Public engagement news

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Museum exhibit showcases º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's excellence in ergonomics & human factors

A museum exhibit developed in collaboration with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is showcasing how ergonomics helps human development – from securing Olympic gold medals for Team GB to helping navigate rail stations and delivering progress to latest cancer treatments.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research on show at this year’s New Scientist Live

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics will showcase cutting-edge research on body perception and body illusions at New Scientist Live from 12 to 14 October at ExCeL London.

A picture of Dr Jack Matthews, Charnwood Forest Regional Park Board Chair, Cllr Martin Cartwright, Jo Jennings, Visiting member of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, and Professor Dan Parsons, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ announces agreement with local geopark

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has announced a wide-ranging agreement with the organisation behind Charnwood Forest’s bid to become a UNESCO Global Geopark.
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Royal Academy of Engineering Ingenious award inspires future generations to design inclusive products

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has received a Royal Academy of Engineering award for an innovative outreach project to inspire the next generation of engineers to make products and systems that are effective, safe and enjoyable to use.

A boy takes part in an interactive rehabilitation game

Rehabilitation research centre-stage at Royal Society showcase

Pioneering science and technology with the potential to transform the future of personalised rehabilitation will be showcased at Jodrell Bank Observatory next month.
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Think Human exhibition invites broad audiences to discover a world designed for people

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ brought the science of healthy eating and exercise to life at this year’s Cheltenham Science Festival (4-9 June).
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How did TV’s Gregg Wallace lose 5 stone?

TV celebrity Gregg Wallace MBE has revealed how he lost a whopping 5 stone during an incredible weight loss transformation.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research community breaks its Pint of Science record

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ town on 13-15 May.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ strongly represented at major UNESCO meetings in Paris

Three º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ staff and students were in Paris in early April to attend various key UNESCO meetings in Paris. 
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Pint of Science º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ brings the stars behind the latest research to a venue near you

The international science outreach festival Pint of Science returns to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ as the University’s research community make their way from labs and offices to local cafés, restaurants and pubs to share their research stories.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers bringing science to life at Cheltenham Science Festival

Researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are bringing the science of healthy eating and exercise to life at this year’s Cheltenham Science Festival.

Smart robotics, dissembling and remanufacturing medical devices

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hosts upcoming Manufacturing and Trade Conference

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is hosting the East Midlands Chamber’s Manufacturing and Trade Conference on Tuesday 26 March.
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Share your research in public places at Pint of Science º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

The international science outreach festival Pint of Science is returning to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in May and PhD students, technical and research staff from across the University are encouraged to get involved.
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Prioritise sport’s role in reducing crime, parties told

Political parties must prioritise the contribution of sport and physical activity if they are genuinely committed to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour more effectively, according to new research published today.
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Experts in Sport: AFCON and football development in Africa

Over recent years, an intense focus has been applied to developing national football teams across the globe. But how have schemes been implemented to ensure the progression of the sport continues and extends beyond the global west?
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Children’s geographies researcher joins inclusive leadership for public engagement programme

Katie Parsons, a Research Fellow in Children’s Geographies has been awarded a place on the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Inclusive Leadership for Public Engagement with Research Programme.
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Rehabilitation research centre stage at Royal Society showcase

Pioneering º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research with the potential to transform the future of personalised rehabilitation was showcased at the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition last week.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research on show at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition

Pioneering science and technology with the potential to transform the future of personalised rehabilitation will be on show at the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition next week.
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Innovative research showcased at Cheltenham Science Festival

Cutting edge research from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ took centre stage at the 21st Cheltenham Science Festival last week.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers help science come to life at the Summer Science Exhibition 2023

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers are bringing to life science and technology that will revolutionise rehabilitation as part of the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition from 4-9 July.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers making science accessible to all at the Cheltenham Science Festival

Cutting edge research from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will be part of the 21st Cheltenham Science Festival from Tuesday 6 to Sunday 11 June featuring hundreds of events with some of the best scientists, thinkers, writers and creators.
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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.