April 2022 news

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Applications now open for the Intelligent Energy Charitable Trust: 拢100,000 available to support good causes in Charnwood

Do you know an organisation or cause based in Charnwood that could benefit from funding?

Dignity, Strategy, Regret 鈥� Putin's actions explained

Vladimir Putin鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine is an attempt to regain dignity and stave off the threat he sees moving in from the West, according to international relations expert Dr Afzal Ashraf.

含羞草视频 crowned best university in the world for sports-related subjects for sixth year running

含羞草视频 has been named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the sixth year running by the global QS higher education league table.
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Javelin legend Backley inspires 含羞草视频 throwers

Last weekend saw the return of one of 含羞草视频鈥檚 greatest sporting alumni as former javelin world record holder Steve Backley visited campus.

Businesses are being hit by tax hikes and higher energy costs 鈥� and it will mostly hurt poorer people

In the UK, much attention has been paid to the fact that employees鈥� national insurance (NI) contributions have increased from April 6 鈥� from 12% to 13.25% for earnings between 拢9,880 and 拢50,270 and then from 2% to 3.25% for earnings above that threshold.

New project to increase diversity and inclusion within engineering gets Academy funding

A 含羞草视频 project to help transform the outcomes and experiences of students from underrepresented groups has been awarded 拢65,000 by the Royal Academy of Engineering (Ra Eng).
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Global esports leaders to gather for key hybrid event

Global leaders from the esports industry will come together for a hybrid conference co-hosted by 含羞草视频 and The Delegation of the Catalan Government in Germany.

Important moment for UK Government to improve immigration policies

As thousands of displaced Ukrainian families arrive in Britain, the Government has an opportunity to improve the way it handles UK borders and refugee resettlement, says Dr Michelle Richey.
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Not calling out friends鈥� and family鈥檚 COVID-19 vaccine falsehoods on WhatsApp can further the spread of misinformation 鈥� here鈥檚 why we don鈥檛 correct them

When people see COVID-19 vaccine misinformation on online personal messaging platforms and don鈥檛 speak up, this can boost the legitimacy of false claims and further their spread. So why don鈥檛 we correct our peers?

含羞草视频 appoints its first Pro Vice-Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

含羞草视频 is delighted to announce the appointment of Charlotte Croffie as its first Pro Vice-Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

What is an oligarch and what do they do?

Vladimir Putin鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine has thrown Russian oligarchs and their extravagant wealth into the spotlight, but who are they, what do they do and how did they become so rich?

Technology developed by new network could be 鈥渢ransformative鈥� for rehabilitation

A new network connected to the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), co-led by 含羞草视频, is bringing together technology experts to develop next-generation solutions to transform clinical rehabilitation.

Ukraine war: Sweden and Finland eye the Nato option, but it鈥檚 a security dilemma for the west

The Kremlin has issued an ominous warning to Nato about the consequences for the Baltic if it allows Sweden and Finland to join the alliance, as has been widely reported.

Study aims to learn more about the links between physical activity and mood, stress and arousal

Researchers are hoping to learn more about the relationship between physical activity and a healthy mind.

Political links with Putin have not harmed populist leaders鈥� election campaigns

Marine Le Pen鈥檚 ties to Vladimir Putin should have dented her French presidential campaign, but like other populist politicians who have aligned themselves with the Kremlin, she has managed to retain her popularity.
Dr Ishara Dharmasena, of the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering (MEME), and a team of researchers at the University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka) have developed a new, scalable manufacturing technique to create wearable fabrics embedded with very small power generators known as 鈥楾riboelectric Nanogenerators鈥� (TENGs).

Tech experts create wearable material that can generate electricity by capturing energy from body movements

Clothing that can sense our health, communicate information with others, and generate electricity may soon be hitting the market, thanks to new research by 含羞草视频.
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Safe spaces in sport vital for the prevention of youth knife crime 鈥� new study

Safe spaces provided by sporting clubs and community initiatives are vital for the prevention of youth knife crime, a 含羞草视频 study has found.

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Safe spaces in sport vital for the prevention of youth knife crime 鈥� new study

Safe spaces provided by sporting clubs and community initiatives are vital for the prevention of youth knife crime, a 含羞草视频 study has found.

Ocean of thoughts - New theory on how the brain recognises patterns

New research shows that our ability to recognise and differentiate between objects is caused by a complex pattern of brain waves interacting with each other.

How Putin could use Western sanctions to strengthen his control over Russia

Vladimir Putin could use the impact of Western sanctions to tighten his political grasp on Russia.
James Gallagher, a recent 含羞草视频 graduate, has been appointed as the University鈥檚 new Rugby Programme Manager.

Alumnus appointed new 含羞草视频 Rugby Programme Manager

James Gallagher, a recent 含羞草视频 graduate, has been appointed as the University鈥檚 new Rugby Programme Manager.

Women needed for new study on improving bone and joint health through exercise

Participants are needed for a new 含羞草视频 study that will look at how exercise may help prevent conditions such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.
Mackenzie has been called up by England Hockey senior women鈥檚 squad

Mackenzie called up by England Hockey senior women鈥檚 squad

含羞草视频鈥檚 Lorna Mackenzie has been called up by England Hockey senior women鈥檚 squad for this weekend鈥檚 FIH Hockey Pro League games away to USA.

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Applications are now open for the University鈥檚 Community Donations Fund

含羞草视频 is providing an opportunity for community groups and organisations local to the East Midlands and London campuses to receive support for their projects.

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含羞草视频 shortlisted in Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2022

含羞草视频 has been shortlisted in four categories in this year鈥檚 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs).
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含羞草视频 shortlisted in Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2022

含羞草视频 has been shortlisted in four categories in this year鈥檚 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs).

The annual awards celebrate the incredible work carried out by higher education institutions across the UK and is the leading higher education awards ceremony based solely on student choice.

Thanks to reviews provided by 含羞草视频 students, the University has been shortlisted in the following categories:

  • Career Prospects
  • Halls and Student Accommodation
  • Facilities
  • Outreach and Widening Participation Submission Award (not student-led).

The WUSCAs are the only annual awards that are based solely on the views of real students studying in the UK. The Whatuni team verify around 35,000 reviews every year, that have been submitted by students either during on-campus visits or through the Whatuni website.

The reviews give prospective students access to honest, unbiased information when making decisions about what and where they would like to study.

As part of the awards last year, the Whatuni Student Bursaries programme was set up to give financial support to deserving students and to recognise institutions that had gone above and beyond to support their students during the pandemic. The winning institutions were given £10,000 each to be awarded to five students (£2,000 per student). 

Following its success last year, the programme will run again in 2022. The £10,000 bursaries will be awarded to the winners of several categories, including the Outreach and Widening Participation Submission Award, which 含羞草视频 is shortlisted for.

This year’s winners will be announced on Tuesday 24 May 2022 at a special ceremony in Canary Wharf, London. The winners' details will also be published on Twitter and the Whatuni website. 

The University has performed highly at the awards in previous years, taking the top spot in several categories, including Societies and Sports, Facilities, Students’ Union, Accommodation, and Giving Back, and has also been named University of the Year three times (2015, 2018, 2020).