November 2022 news

Black and white photo by Paul Hill with a sink and human shadow appearing in the light of a doorway

New exhibition on University campus showcases limited-edition platinum-palladium prints from photographer Paul Hill

An upcoming exhibition at the Martin Hall Gallery will be displaying work from acclaimed British photographer Paul Hill.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ launches Disability History Month campaign

The University and Students’ Union have worked together to create a programme of events and initiatives to mark Disability History Month (16 November-16 December).

African students share their hopes for COP27

With COP27 taking place in Africa, the conference is shining a spotlight on the impact climate change is having on the continent.
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World Cup 2022: Qatar is accused of ‘sportswashing’ but do the fans really care?

Fifa’s choice of Qatar as host of the 2022 men’s football World Cup has been controversial since day one. Questions continue to be raised about the nation’s attitude to human rights, and its treatment of migrant workers.

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World Cup 2022: what the dream of football success means to migrants

The FIFA World Cup in Qatar has already been hit by controversy around human rights and the treatment of migrant workers in the host country. As fans around the world board planes to go to the tournament (and then return home), it’s worth paying attention to how football and migration are intertwined.

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The best fiction of 2022: death and life in Cormac McCarthy’s The Passenger

In his book On Late Style, published posthumously in 2006, the Palestinian American critic Edward Said identifies a striking characteristic of some writers as they near the end of their lives.
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Loot boxes cause financial and emotional harm to children, new report reveals

“The game just got better and better as I spent more money and I got addicted to it. I knew I’d spent the money, but I didn’t know how much.
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Glasspool appears at the end of year ATP finals in Turin

Lloyd Glasspool, tennis player and current º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student, has appeared at the ATP finals in Turin, Italy.

A group of school children talking to one of the PhD researchers at the SlowCat exhibition stand

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s researchers inspire the next generation of scientists at London Schools’ Climate Kick-Start Event

A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ team of scientists and engineers who are designing and preparing catalysts for a greener future took part in a London-wide schools programme to empower young people to help tackle climate change.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Wheelchair Basketball crowned champions

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport extends partnership with Computacenter

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport are delighted to confirm that its long-standing partnership with Computacenter has been extended.

Recycling technology leader Plastic Energy celebrates opening of new research and development labs at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

Plastic Energy, a global leader in chemical recycling technology, has announced the opening of its new research and development labs at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
Photograph of OWLC colleagues (from left) Jonathan Proctor, Matt Bleasdale, Giles Clayton-Jones and Nathan Snowden-Merrills

OWLC joins º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Science and Enterprise Park’s Energy and Low Carbon cluster

The University is delighted to welcome OWLC (Offshore Wind Logistics and Construction) to the Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP). The company, founded in London in 2014, relocated its headquarters to the Advanced Technology Innovation Centre (ATIC) earlier this month.
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Wiffen breaks Irish record as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ dominate BUCS Short Course Championships

Current student Daniel Wiffen stormed to a new Irish record in the men’s 800m freestyle as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmers dominated the British Universities & Colleges (BUCS) Short Course Championships in Sheffield.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ commits to social impact framework

The University has partnered with the Purpose Coalition and former Education Secretary Rt Hon Justine Greening by signing up to an innovative framework that will measure º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s social impact.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London researcher launches new book

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London researcher launches new book

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London researcher, Professor Aaron Smith, has authored a new book revealing why fans love thinking about sport, making the case that while fans are the heart and soul of football, it’s their minds that deliver both.

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Get in the festive spirit with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Choir’s Christmas Concert

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Choir will be bringing Dickens’ classic tale to life with a musical adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol’.

Doctoral Researcher receives Faculty for the Future Fellowship Award

Doctoral researcher Joyce Chivunga from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST) is one of 37 new Faculty for the Future Fellows, awarded by the Schlumberger Foundation.
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Lightning Wheelchair Basketball announce fixtures for 2023 season

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Wheelchair Basketball will open their 2023 campaign at home on the 29th January as they host Worcester Wolves in the Women’s Premier League.

Be inspired at LU Arts’ spoken word and poetry night

Speech Bubble returns on Monday, 5 December, with students performing alongside an award-winning headliner.

Jumpers for Goalposts exhibition now open – here’s a look inside!

An exhibition that brings together art, design, science, and football-related research from across º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is now open to the public – and you can have a peek inside thanks to a new teaser video.