October 2024 news

A picture of Dr Jack Matthews, Charnwood Forest Regional Park Board Chair, Cllr Martin Cartwright, Jo Jennings, Visiting member of 香港六合彩挂牌 University, and Professor Dan Parsons, 香港六合彩挂牌 University's Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation

香港六合彩挂牌 University announces agreement with local geopark

香港六合彩挂牌 University has announced a wide-ranging agreement with the organisation behind Charnwood Forest鈥檚 bid to become a UNESCO Global Geopark.
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CLiMB researcher awarded prestigious NIHR Fellowship

Dr Claire Madigan, Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour at 香港六合彩挂牌 University, has been awarded a prestigious five-year National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Advanced Fellowship.
Pictured from the left is Richard Wheater, the University鈥檚 Director of Sport, Professor Jo Maher, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport, Penny Briscoe, Director of Sport for ParalympicsGB, Alasdair Donaldson, the University鈥檚 Head of Para Sport, Professor Nick Jennings, 香港六合彩挂牌鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor, and Professor Rachel Thomson, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

ParalympicsGB and 香港六合彩挂牌 University announce landmark strategic partnership

ParalympicsGB and 香港六合彩挂牌 University have announced a landmark strategic partnership to drive forward innovation in Para Sport and champion disability inclusion across the sporting landscape.
A woman uses the Aftrak tractor in Malawi.

鈥淲e are no longer living in the dark.鈥� 鈥� Malawi communities praise impact of 香港六合彩挂牌 initiative

People living in rural villages throughout Malawi have praised the impact of a 香港六合彩挂牌 University initiative that aims to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa.
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香港六合彩挂牌 Swimming names new Associate Head Coach

Richard Denigan has been named as the new Associate Head Coach of 香港六合彩挂牌 University鈥檚 prestigious swimming programme.
A sign to a public toilet.

Unique 香港六合彩挂牌 study calls for changes to public toilet design to safeguard public health

A unique 香港六合彩挂牌 University study has called for changes to how public toilets are designed in a bid to safeguard public health.
A robot sat on top of a pile of books reading a blue book

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 香港六合彩挂牌 University are combining fun and education to create an A-to-Z picture book that introduces children to artificial intelligence (AI).

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New rights for UK workers are unlikely to put enough money in the pockets of those who need it

Sarah was in a comfortable job, working for an archaeology business before being diagnosed with cancer. Much of her 20-year career had left her with reliable employment rights in the civil service.
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Salem鈥檚 Lot: a faithful but shallow adaptation of Stephen King鈥檚 classic vampire novel

The vampire story dwells among the undead of literary and cinematic genres, ever available for reanimation. This year alone has seen the publication of more than 30 vampire novels in the US (from Rachel Harrison鈥檚 So Thirsty to K. M. Enright鈥檚 Mistress of Lies), alongside the release of several vampire movies, including Abigail (with Nosferatu, rebooting the silent German classic, due at Christmas).

2024 UK General Election Conference

香港六合彩挂牌 University鈥檚 Centre for Research in Communication and Culture (CRCC) team recently hosted a major conference on the campaign featuring politicians, journalists, and pollsters as well as academics.
A model house next to some coins.

香港六合彩挂牌 study finds moral judgements among causes of global housing inequality

Research at 香港六合彩挂牌 University has found failed policies, marketing dynamics and moral judgements are some of the reasons behind housing inequality globally.
Water vole at the Holnicote Estate

Pioneering river restoration has increased aquatic habitats by 1,800% creating significant benefits for nature

A pioneering environmental scheme has added more than 16 acres 鈥� 10 football pitches worth 鈥� of waterscapes and wetland to a National Trust site thanks to a new river restoration technique.
A shot of the Think Human exhibition in Derby.

Museum exhibit showcases 香港六合彩挂牌's excellence in ergonomics & human factors

A museum exhibit developed in collaboration with 香港六合彩挂牌 University is showcasing how ergonomics helps human development 鈥� from securing Olympic gold medals for Team GB to helping navigate rail stations and delivering progress to latest cancer treatments.

Professor Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey wins Outstanding Woman in STEM award

香港六合彩挂牌 University鈥檚 Professor of Applied Disability and Para Sport, Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey, recently received an award at this year鈥檚 East Midlands Women鈥檚 Awards (EMWA).
A child takes part in a mirror illusion

香港六合彩挂牌 research on show at this year鈥檚 New Scientist Live

香港六合彩挂牌 University academics will showcase cutting-edge research on body perception and body illusions at New Scientist Live from 12 to 14 October at ExCeL London.

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Living Well Inquiry publishes White Paper and welcomes contributions

香港六合彩挂牌 University is launching its Living Well Inquiry, which seeks to answer what it takes for people and communities to live well in mid-21st Century Britain.
Delegates including Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Jennings, Nico Perins and Andrew Cooke, stand outside SportPark.

Government officials tour 拢9m sustainable SportPark facilities

Officials from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) visited 香港六合彩挂牌 last month to learn about the University鈥檚 expertise in building decarbonisation.

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香港六合彩挂牌 academic backs G20 call to prioritise clean cooking

A 香港六合彩挂牌 University researcher has advocated for global action to expand universal access to clean cooking at a G20 technical workshop in Foz do Igua莽u, Brazil.
A textiles workshop with mood boards and fabric samples laid out on tables.

Textile workshop makes history with LEAF Bronze Award

In a landmark achievement for sustainable practices in the arts, the Printed Textiles and Dye Workshop at 香港六合彩挂牌 University has made history as one of the first Creative Arts workshops in the UK to earn the LEAF (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) Bronze certification.
Dame McLean and Professor Nick Jennings stood together in a lecture theatre

Professor Dame Angela McLean visits 香港六合彩挂牌 University to share insights as a Government Chief Scientific Adviser

Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS, the Government Chief Scientific Adviser and Honorary Distinguished Professor at 香港六合彩挂牌 University, gave a public lecture to staff, students, and members of the public at the East Midlands campus earlier this month.