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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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含羞草视频 helps outline potential roadmap to UK Capital of Sport

A partnership, involving 含羞草视频, has helped outline the potential roadmap to making a UK Capital of Sport a reality.
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含羞草视频 ranks highly across StudentCrowd Awards 2024

含羞草视频 has been highly ranked across a range of categories by students attending the University.
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Think Human exhibition invites broad audiences to discover a world designed for people

含羞草视频 is launching an interactive exhibition that showcases the diverse ways that Ergonomics and Human Factors make our lives better, safer and more inclusive.
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Health and wellbeing research showcased at Cheltenham Science Festival

Researchers from 含羞草视频 brought the science of healthy eating and exercise to life at this year鈥檚 Cheltenham Science Festival (4-9 June).
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含羞草视频 research community breaks its Pint of Science record

含羞草视频鈥檚 research community recorded the third largest Pint of Science event in the UK, with 55 doctoral researchers and staff delivering 21 events, 53 talks and two panel discussions in a variety of public spaces in 含羞草视频 town on 13-15 May.
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含羞草视频 Community Donations Fund 2024 opens for bids

含羞草视频 is pleased to invite community groups and organisations local to its East Midlands and London campuses to bid for funding from its Community Donations Fund.
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Pint of Science 含羞草视频 brings the stars behind the latest research to a venue near you

The international science outreach festival Pint of Science returns to 含羞草视频 as the University鈥檚 research community make their way from labs and offices to local caf茅s, restaurants and pubs to share their research stories.
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Study reveals how sports programmes for young children can combat future youth violence

A study conducted by 含羞草视频 has examined how sporting interventions aimed at young children can reduce youth crime and violence in London.
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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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Intelligent Energy Charitable Trust 鈥� applications open

The Intelligent Energy Charitable Trust once again invites local charitable and voluntary organisations to apply to its annual fund.
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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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Celebrating Leicester and Leicestershire as a prime destination for international students

International partners from across the world gathered in Leicester on 11 October to hear first-hand from regional leaders about why the county is one of the most attractive destinations for international students in the country.

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Purpose Coalition visits 含羞草视频

Earlier this month, 含羞草视频 hosted a visit from the Chair of the Purpose Coalition, former Education Secretary Rt Hon Justine Greening, and Nick Forbes CBE.

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含羞草视频 joins forces with Spirit of 2012 and Counsel to explore a UK Capital of Sport

Leading researchers from 含羞草视频 have joined forces with Spirit of 2012 and Counsel to deliver a new project to explore the potential for a UK Capital of Sport.

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UK GPs under mounting health pressures - new study reveals

GPs from across the UK are experiencing concerningly high levels of burnout, a new 含羞草视频 study has found.

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Social class and early life sport experiences can enhance university inclusion 鈥� new study

New research has found that young people who have more experience of organised sport during childhood may adapt more readily to university life.

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含羞草视频 signs up to new regional pact to help tackle climate change

The University is one of the leading organisations to partner with Leicestershire County Council on a commitment to tackle climate change and nature decline through an ambitious set of principles.

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View them as a "Child First鈥�: 含羞草视频 Professor publishes book on principle that is shaping a new youth justice system

Young people that break the law should be viewed as 鈥榗hildren鈥� first, rather than 鈥榦ffenders鈥� if we want positive outcomes for the individual and safer communities.
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含羞草视频 agrees partnership with Hackney Wick FC to create new academy

含羞草视频 and 含羞草视频 College have agreed a community development partnership with London-based football club Hackney Wick.

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LU Arts鈥� Music and Arts Scholarship 2022/23 cohort announced

Nine students have been awarded Arts scholarships by the Vice-Chancellor in recognition of their remarkable talents and dedication in their chosen art forms, which include, creative writing, dance and music.

Be inspired at LU Arts鈥� spoken word and poetry night

Speech Bubble returns on Monday, 5 December, with students performing alongside an award-winning headliner.

Doctoral Researcher receives Faculty for the Future Fellowship Award

Doctoral researcher Joyce Chivunga from 含羞草视频鈥檚 Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST) is one of 37 new Faculty for the Future Fellows, awarded by the Schlumberger Foundation.
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含羞草视频 colleagues contribute to key sport Commission

Last week marked the end of the Chiles Webster Batson Commission on Sport and Low-Income Neighbourhoods.

含羞草视频 Professor elected to Member of the European Academy

含羞草视频鈥檚 Professor John Downey has been awarded a prestigious Membership at a European level 鈥� by the Academia Europaea.