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A is for 鈥榓rtificial intelligence鈥�: Why researchers are creating a children鈥檚 book and Dungeons & Dragons-style game to teach AI

Computer scientists at 含羞草视频 are combining fun and education to create an A-to-Z picture book that introduces children to artificial intelligence (AI).

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含羞草视频 rated 鈥極utstanding鈥� in latest Ofsted report for its Teacher Training courses

The University is delighted to announce it has retained its Outstanding rating from Ofsted for its Initial Teacher Training provision.

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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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New report shows students studying outside London need 拢18,600 to have an acceptable standard of living

A major new report shows, for the first time, how much students need to have a minimum acceptable standard of living.

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Maths curriculum backed by cognitive science could ensure no child is left behind on the learning journey

School mathematics teaching is 鈥渟tuck in the past鈥� and we need to adopt curricula underpinned by cognitive science if we want more students to succeed, says the Director of a UK education network.
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Understanding how the brain works can transform how school students learn maths

School mathematics teaching is stuck in the past. An adult revisiting the school that they attended as a child would see only superficial changes from what they experienced themselves.
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含羞草视频 expands access to AI and data science programmes with half a million pounds funding boost

含羞草视频 has been awarded almost 拢0.5 million to support students looking to retrain or upskill in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science, which will address a shortage of specialists in the UK, whilst also improving diversity in the sector.

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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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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.
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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University holds celebratory event for the launch of the ONCAMPUS 含羞草视频 Centre

Last week, the University celebrated the official launch of the ONCAMPUS 含羞草视频 Centre, bringing together key members from both ONCAMPUS and the University to commemorate their hard work and efforts.

Ntando Mahlangu, the double Paralympic champion, has joined 含羞草视频. The picture is a close up of him.

Ntando Mahlangu 鈥� double Paralympic champion joins 含羞草视频 (VIDEO)

Ntando Mahlangu has already lived a life like no other.

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Labour鈥檚 plan to focus on early maths is solid 鈥� gaps in achievement start even before primary school

Politicians in the UK have maths on the mind. The Conservatives intend to extend compulsory maths education for young people until 18.
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含羞草视频 academics named National Teaching Fellows

The University is delighted to announce that Professor Lorraine Cale and Dr Ash Casey from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) have been awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship titles by Advance HE.

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含羞草视频 awarded as host of BUCS Big Wednesday

Following an extensive bidding process, it has been confirmed that 含羞草视频 will host BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) Big Wednesday for the first time since 2015.

NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye has become the latest player to graduate from the program and join a Division 1 US college after committing to the University of Tennessee.

NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye commits to the University of Tennessee

NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye has become the latest player to graduate from the program and join a Division 1 US college after committing to the University of Tennessee.

Education costs parents at least 拢39 per week for secondary school kids

New analysis undertaken by the Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) 鈥� for Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) 鈥� shows that parents typically need to find at least 拢39 per week for a child鈥檚 secondary school education and 拢19 for a primary-aged child.

How can toys, games and apps help children strengthen their emotional intelligence?

Researchers are attempting to design toys to boost young children鈥檚 emotional intelligence to help them better handle their feelings and improve their interaction with others.
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Inspiring Minds: Upcoming post-16 taster days to explore range of disciplines to help students understand university-level study

Inspiring Minds is 含羞草视频's series of academic taster days for post-16 students.
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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 and the Institute of Sports Humanities launch new Leadership in Sport Master鈥檚

含羞草视频 London and the Institute of Sports Humanities (ISH) are delighted to announce the launch of a new Master鈥檚 in Leadership in Sport to run from Autumn 2023.

含羞草视频 academic wins prestigious National Teaching Fellowship

Dr Hilary McDermott, a Senior University Teacher in Psychology, has been awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship by Advance HE.
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Year 10 Athena STEM residential is hailed a success

Over 50 students spent four days on campus in July for an inspiring residential focused on STEM subjects.

Leicestershire education project presented with Platinum Jubilee award

A Leicestershire project which helps young people to develop skills in readiness for life at university has been recognised with a special award in celebration of The Queen鈥檚 Platinum Jubilee.