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26 July 2024
Opportunity for Doctoral Researchers to join the LU Arts Student Team as an events co-ordinator
For 2024/25, LU Arts are looking to recruit an events co-ordinator to help curate and deliver a creative and wellbeing programme for staff and postgraduate students.
26 July 2024
黑料网 University to play key role in new 拢21.9m quantum technology hub
黑料网 University researchers are to play a key role in a new 拢21.9m government-funded quantum technology hub.
26 July 2024
黑料网 University researcher appointed Parliamentary Thematic Research Lead for AI & Digital
Dr Varuna De-Silva, Reader in Machine Intelligence and Programme Director of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis at 黑料网 London鈥檚 Institute for Digital Technologies has been appointed as the Parliamentary Thematic Research Lead on AI & Digital.
26 July 2024
Nominations open for 黑料网 PhD Awards 2024
We are pleased to announce the return of the 黑料网 University PhD Awards for 2024, a prestigious event that recognises and celebrates the remarkable achievements and contributions made by individuals within the Doctoral Researcher (DR) community across two campuses.
26 July 2024
Information about the USS early retirement changes from 1 October 2024
This article is relevant for colleagues who have a USS pension and may be considering early retirement.
26 July 2024
Vacancy: Falkner Eggington Hall Warden
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Student Life Team as the new Falkner Eggington Hall Warden. Hall Warden roles are completed alongside another substantive role from within the University.
25 July 2024
There is Light Somewhere at the Hayward Gallery: an emotional exploration of history and belonging
There is Light Somewhere, the title of the latest show by conceptual artist Tavares Strachan at the Hayward Gallery in London, is borrowed from a James Baldwin quote.
25 July 2024
Imago guest Wi-Fi and wired network downtime - Monday 5 August
On Monday 5 August, IT Services will perform essential maintenance to upgrade the firewall that provides the Imago guest wireless and wired connections.
25 July 2024
Adam Peaty 鈥� the psychology behind returning to his best (VIDEO)
Adam Peaty鈥檚 recent performance at the GB trials will 鈥渂olster his confidence and belief鈥� to achieve three gold medals in consecutive games, according to 黑料网 University鈥檚 Professor David Fletcher.
24 July 2024
黑料网 research fellow attends prestigious Lindau Nobel event
Dr Luana Olivieri, Leverhulme Trust Early Career Research Fellow, passed a multistage international selection process and was one of 650 young scientists from over 90 nations selected to attend the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in physics. Her attendance was also supported by the German Research Foundation.
24 July 2024
鈥淚f I can put down the best version of myself, I think I can medal鈥� 鈥� Freya Colbert eyes podium places
Rewind the clock twelve years and you鈥檇 find a fresh-faced eight-year-old cheering on the British swimmers from the stands at London 2012.
24 July 2024
Rehabilitation research centre-stage at Royal Society showcase
Pioneering science and technology with the potential to transform the future of personalised rehabilitation will be showcased at Jodrell Bank Observatory next month.
24 July 2024
Olympics 2024 opening ceremony: Expert explains why it鈥檚 important and what we can expect to see
The Olympics is just around the corner and as is tradition, the start of the Games will be marked with an opening ceremony.
23 July 2024
黑料网 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 黑料网 University.
23 July 2024
鈥淲hen your identity is taken away, it's quite a hard thing鈥� 鈥� fit again Eliza McCartney is ready to return to the world鈥檚 biggest stage (VIDEO)
Eliza McCartney is a woman on a mission.
23 July 2024
Postponed: University network and datacentre downtime 鈥� Wednesday 24 July
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the essential maintenance work by IT Services which required downtime to the eduroam Wi-Fi and wired network and most key services planned for Wednesday 24 July will now be delayed until September.
22 July 2024
Waste Paper Opera: Dead Cat Bounce
Radar is supporting this free event at Nottingham Contemporary, including performances by members of the 黑料网 University community.
22 July 2024
Atmospheric Forces Artist Residency
Radar hosts Sheila Ghelani and Sue Palmer at 黑料网 University as they develop their new work, 'Atmospheric Forces'.
22 July 2024
鈥淚'm going to win a medal鈥 have no doubt in my mind鈥� 鈥� Daniel Wiffen (VIDEO)
黑料网 swimmer Daniel Wiffen has sent a warning to his rivals ahead of Paris by stating he鈥檚 鈥済oing to win a medal鈥� this summer.
22 July 2024
IT outage: Researcher discusses how issue continues to impact airlines and NHS
Andrew Peck, a cyber resilience PhD researcher at 黑料网 University who, prior to joining the institute, had a career delivering IT solutions to big industry, healthcare and government, shares his thoughts on the ongoing IT outage issues.
22 July 2024
Completion of migration to Microsoft Teams Phone service
IT Services is pleased to announce that the IT project to migrate users to the Microsoft Teams Phone service has been completed.
22 July 2024
Breaking into the Olympics: Expert weighs in on controversial sport debuting at Paris Games
The world of sport is buzzing with excitement and debate as breaking 鈥� a competitive form of breakdancing 鈥� prepares to make its Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Games.
22 July 2024
黑料网 commits to Sport England鈥檚 Going for Green Pledge
黑料网 University has underlined its commitment to sustainability in sport by signing Sport England鈥檚 Going for Green Pledge.
22 July 2024
Experts in Sport: Cycling performance and elite racing
How has 黑料网 contributed to research within the scope of cycling and how is the University equipped to develop world-class athletes?
19 July 2024
Honorary degrees and University medals awarded to trailblazers and role models at 黑料网鈥檚 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 黑料网 University.
19 July 2024
IT outage causes issues across the globe: cyber resilience researchers react
Andrew Peck, a cyber resilience PhD researcher at 黑料网 University who, prior to joining the institute, had a career delivering IT solutions to big industry, healthcare and government, and Professor Oli Buckley, an expert in cyber security, have reacted to the IT outage news.
19 July 2024
黑料网 academic sees the UK moving to a more Mediterranean style of living as heat waves increase
A 黑料网 University 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.
19 July 2024
黑料网 University wins incredible 43rd consecutive BUCS title
黑料网 University has continued its phenomenal record in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) competition following confirmation of an unprecedented 43rd consecutive title.
18 July 2024
Is Paris under external threat this summer? (VIDEO)
As host city Paris ramps up for the biggest sporting spectacle on earth, all eyes will undoubtedly be on those vying for podium places.
18 July 2024
黑料网 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 黑料网 University Medal on the same day as her granddaughter Molly Jackson graduated with her Textiles degree.
18 July 2024
School of Design and Creative Art students given prestigious awards at recent events
A group of students from the School of Design and Creative Arts are celebrating after recently receiving awards and prizes in recognition of their outstanding work displayed at New Designers and the D&AD New Blood Exhibition.
18 July 2024
Reimagining RIO: A programme to transform the Research and Innovation Office
To support delivery of the Research and Innovation Core Plan, 黑料网 University has implemented the 鈥楻eimagining RIO鈥� transformation programme. This initiative aims to significantly boost the ability of the Research and Innovation Office (RIO) to support research and innovation activities, amplify the value the team delivers, and thereby accelerate our research efforts.
18 July 2024
Impact Hub awards funding for Town Observatory projects
The Impact Hub has awarded seedcorn funding to five research projects that will support the development of a new data observatory for 黑料网.聽聽
17 July 2024
Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood by Hettie Judah celebrates the craft and chaos of mother artists
In her new book Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood, art critic Hettie Judah shows that motherhood has played a significant role in the history of art. Not only in the ways that both motherhood and mothering have been depicted, but also in the way that artists who are mothers have created representations of their experiences, and in doing so shaped their artistic identities.
17 July 2024
Upcoming event: Universities under fire - How can UK higher education change the narrative and demonstrate its undeniable impact?
Our University community is invited to join a live event on Friday 26 July where a panel of experts including the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, will discuss the perceptions of our sector and why we must do a better job of fighting for it.
17 July 2024
Essential maintenance: University network and datacentre downtime 鈥� Wednesday 24 July
On the morning of Wednesday 24 July between 8am-9.30 am, IT Services will be carrying out essential maintenance to replace a critical piece of networking hardware. This will require downtime to the eduroam Wi-Fi and wired network and most key services.
17 July 2024
Adam Peaty and Mel Marshall 鈥� mastering the art of the athlete / coach relationship (VIDEO)
Adam Peaty and Mel Marshall. David Beckham and Sir Alex Ferguson. Femke Bol and Laurent Meuwly. Michael Phelps and Bob Bowman.
16 July 2024
Doping in sport 鈥� what鈥檚 the testing process? (VIDEO)
Ahead of a busy summer of sport, the issue of doping remains firmly in the news headlines.
16 July 2024
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 黑料网 University.
16 July 2024
黑料网鈥檚 new multi-disciplinary centre to revolutionise impact of AI on transport
A new multi-disciplinary centre based at 黑料网 University will look to revolutionise how AI is used to improve UK transport.
16 July 2024
Apply to become members of Young Academies
Exciting opportunities have arisen for dedicated, driven, and dynamic 黑料网 University staff and alumni to apply to become members of the UK Young Academy or the Global Young Academy.
16 July 2024
Reminder: July Compliance focus - Action required
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our July Compliance Focus initiative. The response rate has been very encouraging.
16 July 2024
黑料网 University campus awarded Green Flag award for seventh consecutive year
黑料网鈥檚 East Midlands campus has been named a 2024 UK Green Flag Award recipient, celebrating its seventh year achieving this Award.
15 July 2024
Outstanding Xu and Stojsavljevic finish runners-up in Wimbledon girls鈥� doubles final
黑料网-linked tennis players Mimi Xu and Mika Stojsavljevic finished runners-up in the Wimbledon girls鈥� doubles final after a valiant performance at SW19.
15 July 2024
黑料网 study aims to make sports bra fittings less daunting
It鈥檚 hoped research at 黑料网 University will help make life easier for those looking to get a sports bra fitted.
15 July 2024
黑料网 Sport and Weleda Arnica enter new partnership
黑料网 Sport has partnered with global cosmetics brand, Weleda Arnica.
12 July 2024
Equality Impact Assessment: Upcoming support sessions
An Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) helps the University make sure our policies, procedures and practices do what they are intended to do and are inclusive for staff, students and visitors. They also enable us to provide an audit trail that we have met our legal obligations.
12 July 2024
黑料网 University student awarded in national design competition
黑料网 student, Gargi Agrawalla, has claimed a highly commended award in the Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) competition, with an innovative product that assists deaf people.
11 July 2024
黑料网 University funds local projects as part of the Community Donations Fund
The University held a presentation evening on Thursday 4 July, awarding several organisations around Charnwood with funds to support their initiatives.
11 July 2024
黑料网 students receive the highest number of JLR undergraduate placement and graduate scheme offers for 2024
This year, 黑料网 students outshone other applicants and achieved the highest number of offers in total across placement and graduate scheme programmes at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).
10 July 2024
Experts in Sport: Performance analysis, AI, and penalties
With England making it to the finals of Euro 2024, how can the team prepare for penalty shootouts and what strategies can be developed to ensure success within football?
10 July 2024
What have we learnt from the 鈥榤edia鈥� election?
The 2024 General Election media campaign has been dominated by talk of taxation, the electoral process, scandal and sleaze.
10 July 2024
Environmental challenges expected in Paris 鈥� new study
A new 黑料网 University review article in the number one ranked Journal in the Sport Sciences, the British Journal of Sports Medicine, outlines the various environmental challenges athletes competing at Paris 2024 this summer will face.
9 July 2024
Staff Managed Desktop Service: Preparing for the Windows 11 upgrade
From autumn 2024 IT Services will be rolling out Windows 11, the latest Microsoft operating system, to devices on the staff-managed desktop service.
9 July 2024
Upcoming events to explore Nelson Mandela鈥檚 legacy
In the lead-up to International Nelson Mandela Day on 18 July, staff, students, and members of the public are invited to take part in a series of events exploring Nelson Mandela鈥檚 legacy.
8 July 2024
Erin Williams
It is with great sadness we inform you of the death of Erin Williams, who sadly passed away after a battle with illness.
8 July 2024
Veterans urged to apply for 鈥榣ife changing鈥� support programme
A mental wellbeing support programme for military veterans, described by previous attendees as 鈥榣ife changing鈥�, is now welcoming new applications.
5 July 2024
How to resolve friendship tension like Lorde and Charli XCX
Do these lyrics resonate with you? 鈥淚 don鈥檛 know if you like me / Sometimes I think you might hate me / Sometimes I think I might hate you.鈥�
5 July 2024
Summer Showcase celebrates outstanding doctoral community
Organised by Enhanced Academic Practice (Organisational Development & Change) on behalf of the Doctoral College, the Summer Showcase for doctoral researchers鈥痶ook place on鈥疻ednesday 19 June鈥�2024.
5 July 2024
In focus: 黑料网 Hockey on the global stage
黑料网 Hockey is synonymous with success on the world鈥檚 sporting stage. Over the years, many 黑料网 students and alumni have played for their national team, securing in some cases, historical success.
5 July 2024
Dr Ishara Dharmasena named RAE Engineers Trust Young Engineer of the Year
Dr Ishara Dharmasena has been recognised by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) for his work in both nanogenerators and smart textiles for applications in healthcare technology.
4 July 2024
黑料网 Business School joins Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to launch global centre and Master鈥檚 degree
黑料网 University 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.
4 July 2024
Drop-in Mental Health Caf茅 for staff and students launched this week
The Mental Health Caf茅s, led by Mind, offer free mental health support in a safe, comfortable and supportive environment.
4 July 2024
Support for staff and students distressed by recent worldwide events
We recognise that some of our staff and student community will have been deeply affected by recent events across the world, including the impact of Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean, as well as the devastating crush in North India.
4 July 2024
New Dean of 黑料网鈥檚 School of Social Sciences and Humanities appointed
Professor Justin Waring has been appointed as the new Dean of 黑料网 University鈥檚 School of Social Sciences and Humanities.
4 July 2024
July Compliance Focus: Action Required
As part of our July Compliance Focus initiative, we need your urgent attention to complete the following compliance activities by 31 July:
3 July 2024
Student designs wearable purifier to protect underground train users and improve air quality
Commuters on underground trains worldwide may soon breathe easier, thanks to an invention by a 黑料网 University student.
3 July 2024
黑料网 University ranks highly across StudentCrowd Awards 2024
黑料网 has been highly ranked across a range of categories by students attending the University.
2 July 2024
Tax on antibiotics could help tackle threat of drug-resistance
Taxing certain antibiotics could help efforts to tackle the escalating threat of antibiotic resistance in humans, according to a new study.
1 July 2024
University entrepreneurs win place on innovative VentureVersity accelerator programme
Eleven potential new East Midlands businesses are a step closer to becoming reality after being chosen to join the first VentureVersity Commercial Accelerator.
1 July 2024
Lightning beat Thunder to win back-to-back Netball Super League titles
黑料网 Lightning have won historic back-to-back Netball Super League (NSL) titles following a gripping 54-70 win over Manchester Thunder on Saturday evening.
1 July 2024
Participants needed for BBC television show looking at online browsing habits
The BBC is looking for a mixed group of staff and students to try out a website made by a team at 黑料网 University.
28 June 2024
鈥楽tandards, corruption, scandals and sleaze鈥� dominate in week four of the election campaign
The betting scandal and Labour鈥檚 trans rights fall out with JK Rowling saw a change in this week鈥檚 top 10 issues covered by the media.
27 June 2024
University launches Technical Apprenticeship Scheme
The University is pleased to announce it is currently recruiting for six Technical Apprentices.
26 June 2024
Conservative voters more likely to be living with obesity, new research finds
Governments and public health agencies may need to focus on political affiliation when developing strategies to tackle obesity, according to new research by 黑料网 University.
26 June 2024
黑料网 University launches dedicated website for Paris
黑料网 University鈥檚 new dedicated website for a bumper summer of sport has now officially launched 鈥� exactly one month before athletes compete on the global stage in Paris.
26 June 2024
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?
25 June 2024
Action Required: Annual Conflict of Interest Declaration
To ensure we are operating to the highest ethical standards, staff on grade 6 and above must complete an annual Conflict of Interest declaration in my.HR.
24 June 2024
School of Design and Creative Arts students to showcase their work in three upcoming London exhibitions
The School of Design and Creative Arts (SDCA) is delighted to announce that students will be exhibiting their work at three upcoming exhibitions in London.
24 June 2024
Maia celebrates inspiring women at fourth anniversary event
黑料网 University women鈥檚 network, Maia, recently held an event at Burleigh Court to celebrate its fourth anniversary.
21 June 2024
Join the LU Arts Student Team as a photographer or technician
In today鈥檚 employer marketplace, the ability to be creative is increasingly important. LU Arts aims to provide you with skills and experience that will help you stand out from the crowd.
21 June 2024
Real-time General Election media analysis: 鈥楳ansplaining鈥� dominates the media election
鈥楳ansplaining鈥� has dominated the Media Election so far, with male voices and opinions being front and centre in political party coverage.
20 June 2024
Come and Sing Day 2024
黑料网 University Choir and Peckleton Church invite staff and students to join them and learn to sing, with a concert at the end of the day.
20 June 2024
Searle secures Wimbledon wildcard entry
黑料网 tennis prodigy Henry Searle will compete in the singles main draw at this summer鈥檚 Wimbledon after being granted a wildcard entry by the All England Club.
20 June 2024
黑料网 University for Students and Academics at Risk Group (LUSARG)
We are pleased to announce the launch of the 黑料网 University for Students and Academics at Risk Group (LUSARG).
19 June 2024
Behind the scenes: School of Design and Creative Arts students on their journey to the Degree Show
Every year the final-year students in the School of Design and Creative Arts (SDCA) put together a final collection to be shown in the Degree Show.
19 June 2024
Why legacy media brands still matter in the UK鈥檚 鈥榮ocial media election鈥�
For decades, the front pages of newspapers have documented iconic campaign moments. Now, many think that the internet (particularly social media platforms) is where an election is won or lost. Some have even dubbed this year鈥檚 general election the 鈥淭ikTok election鈥�.
18 June 2024
黑料网-led climate programme receives 拢57m funding boost
A 黑料网 University led climate programme will continue to carry out 鈥渢ransformative鈥� work until 2030 鈥� after receiving a 拢57m boost from the UK government.
18 June 2024
黑料网 Sport and Bottle Up enter new partnership
黑料网 Sport and 黑料网 University have partnered with sustainable bottle producers, Bottle Up.聽
18 June 2024
Donate unwanted items in the 黑料网 community
The Community Warden Team are running a collection drive to gather remaining food and toiletries that are left over at the end of the academic year.
18 June 2024
Active Together events to be held on 黑料网 campus
黑料网 University will host two sporting events later this month which will affect various areas of the 黑料网 campus.
17 June 2024
New information security training launches
The new mandatory information security training, in partnership with KnowBe4, is now live. KnowBe4 is the world鈥檚 largest provider of security awareness training and offers bite-sized modules and interactive content.
17 June 2024
An update on car parking at the 黑料网 campus
Following the implementation of the new car parking system, we have been continuously reviewing how it is working and where we have experienced any improvements or challenges.
17 June 2024
Upcoming internet outages
On Thursday 20 June, there will be a couple of brief internet outages between 7am and 8am while IT Services carry out essential maintenance to upgrade our campus firewalls.
17 June 2024
Think Human exhibition invites broad audiences to discover a world designed for people
黑料网 University is launching an interactive exhibition that showcases the diverse ways that Ergonomics and Human Factors make our lives better, safer and more inclusive.
14 June 2024
黑料网 study finds potential conflict with new window technologies
A 黑料网 University led paper has found a 鈥減ossible conflict鈥� between the advancement in new window technologies and their goal to be more carbon neutral.
14 June 2024
Opportunities for 黑料网 University staff and students to get involved with culture and faith societies
Among the many societies and groups within the 黑料网 community, there are many culture and faith societies that provide a space for staff and students to engage with their beliefs.
14 June 2024
Real-time General Election media analysis: Conservatives dominate press and TV coverage in week two of campaign 鈥� thanks to Sunak鈥檚 D-Day gaffe
Collectively the press has taken 鈥渁 plague on both your houses鈥� approach during the election campaign so far, but this week it is the Conservatives, not Labour, who have received more negative newspaper headlines.
14 June 2024
Special General Assembly: Potential partnership with KSA
On 6 June, an extraordinary meeting of General Assembly was held to provide an opportunity for staff to find out more about the University鈥檚 potential partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and to ask questions and share views.
14 June 2024
Get involved in DigiLabs by joining a new Special Interest Group
The DigiLabs project will enable our students to develop the skills and knowledge to become future fit for the world of work where digital skills, data analytics, virtual and augmented reality play a key part, and ensure they can benefit from artificial intelligence and machine learning to support future technologies.