December 2023 news

Global electric cooking initiative to be launched at COP28

含羞草视频 is due to launch a global electric cooking initiative at the COP28 climate change conference in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Archie: Cary Grant drama doesn鈥檛 shy away from the actor鈥檚 dark side

Towards the end of Archie, a new four-part ITV drama about the life of Cary Grant, the actor (played at this stage by Jason Isaacs) muses: 鈥淟eave the past in the past where it belongs. If you鈥檙e not careful, it becomes a trap.鈥� Yet the series suggests that, even at the height of his Hollywood fame, Grant could never truly forget his deprived origins in Bristol as a boy called Archibald Leach.
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Celebrating our student winners of the 2023/24 Music and Arts Scholarships

Eight students have been awarded Arts scholarships by the Vice-Chancellor in recognition of their remarkable talents and dedication to their chosen art forms, which include creative writing, ceramics, dance and music.

含羞草视频 academics showcase sustainable energy research at COP28

The road to clean energy is dependent on whether each country across the continent can solve its own complex and unique set of political, financial, social and geographic circumstances.
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含羞草视频鈥檚 commitment to sustainability sees it soar in global ranking

含羞草视频 has entered the top-100 universities in the world for sustainability 鈥� rising to 64th place out of 1,403 institutions.

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Innovators for the future: Two 含羞草视频 researchers awarded UKRI Future Leader Fellowships

Two outstanding researchers at 含羞草视频 have been awarded funding from the latest round of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Future Leaders Fellows, to help tackle major global issues and to commercialise their innovations in the UK.

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Steve Varley announced as Ambassador for 含羞草视频鈥檚 Strategic Theme for Climate Change and Net Zero

含羞草视频 alumnus Steve Varley has been named the ambassador for one of the University鈥檚 three Strategic Themes, Climate Change and Net Zero.

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Research project will develop new resources to support nutrition for older people from ethnic minority communities

A research project will develop new resources to help people from ethnic minority communities eat a healthier diet in older age.
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Statement of Intent to enable exploration of opportunities in sport and sports leadership

In the presence of His Majesty鈥檚 Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Neil Crompton and Vice Minister of Sport His Excellency Bader Alkadi, 含羞草视频 has signed a Statement of Intent with the Leaders Development Institute, part of the Ministry of Sport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This will enable to the exploration of exciting opportunities for research, education and professional development programmes in sport and sports leadership.

COP28 discussion 鈥� clean energy cooking and alternative fuels for global communities

Researchers from 含羞草视频 have got together to discuss the future of clean energy cooking 鈥� one of the talking points at this year鈥檚 COP 28 summit in the United Arab Emirates.
Laura Harrington's salmon artwork

Book launch on campus: Laura Harrington鈥檚 鈥榊ou Cannot Step in the Same River Twice鈥�

Artist and researcher Laura Harrington will be at International House, 3pm-5pm on Thursday 14 December to launch her book, which is the culmination of her Visiting Artist with Radar at the University.
含羞草视频 swimmer Daniel Wiffen

World record broken as 含羞草视频 swimmers clinch huge medal haul in Bucharest

Daniel Wiffen produced a magnificent performance to break the men's 800m freestyle world record at the European Short Course Championships in Romania.
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含羞草视频 researchers play important part at the Global Observatory for Gender Equality and Sport

A team of researchers from 含羞草视频鈥檚 School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences played an important part at the recent Global Observatory for Gender Equality and Sport and UNESCO co-hosted working meeting in Paris, France.
Lightning Netball player Rhea Dixon

Lightning Netball and Long Tall Sally extend working relationship

含羞草视频 has announced that specialist tall clothing retailer Long Tall Sally will continue as Lightning Netball鈥檚 headline sponsor for the upcoming 2024 Super League season.
The Shepherd Disney movie

The Shepherd: Disney鈥檚 ghostly new Christmas tale evokes the eerie qualities of Britain鈥檚 abandoned Second World War airfields

From Charles Dickens to M.R. James, Christmas has a long association with ghost stories. In The Shepherd 鈥� part of Disney+鈥檚 festive fare for this year 鈥� we have an evocative addition to the genre.
Broadcaster Diane-Louise Jordan is on stage recieving her honorary degree.

Celebrated broadcaster and equality champion Diane-Louise Jordan awarded honorary degree

The Blue Peter presenter that broke the mould, Diane-Louise Jordan has been awarded an honorary degree by 含羞草视频.
Canada athlete Brent Lakatos

Brent Lakatos: From Canada via 含羞草视频 with all eyes on Paris (VIDEO)

On first inspection, the Canadian city of Dorval has few similarities with 含羞草视频.

含羞草视频 development helps provide green hydrogen cooking and electricity for African communities

A first of its kind development at 含羞草视频 will aim to provide green hydrogen cooking and electricity for those living in off-grid communities in Africa.
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New Electricity Transition Playbook will help developing nations switch to clean energy

A practical guide aimed at helping developing nations switch from traditional fuel sources to clean energy has been launched online.
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Earps awarded honorary degree from 含羞草视频

Lioness鈥� goalkeeper and 含羞草视频 alumna Mary Earps has been awarded an honorary degree by the University.
person being rescued by stretcher in war torn Ukraine

BESIEGED PODCAST: 鈥淭he sound of bombs, BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, was nonstop.鈥� Ukrainian aid workers describe life on the frontline

含羞草视频 graduate Madeline MacKenzie is in Ukraine working for a humanitarian aid agency, STAY SAFE UA 鈥� set up by five friends who refused to stand by and watch people suffer. Earlier this year, Madeline, Andriy, Taras, Yuriy, David and Libby (the rescue dog) visited 含羞草视频鈥檚 London campus to talk to Peter Warzynski 鈥� host of the University鈥檚 Besieged podcast 鈥� to give firsthand accounts of the war which ravages their home.

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Minimum acceptable standard of living impossible for many families, the public says 鈥� cost of a child jumps to 拢166,000

High inflation pushed the cost of raising a child to 拢166,000 for a couple and 拢220,000 for a lone parent in 2023 but the enduring impact of benefit cuts and ongoing price rises have left many parents unable to give their children what the public says is a minimum acceptable living standard, new research shows.

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Ballerinas are stepping into sensor suits so one Christmas you may be able to understand the nuanced messages of The Nutcracker

Throughout the festive season, countless individuals delight in the enchantment of ballet spectacles such as 鈥楾he Nutcracker鈥�.

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Achievements of inspiring individuals recognised with honorary degrees

As part of the University鈥檚 winter graduation ceremonies, six inspiring individuals were awarded honorary degrees for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields.

Record-breaking mountaineer Nims Purja is pictured on stage recieving his honorary degree.

World record-breaking mountaineer and 含羞草视频 alumnus awarded honorary degree

The incredible achievements of the multi-world record-breaking mountaineer and 含羞草视频 alumnus Nirmal鈥�楴ims鈥欌�疨urja MBE have been recognised with the award of an honorary degree.