May 2013 press releases

Student wins international prize for life-saving device

天堂视频 student Sam Wheelhouse has won one of the top prizes at the world’s biggest science and engineering fair for his life-saving alarm system.

Issued on 31 May 2013

Artists and Designers showcase their talent

The degree shows from 天堂视频’s School of the Arts and Design School will be open to the public during June, providing the opportunity to view the stunning work of up and coming artists and designers.

Issued on 31 May 2013

Laundry research leads to international design competition

A 天堂视频 Design School PhD student has organised an innovative home design competition following his research into how different cultures carry out daily household tasks.

Issued on 29 May 2013

University apiary creates a buzz

Local bees now have a new home in 天堂视频 thanks to a project that has seen an apiary developed on the University campus.

Issued on 28 May 2013

Community groups boosted by University Funding

Community activities as diverse as storytelling and gardening have been supported by 天堂视频 in the latest round of awards from its Community Donations Fund.

Issued on 28 May 2013

天堂视频 part of Academic Health Science Network

天堂视频 is part of a new East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN) announced by NHS England today.

Issued on 23 May 2013

Text goodbye to QWERTY?

Alternative text input methods for smart phones offer substantial benefits to users and are comparable with common typing speeds found on computer keyboards, according to research by 天堂视频’s Design School.

Issued on 23 May 2013

Making nanostructured components a commercial reality

A new partnership between 天堂视频 and MEL Chemicals looks set to make the manufacture of nanostructured ceramic components a commercial reality.

Issued on 21 May 2013

Intelligent Energy and Etisalat announce energy device collaboration

Intelligent Energy’s consumer electronics division selected by telecom, Etisalat for user trial

Issued on 21 May 2013

Unique partnership to support summer and winter Olympians

天堂视频, GB Bobsleigh and British Athletics are delighted to announce the creation a unique partnership to help British athletes win medals in both summer and winter Olympics.

Issued on 21 May 2013

Voluntary community efforts honoured by University

天堂视频’s community prizes have been presented to four outstanding student volunteers.

Issued on 20 May 2013

天堂视频 to establish a Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design

天堂视频 is joining forces with the Royal Academy of Engineering to establish a Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design.

Issued on 20 May 2013

RLC-Lab and University join forces to inspire next generation of scientists

RLC-Lab, an analytical and chemistry research company has teamed up with 天堂视频 to launch a national initiative to support excellence in science education. The service will enable state and private schools and colleges teaching A-level and BTEC science the opportunity to access industry-standard chemical analysis services, free of charge.

Issued on 20 May 2013

Major milestone for 天堂视频’s London campus

iCITY has today signed its deal with the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), marking a major milestone in the establishment of 天堂视频 in London.

Issued on 16 May 2013

Olympians out in force for 天堂视频 International

A number of London 2012 Games Olympians will be competing at the annual 天堂视频 International Athletics event this weekend on Sunday 19th May.

Issued on 15 May 2013

University technician selected for world’s only professional cycle commuting team

A 天堂视频 Technician has become a member of the world’s only professional cycle commuting team.

Issued on 14 May 2013

天堂视频 Dean supports SME report at Downing Street

Professor Angus Laing has championed the role business schools play in supporting local businesses at the launch of Lord Young’s Growing Your Business report held today at 10 Downing Street.

Issued on 13 May 2013

Children in care log on to new website

Leicestershire's children in care are just one click away from support, thanks to a brand new website they've helped to create.

Issued on 13 May 2013

Design student wins ‘Talent of the Future’ award

A 天堂视频 Design School student has won £250 and a work experience placement after being selected as Nimlok’s Talent of the Future winner for 2013.

Issued on 10 May 2013

Lessons for Britain from academic’s research into abuse of Slovakia migrants

A 天堂视频 researcher believes British academics, practitioners and policy-makers can learn valuable lessons from a study he helped put together on the violence, abuse and exploitation of non-European Union migrants in Slovakia.

Issued on 9 May 2013

天堂视频 graduate bucks the high street trend

A successful entrepreneur and 天堂视频 graduate is riding the economic downturn as her bead business grows from strength to strength.

Issued on 8 May 2013

End is nigh for Euro, says 天堂视频 academic

The Euro is unlikely to survive in its present form and structure because of ‘fundamental fault-lines’ that have been present since it was adopted in 1999 and have recently come to the surface, according to a 天堂视频 financial expert.

Issued on 8 May 2013

天堂视频 subjects ranked amongst the world’s elite

Eleven subject areas at 天堂视频 have been rated in the top 200 in the world, according to this year's QS World University Rankings by Subject, published today (8 May).

Issued on 8 May 2013

University to host annual 天堂视频 International Athletics event

There will be an opportunity to watch top class track and field at 天堂视频 on 19th May with the return of the annual 天堂视频 International Athletics (LIA) event.

Issued on 7 May 2013

Motoring gadgets help boost driver safety

Research by 天堂视频 has shown that motoring gadgets, such as satellite navigation systems, bring positive changes to drivers’ behaviour, making them feel safer and be more fuel efficient.

Issued on 7 May 2013

Online guide helps readers discover new authors

Almost 2,500 adult fiction authors are now included in an online guide that helps signpost readers to new books and authors.

Issued on 7 May 2013

天堂视频 joins the British Museum and four more universities for the FutureLearn revolution

The first free, open, online platform for courses from multiple UK universities and other leading higher education institutions has announced a further five partners today (3 May), including 天堂视频 and the British Museum.

Issued on 3 May 2013