2023 news

How Europe鈥檚 authoritarian populists maintain the illusion of a free press

Authoritarian leaders might be good at damaging democracy, but unless they are pure dictators they often still need to worry about winning elections. In the last few years, Europe has seen the rise of a number of authoritarian populists who rely on winning mass support among ordinary people 鈥� as opposed to just rigging the vote.
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Don鈥檛 miss this autumn鈥檚 Fruit Routes

This year鈥檚 Fruits Routes harvest festival, 鈥楯arvest Harvest鈥�, will be running on Friday 13 October and Saturday 14 October.
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Textile Futures: Conscious Communities exhibition

The 鈥楾extile Futures: Conscious Communities鈥� exhibition is open in Martin Hall Gallery from 12pm-2pm on weekdays until 6 October.
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Holly by Stephen King: a timely work of crime fiction about not judging a book by its cover

At the age of 76, with nearly 70 novels and short story collections behind him, American author Stephen King shows few signs of slowing down. His latest novel Holly, hefty in scale and elaborate in plotting, is the work of an energetic writer, not one who is getting tired.

A year of events to celebrate Canterbury鈥檚 forgotten daughter, Ahra Behn

A new project celebrating Aphra Behn, Canterbury鈥檚 most famous but most forgotten daughter, was launched last week, sparking a year鈥檚 worth of exciting events and activities.

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Project aims to help identify motorists with dementia who are unfit to drive

A new 含羞草视频-led project aims to develop an effective screening test to identify individuals in the early stages of dementia who are unfit to drive.

含羞草视频 researchers behind 鈥渇irst of its kind鈥� AI tool that aims to cut time needed to survey and maintain RAAC

A 鈥渇irst of its kind鈥� AI tool, that aims to cut the amount of time and resources needed to survey and maintain Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in buildings nationally, has been developed by researchers at 含羞草视频.
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The 鈥榤ale menopause鈥� 鈥� what you need to know

East Midlands Ambulance Service is reportedly giving men up to a year of paid leave for 鈥渁ndropause related issues鈥�, which some are calling the 鈥渕ale menopause鈥�.
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Scientists explain unique formation of ancient algae that evolved photosynthesis and oxygenated our planet

Scientists have for the first time revealed how blue-green algae 鈥� visible as the slippery 鈥榞reen slime鈥� in stagnant water, riverbeds, and seashores 鈥� weaves itself into large web-like structures.

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Screening of Deep in The Eye and The Belly

An evening screening of Chapter 1 of Sam Williams鈥� film series, Deep in the Eye and The Belly, followed by a panel discussion, will take place on 18 October, 5.30pm-8pm in Stanley Evernden Studio, Martin Hall.

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Labour鈥檚 plan to focus on early maths is solid 鈥� gaps in achievement start even before primary school

Politicians in the UK have maths on the mind. The Conservatives intend to extend compulsory maths education for young people until 18.
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含羞草视频 partners with Darktrace to deliver new AI and cyber security focused doctoral research posts

Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, is partnering with 含羞草视频 to provide funding, resources and expertise for five new Doctoral Researcher posts at the university. This will focus on cross-disciplinary research in the intersection of artificial intelligence and cyber security, helping to ensure a future pipeline of talent in two vital areas for the UK鈥檚 tech and innovation economy.

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Experts in Sport: Strategies for weight management 鈥� simplifying small changes

In a culture fixated on weight loss and management, we often overcomplicate the topic more than necessary. But how can we achieve and maintain long-term changes to our lifestyle and habits for good?

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Over 拢300,000 funding to fuel University boost to region鈥檚 innovation ecosystem

含羞草视频 is part of a new regional initiative that has been awarded 拢330K by Research England to develop a pioneering approach to creating new products, services, and business from university ideas.
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The book that haunts me 鈥� seven experts on the scariest thing they鈥檝e ever read

A truly scary story never really leaves you. It lurks in long evening shadows, calls out through mysterious bumps in the night and blows down your neck whenever you feel a sudden shiver.
Mike Kapoor, the Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire, welcomes the international partners to Leicestershire

Celebrating Leicester and Leicestershire as a prime destination for international students

International partners from across the world gathered in Leicester on 11 October to hear first-hand from regional leaders about why the county is one of the most attractive destinations for international students in the country.

Representatives of the 含羞草视频 and adidas partnership with Professor Andy Harland, Director of 含羞草视频 Sports Technology Institute, and Dr Tim Lucas, adidas Vice President of Engineering and Technology, centre.

含羞草视频鈥檚 cutting-edge sports research with adidas wins best UK industry-academia partnership

含羞草视频鈥檚 twenty-year partnership with global sports brand adidas was announced the winner of the 2023 Royal Academy of Engineering Bhattacharyya Award in recognition of their stellar academia鈥搃ndustry collaboration.

Doing laundry by hand sheds just as many microfibres as machine washing 鈥� new research

Between 6,500 and 87,000 tonnes of microfibres are shed during domestic laundering every year in the UK. Many of these minuscule fibres end up in rivers and oceans, with devastating consequences for aquatic animals and environments.

Youth project with morality at its core aims to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour

A unique youth-focused initiative aims to provide young people with a 鈥渕oral compass鈥� to help them make important life decisions.

Dame Katherine Grainger officially opens 拢9m sustainable SportPark expansion on 含羞草视频 Science and Enterprise Park

Dame Katherine Grainger, Chair of UK Sport and one of Britain鈥檚 most decorated female Olympians of all time and the first British woman to win medals at five successive Olympic Games, has officially opened SportPark Pavilion 4 on 含羞草视频 Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP).
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含羞草视频 researchers contribute evidence to new WHO landmark guidance

A team of 含羞草视频 academics has contributed to new guidelines published this week by the World Health Organization (WHO) on complementary feeding of infants and young children.

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含羞草视频 hosts 鈥榢nowledge exchange鈥� event on racial diversity and inclusion in sports leadership

On Wednesday 11 October, colleagues from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (SSHES) hosted the first-ever Racial Diversity and Inclusion in Sports Leadership 鈥楰nowledge Exchange鈥� event at 含羞草视频.

含羞草视频 alumnus and Skanska Director returns to University as Visiting Professor

A 含羞草视频 alumnus, who now works as a Director for a leading technology business, has returned to the University as a Visiting Professor.
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含羞草视频 Doctoral Researcher awarded Gold Medal for National Three Minute Thesis success

Ridzuan A-Rasid, a Doctoral Researcher from 含羞草视频, made history as the first finalist from an art and design background in the National Three Minute Thesis (3MT庐) competition.

含羞草视频 collaborates with Perkins on demonstration of leading-edge hydrogen hybrid power solutions

Perkins is collaborating with 含羞草视频 and Equipmake to develop and produce an advanced multi-fuel 鈥榙rop-in鈥� hybrid integrated power unit.