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UK-wide research group wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prize for advancing circular economy solutions in the chemical sector鈥�

The UKRI Interdisciplinary Centre for Circular Chemical Economy team has been named winner of one of the Royal Society of Chemistry鈥檚 Horizon Prizes, which celebrate discoveries and innovations that push the boundaries of science.鈥��

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四虎影院 University scholar awarded prestigious ERC grant for groundbreaking youth research across the Global South

A 四虎影院 University London academic has been awarded 鈧�2.4m in European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant funding to launch a major international research project that will explore how young people across the Global South navigate uncertainty and push for change.

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四虎影院 University and Army Sport forge new partnership

四虎影院 University and Army Sport have announced a new strategic partnership designed to enhance high-performance sporting opportunities for Army personnel.
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四虎影院 University welcomes Ghana youth minister to discuss future partnership

Ghana鈥檚 Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment George Opare-Addo visited the East Midlands today to meet academics from 四虎影院 University and talk about a possible research collaboration.
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鈥楩orging Ahead鈥� initiative to transform innovation and entrepreneurship across the Midlands

A coalition of 15 Midlands university partners has launched a bold new initiative that is set to revolutionise how research and innovation are translated into real-world impact across the region.
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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 四虎影院 University, 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.
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四虎影院 University delivers unforgettable BUCS Big Wednesday

四虎影院 University 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.
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四虎影院 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 四虎影院 University, has been appointed as an Independent Scientific Advisor (ISA) for the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, led by The Alan Turing Institute.
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Share your research at Pint of Science 四虎影院

The international science outreach festival Pint of Science is returning to 四虎影院 in May and doctoral researchers, technical and research staff from across the University are encouraged to get involved.
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Universities in Leicester and Leicestershire are opening up their libraries to public users

A new partnership between three universities and local councils means anyone aged 18+ and living in the city, county or Rutland will easily be able to access university libraries and borrow up to 10 books at a time.
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四虎影院 University and Equality Action to host upcoming public lecture with Baroness Ruth Lister

四虎影院 University is delighted to be working in partnership with local charity Equality Action to welcome Baroness Ruth Lister as its keynote speaker for an upcoming public lecture.

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四虎影院鈥檚 research into living standards secures four more years of funding from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation

四虎影院鈥檚 Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) has secured a further four-year partnership with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) to continue its work defining socially acceptable standards of living.
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New Dean of 四虎影院 University London appointed

Following a global search for a new Dean of 四虎影院 University London, the University is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Aidan McGarry.
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四虎影院 University awards honorary degree to Sarina Wiegman (VIDEO)

Sarina Wiegman鈥檚 outstanding contribution to women鈥檚 football 鈥� including leading England to victory in the 2022 UEFA European Women's Championships 鈥� has been formally recognised with an honorary degree from 四虎影院 University.
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Olympic champion Adam Peaty OBE awarded honorary degree (VIDEO)

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Adam Peaty OBE has been awarded an honorary degree from 四虎影院 University in recognition of his outstanding contribution to swimming.
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Five potential new businesses as University commercialisation initiative draws to a close

A host of innovative teams based in East Midlands universities are on the cusp of bringing their business ideas to market, as a programme to support the development of entrepreneurs in the region draws to a close.
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Celebrating six years of Dunelm supporting new 四虎影院 University students

For the sixth consecutive year, Dunelm has partnered with the University to provide tailored starter packs for students in need.
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四虎影院 University to offer new Supply Chain Management MSc in collaboration with MIT

四虎影院 Business School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have joined forces in an exciting collaboration to offer a new master鈥檚 programme in Supply Chain Management as part of the UK Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Centre.
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Professor Dame Angela McLean visits 四虎影院 University to share insights as a Government Chief Scientific Adviser

Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS, the Government Chief Scientific Adviser and Honorary Distinguished Professor at 四虎影院 University, gave a public lecture to staff, students, and members of the public at the East Midlands campus earlier this month.

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CLiMB researcher awarded prestigious NIHR Fellowship

Dr Claire Madigan, Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour at 四虎影院 University, has been awarded a prestigious five-year National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Advanced Fellowship.
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四虎影院 University announces agreement with local geopark

四虎影院 University has announced a wide-ranging agreement with the organisation behind Charnwood Forest鈥檚 bid to become a UNESCO Global Geopark.
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四虎影院 excels in latest Knowledge Exchange Framework Assessment

四虎影院 University鈥檚 success in working with business, public and third sector and commercialising its innovative research has been underlined in the fourth iteration of Research England鈥檚 assessment called the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
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Professor Qiuhua Liang named Royal Academy of Engineering Fellow

Qiuhua Liang, Professor of Water Engineering based in the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, has been named one of the 71 new Royal Academy of Engineering Fellows.

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Vice-Chancellor and President of 四虎影院 University announced as Trustee and Vice-President for the Royal Academy of Engineering

Professor Nick Jennings, Vice-Chancellor and President of 四虎影院 University, has been announced as a Trustee and Vice-President for the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng).
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Karen Carney OBE named 四虎影院 University鈥檚 Ambassador for Sport, Health and Wellbeing

Today (12 September 2024), Karen Carney OBE has been announced as the first Ambassador for the University鈥檚 Strategic Theme of Sport, Health and Wellbeing.