumn cohort for LUinc., º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s business incubator.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students added to UK Sport Paralympic World Class Programme

British Athletics has announced its nominations onto the UK Sport Paralympic World Class Programme (WCP) for 2022/23, which includes 14 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students, alumni and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-based athletes.

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Dr Josh Milburn goes head-to-head at the Being Human Festival

Dr Josh Milburn is appearing at the Being Human Festival this November – exploring issues around the food we eat and its production.
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Are you a Bake Off fan? Here’s your chance to meet 2018 winner alumnus Rahul Mandal!

Winner of The Great British Bake Off 2018, Rahul Mandal baked his way to glory with a series of spectacular creations on the popular TV show. He has since had a regular column in The Times, and has now published his first book, Showstopping Cakes.
Flood damage to a home in Whalley (2015), the floor is muddy and possessions are stacked on tables, etc

Previsico accelerates IoT rollout in the UK following flood mitigation success

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ spinout Previsico has launched the nationwide roll-out of innovative IoT technology that enables individuals and communities to build resilience against the impacts of flooding. This follows success across the UK, including Whalley in Lancashire, which was devasted by flooding in 2015 and 2020.
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Hansson wins silver at FINA World Cup

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmer Louise Hansson continued her fine recent form to take silver at the FINA World Cup in Toronto.