// University News
17 May 2024
Mixed heritage staff and students celebrated by the University and Mixedracefaces
From 7-28 May, seven staff and students from 色狗导航 who are of mixed heritage will share stories about how their mixed backgrounds and cultures have influenced the life they live today.
17 May 2024
Join us for the 色狗导航 Campus Pride March
Next month (June) is Pride Month, and to celebrate, 色狗导航鈥檚 LGBT+ community are planning a range of events for students and staff.
17 May 2024
色狗导航 secured victory over Nottingham at this year鈥檚 IMS Varsity
On 8 May, 色狗导航鈥檚 Intramural Sports (IMS) teams took on Nottingham University in a range of games across campus for the annual varsity battle, with 色狗导航 claiming their third consecutive title.
17 May 2024
Voluntary vacancy available: Council Lay Member
We are recruiting for a voluntary lay (independent/non-executive) member to join our governing body (Council) for an initial term of three years from 1 August 2024.
16 May 2024
New exhibition on campus: The Art Schools of the Midlands
Martin Hall Gallery presents 鈥楾he Art Schools of the Midlands鈥�, the latest iteration of John Beck and Matthew Cornford鈥檚 ambitious Art School Project exploring the history and legacies of the nation鈥檚 art schools.
16 May 2024
Apply now for the Seedcorn Funding Challenge for Sport, Health and Wellbeing projects
Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 Professors David Fletcher and Diwei Zhou are pleased to announce the Sport, Health and Wellbeing strategic theme Seedcorn Funding Challenge.
16 May 2024
Staff migration to Microsoft Teams Phone service
So far, IT Services has successfully migrated 80% of users to the Microsoft Teams Phone service. This new service is a replacement for the University Cisco telephone system which will cease operation on Monday 1 July.
15 May 2024
Important Information about 色狗导航 Cycling Festival: 27 May 2024
The next generation of UK鈥檚 elite cyclists will once again showcase their talents as the 色狗导航 Cycling Festival returns to campus on Monday 27 May.
15 May 2024
色狗导航 hosts Spirit of 2012 Summit
In March, 色狗导航 and Spirit of 2012 鈥� London 2012鈥檚 social legacy funder - hosted a two-day interactive summit at the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine to discuss the use of sports and arts-based activities as catalysts for social change.
14 May 2024
色狗导航 joins campaign to inspire 鈥渏oyful鈥� architecture
色狗导航 is aiming to inspire a new generation of architects to create 鈥渏oyful鈥� buildings as it links up with a 10-year global campaign.
14 May 2024
Complete University Guide 2025: 色狗导航 retains seventh place in the UK and remains top university in the Midlands
色狗导航 has retained seventh place in the Complete University Guide 2025 鈥� out of 130 institutions 鈥� securing a top ten spot in the national league table for the ninth year running.
13 May 2024
Britain鈥檚 KJT amongst star athletes set for 色狗导航 International
Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Great Britain鈥檚 2023 world heptathlon champion, is set to compete at this year鈥檚 色狗导航 International Athletics (LIA)聽competition.
13 May 2024
色狗导航 students' work displayed at international exhibition
Three students from the School of Design and Creative Arts (SDCA) were selected to submit a project to be included in the 鈥業nterdependence鈥� exhibition as part of Milan Design Week.
13 May 2024
色狗导航 Community Donations Fund 2024 opens for bids
色狗导航 is pleased to invite community groups and organisations local to its East Midlands and London campuses to bid for funding from its Community Donations Fund.
10 May 2024
Temporary traffic lights on 色狗导航 campus
From 6鈥�24 May, University Road is closed between the Schofield and Haslegrave Buildings to allow for essential maintenance work to be undertaken.
10 May 2024
Celebrating Neurodiverse Talent: Undergraduate of the Year award presented to 色狗导航 student
A student at 色狗导航 was handed one of the top awards at this year鈥檚 targetjob鈥檚 Undergraduate of the Year Awards.
10 May 2024
Visiting artists to engage with research across both campuses as part of Radar
Ahead of a new programme theme in autumn 2024, Radar has invited a series of visiting artists to engage with research across 色狗导航鈥檚 two campuses.
10 May 2024
Academic staff: Share your views on University communications at our upcoming focus group
Following a recent survey undertaken as part of Project Expectations to gather colleagues鈥� views on staff communications at the University, we are keen to better understand the views of academic staff at 色狗导航.
9 May 2024
Zayndu wins prestigious Made in Midlands Digital Technology Award 2024
色狗导航 spinout Zayndu was named winner of the prestigious Made in Midlands Digital Technology Award 2024 at a gala event celebrating Midlands manufacturers.
9 May 2024
Diversity within the 色狗导航 community
色狗导航 is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive community for its staff and students.
9 May 2024
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.
8 May 2024
Beach Fest returns to 色狗导航
Don鈥檛 miss this year鈥檚 Beach Fest taking place on 15 May, 12pm-5pm at Beach Park.
7 May 2024
色狗导航 initiative wins green energy prize
A 色狗导航 led initiative, which aims to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa, has won a major, global prize.
7 May 2024
Information about the upcoming UV Fun Run (10 May)
The UV Fun Run is a 2.5km or 5km run at your own pace around campus which will start at 8pm on Friday 10 May. Those who take part can run, walk, job, or even skip the route 鈥� the main thing is to have fun!
7 May 2024
Important Information about 色狗导航 International Athletics: 19 May 2024
色狗导航 is proud to be hosting the 色狗导航 International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday, 19 May 2024.
3 May 2024
色狗导航 staff member to compete at 2024 European Trail Orienteering Championships
Computer Science Professor Iain Phillips will travel to Turku, Finland next week to compete for Great Britain at the Championships in May.
3 May 2024
How to spot fake online reviews (with a little help from AI)
Before you buy something, or visit a new restaurant, or see a new film, you may be tempted to check out the online reviews. Researching what strangers think of the things we might like has become a familiar part of the modern consumer experience.
3 May 2024
色狗导航 appoints Professor Rachel Thomson FREng as its next Provost
色狗导航 is delighted to announce that Professor Rachel Thomson FREng has been appointed as its next Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
3 May 2024
Reflect and Rejoice: The University Choir鈥檚 annual spring concert
The University Choir will be joined by LSU Classical, performing their annual spring concert hosted by LU Arts.
3 May 2024
Prioritising Academic Integrity during exam season
The University encourages all 色狗导航 students to practise academic integrity throughout the course of their studies.
2 May 2024
Notice of works: Closure of University Road outside Schofield and Haslegrave Buildings (6-24 May)
Work to install a new transformer to serve the Haslegrave Building will require new cables to be installed underground from Schofield Sub Station 21 up to the Haslegrave Generator House located on Car Park 23a.
2 May 2024
No Mow May: Letting our wildflowers grow
The University Gardens Team is supporting Plantlife鈥檚 campaign 鈥楴o Mow May鈥� by leaving areas of grass on campus unmown.
2 May 2024
Library Climate Change and Net Zero reading list now available
The University Library has compiled material covering a range of topics associated with Climate Change and Net Zero (CCNZ) to support staff and students to deepen their understanding and knowledge.
2 May 2024
This year鈥檚 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey is now open
Every year eligible students are asked to complete the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) to provide valuable feedback on their experience at 色狗导航.
2 May 2024
色狗导航 led solution with potential to transform lives in Africa awaits global award finals
A groundbreaking 色狗导航 led initiative to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa is about to find out whether it has won the prestigious Milken Motsepe Prize in Green Energy.聽
2 May 2024
色狗导航 Sport and Kitman Labs enter new partnership
色狗导航 Sport has partnered with leading data and intelligence platform, Kitman Labs.聽
1 May 2024
Experts in Sport: Racism in Sport: History, culture, and the role of the media
Racism is an integral issue in the arena of sport, but how can its history and mediated culture assist in breaking down barriers for athletes moving forward?
1 May 2024
Free staff sport opportunities
色狗导航 Sport would like to invite you to join their Staff Sport Sessions.
1 May 2024
色狗导航 academics join the Department for Transport鈥檚 College of Experts
Two 色狗导航 academics have been selected to join the Department for Transport鈥檚 (DfT) College of Experts.
1 May 2024
Updated EAP package now available for staff
The University has renewed its partnership with Health Assured to offer staff an updated Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service.
1 May 2024
Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 Annual Awards is back to celebrate colleagues鈥� outstanding achievements
The nominations for this year鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 Annual Awards will be open throughout May 2024.
1 May 2024
Policy Unit GE2024 webinar series 鈥� upcoming Q&A session with Labour鈥檚 PPC for 色狗导航
In this General Election year, The Policy Unit is running a series of webinars on topics related to the Election.
30 April 2024
EDI Services launches new initiative to celebrate LGBTQ+ members of the University community
A new initiative which seeks to highlight admirable individuals who have made significant contributions to the University and the wider community has been set up by EDI Services.
30 April 2024
色狗导航 gives care experienced young people an unforgettable opportunity to see the London Lions
As part of 色狗导航鈥檚 widening participation work, the School and College Liaison team have partnered with the London Lions to offer tickets to care experienced young people for the Women鈥檚 EuroCup final basketball game.
30 April 2024
色狗导航 and leading nutrition brand Science in Sport unveil partnership
色狗导航 has announced a new partnership with world-leading nutrition brand, Science in Sport (SiS), ahead of a huge summer of sporting action.
29 April 2024
Show your support for 色狗导航 quiz team at BBC Radio 4 recording
Support the 色狗导航 staff and students taking part in the BBC Radio 4 鈥淭he 3rd Degree鈥� quiz by attending the campus recording on Thursday 16 May.
29 April 2024
Share your expertise during the Olympic and Paralympic Games
This summer 色狗导航鈥檚 athletes, coaches and support staff will be travelling to Paris for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
29 April 2024
色狗导航 student part of winning team in the McKinsey and Company competition
Final-year Business Analytics student, Samuel Ola, was part of a team of six students who won the annual McKinsey and Company Solve it competition, a business case competition established in 2019 by the global management consulting.
29 April 2024
The Doctoral Researcher Summer Showcase is back
The Doctoral College and Enhanced Academic Practice (Organisational Development & Change) are excited to announce that鈥痶his year鈥檚 Summer Showcase will take place on鈥疻ednesday 19 June鈥�2024, 9.30am-3pm.
29 April 2024
Postdoctoral Researchers: Win 拢5000 funding to start your own business!
The Centre for Postdoctoral Development in Infrastructure is offering 拢5000 of funding for postdoctoral researchers to develop and launch their own business.