January 2024 news

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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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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ looks to hydrogen future with networking event

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, 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’s Award for Advocates and Allies from Vice Chancellor Professor Nick Jennings.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Inclusive Engineering Excellence Hub receives Royal Academy of Engineering Diversity Impact Programme grant

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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’s nutrition strategy at Paralympic Games

Andrew Shepherd, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport’s Lead Performance Nutritionist, will join up with ParalympicsGB ahead of this summer’s 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
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Imprint / Dismantle - Graduate Artists Exhibition

Discover the work of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's graduate artists for 2023/24.

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Innovation Festival celebrates Leicestershire’s vibrant business community

Once again, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is proud to support the Leicestershire Innovation Festival.
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University hosts business lunch briefing to update progress on £40m º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Town Deal

Local business leaders are invited to learn more about progress being made on º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Town Deal at a free networking event held at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Science and Enterprise Park.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ strengthens partnership with Hudl

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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’s Inaugural Lecture event exploring elite sport performance and artificial turf

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s 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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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes set for World Aquatics Championships

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will be well represented at the upcoming World Aquatics Championships in Doha.
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Vice-Chancellor discusses AI’s impact on higher education in new podcast

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, has recorded a podcast with HEDx, Australia’s leading higher education platform, exploring the potential of technology and partnerships to create opportunities for global universities.