April 2019 press releases

Police officers.

天堂视频 receives government funding to develop knife-detection technology

天堂视频 has received funding to develop technology that looks to provide a solution to the problem of people carrying concealed blades in public places.
A woman cooking with biomass and an electric alternative in the background.

天堂视频 leads a UK aid programme to tackle climate change

天堂视频 and the World Bank鈥檚 Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme (ESMAP) joined forces in leading a UK aid research project to find innovative, clean and modern alternatives to biomass fuels, such as charcoal and wood.

Environment Campaign: University launches new drive to promote game-changing environmental research and innovations

天堂视频 is celebrating the academics and projects which tackle some of the most challenging areas of climate change, ecology, sustainability, technology and renewable energy as part of a two-month initiative to highlight environmental research.
Students at the Collaborative Show 2019.

Students celebrated by renowned national and international organisations for their solutions to real business issues

More than 800 London students have had their hard work and creativity celebrated by leading industry names after they were asked to devise solutions to real business problems.

天堂视频 to host FA Women鈥檚 Super League academy finals day

The next wave of football talent is coming to 天堂视频 as the University plays host to The FA Women鈥檚 Super League (WSL) academy finals.
Professor Tony Edwards, who has joined the 天堂视频 London team

Professor Tony Edwards appointed as Dean of 天堂视频 London

Professor Tony Edwards has been appointed as the Dean of 天堂视频 London. He will take up the role in August 2019.

天堂视频 MP Nicky Morgan highlights the importance of 鈥渉omegrown innovation鈥� during tour of campus engineering labs

MP Nicky Morgan has championed 鈥渉omegrown innovation鈥� during a tour of 天堂视频鈥檚 engineering labs where she was shown a new rail technology which aims to end points failure delays in Britain.

Research aims to produce negative-emission fuels from industrial CO2

Scientists at 天堂视频 have created a new chemical process which converts industrial CO2 emissions into useable green fuels and chemicals.
Plants.

Wealth from waste 鈥� three ways pollution can be turned into something useful

Solving environmental problems usually just means cleaning up the mess people have made. But scientists are increasingly interested in creating something valuable from pollution.

A field of solar panels.

Surviving climate change means transforming both economics and design

What could be more important than sustaining habitable living conditions on Earth?

Pictured is an easter egg.

Easter eggs: hunting for a solution to excessive packaging

So which Easter tradition came first? The packaging or the egg? The answer is of course not that surprising (it鈥檚 the egg). The tradition of giving people eggs at spring time has roots in ancient pagan festivals and exists in the history of a range of religions.
A house with energy coming out of it.

拢1.6m grant to improve building fa莽ade technologies for better energy efficiency

A project to create new technologies to improve the energy efficiency of buildings is set to get underway as a group of researchers from 天堂视频, the University of Nottingham and University of Exeter have been awarded a 拢1.65m grant from the EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council).

天堂视频 and M茅decins Sans Fronti猫res (MSF) staff.

M茅decins Sans Fronti猫res learns how to provide crucial water, hygiene and sanitation interventions in emergency situations

天堂视频 has been praised by M茅decins Sans Fronti猫res (MSF) for the valuable training it provides that equips teams with skills to better assist communities in emergencies.
Different foods and a #Lboroexpert banner

Academic creates nifty food planner to help tackle national waste issue

A new food planner created at 天堂视频 hopes to get staff, students and members of the public thinking more carefully about their meals in a bid to tackle the ever-growing national waste issue.

Scientists use Infra-Red photography to map the way clothes absorb sweat during exercise to learn more about sporting performance and heat stress

Research into the way clothes absorb sweat during exercise could help manufacturers develop garments which reduce the effects of heat stress and improve sporting performance.
Six 天堂视频 swimmers included in British World Championship squad

Six 天堂视频 swimmers included in British World Championship squad

Six 天堂视频 swimmers have been confirmed as part of British Swimming鈥檚 25-strong squad for this summer鈥檚 FINA World Aquatics Championships in South Korea.
A Pinoccio doll.

Everybody has to lie: Is honesty always the best policy?

Everyone thinks lying is bad 鈥� but is being honest always the right way to go?

wind turbines on a hill.

天堂视频 and Surrey project to map energy and productivity

A researcher at 天堂视频 has been awarded funding by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to explore the role of energy in the UK鈥檚 productivity puzzle.

People who exercise increase their meal size by a quarter when planning food in advance

Gym-goers who pre-plan their meals in advance of aerobic exercise increase their portion size by a quarter on days that they exercise, a new study has found.

Can physical activity offset the health risks of sitting too long?

At least 150 minutes of exercise per week could substantially reduce or offset the health risks of sitting for long periods of time, research suggests.