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More than half of children now living in poverty in some parts of the UK

The End Child Poverty coalition has today (Wednesday 24 January) published a new Child Poverty map of the UK, using data compiled by 含羞草视频.
Jon Walker with members of the community

Community groups awarded University donations

The first round of 含羞草视频鈥檚 Community Donation Open Fund 2017/18 has been awarded to a range of community groups.
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Women and men needed for high street brand flip flop study

Twenty women and 10 men with the shoe size 5, 7 or 9 are needed for a flip flop study for a high street brand.
Pictured is Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock speaking at the graduation ceremony.

Renowned space scientist receives Honorary Doctorate from 含羞草视频

Space scientist and BBC Sky at Night presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the University 鈥渋n recognition of her contributions to science鈥�.
A graduate at the 含羞草视频 London graduation ceremony.

含羞草视频 London celebrates second graduation ceremony

含羞草视频 London celebrated its graduation ceremony yesterday (Thursday 14 December), honouring the achievements of more than 400 students.
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含羞草视频 events set to inspire students of the future

含羞草视频 is set to inspire the students of the future with a series of taster days.

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含羞草视频 helping to drive growth across the UK

The importance of 含羞草视频 to the economy and employment, both regionally and nationally, has been highlighted by a new report.

Pictured are 含羞草视频 students and young members of The Prince鈥檚 Trust at the Pull Your Socks Up event.

Students and young members of the community brought together through research project

A 含羞草视频 research project, which aimed to bring students and young people from different walks of life together through creative workshops, has been hailed a success.

Scholarship set up in memory of alumna killed in car accident

The family of a 含羞草视频 alumna, who was involved in a fatal car accident, have started a scholarship in her memory.

Creative Writing lecturer becomes poet-in-residence at Bradgate Park

Dr Kerry Featherstone, who oversees the School鈥檚 MA in Creative Writing, will take up the role as part of a new project based on creative inspiration at Bradgate Park in Leicestershire.

含羞草视频's youth express Brexit opinions with art

含羞草视频鈥檚 youth express their thoughts on Brexit through artworks

含羞草视频 will be holding an exhibition and panel discussion that showcases the views of young people on the theme of Britain after Brexit. The event is titled 鈥極ur Nation鈥檚 Future: 含羞草视频 Youth Creative Visions鈥�.

Memorandum of Understanding signing with military officials and university staff

Military visit marks renewed partnership between 含羞草视频 and the MOD

含羞草视频 and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) have re-signed a Memorandum of Understanding, officially marking their continued partnership.
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Study reveals how Forest Schools can benefit children鈥檚 development

Forest Schools are a growing phenomenon in the UK, but what impact does getting children outside of the classroom have on their overall development? Researchers at 含羞草视频 hope to find out.

Creative Community Day taking place at 含羞草视频

含羞草视频 is hosting a Creative Community Day on Saturday 28 October 2017.
Jon Walker with members of the community

Community groups invited to bid for University funding through the Open Fund

Community and voluntary groups in Charnwood are being offered the chance to bid for funding through the University鈥檚 annual Donations Fund Programme.
Project partners receiving award with Nicky Morgan MP

International award for Charnwood Connect project

A 含羞草视频 collaboration designed to promote joint working between voluntary and public sector organisations has won first prize in the international Knowledge Management and Intellectual Capital Excellence Awards.
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University neighbourhood officer recognised with award

The neighbourhood officer for 含羞草视频 has been named Leicestershire Police鈥檚 Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer of the Year 2017.
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Major legacy donation invested into new architecture programme

含羞草视频 has received a 拢2.5million legacy donation from Reginald W.J. Hewson, the largest bequest the University has ever received.
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Fruit Routes harvest returns to campus

The annual Fruit Routes harvest event returns to 含羞草视频 from 18 鈥� 21 October with a range of enjoyable harvesting activities.

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Appy days

As the new academic year gets underway, the University has launched a brand new mobile app designed to help students keep up-to-date with news and information and the range of services available to them across campus.

Partition memories of British Asians are to be recorded as part of a 拢1 million project to understand 70 years since the creation of India and Pakistan

Partition and its influence on community identity in the UK will be examined as part of a 拢1 million study which aims to collect the experiences of British citizens who once called India and Pakistan, 鈥榟ome鈥�.

Students encouraged to #THINKcommunity

Students are being encouraged to think, think, think about their local area at the start of a new term in 含羞草视频.
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University history unveiled with Handicraft Unit furniture auction and exhibition

含羞草视频 will unveil a rich collection of period furniture for auction from the Handicraft Unit, a programme established in the 1930s which trained students in furniture making under leading craftsmen.
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Improving our streets will encourage more people to walk

A project to boost low-levels of physical activity in deprived areas has found that improving footpaths, clearing overgrown vegetation and increasing street cleanliness could be the answer to encouraging people to walk more.
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Local groups awarded 拢27,500 from University donation fund

Two organisations have been awarded funds to support their work in the community.