2022 news

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A day of high drama unfolds at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International

Spectators witnessed an action-packed day of top-class athletics as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International (LIA) once again opened its doors to the public this Sunday (May 22).

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Burleigh Court Conference Centre and Hotel wins 2022 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award

Imago Venues recently announced that its flagship Burleigh Court property was recognised by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travellers’ Choice award winner.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s journey to advance race equity recognised with Race Equality Charter Bronze Award

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been awarded the Race Equality Charter Bronze Award by Advance HE, a charitable organisation that works with institutions to improve higher education for staff, students and society.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Fruit Routes initiative

The University is inviting colleagues, students and the local community to join its tenth celebration of Fruit Routes, ‘In your Hands’.

Research by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ finds families are facing increases in costs of £400 per month

Families with children are paying up to £400 more per month to meet the cost of basic items such as food, rent and heating. The impacts of inflation are being felt sooner and harder by those on the lowest incomes, who spend a higher proportion of their incomes on essential items.

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‘SHIFT’ it: New research suggests health education, fitness trackers, and cabin workouts can improve activity levels of lorry drivers

A targeted health programme, including health education sessions, fitness trackers, and lorry cabin workouts, can improve the activity levels of long-distance heavy goods drivers in the short term - according to new research led by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
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Behind the Mask: The literary festival by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students

MA Creative Writing and the Writing Industries students at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are hosting a literary festival 30 May-4 June which is open to students, staff and the public, and sponsored by LU Arts.
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What a load of trash: New study finds UK litter is dominated by plastics and drinks packaging

A new study looking at litter in the UK has revealed the types of materials and products being dumped in our hedgerows and waterways.

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New partnership will use drones to better understand plastic pollution in the Maldives

A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researcher is heading a new partnership that will look at using drones to better understand the levels and rates of plastic pollution in the Maldives.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to lead UK's first ever study on the effects of climate change on sleep

The first study in the UK to look at the impact of climate change on sleep is being led by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.

The ethics of trading with Putin

Western leaders should consider cutting business ties with Russia even if it impacts their own economies, according to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s business Dean.

The ethics of trading with Putin

Western leaders should consider cutting business ties with Russia even if it impacts their own economies, according to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s business Dean.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Modern Energy Cooking Services research to be showcased at globally influential sustainable energy event

Staff from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) programme are set to share their pioneering research as part of a series of events alongside the Sustainable Energy for All Forum, which is being held from 17-19 May 2022 in Kigali, Rwanda.

Increases in London weighting vital for helping Londoners through the cost of living crisis

The minimum London weighting needed to cover a basic standard of living in the capital is £6,549, new research shows. That’s over £2,000 the average minimum London weighting paid to many key workers.

Doctor knows best: Research shows doctor-led advice on weight management is effective

Doctor-led advice on weight management results in effective weight loss and a reduction in waist circumference for people with obesity, new research from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has found.

Cost of living crisis could drive a wedge into justice gap

A positive shake-up of legal aid financial eligibility criteria risks being undermined by a failure to account for spiralling inflation.
Photo of alumnus Ian Tricker, Barry and Valerie Eccleston and students who form part of the LU Motorsport team, standing on stairs of the Eccleston Building with Ian Tricker's sculpture above them on the exterior wall

Sculptural commission installed on º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ campus

On 9 May 2022, a new sculptural was unveiled on º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s East Midlands campus. Torque, created by Fine Art alumnus Ian Tricker, is situated on the side of the Eccleston Student Engineering Centre.

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Music to your ears (and mouth): Study explores if cooking with sound could produce more environmentally-friendly jam and cream

Planning an afternoon tea to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee? Have you got your jam and cream in?
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NT Live: Straight Line Crazy

David Hare’s latest play will be broadcast live from The Bridge Theatre in London to the Cope Auditorium on 26 May, 7pm as part of National Theatre Live’s programme of screenings.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ tennis players set for French Open berth

Two tennis players from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have been selected to compete at this year’s French Open in Paris.

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Students and recent alumna collaborate to produce a new sculpture for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s campus

A team of current and recent graduate students from a range of disciplines have been commissioned to produce a sculpture for the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ campus, which will be located at the Claudia Parson’s Hall of residence.

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Wearable sports tech startup INCUS Performance named AI Company of the Year at British Data Awards

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-founded wearable sports tech company INCUS Performance has been named AI Company of the Year at the 2022 British Data Awards in quality field that included FTSE 100 giants, tech unicorns, public sector bodies and not-for-profit organisations.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ continues its pledge to clean sport

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has once again pledged its continued commitment to clean sport.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s facilities win gold at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is celebrating after being named the best university in the UK for facilities at the annual Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs).
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University launched new strategy - Creating Better Futures. Together.

This month we officially launched Creating Better Futures. Together, the University’s new Strategy that will guide the University’s activity and its development over the next decade.