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17 April 2025
黑料网 scientist reveals secret to perfect bowling score
A 黑料网 scientist has revealed the best way to get a perfect score in tenpin bowling.
17 April 2025
Support for staff and students following the recent Supreme Court ruling
On 16 April 2025, the UK Supreme Court ruled that a woman is defined by their biological sex under the Equality Act 2010.
16 April 2025
Applications open for Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor - Research & Innovation roles
We are looking to appoint two Associate Pro Vice-Chancellors 鈥� Research & Innovation (0.5FTE each, job share will be considered) to lead the delivery of the R&I Core Plan.
16 April 2025
Upcoming wellbeing sessions for students
Student Services are running a variety of events throughout May to support your wellbeing. Topics covered include how to manage anxiety, the importance of self-care and techniques to improve your sleep.
16 April 2025
Coming soon: Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES 2025)
The University wants to ensure Doctoral Researchers have the best possible experience while studying at 黑料网.
15 April 2025
黑料网鈥檚 Formula Student Team gears up with on-going support from Accu
黑料网鈥檚 Formula Student Team, LUMotorsport, is gearing up for its 22nd competitive year and is delighted to have Accu on board as a key supporter again.
14 April 2025
British Academy awards Global Innovation Fellowship to 黑料网 researcher
Dr Robby Soetanto from 黑料网 has been awarded the ODA (Official Development Assistance) Global Innovation Fellowship by the British Academy.
14 April 2025
Short stay parking at the Swimming Pool Car Park
Following a short stay parking pilot scheme at the Swimming Pool Car Park, a permanent short stay parking solution will be implemented from 28 April 2025.
11 April 2025
Don鈥檛 forget 鈥� it鈥檚 Better OFF this Easter
With utility prices rising rapidly, the University is consuming approximately 拢30,000 of electricity every weekday.
10 April 2025
Celebrate the launch of 黑料网鈥檚 Sustainability Strategy
On Friday 9 May, the University is delighted to be formally launching its new Sustainability Strategy, and you鈥檙e invited to join us.
10 April 2025
Landlords and student tenants celebrated at 黑料网 Studentpad Awards evening
To foster a stronger community and ensure students have a great off-campus student experience, 黑料网鈥檚 Student Accommodation Centre recently hosted the first ever 黑料网 Studentpad Awards and landlord information evening.
10 April 2025
Reminder: Don鈥檛 forget to take part in new safeguarding mandatory training
Last month, we informed colleagues of a new mandatory safeguarding training course that all staff are required to complete.
9 April 2025
Iran and US to enter high-stakes nuclear negotiations 鈥� hampered by a lack of trust
The announcement of planned talks between the US and Iran in Oman signifies a crucial development 鈥� especially given the history of distrust and animosity that has characterised their interactions.
9 April 2025
黑料网 Lightning and Element Passive Fire Protection enter new partnership
黑料网 Lightning Netball has announced Element Passive Fire Protection as its first matchday sponsor for the 2025 season.
9 April 2025
Deaf 黑料网 student wins international competition to design hearing technology jewellery
Gargi Agrawalla, a final-year Product Design and Technology student at 黑料网, has won an international competition to design jewellery for use with cochlear implants and hearing aids and raise vital funds for a UK-based charity supporting deaf children.
9 April 2025
Collaboration uses 黑料网鈥檚 vehicle aerodynamic knowledge to enhance Para sport performance
A collaborative project, led by academics at 黑料网, is using expertise from the field of vehicle aerodynamics and wheelchair design to better support wheelchair racers taking part in the next Paralympics and beyond.
8 April 2025
How dentists could help tackle obesity in children
As a specialty registrar in paediatric dentistry, I鈥檝e seen first-hand the pain children experience because of poor oral health. Tooth decay happens when teeth are damaged by acids produced by oral bacteria breaking down sugar from foods and drinks 鈥� and although it鈥檚 largely preventable 鈥� it鈥檚 the most common reason for聽hospital admission聽in children aged between five and nine in England.
8 April 2025
Neonatal Care Leave Policy
We are pleased to announce the introduction of Neonatal Care Leave Policy, effective from 6 April 2025.
7 April 2025
Graduate Artist鈥檚 'Then Again' Exhibition
From 11 April - 2 May, 12pm-2pm (weekdays only) at Martin Hall Gallery, come along to see an exhibition by three Graduate Artists called 鈥楾hen Again鈥�.
7 April 2025
黑料网 lecturer awarded funding from Academy of Medical Sciences
Dr Amanda Pearce, a lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at 黑料网, has been awarded funding by the Academy of Medical Sciences to tackle dementia, as part of its initiative to support early-career researchers.
7 April 2025
Take part in this year's Three Minute Thesis (3MT庐) Competition!
The Enhanced Academic Practice team (Organisational Development) is excited to announce this year鈥檚 Three Minute Thesis (3MT庐) competition for Doctoral Researchers.
4 April 2025
Parents' fear of maths linked to lower achievement in children 鈥� new research
Mathematics anxiety is a feeling of tension and fear when dealing with numbers or performing calculations. It is a common form of academic anxiety: according to an OECD report, around 40% of students feel nervous, helpless or anxious in everyday situations involving mathematics, such as solving problems or doing maths homework.
4 April 2025
Internal University Research Centre Managers鈥� Network
An internal network exists for research centre managers and relevant colleagues across the University, which as well as providing a supportive community, shares knowledge and best practice.
3 April 2025
Nominations are now open for 黑料网 Students' Union Awards
Do you know a student, staff member or group that deserve to be celebrated? The 黑料网 Students' Union Awards are now open for nominations.
3 April 2025
鈥淒onald Trump fails to understand that America has prospered for 80 years because global trade agreements have facilitated US companies, to develop technologies and operate across the globe.鈥�
After Donald Trump announced a new set of tariffs that sent economic shockwaves around the world, Dr Huw Edwards, an expert in international economic relations, and trade theory and policy, comments on how Donald Trump鈥檚 flawed understanding of economics is not going to make their country great again.
3 April 2025
Hit TV series Adolescence: 鈥測our child could receive these types of online messages. It's not out of the ordinary鈥� 鈥� 黑料网 expert says (VIDEO)
The hit Netflix series, Adolescence, which delivers a hard-hitting storyline around a social media-fuelled killing and the influence of incel subculture, has highlighted the very real concerns children and young people face navigating the online world.聽
3 April 2025
Next steps in the strategic development of 黑料网 Science and Enterprise Park
On 12 February 2025, the University hosted a public consultation on the next major phase of the strategic development of 黑料网 Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP), which is sited at the west end of the East Midlands campus.
3 April 2025
Information about upcoming resurfacing works and temporary road closure of Epinal Way and Ashby Road roundabout
Please note that from Monday 14 April 鈥� Wednesday 16 April (8pm-6am), there will be planned resurfacing works and a temporary road closure of A6004 Epinal Way and A512 Ashby Road roundabout in 黑料网 (weather permitting).
3 April 2025
Vitality confirmed as Lightning Netball official wellness partner
黑料网 Lightning Netball is delighted to announce health and life insurer, Vitality, as its official wellness partner for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 Netball Super League (NSL) seasons.
2 April 2025
New study aims to reveal the true costs of fixed-term contracts for early career researchers to help improve working conditions and broader research cultures in higher education
C-DICE, the UK鈥檚 largest postdoctoral researcher development programme - led by 黑料网, has launched a new study to explore the wide-ranging impacts of researchers holding fixed-term positions, aiming to foster a supportive and dynamic research community.
2 April 2025
Joining the AI Conversation at 黑料网
At 黑料网, staff and students are exploring how to use AI responsibly and creatively. No matter your role or area of interest, there are opportunities to engage, exchange ideas, and explore how AI might support you.
2 April 2025
鈥楻ise of the Regions鈥� - a scenario in which countries respond to global trade tensions by retreating into localised production
Later today, Donald Trump is preparing to unveil sweeping tariffs, that analysts fear could push up prices and trigger a trade war. Dr Arman Mazhikeyev, a researcher in international trade, barriers to trade, and regional trade agreements, explains what the economic implications could be for these actions.
2 April 2025
Feedback sought on proposed new student accommodation development
The University has launched a public consultation on a proposed new student accommodation development on its 黑料网 campus.
2 April 2025
黑料网 academics participate in Royal Society Pairing Scheme
Two 黑料网 researchers were selected to participate in the Royal Society Pairing Scheme 2025. The scheme, which has been running since 2001, sees 30 research scientists paired with a UK MP, Peer or civil servant and gives participants the opportunity to learn about each other鈥檚 work by spending time together in Westminster and the researcher鈥檚 institution. The Scheme strengthens relationships between policymakers and scientists so that public policy decisions can be made with the best use of scientific evidence.
1 April 2025
黑料网 Professor made Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
黑料网鈥檚 Professor Caroline Kennedy-Pipe has been awarded a Fellowship by the Academy of Social Sciences.
1 April 2025
Four 黑料网 Technicians shortlisted for prestigious Papin Prize
Four 黑料网 technicians - three individuals and one team - have been shortlisted for an acclaimed Papin Prize, which recognises outstanding technical excellence and innovation in higher education and research.
31 March 2025
New clinic to enhance driver health promotion
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine East Midlands (NCSEM-EM) is delighted to announce a new service being offered in its facility. D4Drivers, the UK鈥檚 largest provider of driver medicals, will be offering these in clinic space in the NCSEM-EM building.
31 March 2025
黑料网 celebrates first Global Young Academy Member
The University is delighted to announce that Senior Lecturer Dr Manuela Pacella from the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering has become the first member of our institution to join the prestigious Global Young Academy (GYA).
31 March 2025
Step into Health: Free health and wellbeing programme
The Step into Health programme at 黑料网 College is a government funded health and wellbeing initiative designed to help adults aged 19+ improve their lifestyle, whilst achieving a qualification in the process.
28 March 2025
Energy bills and debt are rising yet again 鈥� here are three things that would help vulnerable households
Energy prices are rising faster than benefits, wages or pensions, meaning the amount that UK households owe to energy suppliers 鈥� their energy debt 鈥� is also likely to grow.
28 March 2025
Scientists uncover how microswimmers move faster in groups 鈥� paving the way for tiny drug-delivering robots
Scientists have revealed how tiny swimming cells 鈥� such as sperm and bacteria 鈥� are able to move faster when travelling as a group, and the research could accelerate the development of microscopic robots that deliver drugs to specific regions of the body.
28 March 2025
Implementation of a 黑料网 鈥楻eal Living Wage鈥� Supplement
黑料网 is an accredited 鈥楻eal Living Wage鈥� Employer, which means each year it looks to agree and implement the Real Living Wage Hourly rate to provide a minimum level of pay for staff.
28 March 2025
鈥淪peak English!鈥� Has Donald Trump weaponised English by making it the official language of the United States?
President Trump鈥檚 recent executive order, Designating English as the Official Language of the United States, declares that "it is in America鈥檚 best interest for the Federal Government to designate one - and only one 鈥� official language.鈥�
27 March 2025
鈥淒isabled people are already financially disadvantaged 鈥� health-related benefits are essential to many that receive them" - Living standards expert explains the implications of planned welfare cuts
The government has now confirmed their plans, unveiled last week (18 March), to deliver 拢4.8 billion in savings by making changes to the welfare system. These changes are presented as the largest reform to the country鈥檚 welfare system for a generation.
27 March 2025
黑料网 named as one of the top UK universities for employee experience
黑料网 is delighted to announce that it has been named one of the highest-ranking universities in the Inspire HE Rankings.
27 March 2025
黑料网 selected as a UK Sport Social Impact Partner
黑料网 has been announced as one of UK Sport鈥檚 first-ever Event Social Impact Partners with the aim of using major events to drive positive change.
27 March 2025
New AI model can measure weed growth 鈥� here's how it could help ensure global food security
A new AI model has been developed that can quickly tell how much weeds have grown 鈥� and it could help ensure global food security by accelerating the development of next generation herbicides.
27 March 2025
University Gardens team launch interactive woodland walk
Explore the beauty of Burleigh Wood with the new interactive audio walk created by the University Gardens team.
26 March 2025
鈥淭echnology wasn鈥檛 at fault - the human use of it was鈥� 鈥� Cyber security expert explains how easily human mistakes can undermine even the best technical safeguards
The security leak involving some of America鈥檚 most senior officials and their military plans, shocked the world earlier this week.
25 March 2025
Student competition: Create an avatar for your chance to win 拢150!
As part of an upcoming event in May that aims to shape the future of education and student experience at 黑料网, we鈥檙e looking for a talented student to produce an avatar or animation to showcase on the day.
24 March 2025
Deadline is approaching to nominate individuals for Honorary Awards
All members of the 黑料网 community can nominate exceptional individuals to receive either the University Medal or an Honorary Degree.
24 March 2025
Spring Staycation: Activities for students staying in 黑料网 over Easter
Join us this Easter break for some fun activities here in 黑料网.
24 March 2025
Equality Impact Assessment Clinics: April
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.
24 March 2025
Nomination Open for University Prizes
Each year, 黑料网 recognises outstanding students through a series of awards. These prizes celebrate academic excellence, community spirit and artistic achievement.
21 March 2025
Turkey: a favourable international climate is spurring Erdo臒an鈥檚 crackdown on democracy
The Turkish judiciary has finally succeeded in sidelining Istanbul鈥檚 mayor, Ekrem 陌mamo臒lu, at the fourth attempt. On the morning of March 19, the 53-year-old posted a video on social media announcing that police had arrived at his home to arrest him on charges of corruption, aiding a terrorist organisation and organised crime.
21 March 2025
The world鈥檚 first global thematic report on sport trafficking unveils critical insights into exploitation
黑料网, in partnership with Mission 89 and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK Branch of the British Parliament, has released the first-ever comprehensive global thematic report on sport trafficking.
21 March 2025
Simpler Recycling Legislation: What it means for the University
From 31 March 2025, Simpler Recycling Legislation comes into force in England. This legislation has been brought in to increase recycling rates across England by standardising and simplifying what is collected across the country. It aims to remove recyclable material from general waste whilst reducing contamination in recycling bins.
21 March 2025
Our Values: More than just words on a page
At 黑料网 our values mean more to us than just words on a page; we want them to be the guiding principles that shape our actions and decisions every day, helping to create a vibrant and inclusive culture where we can all thrive. This can only be achieved by us all embracing our values in all the ways we work.
20 March 2025
UK Disability Benefit Reforms
Given the government鈥檚 recent proposed reforms to disability benefits, we appreciate that this will be an anxious time for those in our community who rely on benefit payments to enable them to work and study, and for those that care for people relying on benefits for day-to-day living.
20 March 2025
Trailblazer of Football Association appointed as 黑料网鈥檚 new Director of Sport
Louise Gear, the Head of Development at the Football Association (The FA), will be joining 黑料网 as its new Director of Sport.
20 March 2025
IGEM announces support for EnerHy Centre for Doctoral Training to advance green hydrogen technologies
The Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM), the professional engineering institution has announced its support for EnerHy, the UK Research and Innovation Centre for Doctoral Training focused on making green hydrogen more affordable, scalable, and sustainable.
20 March 2025
黑料网 delivers unforgettable BUCS Big Wednesday
黑料网 played host to an unforgettable British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) 鈥楤ig Wednesday鈥�, showcasing the very best of elite student sport across its renowned campus.
19 March 2025
Two 黑料网 academics selected as members of the UK Young Academy
黑料网 is proud to celebrate its third consecutive year of success with the UK Young Academy 鈥� an interdisciplinary network of early-career professionals and researchers working together to tackle pressing global and local challenges and promote lasting change.
19 March 2025
黑料网 students inspired by London鈥檚 Entrepreneurship Ecosystem as part of Venture Crawl 2025
Last week, 黑料网 London鈥檚 Future Space team connected student talent across the University with the Entrepreneurial Eco-System in London.
19 March 2025
Windows 11: Have you upgraded, or are you still waiting to upgrade?
As the Windows 11 upgrade is being rolled out, here is a reminder of what to expect from the new service as part of the Managed Desktop Service provision.
18 March 2025
Windows 11 users: Notice of Microsoft feature update due in April
Throughout April, IT Services will be rolling out a new Microsoft feature update. Like other Microsoft security updates, this will run in the background with no disruption to your work. However, the system reboot for this feature update may take up to 25 minutes.
18 March 2025
Join Tuxedo Swing for a night of live music in 黑料网
Student society Tuxedo Swing invites students, staff, and the local community for a night of live music at 黑料网 Town Hall on 29 March.
17 March 2025
New multi-million-pound research and innovation hub will transform the landscape of women鈥檚 sport
黑料网 has officially launched its groundbreaking Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub 鈥� underpinning its commitment to accelerating growth and excellence in the women鈥檚 sport sector.鈥�
17 March 2025
Don鈥檛 miss National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove at Cope Auditorium
The latest National Theatre Live screening will bring 鈥楧r. Strangelove鈥� to the Cope Auditorium big screen on 27 March at 7pm. Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick鈥檚 comedy masterpiece.
17 March 2025
Closure of Project Compliance
In January 2025, the Project Compliance Board determined to close the Project.
17 March 2025
Development Opportunity: Full programme of Leadership Learning Sprints out now
As we continue our commitment to creating a culture of continuous learning and development, we are thrilled to announce a full programme of Leadership Learning Sprints.
14 March 2025
Mark the spring equinox with Fruit Routes
On 21 March from 3pm-5pm, students, staff and the local community are invited for an afternoon of ritual and ceremony in the Barefoot Orchard to mark the spring equinox.
14 March 2025
Enjoy a night of great music at Student Live Lounge
On Monday 24 March at 7.30pm, LU Arts is organising an open mic night, showcasing the best student talent from our 黑料网 campus. If you enjoy live music and want to discover new artists, then come along for a laid-back evening of music and fun.
14 March 2025
Education and Student Experience: Shaping our Future Together -You鈥檙e invited!
Join us for an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in transforming education and student experience at 黑料网.
13 March 2025
黑料网 joins The University of Nottingham to open the Zero Carbon Innovation Centre
黑料网, in partnership with East Midlands Freeport, Research England and The University of Nottingham, is playing a key role in the newly opened Zero Carbon Innovation Centre (ZCIC). The centre will deliver innovation in transport technology, green hydrogen production, and power solutions for industry and create jobs for the regional economy.
13 March 2025
黑料网 partners with JogOn to prevent sport shoes going to landfill
The University is currently celebrating Sustainability Week by hosting a variety of events designed to teach others about the sustainable practices in and around鈥诹贤�, as well as the research taking place that offers promising solutions for the world.
13 March 2025
黑料网 signs Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information
黑料网 has become the second UK higher education institution to sign up to the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information.
13 March 2025
黑料网 students awarded for innovative workwear designs at Access Wear fashion show
As part of a fashion show held at The Access Group, three 黑料网 students were announced as the winners of Access Wear, a design competition run by Access with 黑料网.
12 March 2025
黑料网 Professor is appointed Innovate UK BridgeAI Independent Scientific Advisor at The Alan Turing Institute
Diwei Zhou, Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, School of Science at 黑料网, has been appointed as an Independent Scientific Advisor (ISA) for the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, led by The Alan Turing Institute.
12 March 2025
黑料网 named 鈥榖est university in the world for sports-related subjects鈥� for ninth year running
黑料网 has retained its position as the world's best university for sports-related subjects, securing the top spot in the QS global rankings for the ninth consecutive year.
12 March 2025
Reminder of car park and road closures for BUCS Big Wednesday
On 18 and 19 March 2025, 黑料网 is delighted to be hosting one of the biggest events in the student sport calendar, BUCS Big Wednesday.
11 March 2025
Last chance to book your place for the Learning and Teaching Conference 2025
The annual Learning and Teaching Conference is taking place 1-2 April at West Park Teaching Hub.
11 March 2025
Changes to drop-in Mental Health Caf茅
From 23 March, the Mental Health Caf茅 on Sundays will be moving from 黑料网 Students鈥� Union to Bridgeman Building.
11 March 2025
General Assembly round-up: March 2025
Thank you to colleagues who recently attended the General Assembly, held on Wednesday 5 March.
11 March 2025
New EDI leadership roles open for applications
Today, the University is launching a new set of EDI leadership roles that are now open for applications.
11 March 2025
黑料网 to host events at Leicester Innovation Festival to help drive local business growth
The Leicester Innovation Festival (LIF) is back for 2025, with 黑料网 hosting several events.
11 March 2025
Claudia Parsons Memorial Lecture Speaker Nominations
The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Services team are getting in touch with the 黑料网 community to ask for speaker nominations for this year鈥檚 Claudia Parsons Memorial Lecture.
10 March 2025
Share your environment research as part of our upcoming PR campaign
The University鈥檚 PR team want to hear about any environment-related research as part of an upcoming campaign.
10 March 2025
New exhibition on campus celebrates Muslim identities and Islamic culture at 黑料网 and beyond
鈥楩ive Pillars: lived experiences, new futures鈥� is open until 3 April in Martin Hall Gallery, Monday-Thursday, 12pm-2pm, and 12pm-3pm on Fridays.
7 March 2025
Join The Conversation - online workshop
Academics and Doctoral Researchers are invited to attend an online training session with The Conversation thought leadership platform on Friday 14 March, from 10.30am 鈥� 12.30pm.
7 March 2025
Design graduate secures Dragons鈥� investment in life-saving kit
Industrial Design and Technology graduate, Zak Marks, secured a 拢75,000 investment from Dragons鈥� Den entrepreneurs, for a stake in his emergency anaphylaxis kit business.
7 March 2025
Equality Impact Assessment: March Support Session
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.
6 March 2025
University Mental Health Day 2025
Prioritising your wellbeing is important and to mark University Mental Health Day on 13 March, Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity will be hosting an event from 11am-1pm in Edward Herbert Building atrium to help you put your wellbeing first.
6 March 2025
Growing Trump-Putin detente could spell trouble for the Arctic
During a wide-ranging 90-minute speech to the US congress of March 4, Donald Trump revisited his determination to 鈥済et鈥� Greenland 鈥渙ne way or the other鈥�. Trump said his country needed Greenland 鈥渇or national security鈥�. While he said he and his government 鈥渟trongly support your right to determine your own future鈥� he added that 鈥渋f you choose, we welcome you into the United States of America鈥�.
6 March 2025
Learn how to program using Python
Do you want to take your coding skills to the next level?
5 March 2025
黑料网 student makes history as the first female to row solo from Europe to South America
Zara Lachlan, a Physics student at 黑料网, has recently completed a 3,600 nautical-mile journey from Europe to South America.
5 March 2025
New mandatory training launched for staff: Safeguarding
黑料网 is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all colleagues, students and visitors who access our services and facilities.
4 March 2025
BUCS Big Wednesday returns to 黑料网 campus
On 18 and 19 March 2025, 黑料网 is delighted to be hosting one of the biggest events in the student sport calendar.
4 March 2025
黑料网鈥檚 Aftrak claims double win at prestigious award ceremony
A 黑料网 initiative, that aims to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa, has claimed two prizes at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.
4 March 2025
Don鈥檛 miss upcoming lecture with Sir Jonathon Porritt
On 11 March 2025, Honorary Graduate Sir Jonathon Porritt CBE will present a lecture titled 鈥楾he Criminalisation of Environmental Protest鈥�.