News from 2022

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ awarded £5.8m to create a suite of DIGILabs to support STEM students

The Office for Students recently announced new capital funding for universities for the financial years 2022-23 up to 2024-25 to support investment in new buildings, facilities and equipment for universities and colleges in England.

Professor James Alty

Professor James Alty, former Head of Computer Science and former Dean of Science at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, has passed away.

Join the student EDI panel

Are you passionate about promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion? Any student with an interest in promoting EDI across the School of Science is invited to feed into our Student Advisory Panel.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ welcomes first Studienstiftung cohort

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ held an event on 8th November 2022 to formally welcome its first cohort of students under an agreement with the Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes, a scholarship foundation for German students.

LGBT+ in STEM week: 14 -18 November

We are pleased to share the timetable for LGBT+ in STEM week, which takes place next week celebrating the LGBT+ community working and studying within STEM.
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Free maths and statistics support sessions available to book now!

In your studies you may well encounter mathematics and statistics that is new and challenging to you. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's award-winning Mathematics Learning Support Centre (MLSC) is here to help you

View the October Partial Solar Eclipse with a homemade camera

On the morning of 25 October 2022, the Moon will pass in front of part of the Sun, an event that will result in a Partial Solar eclipse.

Dr Pooja Goddard awarded Royal Academy of Engineering Industrial Fellowship

Dr Pooja Goddard is among this year’s cohort of just 16 UK academics to be awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering Industrial Fellowship.

Apply for the Women in Science Bursary

The Women in Science Bursary is now open for applications.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic features in influential 40 under 40 list

Dr Liam Heaney has been named by the ‘Analytical Scientist’ as one of the most influential people in analytical science in their 40 Under 40 Power List

School of Science Staff win Vice Chancellor's Award

Congratulations to Senior Lecturer in Chemistry Dr Pooja Goddard and Visiting Fellow in Mathematics Dr Eugénie Hunsicker who have won the Vice Chancellor's Award for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for their video SeeHer@Lboro.

Natural Sciences student becomes charity ambassador to educate young men about the dangers of testicular cancer

Tom Smith will be combining his studies with an ambassador role for The OddBalls Foundation.

Natural Sciences ranked 8th in the Times Good University Guide 2023

The Natural Sciences course at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been ranked in the top 10 for the first time in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers making science accessible to all at the British Science Festival 2022

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is hosting a series of events as part of the British Science Festival which takes place in Leicester from Tuesday 13-Saturday 17 September.

Science and Engineering Finalists: Don’t miss this event

The Student Success Academy is hosting Transformations: Step up to Final Year, an event aimed at Science and Engineering students who want to get the most out of their final year at university.

Revolutionary forensic fingerprint technique could help fight against fraud

Forensic examiners can now determine whether a fingerprint was placed on a piece of paper before or after any text was printed on it. The revolutionary technique could help resolve cases of fraud, for example where the defendant claims to have no knowledge of the document but does admit to handling the sheet of paper it was printed on whilst it was blank.

Snowpiercer’s ‘eternal engine’ inspires the next generation of ultraprecise atomic clocks

UK scientists have created an ‘eternal engine’ to keep the next generation of atomic clock ticking.

Could computer programs match the abilities of our brains?

The human brain is one of the most intricate systems in nature. Recreating its behaviour using computer programs is no easy task, but it can be done – by using artificial intelligence hardware that mimics the deeply complex networks of neuron cells in our brains. Dr Pavel Borisov and Professor Sergey Saveliev, at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are exploring how new advances in technology can help to create an artificial brain.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers securing a sustainable future through low-dimensional catalysis

What would a world without fossil fuels look like? To visualise this, a group of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers have compiled a gallery of images revealing the surprising items we use every day that are sourced from fossil fuels - and the alternatives we might replace them with.
Professor Sandie Dann and Dr Stephen Duffus receiving their awards at the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Academic Awards 2022.

Staff and students excel in 2022 Academic and Teaching Innovation Awards

The School of Science is celebrating colleagues and students for their outstanding contributions to learning and teaching at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
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More maths testing could be good for primary schoolchildren – if done in the right way

Dr Kinga Morsanyi has written an article for The Conversation to discuss how maths testing done right could prevent the development of maths difficulties and raise national standards in maths.
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REF 2021: Over 90% of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s research is ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’

The results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), published today (12 May), show that 91% of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s research is now ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’.
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Using Artificial Intelligence to improve the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities

A new study led by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust will use Artificial Intelligence to improve the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities.
A digital graphic advertising the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey. The graphic has a pink background and includes purple quotation mark icons and the logos of the survey, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students' Union and Advance HE.

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2022 now open

Eligible students can now complete the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) to provide valuable feedback about their experiences at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.

Ocean of thoughts - New theory on how the brain recognises patterns

New research shows that our ability to recognise and differentiate between objects is caused by a complex pattern of brain waves interacting with each other.
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Successful BAMC 2022 conference held at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

From 11th – 13th April 2022, the Department of Mathematical Sciences at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ was honoured to host the 63rd British Applied Mathematics Colloquium (BAMC).
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Dr Kinga Morsanyi stars in Cuppa with a Scientist podcast to highlight the issue of maths anxiety

Dr Kinga Morsanyi, Senior Lecturer in Mathematical Cognition, features in the latest episode of the University's Cuppa with a Scientist podcast to discuss the issue of maths anxiety and why it's important those affected understand it doesn't mean they're bad at maths.

Faster analogue computer could be based on mathematics of complex systems

Researchers have proposed a novel principle for a unique kind of computer which would use analogue technology in place of digital or quantum components.

New AI model will speed up document analysis for the banking, financial and insurance industries

Researchers have developed an AI-based solution which can automatically analyse and extract large amounts of information from computer documents.

Professor Steve Christie appointed as Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for Doctoral College

Professor Steve Christie, currently Head of the Department of Chemistry within the School of Science, has been appointed to the role of Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for the Doctoral College.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ scientist presenting research in Parliament

Jan Cammann, a PhD research student at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, will present his research in Parliament to a panel of expert judges and politicians as one of the finalists in STEM for Britain 2022.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ degree programmes receive Society for Natural Sciences accreditation

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is among the first group of institutions whose degree programmes have been accredited by the Society for Natural Sciences (SNS).
Nira Chamberlain awarded OBE

Maths alumnus Nira Chamberlain awarded OBE

Maths alumnus Nira Chamberlain awarded OBE for services to Mathematical Sciences.