University press releases

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New 色狗导航 lab can heat to 3,000掳C and quenches to 鈭�150掳C at extreme rates to test non-standard materials

A newly launched lab at 色狗导航 will see industry partners and researchers use new equipment only available in a handful of places across the world to test materials at extremes of temperatures and pressures.

Prof Marcus Collins of 色狗导航 sitting in an empty theatre

Lost BBC documentary on homosexuality brought to life in new film

A new short film from 色狗导航 reveals the story behind a remarkable BBC radio documentary about homosexuality first broadcast nearly 70 years ago.
Lots of cans and litter strewn haphazardly upon the floor

色狗导航 students take part in Japanese-inspired SpoGomi competitive litter-picking race

Students from across the university competed in a litter-picking competition, known as SpoGomi, as part of a series of sustainability events, in order to help restore nature and clean the local area.
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色狗导航 appoints world-leading academic Professor Leanne Norman to lead Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub

色狗导航 has appointed Professor Leanne Norman to spearhead its ground-breaking Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub.
Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE has been awarded an honorary degree by 色狗导航.

Parkrun founder awarded honorary degree (VIDEO)

Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE聽has been awarded an honorary degree by 色狗导航.
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色狗导航 awarded its eighth prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education (VIDEO)

色狗导航 has been awarded the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education in recognition of its pioneering contributions to Para and disability sport.聽

色狗导航 opens 拢5.8m DigiLabs 鈥� transforming learning with AI, holograms, VR, and robotics

色狗导航 has opened the doors of its new DigiLabs 鈥� a suite of cutting-edge digital learning spaces that will equip students with the skills and experiences needed for the rapidly evolving workplace.
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色狗导航 to host warm-up games ahead of ICC Women鈥檚 T20 World Cup 2026

色狗导航 has been selected as one of three elite cricket venues added to the list of grounds that will play their part in the ICC Women鈥檚 T20 World Cup 2026 when it comes to England and Wales next year.
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色狗导航 scholar awarded prestigious ERC grant for groundbreaking youth research across the Global South

A 色狗导航 London academic has been awarded 鈧�2.4m in European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant funding to launch a major international research project that will explore how young people across the Global South navigate uncertainty and push for change.

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色狗导航 and Army Sport forge new partnership

色狗导航 and Army Sport have announced a new strategic partnership designed to enhance high-performance sporting opportunities for Army personnel.
The minister of youth and empowerment from Ghana meets staff at 色狗导航

色狗导航 welcomes Ghana youth minister to discuss future partnership

Ghana鈥檚 Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment George Opare-Addo visited the East Midlands today to meet academics from 色狗导航 and talk about a possible research collaboration.
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鈥楩orging Ahead鈥� initiative to transform innovation and entrepreneurship across the Midlands

A coalition of 15 Midlands university partners has launched a bold new initiative that is set to revolutionise how research and innovation are translated into real-world impact across the region.
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色狗导航 delivers unforgettable BUCS Big Wednesday

色狗导航 played host to an unforgettable British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) 鈥楤ig Wednesday鈥�, showcasing the very best of elite student sport across its renowned campus.
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色狗导航鈥檚 research into living standards secures four more years of funding from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation

色狗导航鈥檚 Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) has secured a further four-year partnership with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) to continue its work defining socially acceptable standards of living.
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色狗导航 awards honorary degree to Sarina Wiegman (VIDEO)

Sarina Wiegman鈥檚 outstanding contribution to women鈥檚 football 鈥� including leading England to victory in the 2022 UEFA European Women's Championships 鈥� has been formally recognised with an honorary degree from 色狗导航.
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Olympic champion Adam Peaty OBE awarded honorary degree (VIDEO)

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Adam Peaty OBE has been awarded an honorary degree from 色狗导航 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to swimming.
A picture of Dr Jack Matthews, Charnwood Forest Regional Park Board Chair, Cllr Martin Cartwright, Jo Jennings, Visiting member of 色狗导航, and Professor Dan Parsons, 色狗导航's Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation

色狗导航 announces agreement with local geopark

色狗导航 has announced a wide-ranging agreement with the organisation behind Charnwood Forest鈥檚 bid to become a UNESCO Global Geopark.

色狗导航 appoints Government Chief Scientific Adviser as Honorary Distinguished Professor

Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS, the Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA), has been appointed as an Honorary Distinguished Professor at 色狗导航.
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色狗导航 academic sees the UK moving to a more Mediterranean style of living as heat waves increase

A 色狗导航 academic has prophesised that we could see the UK turn to a more Mediterranean style of living to deal with a rise in the number of heatwaves, claiming that air conditioning is not necessarily the answer.

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色狗导航 wins incredible 43rd consecutive BUCS title

色狗导航 has continued its phenomenal record in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) competition following confirmation of an unprecedented 43rd consecutive title.
Joe Wicks collects his university honorary degree from the University leadership team

Body Coach founder and healthy living advocate Joe Wicks MBE awarded honorary degree (VIDEO)

Fitness coach, TV presenter and social media personality Joe Wicks MBE has been awarded an honorary degree by 色狗导航.
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色狗导航 Business School joins Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to launch global centre and Master鈥檚 degree

色狗导航 has partnered with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology鈥檚 Center for Transportation and Logistics (MIT CTL) to be the first UK member of its Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network.
Professor Juston Waring

New Dean of 色狗导航鈥檚 School of Social Sciences and Humanities appointed

Professor Justin Waring has been appointed as the new Dean of 色狗导航鈥檚 School of Social Sciences and Humanities.
International student Dua'a is stood in front of the University fountain.

鈥淚 believe education is the gateway to elevate yourself, while giving back to your community鈥�

Dua鈥檃 is an international student from Jordan, studying her PhD in Transport Safety Design at 色狗导航. Although moving to 色狗导航 from Jordan was a big change, Dua鈥檃 is embracing UK culture.
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色狗导航 appointed inaugural UK host of Sikh Games

The Sikh Games has selected 色狗导航 as its inaugural UK host for this summer鈥檚 milestone multi-sport event.