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Forging Ahead Roundtable Explores How the Midlands Can Lead the UK’s Innovation-Led Growth

A high-level Westminster roundtable brought together senior leaders from across the East Midlands' research, investment and enterprise landscape to explore how the Midlands can strengthen its role in the UK’s innovation economy.

17 December 2025

É«¹·µ¼º½ academics cited in House of Lords Inquiry Final Report

Two É«¹·µ¼º½ researchers have been cited in a House of Lords Committee report looking at working from home.

16 December 2025

Ten Years of Sporting Future: Progress, Pitfalls and the Pivot to Place-Based Partnerships

This blog was written by Dr Mathew Dowling, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences É«¹·µ¼º½.

30 October 2025

Professor Chris Goodier gives oral evidence to Education Select Committee

On Tuesday 28 October, É«¹·µ¼º½ academic Professor Chris Goodier gave oral evidence to the UK Parliament's Education Select Committee's one-off evidence session on "Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) and management of school estates".

29 October 2025
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É«¹·µ¼º½ academics cited in UK Parliament Select Committee Report on flood resilience

É«¹·µ¼º½ academics have been cited seven times in the Environmental Audit Committee’s report on flood resilience in England, recognising their expertise in community-led adaptation, nature-based solutions, and climate risk management.

15 October 2025

É«¹·µ¼º½ at Party Conferences 2025

For the third consecutive year, É«¹·µ¼º½ research and innovation expertise has been showcased at Party Conferences.

6 October 2025

Turning Algae into Action: Reflections From a Knowledge Exchange Day on Water Quality

This blog was written by Dr Savanah Worne on her collaboration with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Environment Agency and the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust (LRWT).

30 September 2025

É«¹·µ¼º½ expertise in hydrogen technology showcased in Parliament

On Tuesday 15 July, representatives from É«¹·µ¼º½ exhibited at the annual Business Fair run by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Hydrogen.

6 August 2025
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É«¹·µ¼º½ academics help create landmark ethical framework for Government's digital twinning plans

É«¹·µ¼º½ academics have helped create a landmark ethical framework for ambitious Government plans to build a national digital twinning capability.

5 August 2025

É«¹·µ¼º½ Professor partners with Department for Transport to Drive HGV Drivers’ Health Initiative

On Wednesday 2 July, Professor of Active Living and Public Health Stacy Clemes hosted a Driver Health event in partnership with the Department for Transport [DfT] and Leicester Diabetes Centre to showcase the new ‘Structured Health Intervention For Truckers’ (soon to be renamed Transport) (SHIFT) driver training module to representatives from the logistics and transport industries.

10 July 2025

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      • AI Opportunities Action Plan - lessons and opportunities for the public sector
      • Department for Business and Trade officials visit É«¹·µ¼º½
      • Dr Emilene Zitkus cited in Rights of Older People Inquiry Final Report
      • Royal Society Pairing Scheme
      • From the Lab to Legislation: How Scientists Can Engage with Policy
      • Centre for Research in Social Policy contributes to Inquiry on Pensioner Poverty
      • É«¹·µ¼º½ Flood Modelling Research Featured by UK Environment Agency
      • Bridging Minds: Exploring AI Adoption Through the Royal Society Pairing Scheme
      • É«¹·µ¼º½ researchers appointed to DCMS College of Experts
      • Dyscalculia research highlighted in House of Lords debate
      • É«¹·µ¼º½ Professor partners with DfT on HGV Drivers’ Health Initiative
      • É«¹·µ¼º½ researchers create ethical framework for digital twinning capacity plans
      • É«¹·µ¼º½ expertise in hydrogen technology showcased in Parliament
      • Turning Algae into Action: Reflections From a Knowledge Exchange Day on Water Quality
      • É«¹·µ¼º½ at Party Conferences 2025
      • É«¹·µ¼º½ academics cited in flood resilience report
      • Professor Chris Goodier gives oral evidence to Education Select Committee
      • Ten Years of Sporting Future: Progress, Pitfalls and the Pivot to Place-Based Partnerships
      • House of Lords Home Working Report
      • Forging Ahead Roundtable Explores How the Midlands Can Lead the UK’s Innovation-Led Growth
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