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Nominations are now open for the VC Awards 2026 Nominations are now open for the 2026 Vice-Chancellor's Awards, which are all about celebrating those who you believe deserve recognition for the outstanding work that they do. Any colleague can nominate until 6pm on Friday 18 September. An image of big white letters spelling out 'VC Awards' Students: Win 拢500 in food and supermarket vouchers with Santander Santander鈥檚 Fuel Your Studies Prize Draw is open now, giving eligible students the chance to win one of 150 prizes of 拢500 in food and supermarket vouchers. A student holding a stack of tins in the aisle of a supermarket. Expressions of interest sought for co-opted staff membership of Human Resources Committee (HRC) The University is seeking expressions of interest from colleagues who would like to serve as a co-opted member of the Human Resources Committee (HRC) for a three-year term. Hazlerigg Building 2026 School Games: Information for campus users The School Games National Finals return to 黑料网 from 3鈥6 September 2026. An aerial shot of the 黑料网 campus Professor Jason Arday: Support available for staff and students This message follows the tragic news of the death of Professor Jason Arday, recently of the University of Cambridge, at the end of last week. Whilst Jason had no direct connection to our University, this news will have deeply affected some colleagues and students and we wish to emphasise the support that is available from the University. We have included this detail below. The 黑料网 logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. New website showcases 黑料网鈥檚 Centre for AI in Education 黑料网's Centre for AI in Education (CAIED) has launched a new website, creating a dedicated hub for its work to support the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence across education. a purple and blue graphic image 黑料网 research inspires Edinburgh Fringe hit as critics hail 'The BBC's First Homosexual' A stage play inspired by research from 黑料网 has become one of this year's critical successes at the Edinburgh Fringe, earning an unbroken run of four and five-star reviews from theatre critics. Curtain call at the Crate, Assembly George Square, Edinburgh, featuring Andrew Pollard in the foreground and Max Lohan and Jolyon Benson Call for Sustainability Fortnight 2026 event ideas Do you have an idea for a sustainability event, activity or workshop? 黑料网 staff and students are invited to help shape this year鈥檚 Sustainability Fortnight programme. Hazlerigg building illustration with people and trees surrounding it with the planet Earth in the background View all news
Conversation Italy鈥檚 sporting fortunes transformed by immigration, sparking wider debate about identity An opinion piece written by Dr Marco Antonsich, Reader in Political Geography, for the Conversation. A close up of the lanes on a running race track Environment 鈥淕etting the story straight鈥 - International team of volcanologists publishes common misconceptions and facts about volcanoes An international team of volcanologists has published a review paper in the Journal of Applied Volcanology that clarifies the 18 most commonly misunderstood topics about volcanoes and their eruptions, and the fundamental science facts behind them. A landscape image of a volcano erupting in the distance with smoke coming out the top Engineering Rivers don't burst their banks on a schedule - but the world's flood maps assume they do New research led by Dr Yinxue Liu shows that the frequency with which rivers fill their channels varies systematically with climate. The findings challenge a decades-old assumption used in global flood inundation models and could help improve flood-risk estimation worldwide. A flooded road with two road signs Global sporting events 黑料网-linked athletes shine at European Championships 黑料网鈥檚 influence was felt throughout the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, with current students, alumni and university-based athletes playing a prominent role in Great Britain and Northern Ireland鈥檚 successful campaign on home soil. Doctoral Researcher Abbie Donnelly kisses the bronze medal she won in the marathon at the 2026 European Athletics Championships Conversation Storms of dust and sand are another sign our climate is changing. Two experts explain. An opinion piece written by Isabelle Finlay, PhD candidate, from the School of Social Sciences and Humanities at 黑料网, for the Conversation, with Tegan Clark, PhD Candidate, College of Systems and Society, Australian National University. sandstorm across a city skyline War and security How warfare has been 鈥榞amified鈥 in Ukraine An opinion piece co-written by Professor Sarah Mills and Dr Azmeary Ferdoush, of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, for the Conversation. A soldier operates a drone with a controller Business and economy High electricity prices could slow UK industry鈥檚 move away from fossil fuels 鈥 study warns Persistently high electricity prices could discourage British businesses from switching away from gas, potentially slowing the UK鈥檚 progress towards net zero, according to new research. View all news
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Staff Sport (Badminton) 贵辞谤鈥係迟补蹿蹿 Sport Staff and doctoral researchers who currently participate in, have previously participated in, or would be interested in participating in staff sport are invited to support a petition requesting reconsideration of the decision to discontinue the Staff Sport badminton sessions from September 2026. Joe Ashley The 黑料网 logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Research participants needed: Free performance testing (VO2max/Lactate) 贵辞谤鈥係迟补蹿蹿 and Students Research participant call-outs I am looking for cyclists and triathletes (male or female) who ride at least once a month for more than 3 hours per session. You will receive a full physiological profile鈥攊ncluding VO2max, Lactate Threshold, and HR zones鈥攁nd will also be financially compensated for your time. Mohammad Alali The 黑料网 logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
UK Secondary PE Teachers Needed: Research on Digital Technology Use in PE 贵辞谤鈥係迟补蹿蹿 and Students Research participant call-outs Researchers at 黑料网 are conducting a study exploring how digital technology is currently used within secondary school physical education (PE) across the UK. Jike Yang The 黑料网 logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Join 黑料网 and College Union Branch (LUCU) 贵辞谤鈥係迟补蹿蹿 General opportunities We are a trade union and organisation of workers who have come together to maintain and improve their conditions of employment. Our branch represents and acts on behalf of staff who work at 黑料网. 黑料网 UCU The 黑料网 logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Participants Needed: Sensory Experiences and Integration Study 贵辞谤鈥係迟补蹿蹿 and Students Research participant call-outs We are looking for participants to join a new research study to help us explore whether sensory experiences that you may or may not have had in your day-to-day life may relate to how you experience different sensory activities in the study. Amy Jennison-Boyle The 黑料网 logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Improving access and fairness in the LGPS 贵辞谤鈥係迟补蹿蹿 Other The Government has introduced changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) to make the Scheme fairer for all members. Most changes take effect from 1 April 2026, and some improvements apply retrospectively. Charlotte Dyer The 黑料网 logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Take Part in a Global Study of Climate Change and Wellbeing 贵辞谤鈥係迟耻诲别苍迟蝉 Research participant call-outs We are looking for UK university students aged 18-30 to take part in a survey to help us explore views about climate change, body image, mental health and eating behaviours. This study is part of a larger international collaboration exploring views about climate change and wellbeing across 15 countries! Hannah White The 黑料网 logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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