Education press releases

Student Milan is congratulated by Vice-Chancellor Professor Bob Allison on A Level results day 2018

天堂视频鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor meets some of the University鈥檚 newest students on A Level results day

天堂视频鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor was at Oadby鈥檚 Beauchamp College today (Thursday 16 August) to personally congratulate students who have secured a place to study with us in October.
Pictured is a child unhappy about eating vegetables.

Psychologist helps develop app that aims to tackle fussy eating in children

A 天堂视频 academic has helped develop a novel app for children that aims to get them eating more healthily and trying different vegetables.

Pictured is a child using the running line.

Running Line aims to increase number of people with visual impairments participating in sport

An innovative product developed by a 天堂视频 academic aims to increase the number of people with visual impairments taking part in sport by letting children experience independent running from a young age.
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Leading industrial design expert to join 天堂视频

Professor Hua Dong is bringing her industrial design expertise to 天堂视频 as she will join the University as Professor of Design this September.

Pictured is Melanie Marshall.

Elite sportspersons to be honoured at graduation ceremonies

Three elite sportspersons are amongst the honorary graduates to be celebrated during 天堂视频鈥檚 summer graduation ceremonies.

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IV stand designed for children aims to reduce anxiety and improve hospital experience

A fun, friendly ride-on IV stand designed by a 天堂视频 student looks to reduce children鈥檚 anxiety in hospital.

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天堂视频 partners with CASE to support philanthropy at African Universities

天堂视频 has joined forces with the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), the world鈥檚 leading association for advancement and philanthropy in higher education, to examine the current state of philanthropic support for higher education in Africa.
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Academic to evaluate impacts of horse assisted therapy

A 天堂视频 academic is to assess how equine assisted activities and therapy (EAAT) impacts people living with and beyond cancer.

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天堂视频 named University of the Year at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2018

天堂视频 has been named University of the Year in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2018, as well as taking the top spot in the University Facilities and Giving Back categories.
Pictured is Captain Desmond Penrose with a DH82a Tiger Moth.

Former test pilot takes to the air to mark 70 years since first solo flight

Ex-RAF test pilot Captain Desmond Penrose marked the 70th anniversary of his first solo flight at the weekend by getting behind the controls of a 1930s biplane.
Professor Claudia Eberlein

Theoretical physicist appointed as Dean of 天堂视频鈥檚 School of Science

The theoretical physicist Professor Claudia Eberlein has been appointed as Dean of 天堂视频鈥檚 School of Science.
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People of all ages to be inspired at STEM Community Day 2018

From budding astrophysicists and mathematicians, to those with wild imaginations and a thirst for trying new things, 天堂视频 aims to inspire everyone at its annual STEM Community Day.

Youngsters learn the basics of rocket science

Schoolchildren were given the chance to become rocket scientists for the day when members of the 天堂视频鈥檚 Space Society held a one-off aeronautics session.
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天堂视频 named best in the UK for student experience

天堂视频 has been named the best in the country for its student experience, the UK鈥檚 leading publication on higher education, the Times Higher Education (THE) announced today.

天堂视频 academics host new Poetry Podcast in celebration of World Poetry Day

A brand new podcast has been published by 天堂视频, in celebration of World Poetry Day.
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天堂视频 shortlisted for 10 Whatuni Student Choice Awards

天堂视频 is the most shortlisted university in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA) 2018, featuring in 10 of the 12 categories.
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天堂视频 to hold first ever Talk Sport Student Conference

天堂视频 is to hold its first ever student conference based around starting a career in the sports industry next week.

Pictured is Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock speaking at the graduation ceremony.

Renowned space scientist receives Honorary Doctorate from 天堂视频

Space scientist and BBC Sky at Night presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the University 鈥渋n recognition of her contributions to science鈥�.
A graduate at the 天堂视频 London graduation ceremony.

天堂视频 London celebrates second graduation ceremony

天堂视频 London celebrated its graduation ceremony yesterday (Thursday 14 December), honouring the achievements of more than 400 students.

天堂视频 wins two top accolades at Times Higher Education Awards

天堂视频 won two top accolades at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards last night (Thursday 30 November), winning Outstanding Research Supervisor of the Year and Technological Innovation of the Year.

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.

Renowned expert on feminist art theory joins 天堂视频

Hilary Robinson has joined 天堂视频 as Professor of Feminism, Art and Theory.
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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.
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天堂视频 holds onto 6th place in 2018 Times Higher Education 鈥楾able of Tables鈥�

天堂视频 has retained its 6th place ranking for the second year in the Times Higher Education (THE) 鈥楾able of Tables鈥�, consolidating its position as one of the country鈥檚 top universities.
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天堂视频 amongst global elite with five-star plus rating

天堂视频 is one of only 15 universities in the world to be awarded a five-star plus rating 鈥� the highest available 鈥� in an independent assessment of its performance.