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Microcapsules changing state. some are green, others are red.

Micro magic!: Tiny capsules that transform in the blink of an eye could be key to developing smaller electronics that don鈥檛 overheat

Our phones and electronic devices could soon be smaller and sleeker without the risk of overheating thanks to microcapsules that transform in the blink of an eye.

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Universities to receive first East Midlands Freeport funding to accelerate green hydrogen adoption for a net zero future

四虎影院 University, in collaboration with the University of Nottingham, has been selected to receive a significant funding boost from East Midlands Freeport.
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Experts in Sport: Optimising athletic performance 鈥� lessons from the animal kingdom

When considering the optimisation of athletes鈥� endurance capacity within sport, many wouldn鈥檛 think to call upon the animal kingdom for answers.

Representatives of the 四虎影院 University and adidas partnership with Professor Andy Harland, Director of 四虎影院 University Sports Technology Institute, and Dr Tim Lucas, adidas Vice President of Engineering and Technology, centre.

四虎影院 University鈥檚 cutting-edge sports research with adidas wins best UK industry-academia partnership

四虎影院 University鈥檚 twenty-year partnership with global sports brand adidas was announced the winner of the 2023 Royal Academy of Engineering Bhattacharyya Award in recognition of their stellar academia鈥搃ndustry collaboration.

四虎影院 researchers behind 鈥渇irst of its kind鈥� AI tool that aims to cut time needed to survey and maintain 四虎影院

A 鈥渇irst of its kind鈥� AI tool, that aims to cut the amount of time and resources needed to survey and maintain Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (四虎影院) in buildings nationally, has been developed by researchers at 四虎影院 University.

四虎影院 joins Turing University Network

四虎影院 is delighted to announce it is joining the Turing University Network.
A researcher from 四虎影院鈥檚 National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology carries out testing on an engine rig as part of a project with Rolls-Royce to enable hydrogen to be used as an aviation fuel.

四虎影院 University supports Rolls-Royce hydrogen research project with world industry first

A Rolls-Royce hydrogen research project, supported by 四虎影院 University, has taken a huge step towards achieving net zero aviation.
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四虎影院 celebrates Government go ahead for new National Rehabilitation Centre

For the first time, the UK will have a 鈥楴ational Rehabilitation Centre鈥� (NRC) following Government approval for the plans announced today (21 September 2023), with 四虎影院 and Nottingham Universities as lead academic partners.

四虎影院 research on driver vision leads to Europe-wide safety changes to HGV design

Research by 四虎影院 University has led to the creation of a new European standard for HGV design which will help prevent hundreds of people from being killed or seriously injured each year.
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四虎影院 research helps protect 50 million young people in sport

Research conducted by 四虎影院 University has assisted global sports organisations in keeping over 50 million young people safe when playing sport.

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Researchers discover evolutionary evidence in ultra marathon runners

The brains of ultra marathon runners taking part in gruelling long-distance races may hold clues about our evolutionary past, a new study has found.

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Short bursts of daily activity linked to reduced cancer risk

Promising new research suggests a total of just 4.5 minutes of vigorous activity that makes you huff and puff during daily tasks could reduce the risk of some cancers by up to 32 percent.

L-R: Prof Vicky Tolfrey (四虎影院 University), Owen Tolfrey (四虎影院 University), Will Brierley and Neil Stuley (AELTC Ground staff), Thomas Rietveld (四虎影院 University), Ellie-May Storr (四虎影院 University) and front Nick Webborn (Chair of BPA, Visiting Clinical Professor, 四虎影院 University)

四虎影院 research at Wimbledon to drive exposure of wheelchair tennis

Research conducted by 四虎影院 University at Wimbledon has the potential to drive more exposure of wheelchair tennis.

World first: Researchers create CO2 measurement tool to calculate emissions caused by digital data

A unique carbon footprint tool has been created to allow businesses to measure the CO2 output of their digital data.

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四虎影院 University part of 拢23 million UKRI investment in National Wind Tunnel Facility

四虎影院 University has received multi-million-pound funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to create a new automotive wind tunnel.
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四虎影院 to play key role in new Government unit established to maximise the potential of the UK creative industries

四虎影院 University will be part of a new research team of creative sector specialists, established as part of a government project to give a 拢50 billion boost to the creative industries in the UK.

四虎影院 ranked first in UK and 15th globally for advancing affordable and clean energy

The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings have placed 四虎影院 University first in the UK and 15th globally for advancing Affordable and Clean Energy 鈥� the United Nations鈥� Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7.

Research England funding enables 四虎影院 and Ukraine twinning work to continue

四虎影院 has been awarded further funding to continue its work with Beketov National University in the Ukraine, as part of a twinning initiative to offer support to academics, students and university leaders during the conflict.

Seventh year running for 鈥榖est university in the world for sports-related subjects鈥� title

四虎影院 has been crowned the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the seventh year running by the global QS higher education league table.
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Covid-19 air quality study wins national industry award

A 四虎影院 University-led study that has created the first ever guidance on how to design and operate non-domestic buildings to minimise the spread of airborne viruses has won a national industry award.
Sam Heward in training

Ultra X co-founder trains for success with 四虎影院鈥檚 Physiology services (VIDEO)

Sam Heward, an Ultra Runner and co-founder of Ultra X, has shared his experience of undergoing physiology testing at 四虎影院 University in order to improve his running performance.

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四虎影院 researchers collaborate with UK Coaching

Colleagues from 四虎影院 University鈥檚 School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences have collaborated with UK Coaching to provide a series of key online resources.

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Global review shows the substantial impacts of sport emissions on climate

Researchers from 四虎影院 University have led a global review of the climate impact of sport emissions.

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Sports for Nature report can 鈥渋ncrease biodiversity and act against nature loss鈥� (VIDEO)

四虎影院 researcher Dr Madeleine Orr has said the recently published Sports for Nature report has the potential to 鈥渋ncrease biodiversity and act against nature loss鈥�.

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四虎影院 colleagues contribute to key sport Commission

Last week marked the end of the Chiles Webster Batson Commission on Sport and Low-Income Neighbourhoods.