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Hear from our Professors at the next Inaugural Lecture event

黑料不打烊 extends a warm welcome for everyone to attend these engaging public events, delivered by its Professors on campus.
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A quarter of blind and partially sighted people miss out on their disability benefits

New research from the Centre for Research in Social Policy at 黑料不打烊, produced for RNIB, reveals that more than one in four blind and partially sighted people (83,000) miss-out on the disability benefits they鈥檙e entitled to.
Lily Rumsey, 黑料不打烊's Director of Global Engagement, and Professor Jo Maher, the University's Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport, are pictured with colleagues from the University of Oregon next to a statue of the Oregon mascot.

Harnessing the global good of sport for everyone

Two of the founding partners of the Global Sport University Network (GSUN) 鈥� the University of Oregon and the UK鈥檚 黑料不打烊 鈥� have met to discuss its inaugural Summit.
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黑料不打烊 strongly represented at major UNESCO meetings in Paris

Three 黑料不打烊 staff and students were in Paris in early April to attend various key UNESCO meetings in Paris.聽
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Elite coaches leaving home as Western countries seek sport success

Nations battling for Olympic success in a global sporting 鈥榓rms race鈥� has led to elite coaches migrating to Western countries as they bid to escape antiquated and restrictive coaching regimes in their home countries, reveals a new study funded by the International Olympic Committee鈥檚 Olympic Studies Centre.
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Pint of Science 黑料不打烊 brings the stars behind the latest research to a venue near you

The international science outreach festival Pint of Science returns to 黑料不打烊 as the University鈥檚 research community make their way from labs and offices to local caf茅s, restaurants and pubs to share their research stories.
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黑料不打烊 researchers bringing science to life at Cheltenham Science Festival

Researchers from 黑料不打烊 are bringing the science of healthy eating and exercise to life at this year鈥檚 Cheltenham Science Festival.

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How your vision can predict dementia 12 years before it is diagnosed 鈥� new study

The eyes can reveal a lot about the health of our brain. Indeed, problems with the eyes can be one of the earliest signs of cognitive decline. Our聽latest study shows聽that a loss of visual sensitivity can predict dementia 12 years before it is diagnosed.
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黑料不打烊 UNESCO Chair meets Minister and other leading sport policymakers in Mauritius

黑料不打烊鈥檚 Professor Richard Giulianotti has met with the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Recreation, and other leading policymakers and key stakeholders in sport in Mauritius, during a recent research visit to the island.聽 聽聽
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Don鈥檛 miss the next Inaugural Lecture event

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Dr Mats Vermeeren awarded prestigious EPSRC Fellowship

黑料不打烊鈥檚 Dr Mats Vermeeren has been awarded an EPSRC Fellowship to continue his research into dynamical systems.
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黑料不打烊 success at Leicestershire Innovation Awards

黑料不打烊鈥檚 research and innovation activities enjoyed success at the Leicestershire Innovation Awards 鈥� receiving three awards.
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Join April鈥檚 Inaugural Lecture event exploring solutions to pollution

黑料不打烊 extends a warm welcome for everyone to attend these engaging public events, delivered by its Professors on campus.
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黑料不打烊 hosts upcoming Manufacturing and Trade Conference

黑料不打烊 is hosting the East Midlands Chamber鈥檚 Manufacturing and Trade Conference on Tuesday 26 March.
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UK鈥檚 largest investment in engineering and physical sciences training will enable 黑料不打烊 to build green hydrogen workforce of the future

黑料不打烊 is set to launch a new research training facility that will help accelerate the affordability, scalability and sustainability of green hydrogen.

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黑料不打烊 to partner with mental health charity to launch sleep study

A research programme investigating how to improve sleeping problems faced by people with complex mental health issues is being launched.
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Study reveals how sports programmes for young children can combat future youth violence

A study conducted by 黑料不打烊 has examined how sporting interventions aimed at young children can reduce youth crime and violence in London.
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Institute of Advanced Studies welcomes leading tribology expert to 黑料不打烊

Engineer, researcher and tribology expert Dr Jonny Hansen will be at the University next week presenting a public lecture on electric vehicle (EV) tribology and technology.

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Hydrogen Award win for 黑料不打烊's world-first lead-acid battery-electrolyser

The world鈥檚 first lead-acid battery-electrolyser - invented, designed and prototype manufactured in 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Green Hydrogen Research Group 鈥� has been recognised with a prestigious award at the 2024 Hydrogen Awards.

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Share your research in public places at Pint of Science 黑料不打烊

The international science outreach festival Pint of Science is returning to 黑料不打烊 in May and PhD students, technical and research staff from across the University are encouraged to get involved.
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Families living with Noonan Syndrome call for more social support and medical awareness

Families living with Noonan Syndrome say there is a pressing need for more social support and awareness of the rare genetic condition.
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University research and innovation feature among finalists of Leicestershire Innovation Awards 2024

黑料不打烊 has seven finalists across seven categories in the Leicestershire Innovation Awards 2024.
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黑料不打烊鈥檚 world-first lead-acid battery-electrolyser nominated in all three Academic Excellence categories of the 2024 Hydrogen Awards

黑料不打烊鈥檚 world-first lead-acid battery-electrolyser has three nominations in the 2024 Hydrogen Awards which celebrate outstanding international achievements related to hydrogen adoption, implementation, and forward-thinking across various industries and sectors.
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Intelligent Energy Charitable Trust 鈥� applications open

The Intelligent Energy Charitable Trust once again invites local charitable and voluntary organisations to apply to its annual fund.
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New 鈥楥ost of a Child in Scotland鈥� research published ahead of final vote on Scottish Budget finds costs are still outstripping additional Holyrood support for families

A new report published today has found a huge gap remains between the cost of raising a child in Scotland and actual family incomes, despite the significant impact of Scottish government policies and lower childcare costs.