Community press releases

Scholarship set up in memory of alumna killed in car accident

The family of a 天堂视频 alumna, who was involved in a fatal car accident, have started a scholarship in her memory.
天堂视频's youth express Brexit opinions with art

天堂视频鈥檚 youth express their thoughts on Brexit through artworks

天堂视频 will be holding an exhibition and panel discussion that showcases the views of young people on the theme of Britain after Brexit. The event is titled 鈥極ur Nation鈥檚 Future: 天堂视频 Youth Creative Visions鈥�.

Children playing in woodland

Study reveals how Forest Schools can benefit children鈥檚 development

Forest Schools are a growing phenomenon in the UK, but what impact does getting children outside of the classroom have on their overall development? Researchers at 天堂视频 hope to find out.
Jon Walker with members of the community

Community groups invited to bid for University funding through the Open Fund

Community and voluntary groups in Charnwood are being offered the chance to bid for funding through the University鈥檚 annual Donations Fund Programme.
Student working at tablet

Major legacy donation invested into new architecture programme

天堂视频 has received a 拢2.5million legacy donation from Reginald W.J. Hewson, the largest bequest the University has ever received.
Fruit routes harvest poster

Fruit Routes harvest returns to campus

The annual Fruit Routes harvest event returns to 天堂视频 from 18 鈥� 21 October with a range of enjoyable harvesting activities.

Partition memories of British Asians are to be recorded as part of a 拢1 million project to understand 70 years since the creation of India and Pakistan

Partition and its influence on community identity in the UK will be examined as part of a 拢1 million study which aims to collect the experiences of British citizens who once called India and Pakistan, 鈥榟ome鈥�.
Historical image of items being produced at the handicraft unit

University history unveiled with Handicraft Unit furniture auction and exhibition

天堂视频 will unveil a rich collection of period furniture for auction from the Handicraft Unit, a programme established in the 1930s which trained students in furniture making under leading craftsmen.
green man crossing lights

Improving our streets will encourage more people to walk

A project to boost low-levels of physical activity in deprived areas has found that improving footpaths, clearing overgrown vegetation and increasing street cleanliness could be the answer to encouraging people to walk more.
Front of the Hazlerigg building

Local groups awarded 拢27,500 from University donation fund

Two organisations have been awarded funds to support their work in the community.

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.
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.

Students presenting ideas to local community members

Students present ideas to revitalise local museum

Postgraduate students from 天堂视频 have presented creative proposals to bring more visitors to the town鈥檚 Old Rectory Museum.
Recipients of awards with University staff at 天堂视频 Town Hall

Outstanding student and community work celebrated at awards ceremony

天堂视频 has honoured outstanding student volunteers and community groups at its annual community prize ceremony.
Vice Chancellor presenting cheque to community group

University鈥檚 Inside Out Fund supports staff voluntary work

Eight Charnwood charities and community groups have received support from the Inside Out Fund, one of 天堂视频鈥檚 community donation funds.

Olympic Swimming Champions and England Football Manager help launch fundraising campaign to create sporting opportunities for some of Africa鈥檚 poorest children

Last week The Wallace Group held a media launch for their #Zambia5050 fundraising appeal, with Olympic stars Adam Peaty, Mel Marshall and Rebecca Adlington and England Football manager Gareth Southgate taking part in a netball shoot out at 天堂视频.
Students studying together

天堂视频 brings home two golds from Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2017

天堂视频 has won two Whatuni 2017 Student Choice Awards, picking up the top accolade for Best University Facilities and the new Giving Back category.
Jon Walker with members of the community

Community groups invited to bid for funding through Open Fund

Community groups are being offered the chance to receive funding through the University鈥檚 Community Donations Fund Programme.