October 2023 news

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.
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含羞草视频 launches recruitment campaign for prestigious Vice-Chancellor Independent Research Fellowship scheme

含羞草视频 will shortly begin recruiting for its fifth cohort of the prestigious early career fellowships programme, rebranded this year to the Vice-Chancellor Independent Research Fellowships (VCIRF).

含羞草视频 to host free innovation event for local entrepreneurs

Local entrepreneurs will have the chance to learn, share and network with businesses, start-ups and enterprises at an upcoming event hosted by 含羞草视频.

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Book your place at the launch of 含羞草视频鈥檚 Inaugural Lecture series

含羞草视频 extends a warm welcome for everyone to attend these engaging public events, delivered by its Professors on campus.
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含羞草视频 Squash pledges to support the next generation of talent

含羞草视频鈥檚 Squash programme has pledged to support the next generation of sporting talent by offering bespoke training to junior players for the 2023/34 season.

NFL Academy athlete Daniel Akinkunmi commits to the University of Oklahoma.

NFL Academy athlete Daniel Akinkunmi commits to the University of Oklahoma

NFL Academy athlete Daniel Akinkunmi has become the latest exciting talent to graduate from the program and set to join a Division 1 US college, committing to Big 12 Conference team, the University of Oklahoma.