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Experts in Sport: AFCON and football development in Africa

Over recent years, an intense focus has been applied to developing national football teams across the globe. But how have schemes been implemented to ensure the progression of the sport continues and extends beyond the global west?
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含羞草视频 looks to hydrogen future with networking event

含羞草视频, together with regional partners, is hosting a breakfast networking event for public and private sector organisations with an interest in shaping the future hydrogen economy.

Colleagues from the Inclusive Engineering Excellence Hub receiving the Vice Chancellor鈥檚 Award for Advocates and Allies from Vice Chancellor Professor Nick Jennings.

含羞草视频 Inclusive Engineering Excellence Hub receives Royal Academy of Engineering Diversity Impact Programme grant

含羞草视频 is one of three UK universities to receive grant funding from the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) Diversity Impact Programme for its flagship Inclusive Engineering Excellence Hub (IEEH).
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含羞草视频 appoints new Institute of Advanced Studies Director

Professor Ksenia Chmutina, of the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, has been appointed as the new Director of the Institute of Advanced Studies.
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Shepherd to spearhead ParalympicsGB鈥檚 nutrition strategy at Paralympic Games

Andrew Shepherd, 含羞草视频 Sport鈥檚 Lead Performance Nutritionist, will join up with ParalympicsGB ahead of this summer鈥檚 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
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Imprint / Dismantle - Graduate Artists Exhibition

Discover the work of 含羞草视频's graduate artists for 2023/24.

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Innovation Festival celebrates Leicestershire鈥檚 vibrant business community

Once again, 含羞草视频 is proud to support the Leicestershire Innovation Festival.
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University hosts business lunch briefing to update progress on 拢40m 含羞草视频 Town Deal

Local business leaders are invited to learn more about progress being made on 含羞草视频 Town Deal at a free networking event held at 含羞草视频 Science and Enterprise Park.

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含羞草视频 strengthens partnership with Hudl

含羞草视频 has reaffirmed its status as a centre of excellence for performance analysis by extending its partnership with Hudl for another three years.
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Experts in Sport: Sport for Climate Action and Nature

As one of the largest industries in the world, sport contributes massively to the issue of climate change and sustainability. But what strategies can be implemented to ensure the environmental impact of sport is decreased to maintain its longevity?
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Register now for February鈥檚 Inaugural Lecture event exploring elite sport performance and artificial turf

含羞草视频 extends a warm welcome for everyone to attend these engaging public events, delivered by its Professors on campus.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Jennings

Vice-Chancellor announced as chair of judging panel for competition to find AI innovations that deliver positive change

含羞草视频鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, has been announced as the chair of the judging panel for a new multi-million Government prize scheme.
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含羞草视频 athletes set for World Aquatics Championships

含羞草视频 will be well represented at the upcoming World Aquatics Championships in Doha.
Vice-Chancellor Nick Jennings outside the Hazlerigg building

Vice-Chancellor discusses AI鈥檚 impact on higher education in new podcast

含羞草视频鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, has recorded a podcast with HEDx, Australia鈥檚 leading higher education platform, exploring the potential of technology and partnerships to create opportunities for global universities.
Professor Nick Jennings

Vice-Chancellor appointed to board of independent investment company supporting spinouts in the region

Professor Nick Jennings, Vice-Chancellor and President of 含羞草视频, has been appointed as a non-executive director on the board of Midlands Mindforge.
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鈥淛ust because it鈥檚 controversial, we shouldn鈥檛 discount it鈥� 鈥� Professor speaks out on Physical Activity Calorie Equivalent (PACE) labelling

含羞草视频鈥檚 Professor Amanda Daley has reiterated her belief that PACE labelling may help the nation become healthier.
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含羞草视频 contributes to Sports Think Tank鈥檚 policy paper: The Road to the 2024 Election Manifesto

含羞草视频 has contributed to the Sports Think Tank鈥檚 policy paper: The Road to the 2024 Election Manifesto 鈥� 100 policy ideas for sport, physical activity and wellbeing - published today, Thursday 1 February.
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Leicestershire鈥檚 universities call for innovators to make big ideas a reality

Ahead of the start of Leicestershire Innovation Festival, the county鈥檚 three universities are calling on innovators in the region to turn their ideas and intellectual property into real-world solutions.
Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, Andrew Griffith MP, accompanied by Jane Hunt MP, meets with academics from 含羞草视频.

Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation visits 含羞草视频

含羞草视频 was pleased to welcome Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, Andrew Griffith MP, accompanied by Jane Hunt MP, on Monday 5 February. The visit focussed on the University鈥檚 hydrogen capabilities and its broader research and innovation activities on climate change and net zero.
Kate Mathers on a field trip - wearing waders and knee deep in a stream

Dr Kate Mathers鈥� UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship funding extended

Dr Kate Mathers has been awarded additional funding by UKRI to extend her successful Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) to seven years.
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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey says banks are in 鈥渟ound health鈥� following COVID disruptions 鈥� 含羞草视频 lecture

In a wide-ranging analysis, the Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey has said UK banks are in sound health despite four years of turbulence following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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含羞草视频 invests half a million in scholarships for international students

含羞草视频 has invested over half a million pounds in a new scholarship programme that supports international students looking to study for a master鈥檚 degree in the UK.

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Study finds patients happy to get support on how to lose weight during routine dental appointments

As public health experts search for new ways to tackle the obesity crisis, a 含羞草视频 study has found that patients would welcome support from their dentist on weight management.
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Experts in Sport: NFL, the Super Bowl and the future of American football in the UK

As one of the most significant sporting leagues in the world, the NFL holds a considerable amount of influence in developing world-class talent at an elite level to further their careers within the sport. But how has 含羞草视频 supported the development of the NFL Academy within the UK?
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Letters and embroidery allowed medieval women to express their 鈥榝orbidden鈥� emotions

Medieval Europe was a place of great emotional incontinence. So much so that historian Johan Huizinga claimed: 鈥淢odern man has no idea of the unrestrained extravagance of the medieval heart.鈥�