May 2019 press releases

天堂视频 only Midlands university to feature in top ten of The Complete University Guide 2020

天堂视频 is the only university in the Midlands to feature in the top ten of The Complete University Guide 2020, published today (Wednesday 1 May 2019).
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Can a 鈥榮nacktivity鈥� approach to physical activity reduce people鈥檚 future risk of disease?

天堂视频 is leading a multi-million-pound research programme to establish if a 鈥榮nacktivity鈥� approach to physical activity, where people are encouraged to undertake short bursts of physical activity throughout the day, is effective in improving people鈥檚 health.

Sharpening a winning edge: GB wheelchair rugby team aims to increase its tournament winning chances

Britain鈥檚 wheelchair rugby squad will visit 天堂视频鈥檚 world-renowned sports science labs this month in preparation for the summer鈥檚 IWRF European Championships.
St Bart's winning classroom design.

Winning outdoor classroom design for Leicestershire school is revealed

A group of 天堂视频 students are set to see their ideas brought to life as their outdoor classroom design for a Leicestershire school has been selected to be developed by an architect.

Experts secure 拢200,000 from the Department for Transport for research into greener travel

天堂视频 has been awarded 拢200,000 for two projects which aim to make the transport sector more environmentally friendly.

Recycling which defies the laws of physics: Why pyrolysis is not the answer

Pyrolysis of waste is a multi-million-pound concept which claims to be a sustainable solution to reusing domestic refuse by transforming organic matter into valuable biofuel.

Postgrad student will travel to the UN headquarters to promote her disaster resilience research

A 天堂视频 PhD student will travel to the UN headquarters in Switzerland to promote her work which uses social media to engage people in emergency risk communication.
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Political 鈥渇ake news鈥� commonplace on social media and frequently and knowingly shared, new survey finds

More than half of British social media users came across what they thought was political 鈥渇ake news鈥� in the past month, a new survey by 天堂视频 has found.

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Student helps solve scientific puzzle that could improve solar panel efficiency and increase their usage around the world

A 天堂视频 PhD student has helped shed light on a solar panel puzzle that could lead to more efficient devices being developed.

New study aims to better understand the impact of invasive species on British rivers

A new study will examine the damaging impact of non-native river species including killer and demon shrimp aims to better understand their effect on the indigenous ecology and prevent the threat of an invasional meltdown.

Child poverty growing fastest in the UK鈥檚 most deprived areas

More than half of Britain鈥檚 children are classed as growing up in poverty in some of the poorest areas of the UK.
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Students host first plastic art exhibition at government department to highlight the dangers of pollution

Students at 天堂视频 are exhibiting their art in a government department as part of a project that looks to highlight the impact of plastic pollution.
Battle of the Nations - 天堂视频 International Athletics

Emerson to lead the line for 天堂视频 at LIA

Great Britain鈥檚 medal-winning heptathlete, Niamh Emerson, will lead a star-studded line up at this year鈥檚 天堂视频 International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday, 19 May.

Field trial will test new technologies for mass casualty incidents

A largescale field trial in Finland will test new technologies aimed at saving lives during mass casualty chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear (CBRN) incidents.
Sophie Hahn (380) competes in the Women's Para-Elite 100m event at the 天堂视频 International Athletics Meet held at the Paula Radcliffe Athletics Stadium (Photo by David Crawford / www.stillsport.com)

World record broken at 天堂视频 International

Paralympic champion Sophie Hahn produced a storming run in Women's Para-Elite T38 100m to break the world record at 天堂视频 International Athletics (LIA).

New online tool will help teachers support preterm children who develop special educational needs as they get older

A new online tool aims to increase primary teachers鈥� awareness of the link between preterm birth and educational difficulties as well as give practical teaching advice for helping those most at risk.

European-wide project to improve road safety launched today

An EU project which aims to better understand the evolving relationship between motorists, vehicles and their environment using new technology has been launched in Belgium today.
Finnish Firefighters take part in the TOXI-Triage field trial

Mass casualty field trial demonstrates life-saving potential of new technologies

Four years ago academics, emergency responders and industry partners from across Europe came together with a common goal 鈥� to create new technologies and systems that would save lives during a chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear (CBRN) incident.
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Researchers to assess effectiveness of eco-friendly flood schemes

天堂视频 academics are to explore the economic and environmental benefits of natural flood defences as part of a 拢467,000 research project.
天堂视频 Lightning captain Nat Panagarry has been selected to represent England at this summer鈥檚 Netball World Cup.

天堂视频 Lightning captain selected for Red Roses World Cup squad

天堂视频 Lightning captain Nat Panagarry has been selected to represent England at this summer鈥檚 Netball World Cup.

Forensic examiners are in danger of missing evidence in low-light environments, according to new research

Forensic examiners are in danger of missing evidence in low-light environments if their vision has not fully adapted to the dark, a new study has found.

Scientists plan to develop new AI hardware capable of 鈥榯hinking' like a human brain

A new generation of artificial intelligence which mimics the neural processes of the human brain is being developed by an international team of scientists.
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Arts Degree Show to showcase the bold, thought-provoking and imaginative work of students at 天堂视频

天堂视频 is delighted to announce this year鈥檚 Arts Degree Show, taking place 8-16 June.
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It鈥檚 time to look at how gift giving spares a thought for loved ones but not the planet

Father鈥檚 Day, graduation ceremonies, weddings and birthdays鈥hey all have two things in common: they鈥檙e coming up over the next few months and they involve gifts.