July 2017 press releases

Study into homophobia with the construction sector

Investigation into 鈥渋nstitutional homophobia鈥� within the UK construction industry will make minority voices heard

A study involving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees working in construction aims to explore the effects of 鈥渋nstitutional homophobia鈥� within the 拢100 billion British industry.
A child does Movement for Learning exercises

Daily movement programme has positive impact on children鈥檚 learning

Following a daily movement programme can improve children鈥檚 physical development levels and has the potential to boost their chances in the classroom, researchers from 天堂视频 have found.
Train on the tracks choo choo

Transport technology from 天堂视频 will shape the future of Britain鈥檚 railways as part of a 拢92 million innovation venture

天堂视频 will draw upon its award-winning transport systems research when it joins a 拢92 million academia and industry partnership aimed at developing the future of British railways.
Professor Vicky Tolfrey in the research labs

天堂视频 professor given International Paralympic Committee award

天堂视频鈥檚 Professor Vicky Tolfrey is to receive one of the International Paralympic Committee鈥檚 (IPC) top awards in recognition of her commitment to para athlete research.
National Living Wage image

Living standards squeeze tightens despite pay rises and tax cuts

Working families with children are facing bigger shortfalls in their household budgets this year, despite an increase in the National Living Wage and tax cuts, according to the Centre for Research in Social Policy at 天堂视频.
Atomic level microscope

Atomic-level microscopes will allow scientists to unlock the deeper mysteries of the natural world

Scientists are a step closer to creating powerful atomic-level imaging to 鈥渦ncover the mysteries of nature鈥� thanks to new research into exotic metamaterials.

17 天堂视频 athletes heading for a home World Championships

A remarkable 17 天堂视频 athletes have been named in the Great Britain team for August鈥檚 IAAF World Championships in London, with current University students David Omoregie, Jessica Judd and Morgan Lake leading the way.
Big Ben with a Union Jack flag

Conference will examine the twists and turns of the 2017 General Election campaign

Political strategists, journalists and academics will be gathering at the 天堂视频 London campus on July 19 to discuss how the media covered the 2017 General Election campaign.
Professor Andrew Chadwick

World-leading political communication expert joins 天堂视频

Professor Andrew Chadwick, a world-leading authority on digital media, power, and democracy will be joining 天堂视频 in August.

Lord Coe installed as Chancellor

Lord Sebastian Coe officially installed as Chancellor of 天堂视频

Lord Sebastian Coe has been installed as Chancellor of 天堂视频.
Doug Scott crawling down the Ogre

Honorary 天堂视频 degree for mountaineer who conquered the Ogre with two broken legs

Adventurer Doug Scott descended The Ogre 鈥� the most difficult mountain in Pakistan 鈥� with two broken legs.
Beth Walker-Smith at Pirelli

天堂视频鈥檚 class of 2017 honoured at graduation ceremonies

This week, 天堂视频 is honouring thousands of students at its summer graduation ceremonies. The achievements of students are celebrated as they reach the end of their degrees.

Penny Briscoe presented with degree

British Paralympic Association director awarded honorary degree from 天堂视频

Penny Briscoe OBE, Director of Sport at the British Paralympic Association, has been awarded an honorary degree by 天堂视频.
Karen Atkinson with colleagues

Atkinson to step down as 天堂视频 Lightning Netball Head Coach

天堂视频 Lightning Netball can today (Thursday 20 July) confirm that Head Coach Karen Atkinson will be stepping down from her position due to an impending move to Italy.
Desmond Penrose and an engine

Former RAF test pilot speaks about the need for more female engineers in the UK

Dressed smartly for his interview, sitting and in the shadow of a decommissioned fighter jet in the atrium named after him, ex-RAF test pilot Captain Desmond Penrose is speaking passionately about the quality of the UK鈥檚 engineering industry.

Strictly Come Dancing star receives Honorary Doctorate from 天堂视频

Ore Oduba, who graduated in Sport Science and Social Science in 2008, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the University 鈥淚n recognition of his contribution to British television as a news and sports broadcaster鈥�.

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

Hundreds of thousands of disadvantaged children are at risk of malnutrition, ill-health and hunger this summer due to a six-week break from the vital nutrition of free school meals.
Junor Souza from the English National Ballet taking is part of the Kinesemiotics project

Using CGI to translate the physical language of ballet

The visual language of ballet is being translated by researchers from 天堂视频 who are cataloguing every movement with the help of CGI and English National Ballet First Soloist, Junor Souza.
Electric Car Charging

Electric cars: Are people getting revved up over 'fake' news?

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breastfeeding can help you lose weight

Study highlights the physical and psychological rewards of breastfeeding for mum

Encouragement for new mothers who are considering breastfeeding should include highlighting the immediate physical advantages such as weight loss as well as the health benefits, a new study has found.