2023 news

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Short bursts of daily activity linked to reduced cancer risk

Promising new research suggests a total of just 4.5 minutes of vigorous activity that makes you huff and puff during daily tasks could reduce the risk of some cancers by up to 32 percent.

Recipients of the 2023 Community Donations Fund standing together in front of the entrance of the Hazlerigg building.

Local projects supported by the University Community Donations Fund

The University has provided funds to 22 organisations as part of the Community Donations Fund, aimed at supporting projects that benefit the Charnwood community.
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NIHR awards £8.5 million to East Midlands partnership

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded £8.5 million to an East Midlands partnership, including º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, to deliver one of eight hubs of the new NIHR Research Support Service (RSS).

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Graduand credits º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ for her 'personal transformation'

Nyasha Mukonoweshuro had a knock to her confidence when she didn’t get the Maths A Level result she wanted, leaving her worried that she would not be accepted to study History at various universities as a result.

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Graphic Communication and Illustration graduates awarded for competition entries

A group of graduates from the School of Design and Creative Arts have been awarded for their graphics and illustration projects.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ breaks traditions as students awarded University Medals alongside staff who have been instrumental in tackling Covid and the Cost-of-Living crisis

This week, the University has awarded University Medals to a select group of students, staff and former colleagues who have demonstrated courage, compassion, and ambition in supporting our community and beyond.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Professor Qiuhua Liang appointed as UNESCO Chair

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will establish the UNESCO Chair in Informatics and Multi-hazard Risk Reduction, with Professor Qiuhua Liang as the Chair holder.
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Inspiring figures celebrated at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s summer graduation ceremonies with honorary degrees

As part of the University’s summer graduation ceremonies, four remarkable individuals were awarded honorary degrees for their outstanding contributions to society.
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Graduand’s hardships during degree inspire her to help others in future career

Heidi McField is graduating from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ with a BSc in Psychology and a diploma in Professional Studies. However, her university experience has been far from straightforward.

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Sir Robert Martin University Prize awarded

Isaac McAdam, of Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, was recently awarded the prize in recognition of his outstanding academic and non-academic achievement.
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Athletics superstars to compete at LEAP

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will host some of the biggest names in athletics this Saturday (29 July 2023) as the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ European Athletics Permit (LEAP) returns to campus for another year.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics named National Teaching Fellows

The University is delighted to announce that Professor Lorraine Cale and Dr Ash Casey from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) have been awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship titles by Advance HE.

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Cox claims stunning bronze at World Swimming Championships

Lauren Cox became the first British woman in seven years to medal individually at the Swimming World Championships after winning a brilliant bronze in Fukuoka, Japan.

Jessica Warner-Judd, the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Doctoral Researcher (Regenerative Medicine), will compete at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes selected for World Athletics Championships

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will have a large contingent of athletes at this summer’s World Athletics Championships in Budapest.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes sparkle at Para Athletics World Championships

Athletes linked to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ performed incredibly well at the recent Para Athletics World Championships in Paris, bringing home a combined nine medals.

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Researchers discover evolutionary evidence in ultra marathon runners

The brains of ultra marathon runners taking part in gruelling long-distance races may hold clues about our evolutionary past, a new study has found.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ senior lecturer receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Sharon Cook, a senior lecturer in the School of Design and Creative Arts, has been awarded this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research on driver vision leads to Europe-wide safety changes to HGV design

Research by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has led to the creation of a new European standard for HGV design which will help prevent hundreds of people from being killed or seriously injured each year.

Women’s World Cup: how better sports diplomacy can help women’s football grow

The 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup is set to be the biggest yet. Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, the event is projected to have over a million spectators and 2 billion television and digital viewers.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research helps protect 50 million young people in sport

Research conducted by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has assisted global sports organisations in keeping over 50 million young people safe when playing sport.

Experts in Sport: Injury prevention and management in women’s football

As the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup makes waves around the world, the Experts in Sport podcast continues to highlight the many factors present in women’s football.
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Capewell sets new British record at Cycling World Championships

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s involvement at the Cycling World Championships started in perfect fashion as current student Sophie Capewell set a new British record in the women's team sprint.

Experts in Sport: The future of women's sport

As the 2023 Women’s World Cup draws to a thrilling close, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Experts in Sport podcasts concludes its ‘Women in Sport’ series with a look towards the future.
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Multi-day residential held at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ inspires young women to study STEM subjects

Over 50 Year 10 students from across the Midlands visited º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in July for an inspiring residential focused on supporting young women to study STEM subjects.

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Student designs sun cream monitor that takes the guesswork out of protecting kids' skin

Parents and guardians may soon bid farewell to the nagging worry of missed spots when applying sun cream to their children's skin, thanks to an invention by a º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student.