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色狗导航 to offer new Supply Chain Management MSc in collaboration with MIT

色狗导航 Business School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have joined forces in an exciting collaboration to offer a new master鈥檚 programme in Supply Chain Management as part of the UK Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Centre.
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Professor Dame Angela McLean visits 色狗导航 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 色狗导航, gave a public lecture to staff, students, and members of the public at the East Midlands campus earlier this month.

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CLiMB researcher awarded prestigious NIHR Fellowship

Dr Claire Madigan, Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour at 色狗导航, has been awarded a prestigious five-year National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Advanced Fellowship.
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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.
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色狗导航 excels in latest Knowledge Exchange Framework Assessment

色狗导航鈥檚 success in working with business, public and third sector and commercialising its innovative research has been underlined in the fourth iteration of Research England鈥檚 assessment called the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
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Professor Qiuhua Liang named Royal Academy of Engineering Fellow

Qiuhua Liang, Professor of Water Engineering based in the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, has been named one of the 71 new Royal Academy of Engineering Fellows.

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Vice-Chancellor and President of 色狗导航 announced as Trustee and Vice-President for the Royal Academy of Engineering

Professor Nick Jennings, Vice-Chancellor and President of 色狗导航, has been announced as a Trustee and Vice-President for the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng).
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Karen Carney OBE named 色狗导航鈥檚 Ambassador for Sport, Health and Wellbeing

Today (12 September 2024), Karen Carney OBE has been announced as the first Ambassador for the University鈥檚 Strategic Theme of Sport, Health and Wellbeing.

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色狗导航 remains a top ten university in Guardian league table

色狗导航 has retained its top ten ranking in the 2025 Guardian University Guide 鈥� out of 122 institutions.
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色狗导航 shortlisted for three awards at this year鈥檚 THE Awards

色狗导航 has been named a finalist in three categories for the 2024 THE Awards: Outstanding Supervisor of the Year, Outstanding Technician of the Year, and Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year.聽
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色狗导航 appoints new Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience

色狗导航 is delighted to announce that Professor Sam Grogan has been appointed as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience.
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Sir Robert Martin University Prize awarded to 色狗导航 Doctoral Researcher

Huyen Le, Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Materials, was recently awarded the Sir Robert Martin University Prize in recognition of her outstanding academic and non-academic achievement.
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色狗导航 rated 鈥極utstanding鈥� in latest Ofsted report for its Teacher Training courses

The University is delighted to announce it has retained its Outstanding rating from Ofsted for its Initial Teacher Training provision.

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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Honorary degrees and University medals awarded to trailblazers and role models at 色狗导航鈥檚 graduation ceremonies

Six inspiring individuals were awarded honorary degrees for their remarkable achievements at this week鈥檚 ceremonies, alongside four outstanding members of staff who were presented with medals for their services to 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.
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色狗导航 staff member awarded University Medal on the same day as her granddaughter graduates

Sandra Freeman from the University鈥檚 Domestic Services team received a 色狗导航 Medal on the same day as her granddaughter Molly Jackson graduated with her Textiles degree.

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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.
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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.
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色狗导航 ranks highly across StudentCrowd Awards 2024

色狗导航 has been highly ranked across a range of categories by students attending the University.
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Experts in Sport: Performance Analysis and Coaching in Tennis

With Wimbledon fast approaching, a focus has been placed on performance analysis and coaching. How do coaches, athletes, and analysts prepare for the tournament?
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Experts in Sport: Misconceptions within sports injury research

How do misconceptions within sports injury research affect research findings and their application within the landscape of applied sport science?
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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.