July 2023 news

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Rehabilitation research centre stage at Royal Society showcase

Pioneering º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research with the potential to transform the future of personalised rehabilitation was showcased at the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition last week.
L-R: Prof Vicky Tolfrey (º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ), Owen Tolfrey (º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ), Will Brierley and Neil Stuley (AELTC Ground staff), Thomas Rietveld (º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ), Ellie-May Storr (º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ) and front Nick Webborn (Chair of BPA, Visiting Clinical Professor, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ)

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research at Wimbledon to drive exposure of wheelchair tennis

Research conducted by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ at Wimbledon has the potential to drive more exposure of wheelchair tennis.

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Student designs protection device to help women feel more confident when walking alone

Shayna Patel has designed the device, ‘Kali’, to help women feel more confident and give them a sense of empowerment and security when they are walking alone.
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School of Design and Creative Arts celebrates huge success as six graduands crowned winners at New Designers

Each year, New Designers takes place to identify the rising stars of tomorrow who have provided solutions to trending topics and issues in design, particularly around sustainability, health and wellbeing, and diversity.

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Seven techniques to avoid weight regain, approved by experts

Losing weight is challenging. But as anyone who has ever successfully lost weight knows, it’s avoiding weight re-gain that’s the real challenge.

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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.
National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

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.

Group of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ staff and graduates standing in front of the D&AD New Blood exhibition which consisted of their graphics and illustration work on gallery walls and across three computer screens.

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.

Fieldwork in Bhutan – Professor Liang (centre) with colleagues

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.

Photo of Dr Ash Casey and Professor Lorraine Cale stood next to each other looking at the camera, in front of a window. Ash is wearing a green jumper and Lorraine is wearing a yellow patterned top with a black blazer.

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.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's Lauren Cox in action at BUCS. Image provided by Still Sport Photography.

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.

Hollie Arnold in action on campus at a previous event. Image provided by Still Sport Photography.

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.