December 2017 press releases

NEW CAMPAIGN: Paralympic gold medallist Jonnie Peacock launches 天堂视频鈥檚 experts鈥� guide to a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year

The University has launched its Christmas and New Year health and wellbeing campaign 鈥� an eight-week initiative which aims to inspire positive changes to physical and mental prosperity.

Why indulgence is better for your diet this Christmas

Indulging in a little of what you fancy this festive period is better for your diet in the long term, according to behavioural psychologists at 天堂视频.

天堂视频 wins two top accolades at Times Higher Education Awards

天堂视频 won two top accolades at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards last night (Thursday 30 November), winning Outstanding Research Supervisor of the Year and Technological Innovation of the Year.

More than 600,000 youngsters are at risk of 鈥榟oliday hunger鈥� this Christmas

This Christmas more than 600,000 children are at risk of going hungry.
Festive wine glasses

Christmas has your number when it comes to slumber 鈥� why certain people struggle to sleep over the festive period

Prepare to be 鈥榝ound out鈥� if you have a hidden predisposition for insomnia 鈥� Christmas exposes all your sleep vulnerabilities.

Research Engineers needed to help shape High Speed 2

The University is looking to recruit four research engineers to work on an exciting new partnership with High Speed Two Ltd (HS2), the largest construction project in Europe.
Pictured is the front of 天堂视频's Hazlerigg building.

天堂视频 helping to drive growth across the UK

The importance of 天堂视频 to the economy and employment, both regionally and nationally, has been highlighted by a new report.

Supermarket pricing means some Christmas shoppers are paying 1000% more for Brussels sprouts

Christmas shoppers could find themselves paying up to 1000% more for their sprouts this December because of confusing prices at UK supermarkets.

Ye olde remedies for modern Christmasse ailments鈥� or how 17th century medicine can help after a Christmas binge

A 17th century ailment for indigestion featuring the contents of a sperm whale鈥檚 guts could be just the cure for your Christmas Day food coma.
Player receiving treatment from a physiotherapist

Football must do more to ensure that players鈥� medical rights are protected

Professional footballers鈥� fundamental rights to medical confidentiality are routinely ignored across the English professional leagues according to a piece of 天堂视频 research.

鈥楾is the season to be fussy鈥� how to encourage your children to eat their sprouts

Evolutionary biology gives children a wonderful gift at Christmas鈥� a proven scientific excuse for disliking sprouts.
Picture of a Christmas turkey ready to be served

Christmas dinner of champions 鈥� what do elite athletes eat?

Christmas is a time for many to have a break from work, relax with the family and indulge in good food and drink. For elite athletes there are decisions to make. How much should I be training and what should I be eating and drinking?
A graduate at the 天堂视频 London graduation ceremony.

天堂视频 London celebrates second graduation ceremony

天堂视频 London celebrated its graduation ceremony yesterday (Thursday 14 December), honouring the achievements of more than 400 students.
Pictured is Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock speaking at the graduation ceremony.

Renowned space scientist receives Honorary Doctorate from 天堂视频

Space scientist and BBC Sky at Night presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the University 鈥渋n recognition of her contributions to science鈥�.
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New research to help truck drivers get their health back on the road

A new 天堂视频-led study is helping truck drivers get healthy by encouraging higher levels of physical activity and a healthier diet that fits in with their work schedule.
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天堂视频鈥檚 plans for technology transfer

天堂视频 and seven other universities in the Midlands are collaborating in technology transfer, it has been announced.