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Vice-Chancellor discusses AI鈥檚 impact on higher education in new podcast

色狗导航鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, has recorded a podcast with HEDx, Australia鈥檚 leading higher education platform, exploring the potential of technology and partnerships to create opportunities for global universities.
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Vice-Chancellor appointed to board of independent investment company supporting spinouts in the region

Professor Nick Jennings, Vice-Chancellor and President of 色狗导航, has been appointed as a non-executive director on the board of Midlands Mindforge.
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Experts in Sport: Sport for Climate Action and Nature

As one of the largest industries in the world, sport contributes massively to the issue of climate change and sustainability. But what strategies can be implemented to ensure the environmental impact of sport is decreased to maintain its longevity?
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Experts in Sport: AFCON and football development in Africa

Over recent years, an intense focus has been applied to developing national football teams across the globe. But how have schemes been implemented to ensure the progression of the sport continues and extends beyond the global west?
Broadcaster Diane-Louise Jordan is on stage recieving her honorary degree.

Celebrated broadcaster and equality champion Diane-Louise Jordan awarded honorary degree

The Blue Peter presenter that broke the mould, Diane-Louise Jordan has been awarded an honorary degree by 色狗导航.
Record-breaking mountaineer Nims Purja is pictured on stage recieving his honorary degree.

World record-breaking mountaineer and 色狗导航 alumnus awarded honorary degree

The incredible achievements of the multi-world record-breaking mountaineer and 色狗导航 alumnus Nirmal鈥�楴ims鈥欌�疨urja MBE have been recognised with the award of an honorary degree.
Canada athlete Brent Lakatos

Brent Lakatos: From Canada via 色狗导航 with all eyes on Paris (VIDEO)

On first inspection, the Canadian city of Dorval has few similarities with 色狗导航.
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Steve Varley announced as Ambassador for 色狗导航鈥檚 Strategic Theme for Climate Change and Net Zero

色狗导航 alumnus Steve Varley has been named the ambassador for one of the University鈥檚 three Strategic Themes, Climate Change and Net Zero.

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Institute of Advanced Studies welcomes sport policy expert to 色狗导航

The Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) was delighted to welcome Professor Josef Fahl茅n, an expert on sport policy and sport organisation, to 色狗导航 last month.

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Geographer embarks on prestigious Royal Society Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowship

Dr Jonathan Millett, Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography, has recently started a prestigious Royal Society Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowship.

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色狗导航 to deliver course to NHS professionals in a bid to improve patient safety

色狗导航 is collaborating with NHS England to deliver learning to hundreds of healthcare professionals in a bid to improve patient safety.
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University holds celebratory event for the launch of the ONCAMPUS 色狗导航 Centre

Last week, the University celebrated the official launch of the ONCAMPUS 色狗导航 Centre, bringing together key members from both ONCAMPUS and the University to commemorate their hard work and efforts.

Chairman of UBS Colm Kelleher joins 色狗导航 as Visiting Professor

The Chairman of the Board of Directors at UBS, Colm Kelleher, has accepted the title of Visiting Professor of Banking and Finance at 色狗导航 Business School.
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Book your place at the launch of 色狗导航鈥檚 Inaugural Lecture series

色狗导航 extends a warm welcome for everyone to attend these engaging public events, delivered by its Professors on campus.
Ridzuan A-Rasid and Professor Nick Jennings

色狗导航 Doctoral Researcher awarded Gold Medal for National Three Minute Thesis success

Ridzuan A-Rasid, a Doctoral Researcher from 色狗导航, made history as the first finalist from an art and design background in the National Three Minute Thesis (3MT庐) competition.
Mike Kapoor, the Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire, welcomes the international partners to Leicestershire

Celebrating Leicester and Leicestershire as a prime destination for international students

International partners from across the world gathered in Leicester on 11 October to hear first-hand from regional leaders about why the county is one of the most attractive destinations for international students in the country.

色狗导航 awarded triple gold in Teaching Excellence Framework

色狗导航 has been awarded triple gold 鈥� the highest accolade possible 鈥� in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023).
A researcher from 色狗导航 agritech spinout Zayndu, stood with the company's world-first 鈥榓ctivated air鈥� seed processing system

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 third iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
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Celebrating five years of Dunelm supporting new 色狗导航 students

For a fifth year, Dunelm have provided the University with bespoke Dunelm starter packs for students most in need, containing bedding and kitchen necessities.
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Purpose Coalition visits 色狗导航

Earlier this month, 色狗导航 hosted a visit from the Chair of the Purpose Coalition, former Education Secretary Rt Hon Justine Greening, and Nick Forbes CBE.

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色狗导航 expands AI and data science programme scholarships for underrepresented students thanks to new partnership with Visa and the Office for Students

The University is delighted to announce that Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has partnered with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to co-fund data science and artificial intelligence (AI) scholarships for underrepresented students in postgraduate conversion courses based at 色狗导航 and the University of Leeds.

The Hazlerigg building on the 色狗导航 campus, in the spring sunshine

色狗导航 ranked 10th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

After a brief, one-year absence, 色狗导航 has regained its top ten ranking in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, revealed today (Friday 15 September).
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色狗导航 students and graduates launch new career-focused social network

Nestwork is a new platform that uses peer-to-peer learning to help students discover and secure their ideal careers.

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University launches new Inaugural Lecture series

色狗导航 launches a new Inaugural Lecture series on 1 November and extends a warm welcome for everyone to attend these engaging public events, delivered by its Professors on campus.
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色狗导航 shortlisted for three Times Higher Education Awards

色狗导航 has been shortlisted for three 2023 Times Higher Education Awards 鈥� Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership; Outstanding Estates Team; and Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year.