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Fieldwork in Bhutan – Professor Liang (centre) with colleagues

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Professor Qiuhua Liang appointed as UNESCO Chair

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will establish the UNESCO Chair in Informatics and Multi-hazard Risk Reduction, with Professor Qiuhua Liang as the Chair holder.
A close up of a neonatal incubator, showing two portholes and a control panel bearing the MoM incubator logo

Graduate inventor of incubator saving babies' lives in Ukraine wins The Princess Royal Silver Medal

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate James Roberts, the inventor of a new neonatal incubator designed, developed and manufactured in Britain that has helped babies thrive in NHS hospitals and across war-torn Ukraine, will be presented with The Princess Royal Silver Medal, one of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s most prestigious individual awards.

Katie Michaels holding her Ingenuity health champion award

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate entrepreneur wins national health champion award

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate entrepreneur Katie Michaels has won the Ingenuity Programme’s National Health Champion award for her business, Moti Me.
Joe Fuggle smiling into the distance, with the Rutland Building and the University's running track in the background.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ start-ups secure Innovate UK funding for creative ventures

Two start-up businesses founded by recent graduates from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have been given a boost thanks to funding from the Innovate UK Creative Growth programme.

Careers and Enterprise Hub relaunches with recruitment fair

The Careers and Enterprise Hub in º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has relaunched following some further work funded by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Town Deal.
A collage of various small medical devices

Creating a safe circular economy for small medical devices

A collaboration between º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the University of Leeds – is developing a circular economy (CE) approach to reducing the staggering amount of small medical device (SMD) waste generated each year.
Photograph of (from left) Tom Quinn, Stephenie Goddard and Rob Paterson

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

A start-up founded by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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.
A photograph of Kieran, Bhavna and Tom

Outstanding Professional Services team among finalists of the EM PA Awards 2023

Three of the University’s many Professional Services staff have been recognised for the incredible job they do.
Manufacturing Innovation Award winners Zayndu. Pictured from left to right: Sam Gee, Oliver Green, Julie Tomlinson, Alberto Campanaro, Mickey Clarke and Ralph Weir

Hat-trick of awards for University partners

Three companies with strong links to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s research and innovation portfolio have won top accolades at this year’s Insider Made in the Midlands Awards.
CarbonVue project partners (left to right): Chris Clemmow (SupplyVue), Clare Bailey (Tata Steel UK), Jan Godsell (Dean of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Business School), Andy Birtwistle (SupplyVue), Tim Stephenson (Tata Steel UK)

University research and innovation shortlisted at the 2023 British Data Awards

An Innovate UK collaboration with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Business School to help businesses reduce carbon in the supply chain and a mental fitness platform start-up are both nominated for the 2023 British Data Awards.
Plastic Energy’s º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-based R&D team with Andrew Lake, Principal Scientist, and David McNamara, Chief Technology Officer (far right)

Seven nominations for University partnerships in Insider Made in the Midlands Awards

Four companies with strong links to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s research and innovation portfolio have been nominated across three categories in the Insider Made in the Midlands Awards 2023.

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

LUinc., º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s business incubator is now taking expressions of interest in their 6-month incubator programme.
Quantum computing - close-up of optical CPU process light signal

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in partnership to establish new independent investment company

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is one of eight research intensive universities in the Midlands to establish a new investment company to accelerate the commercialisation of university spinouts and early-stage IP rich businesses in the region.
Photograph of Dr Ishara Dharmasena with Jane Hunt, MP for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researcher among STEM for Britain finalists

Dr Ishara Dharmasena attended the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee’s STEM for Britain 2023 presentation which took place at the Houses of Parliament on 6 March.
A group of LUinc. members - sitting at a table, chatting and laughing

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate startup programme is open for applications

Graduate start-up programme, The Studio, is open for applications from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates who want to launch or develop their own businesses.
CarbonVue project partners (left to right): Chris Clemmow (SupplyVue), Claire Bailey (Tata Steel UK), Jan Godsell (º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Dean of Business and Economics), Andy Birtwistle (SupplyVue), Tim Stephenson (Tata Steel UK)

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ triumphs at LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s research and innovation activities enjoyed outstanding success at the LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards, receiving six awards including five of the 10 categories, as well as the overall Innovator of the Year – a closed category selected from all winners.
Members of the Figura team in their lab at the Advanced Technology Innovation Centre on º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Science and Enterprise Park

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ spinout Figura Analytics closes seed investment round to take nanotech solution to the drinks industry

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ spinout Figura Analytics has successfully closed a seed funding round, led by a syndicate of angel investors, to bring its nanopore technology to the drinks market this year.
LUinc. members – some of whom will be appearing at events during the Festival - sitting and chatting round a coffee table

Innovation Festival celebrates Leicestershire’s vibrant business community

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is once again a sponsor and partner of the Leicestershire Innovation Festival.
Innovation in Sustainability finalists Plastic Energy at the global company’s R&D base at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Science and Enterprise Park

Twelve nominations for University research and innovation in LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has 12 nominations across eight categories in the 2023 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards.

Recycling technology leader Plastic Energy celebrates opening of new research and development labs at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

Plastic Energy, a global leader in chemical recycling technology, has announced the opening of its new research and development labs at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
Photograph of OWLC colleagues (from left) Jonathan Proctor, Matt Bleasdale, Giles Clayton-Jones and Nathan Snowden-Merrills

OWLC joins º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Science and Enterprise Park’s Energy and Low Carbon cluster

The University is delighted to welcome OWLC (Offshore Wind Logistics and Construction) to the Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP). The company, founded in London in 2014, relocated its headquarters to the Advanced Technology Innovation Centre (ATIC) earlier this month.
A group of school children talking to one of the PhD researchers at the SlowCat exhibition stand

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s researchers inspire the next generation of scientists at London Schools’ Climate Kick-Start Event

A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ team of scientists and engineers who are designing and preparing catalysts for a greener future took part in a London-wide schools programme to empower young people to help tackle climate change.
The start line of a racing track

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ partners with performance car brand, Abarth, to trial facial recognition technology

Working in partnership with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, performance car brand, Abarth, has become the first manufacturer to trial facial recognition technology to better understand the emotions experienced when in its car.
Flood damage to a home in Whalley (2015), the floor is muddy and possessions are stacked on tables, etc

Previsico accelerates IoT rollout in the UK following flood mitigation success

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ spinout Previsico has launched the nationwide roll-out of innovative IoT technology that enables individuals and communities to build resilience against the impacts of flooding. This follows success across the UK, including Whalley in Lancashire, which was devasted by flooding in 2015 and 2020.
Pete Hitchings, Incubator Manager, presenting a workshop - photo taken from the back of the room, looking over the participants' heads

High demand for places as more new businesses are inducted at start-up incubator

Twenty-four new businesses have been accepted onto the autumn cohort for LUinc., º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s business incubator.