Research success press releases

Military veterans praise 鈥榣ife changing鈥� support programme

Military veterans who attended 天堂视频鈥檚 first mental wellbeing support programme have described it as 鈥榣ife changing鈥�.
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How to choose the perfect running shoe 鈥� three top tips from an expert (VIDEO)

As Commonwealth Games fever continues to grip the nation many of us will feel inspired by events in Birmingham.

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3x3 wheelchair basketball 鈥� how 天堂视频鈥檚 research made a lasting impact (VIDEO)

3X3 wheelchair basketball is set to feature for the first time at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, with researchers at 天堂视频 playing a key role in the development of the sport.

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Adam Peaty 鈥� a sports psychologist's view on his injury comeback (VIDEO)

As Adam Peaty embarks on his third Commonwealth Games campaign, the 27-year-old will certainly have his mind set on another podium place in Birmingham.

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Experts in Sport podcast 鈥� Commonwealth Games special (VIDEO)

天堂视频鈥檚 Experts in Sport podcast returns with a bumper edition ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

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ACT Medical founder Joseph Bentley accepted for Enterprise Fellowship at Royal Academy of Engineering

天堂视频 alumnus and ACT Medical founder Joseph Bentley has won an 1851 Enterprise Fellowship at the Royal Academy of Engineering as he continues to develop his award-winning system for reducing the number of deaths from knife wounds.
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天堂视频 continues to lead the way in Para sport research (VIDEO)

As the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham edge ever closer, the eyes of the world will once again be on the top sporting talent vying for podium places.

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PING Performance Research Centre formally opens (VIDEO)

The PING Performance Research Centre has launched at 天堂视频 to advance cutting-edge technology and innovation in the world of golf.
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County cricketers experience 鈥渞ollercoaster鈥� of mental health experiences 鈥� new study

County cricketers across England experience a 鈥渞ollercoaster鈥� of mental health emotions throughout their career, a new study has found.

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天堂视频 researchers collaborate with FIFA on artificial pitch testing (VIDEO)

天堂视频 researchers have collaborated with international governing body giant FIFA to bring artificial pitch testing into the modern era.

天堂视频 to lead UK's first ever study on the effects of climate change on sleep

The first study in the UK to look at the impact of climate change on sleep is being led by 天堂视频.
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鈥楽HIFT鈥� it: New research suggests health education, fitness trackers, and cabin workouts can improve activity levels of lorry drivers

A targeted health programme, including health education sessions, fitness trackers, and lorry cabin workouts, can improve the activity levels of long-distance heavy goods drivers in the short term - according to new research led by 天堂视频.

天堂视频 research to feature in the 2022 British Academy Summer Showcase

Research by 天堂视频 will feature in this year鈥檚 British Academy Summer Showcase, an event designed to celebrate the work of Academy-funded researchers from around the world.

REF 2021: Over 90% of 天堂视频鈥檚 research is 鈥榳orld-leading鈥� or 鈥榠nternationally-excellent鈥�

The results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), published today (12 May), show that 91% of 天堂视频鈥檚 research is now 鈥榳orld-leading鈥� or 鈥榠nternationally-excellent鈥�.

天堂视频 appoints new Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation

天堂视频 is delighted to announce that Professor Dan Parsons has been appointed as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation.

Royal Society honour for 天堂视频鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor

天堂视频鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.
Dr Ishara Dharmasena, of the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering (MEME), and a team of researchers at the University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka) have developed a new, scalable manufacturing technique to create wearable fabrics embedded with very small power generators known as 鈥楾riboelectric Nanogenerators鈥� (TENGs).

Tech experts create wearable material that can generate electricity by capturing energy from body movements

Clothing that can sense our health, communicate information with others, and generate electricity may soon be hitting the market, thanks to new research by 天堂视频.

New project to increase diversity and inclusion within engineering gets Academy funding

A 天堂视频 project to help transform the outcomes and experiences of students from underrepresented groups has been awarded 拢65,000 by the Royal Academy of Engineering (Ra Eng).

天堂视频 crowned best university in the world for sports-related subjects for sixth year running

天堂视频 has been named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the sixth year running by the global QS higher education league table.
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天堂视频 review highlights opportunities created by disability-inclusive sport

A study examining the Flyerz hockey programme has revealed how taking an actively inclusive approach to sport can result in widespread benefit for players and their communities.

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天堂视频 awarded 拢1 million research grant

A research team from 天堂视频 has been awarded a 拢1 million grant to deliver the second phase of the 2020 CRACK IT Challenges.

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天堂视频 geographer joins Government鈥檚 new College of Experts

天堂视频鈥檚 Dr Sarah Mills has joined the College of Experts 鈥� a new Government initiative that aims to give policymakers better access to independent expertise and guidance.

Record nominations for University research and innovation in LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards

天堂视频 has a record 17 nominations across seven categories in the 2022 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards.

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Slippery Slopes: How Climate Change is threatening the 2022 Winter Olympics

Climate change is threatening the Winter Olympics and the future of snow sports by making conditions much more dangerous to athletes and participants, finds a new report.

天堂视频 to play key role in new programme which puts the Midlands at forefront of hydrogen innovation

天堂视频 experts are part of a new programme designed to support, foster, and accelerate the hydrogen economy in the Midlands.