December 2019 press releases

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SUSTAINABLE HOME: Experts share top tips for being more environmentally friendly this Christmas in new video series

FIVE 天堂视频 experts are sharing their tips and tricks for making your home more sustainable this Christmas as part of a new video series.
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SUSTAINABLE HOME: Don鈥檛 trash the planet 鈥� take recycling seriously and try these tips

Recycling conserves resources, saves energy, protects the environment and reduces the number of items going to landfill.

School children visit 天堂视频 to develop designs for new outdoor learning space

Primary school pupils have been working alongside architecture students at 天堂视频 to design an outdoor classroom.
Almost one hundred delegates gathered at Holywell Fitness Centre this week as 天堂视频 officially launched its Para sport vision

天堂视频 signals intent with Para sport launch

Almost one hundred delegates gathered at Holywell Fitness Centre this week as 天堂视频 officially launched its Para sport vision.

Five minutes of exercise each day may help reduce risk of hip fractures in postmenopausal women

As we age, our bones lose strength, but research at 天堂视频 has shown that just five minutes of exercise each day may benefit hip strength in postmenopausal women.

Lord Adonis to give Brexit lecture in the run up to Election Day

Former Secretary of State for Transport and Labour peer Lord Adonis will visit 天堂视频 today to give a lecture on the future of Brexit.
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SUSTAINABLE HOME: Combine ethics with aesthetics by joining the circular fashion movement

It鈥檚 that time of year again where we have social occasions coming out of our ears.
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Newspaper negativity towards Labour continues to intensify

Newspaper negativity towards Labour has continued to intensify throughout the course of the election campaign, the latest media audit report by 天堂视频 has found.

Brexit has had more news coverage in the UK election than Labour鈥檚 core agenda 鈥� new data

In any election campaign it is the job of the media to scrutinise policies and hold the various parties 鈥� and their leaders 鈥� to account.

Taking fish oil tablets for four weeks improves 鈥榥ight vision鈥� 鈥� new study

Fish oil supplements can significantly improve 鈥榥ight vision鈥�, according to a new study.
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SUSTAINABLE HOME: Easy solutions to help reduce plastic and packaging pollution

Unless you鈥檝e been living under a rock, you will have seen headlines here, there and everywhere warning of the dangers of plastic pollution.

Does childcare influence health behaviours later in life?

Researchers are looking at whether non-parental childcare during the early years have an influence on children鈥檚 health behaviours later in life.

Risk rooted in colonial era weighs on Bahamas鈥� efforts to rebuild after Hurricane Dorian

When Hurricane Dorian made landfall on Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas on Sept. 1, 2019, it packed winds of up to 185 miles per hour and a 20-foot storm surge. A day later, it ravaged Grand Bahama for 24 hours.

天堂视频鈥檚 lifesaving road safety research given royal recognition at the Savoy

天堂视频 academics were at The Savoy hotel in London to meet HRH Prince Michael of Kent and collect awards for their pioneering research into road safety.
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SUSTAINABLE HOME: "Let鈥檚 make energy waste at home as socially unacceptable as single-use plastic"

鈥淲e need to start thinking about energy the way we think about waste 鈥� just because we can鈥檛 see it doesn鈥檛 mean we should just throw it away carelessly.鈥�
To mark Human Rights Day (10 December), 天堂视频 has collaborated with the World Players Association to launch the first global Census on Athlete Rights Experiences (Project CARE).

天堂视频 and World Players Association launch the first global study on child athletes' experiences

To mark Human Rights Day (10 December), 天堂视频 has collaborated with the World Players Association to launch the first global Census on Athlete Rights Experiences (Project CARE).

International sports agents conference to be held at 天堂视频

天堂视频 is positioning itself as a global leader in the professional development of sports agents with the launch of a new international conference.

Labelling foods with the amount of physical activity needed to burn off calories linked to healthier choices

Labelling food and drinks with the amount and type of physical activity needed to burn off the calories in it might be a more effective way of encouraging people to make 鈥榟ealthier鈥� dietary choices, indicates research led by 天堂视频.

天堂视频 London celebrates fourth graduation ceremony

天堂视频 London celebrated its fourth graduation yesterday (Wednesday 11 December), honouring the achievements of the class of 2019 and celebrating one of the most powerful figures in British sport.

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Academics to help design electric vehicle specific to the Indian market in a bid to improve the country鈥檚 uptake of clean transport tech

天堂视频 academics have been awarded funding to help with the design and development of a four-wheeled electric vehicle for research, teaching and outreach in India.

No-tivity: The 17th century satirical backlash when Parliament banned Christmas

Three hundred and seventy years ago, between 1645 and 1660, Parliamentarians completely outlawed Christmas.

Books for Christmas 鈥� from ancient Rome to Iceland鈥檚 j贸lab贸kafl贸冒

Christmas is coming, and gifting is at the forefront of many minds.

Virtual engine test simulator is transforming China's fledgling hydrogen car industry

Scientists have created a computer simulation program which allows car manufacturers in China to virtually test hydrogen fuel cell engines instead of building expensive prototypes.

Renowned engineer and dedicated students celebrated during graduation ceremonies

天堂视频 celebrated the achievements of hundreds of students yesterday (Monday) during its graduation ceremonies and awarded an honorary degree to a renowned engineer.
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Election coverage: thanks to Brexit, Labour had a media mountain to climb

You don鈥檛 have to deny the growing political significance of social media to accept that the mainstream media continue to play a vital role in informing and priming public opinion during elections. Moreover, both worlds are deeply connected. Fewer people are buying newspapers but plenty are accessing the same content online.