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Budget 2024 is a positive step towards achieving NetZero, says 含羞草视频 expert

含羞草视频 academics have reacted to Rachel Reeves鈥� 2024 Budget welcoming her plans for green growth.
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Report highlights 含羞草视频鈥檚 influence on the local economy

含羞草视频 is featured in a new national report that examines the role of businesses in creating employment and supporting local economic growth.
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London and New York remain most connected cities in the world within a network of 335 cities, followed closely by major hubs in Asia

Some 49 cities across the globe have been identified as alpha cities 鈥� key players in enabling today鈥檚 economic globalisation.
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The good, the bad and the awful 鈥� how business reacts to online reviews

Every day travellers across the globe are flocking to popular destinations, eager to relax and create memories.
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Fewer cities can afford to host the Olympics, but Paris 2024 may be clever enough to turn a profit

Many of the world鈥檚 best athletes are currently competing in the first Olympic Games to be held in Paris since 1924. The French capital is buoyant with excitement and its local businesses filled with paying tourists from all over the world. Indeed, it鈥檚 difficult not to be tempted into booking a weekend getaway to see the spectacle up close.
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Is Paris under external threat this summer? (VIDEO)

As host city Paris ramps up for the biggest sporting spectacle on earth, all eyes will undoubtedly be on those vying for podium places.
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含羞草视频 Business School joins Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to launch global centre and Master鈥檚 degree

含羞草视频 has partnered with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology鈥檚 Center for Transportation and Logistics (MIT CTL) to be the first UK member of its Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network.
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Zayndu wins prestigious Made in Midlands Digital Technology Award 2024

含羞草视频 spinout Zayndu was named winner of the prestigious Made in Midlands Digital Technology Award 2024 at a gala event celebrating Midlands manufacturers.
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How cuts to marginal income tax could boost the UK鈥檚 stagnant economic growth

The British prime minister recently claimed the UK economy has 鈥渢urned a corner鈥�. Rishi Sunak said inflation figures were encouraging, and proclaimed that 2024 would be the year Britain 鈥渂ounces back鈥�.
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含羞草视频 success at Leicestershire Innovation Awards

含羞草视频鈥檚 research and innovation activities enjoyed success at the Leicestershire Innovation Awards 鈥� receiving three awards.
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含羞草视频 hosts upcoming Manufacturing and Trade Conference

含羞草视频 is hosting the East Midlands Chamber鈥檚 Manufacturing and Trade Conference on Tuesday 26 March.
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University research and innovation feature among finalists of Leicestershire Innovation Awards 2024

含羞草视频 has seven finalists across seven categories in the Leicestershire Innovation Awards 2024.
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New universities partnership brings economic benefits to Leicestershire in first year

A partnership of universities in Leicester and 含羞草视频 has, within its first year, brought benefits to local businesses, schoolchildren and international visitors across the region.
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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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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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Africa Cup of Nations showcases the continent鈥檚 finest footballers 鈥� and China鈥檚 economic clout

When the Africa Cup of Nations begins on January 13, the opening match between Guinea Bissau and the hosts, Ivory Coast, will be played at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan. The state-of-the-art venue is聽one of six stadiums聽being used during the football tournament.
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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.

Chairman of UBS Colm Kelleher joins 含羞草视频 as Visiting Professor

The Chairman of the Board of Directors at UBS, Colm Kelleher, has accepted the title of Visiting Professor of Banking and Finance at 含羞草视频 Business School.
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Expert comment: AI Safety Summit - why it's important and what can be expected

For the next two days, leaders, tech executives, and experts - including Elon Musk, will gather at Bletchley Park for the AI Safety Summit 2023.

World first: Researchers create CO2 measurement tool to calculate emissions caused by digital data

A unique carbon footprint tool has been created to allow businesses to measure the CO2 output of their digital data.

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ORB Innovations acquired by US-based Glidewell for development of smart oral appliances technology

A start-up founded by 含羞草视频 engineering alumni that has developed a unique technology platform to measure physiological parameters, such as heart rate, as well as biomechanics, such as head impacts, is acquired by California-based Glidewell, a global leader in custom dental solutions.

Price growth for homes in high flood risk zones up to 50% lower than those in unexposed areas

Properties exposed to flooding experience up to 50% slower price growth compared to unexposed properties.

拢9m sustainable SportPark expansion on Science and Enterprise Park achieves Passivhaus accreditation

A major expansion to house the highest concentration of sports organisations on 含羞草视频 Science and Enterprise Park has achieved Passivhaus Classic accreditation, widely regarded as the most challenging energy efficiency and comfort standards in the world.

含羞草视频 launches rebranded Business School

The School of Business and Economics has today changed its name to 含羞草视频 Business School as part of a major rebrand.

LUinc. now recruiting for business start-up programme worth 拢10,000

LUinc., 含羞草视频鈥檚 business incubator is now taking expressions of interest in their 6-month incubator programme.