// University News
19 September 2024
Discover your future profession and enhance your skills at the Autumn Careers Fair and Fest
Are you ready to take charge of your career and enhance your professional skills? The Careers Network are excited to announce the return of their Autumn Careers Fair and Fest 鈥� a series of events designed to support you on your career journey
19 September 2024
Civic Universities Agreement: Arts, Culture, and Heritage (ACH) Theme Lead for 夜色直播app
The University is seeking an academic colleague (RTE) to take on the role of 夜色直播app鈥檚 institutional lead for the Arts, Culture, and Heritage theme of the Civic Universities Agreement (CUA).
19 September 2024
Implementation of the New JNCHES Annual Pay uplift 2024-25
The pay negotiations for the 2024-25 New Joint Negotiating Committee for Higher Education Staff (New JNCHES) pay round began in March 2024 and have included stages of dispute resolution, taking place in August 2024. Whilst agreement wasn鈥檛 reached there was constructive engagement, in what are challenging financial times.
19 September 2024
Five films and TV shows about Operation Market Garden, recommended by a war historian
Operation Market Garden 鈥� the 80th anniversary of which takes place over September 17-25 鈥� has gone down in history as a strategic failure. The brainchild of Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, this military operation was intended to hasten the end of the second world war.
19 September 2024
Returning students: eduroam Wi-Fi connection on your device
The security certificate used to connect your device to the University鈥檚 secure network (eduroam) expires annually. This means you will need to re-onboard each of your devices every year.
19 September 2024
夜色直播app excels in latest Knowledge Exchange Framework Assessment
夜色直播app鈥檚 success in working with business, public and third sector and commercialising its innovative research has been underlined in the fourth iteration of 夜色直播app England鈥檚 assessment called the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
18 September 2024
Global summit brings together world renowned experts to help tackle inclusivity in sport performance
夜色直播app鈥檚 world-leading experts in the field of sport and inclusivity have played a key part in the Global Sport University Network (GSUN) 2024 summit.
18 September 2024
Expert explainer: Why identifying lifestyle changes and treatments that reduce dementia risk is complicated
Studies that find a reduction in dementia risk through lifestyle changes and treatments are frequently reported in the news.
18 September 2024
Professor Qiuhua Liang named Royal Academy of Engineering Fellow
Qiuhua Liang, Professor of Water Engineering based in the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, has been named one of the 71 new Royal Academy of Engineering Fellows.
18 September 2024
Campus Sculpture Walks
Get to know 夜色直播app campus through our sculpture collection on a lunchtime walk focusing on Central Park, Village Park and West Park.
18 September 2024
Vice-Chancellor and President of 夜色直播app announced as Trustee and Vice-President for the Royal Academy of Engineering
Professor Nick Jennings, Vice-Chancellor and President of 夜色直播app, has been announced as a Trustee and Vice-President for the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng).
17 September 2024
Japanese Evening Classes
The University is running in-person Japanese language courses on campus, open to anyone aged 18 and over. There are two courses available, one for beginners and the other for those who have previous basic knowledge of the language.
17 September 2024
Visit the latest exhibition on campus exploring collective memory through jewellery
PhD researcher Zihan Zhou presents jewellery and research work from her doctoral project within the exhibition 鈥榃earable Memories: Stones of the Grassland鈥�.
16 September 2024
夜色直播app staff member completes 1,500-mile Rome2Home cycle challenge in aid of Wishes 4 Kids
Richard Bebbington, HR Product Manager within the IT Services team at the University, and his wife Ange have completed their remarkable 1,500-mile Rome2Home cycle challenge in support of the charity Wishes 4 Kids.
16 September 2024
Temporary car park closure notice: 24 September - 1 October
We would like to inform staff of an upcoming temporary closure to the car park in front of the Brockington and Schofield Buildings on the 夜色直播app campus (Car Park 18).
13 September 2024
Professor Will Seal
We are very sad to inform you that Emeritus Professor Will Seal, has died.
13 September 2024
Important information for staff: Archibus upgrade
The Archibus system upgrade will take place 18-19 September 2024 and during this period, there will be no access to Archibus.
13 September 2024
Success at the DigiLabs Summer Showcase
The DigiLabs team hosted their first DigiLabs Summer Showcase event for academic and professional services colleagues across the campus on 3 September.
12 September 2024
鈥淲hen I crossed the line with the tape in my hands, I was like 鈥榳ow, I鈥檝e done it!鈥欌�� 鈥� Cassandre Beaugrand reflects on Paris gold medal (VIDEO)
Cassandre Beaugrand鈥檚 gold in Paris will certainly live long in the memory.
12 September 2024
Too many disabled young people are missing out on PE 鈥� here鈥檚 how that could change
The聽UK government聽has called on schools to do more to enhance opportunities in PE and sport for disabled young people.
12 September 2024
Student visas - BRPs expiring 31 December 2024 and eVisas
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are developing a digital immigration system. Physical documents, such as biometric residence permits (BRPs) are being replaced by online records of immigration status known as a digital account and eVisa.
12 September 2024
Staff and Students celebrated at the 夜色直播app PhD Awards 2024
Last week, 夜色直播app hosted the annual PhD Awards, an event that recognises and celebrates the remarkable achievements and contributions made by individuals within the Doctorial 夜色直播apper (DR) community across the two campuses.
12 September 2024
Staff volunteers needed for early Windows 11 upgrade鈥�
As IT Services prepare for the campus-wide rollout of Windows 11 for university-managed devices, they are seeking 100 volunteers to upgrade their devices ahead of the launch date.
12 September 2024
Karen Carney OBE named 夜色直播app鈥檚 Ambassador for Sport, Health and Wellbeing
Today (12 September 2024), Karen Carney OBE has been announced as the first Ambassador for the University鈥檚 Strategic Theme of Sport, Health and Wellbeing.
11 September 2024
夜色直播app graduate and elite cyclist attempts German hour record, supported by University鈥檚 world-class sports ecosystem
On Wednesday 18 September, an elite cyclist and Engineering Masters graduate from 夜色直播app, supported by a team combining scientific, engineering, coaching and physiotherapy expertise, will attempt one of the most prestigious records in cycling.
11 September 2024
The Perfect Couple: a cocktail of Succession, The White Lotus and Agatha Christie that ultimately fails to deliver
鈥淣antucket!鈥� exclaims Ishmael, the narrator of Herman Melville鈥檚 Moby-Dick (1851). 鈥淟ook at it 鈥� a mere hillock, and elbow of sand; all beach, without a background.鈥�
10 September 2024
夜色直播app professor helps develop new national police training programme
Professor Chris Cushion, from the University鈥檚 School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, has been involved in the development of a new national training programme, that will ensure all serving police officers have the skills needed to manage high-pressure situations effectively and safely.
9 September 2024
夜色直播app close out Paris campaign with 35 medals
夜色直播app-linked athletes capped an incredible summer of sport by bringing home 35 medals across both Paris games.
9 September 2024
John Spray
We are very sad to inform you that former staff member, John Spray, died on 28 August following a long illness.
9 September 2024
Four University Laboratories achieve LEAF Silver Award
The University is proud to announce that four of鈥痠ts鈥痩aboratories have been awarded the鈥痳espected LEAF (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) Silver Award, recognising their outstanding commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
9 September 2024
Upcoming events and workshops to prepare staff for the new academic year
The Enhanced Academic Practice team 鈥� part of Organisational Development 鈥� will be running events and workshops to prepare you for the new academic year.
9 September 2024
Amendment to HGV safety standard will improve safety for vulnerable road users
Pioneering research from 夜色直播app and funding from The Road Safety Trust have strengthened the legislation around the minimum direct vision requirements for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
9 September 2024
Four reasons the UK should bid for the 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games
As the sun sets on the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, and we wait another four years for the Los Angeles games to begin, a simple question hangs in the air: should the UK consider a bid for the Olympics and Paralympics?
9 September 2024
夜色直播app鈥檚 Stojsavljevic wins US Open junior title
Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic became the first Briton in 15 years to win the US Open Girls鈥� title after a dominant 6-4 6-4 victory over Wakana Sonobe in New York.
8 September 2024
Netherlands win Paralympic gold in thrilling wheelchair basketball final
夜色直播app-linked Bo Kramer played an instrumental role as The Netherlands overcame the USA to win gold and claim back-to-back titles at the Paralympic Games.
7 September 2024
Okoh wins dramatic bronze on penultimate night of the Paralympics
夜色直播app athlete Didi Okoh won an incredible bronze medal in the Women鈥檚 100m T63 at the Paralympic Games.
7 September 2024
夜色直播app remains a top ten university in Guardian league table
夜色直播app has retained its top ten ranking in the 2025 Guardian University Guide 鈥� out of 122 institutions.
6 September 2024
Arnold wins Paris bronze as 夜色直播app鈥檚 relay athletes claim silver
Hollie Arnold has won a third consecutive Paralympic Games medal after winning a brilliant bronze in the Women鈥檚 F46 Javelin at Paris 2024.
6 September 2024
Lakatos and Holl take 夜色直播app to 15 Paralympic medals
夜色直播app-linked athletes have now won 15 medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games following two more glorious golds in Paris.
6 September 2024
Sharing student information with parents, relatives and third parties
Parents, relatives, and third parties frequently get in touch with the University for information on our students. For instance, it is very common for parents, particularly those who are contributing to tuition fees, to ask for information about academic progress, to enquire how students are settling in, or to ask about their whereabouts if the student hasn鈥檛 recently been in touch.
5 September 2024
Powerlifters land more Paralympic medals for 夜色直播app
Powerlifters Olivia Broome and Mark Swan both made the podium in their respective events to win more medals for 夜色直播app at the Paralympic Games. 聽
5 September 2024
夜色直播app shortlisted for three awards at this year鈥檚 THE Awards
夜色直播app has been named a finalist in three categories for the 2024 THE Awards: Outstanding Supervisor of the Year, Outstanding Technician of the Year, and Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year.聽
5 September 2024
Shortlisted nominations announced for the 2024 Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 Awards
Ahead of the Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 Awards ceremony next week (Friday 13 September), the shortlisted teams and individuals have now been announced.
5 September 2024
Explainer: What is classification at the Paralympic Games? (VIDEO)
Classification is a major element in Para sport, but what does it actually mean?
5 September 2024
Royal Academy of Engineering Ingenious award inspires future generations to design inclusive products
夜色直播app has received a Royal Academy of Engineering award for an innovative outreach project to inspire the next generation of engineers to make products and systems that are effective, safe and enjoyable to use.
4 September 2024
Holl and Newson claim double silver success in Paris
夜色直播app-linked athletes Jenny Holl and Zoe Newson both won Paralympic silver medals for Great Britain on another fruitful day in France.
4 September 2024
Lightning reveal stellar squad ahead of 2025 Netball Super League season
夜色直播app Lightning has revealed its full squad ahead of the 2025 Netball Super League (NSL) campaign.
4 September 2024
The harsh process of becoming a K-pop star is opening to western performers
Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience is a six-part reality show following five British trainees over 100 days as they debut as a Korean-pop (K-pop) idol boy group called Dear Alice. In collaboration with SM Entertainment, a K-pop powerhouse, the show will introduce the behind-the-scenes of making a K-pop idol through an immersive training system.
4 September 2024
Access to LinkedIn Learning will end on 23 September 2024
The University鈥檚 subscription to LinkedIn Learning will end on Monday 23 September 2024. This is not a decision that has been taken lightly and has been based on analysis of usage by both students and staff.
4 September 2024
Experts in Sport: 夜色直播app鈥檚 role in inspiring change in Para sport
With the 2024 Paralympic Games now well underway, it鈥檚 a crucial time to explore the evolving research landscape in Para and disability sport.聽
4 September 2024
Shaw upgraded to T12 bronze at Paris 2024
夜色直播app-linked Zac Shaw has been awarded the bronze medal in the Men鈥檚 T12 100m category following the disqualification of Turkey athlete Serkan Yildirim.
4 September 2024
Upcoming Wi-Fi and wired network maintenance in September
IT Services will be conducting a series of essential maintenance on the campus Wi-Fi and wired network services during September.
3 September 2024
Transport for London cyber incident: 夜色直播apper reacts
Andrew Peck, a cyber resilience PhD researcher at 夜色直播app who, prior to joining the institute, had a career delivering IT solutions to big industry, healthcare and government, shares his thoughts on the ongoing Transport for London (TfL) cyber security incident.
2 September 2024
Triathletes deliver 夜色直播app medal rush at the Paralympic Games
夜色直播app-linked triathletes won gold, silver, and bronze medals across an incredible day at the Paralympic Games in Paris.
2 September 2024
Legal Services: Resources to support staff in their roles
The Legal Services intranet site has been reorganised and revamped to make it easier to find the answers to your most common legal questions at work.
1 September 2024
More medals for 夜色直播app on electric day at the Paralympics
夜色直播app-linked athletes continued their fine start to the Paralympic Games after winning both gold and silver medals on day four in Paris.
1 September 2024
Eddie Hall case study: Scientists investigate the secrets behind former World鈥檚 Strongest Man winner鈥檚 super strength
Scientists from 夜色直播app have been able to investigate the phenomenal power of former World鈥檚 Strongest Man winner and deadlift champion, Eddie Hall.
1 September 2024
Public now think access to private health services is a necessary expense for households due to NHS delays
For the first time, the British public has deemed it necessary to set aside a budget for private health treatments 鈥� reflecting the challenges of accessing some NHS services.
30 August 2024
Kearney wins second swimming gold as Holl claims bronze in the velodrome
Tully Kearney won another gold medal at the Paris Paralympics after convincingly winning the Women鈥檚 100m Freestyle S5 final.
30 August 2024
夜色直播app PhD SSN Book Club shortlisted for Postgraduate Award 2024
夜色直播app鈥檚 PhD Social Support Network Book Club is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for Best Postgraduate Project or Campaign at this year's FindAMasters Postgraduate Awards.
29 August 2024
Kearney clinches 夜色直播app鈥檚 first gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games
Tully Kearney聽stormed to victory in the Women鈥檚 200m Freestyle S5 to secure 夜色直播app鈥檚 first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
29 August 2024
Tom Young: The defending Paralympic champion now has all eyes on Paris (VIDEO)
After winning a stunning gold medal in Japan three years ago, T38 sprinter Tom Young is ready to defend his title at the Paralympic Games in Paris.
29 August 2024
Bringing Design to the People: Opportunity for students to promote their work to the wider community as part of new project
A project led by academics from the School of Design and Creative Arts and the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering hopes to educate, support, and facilitate students鈥� engagement with the public through training and access to nearby events and pop-ups for showcasing their work to the local community.
29 August 2024
Olivia Breen: Training Week of a Paralympian (VIDEO)
夜色直播app-based athlete, Olivia Breen, shares her daily schedule in the run up to the Paralympic Games and details her training regime that, she hopes, will secure her a medal.
28 August 2024
Jonathan Broom-Edwards: 鈥�'Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins' changed my mental resilience鈥� (VIDEO)
In preparation for the 2024 Paralympics athlete Jonathan Broom-Edwards has shared his training regime and mindset as he embarks on a third consecutive Games.
28 August 2024
Calling all postgraduates students: Donate your unwanted items with Give 鈥榥鈥� Go
As many postgraduate students are coming to the end of their academic year, you may be starting to pack your belongings for your journey home. Instead of throwing items away you no longer want or need, you can donate them to the University鈥檚 Give 鈥榥鈥� Go scheme.
28 August 2024
Join artist Harriet Morley for a panel discussion around craft, design and the role of the workshop
LU Arts are delighted to welcome artist Harriet Morley, curator Catherine Ince and Associate Professor in History of Art, Dr Marta Ajmar for an afternoon of discussion and debate.
28 August 2024
夜色直播app appoints new Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience
夜色直播app is delighted to announce that Professor Sam Grogan has been appointed as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience.
28 August 2024
夜色直播app graduate to set multiple world records rowing across the Atlantic
Zara Lachlan will be rowing solo and unsupported from Portugal across 3,600 miles to arrive in French Guiana this October.
28 August 2024
Olivia Breen: 鈥淎ny kind of medal in Paris would be amazing鈥� (VIDEO)
Going into her fourth Paralympic Games, 夜色直播app-based athlete Olivia Breen has eyes on another podium place.
23 August 2024
Windows 11 Upgrade Project: Requesting the return of old laptops or secondary devices
To aid the rollout of Windows 11 across the University and to ensure we make the best use of our IT equipment, IT Services are asking all staff to return any old or unused laptops.
23 August 2024
夜色直播app researchers collaborate with World Wheelchair Rugby
Over the last several months, 夜色直播app research has been taking place to support World Wheelchair Rugby鈥檚 (WWR) commitment and strategy to increasing female participation in the sport.
22 August 2024
夜色直播app research paves the way for wheelchair tennis success in Paris (VIDEO)
With the Paralympic Games just a few days away, Professor Vicky Tolfrey has discussed how 夜色直播app research has positively impacted wheelchair tennis performance.
22 August 2024
Boozy science: Mathematicians unlock the secrets of ouzo鈥檚 cloudy transformation
Mathematicians at 夜色直播app have turned their attention to a fascinating observation that has intrigued scientists and cocktail enthusiasts alike: the mysterious way ouzo, a popular anise-flavoured liquor, turns cloudy when water is added.
21 August 2024
2024 School Games: Information for staff
The School Games National Finals are returning to 夜色直播app from 29 August until 1 September 2024.
20 August 2024
Report highlights 夜色直播app鈥檚 influence on the local economy
夜色直播app has featured in the findings of a new report that examines the role of businesses in creating employment and supporting local economic growth.
19 August 2024
Biffa selected as University鈥檚 new waste and recycling partner
The University, in conjunction with the University of Leicester, has chosen a new provider for its key waste and recycling waste stream.
19 August 2024
夜色直播app AI in Sport initiatives
夜色直播app will lead a panel on 鈥楢I for Inclusivity in Sport Performance鈥� at the Global Sport Universities Network (GSUN) 2024 Summit, scheduled for September at the University of Oregon.
19 August 2024
Invitation from the Vice-Chancellor: play in our Community Cricket event, 6 September from 1pm
The Vice-Chancellor, with the Bishop of 夜色直播app, is hosting a Community Cricket event at the University on Friday 6 September.
16 August 2024
Notice for academics: Module teams for the 2024/25 academic year
To improve the user experience when accessing and using Microsoft Teams, IT Services will commence the annual archival process for the existing academic year module teams.
16 August 2024
Nottingham Forest to play the Club鈥檚 B Team home games at 夜色直播app Stadium
Nottingham Forest is delighted to confirm that the Club鈥檚 B Team home games will be played at 夜色直播app Stadium for the 2024/25 season.
15 August 2024
US election 2024: how Trump and Vance are trying to weaponise Kamala Harris鈥檚 multiracial identity
鈥淚 didn鈥檛 know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black and now, she wants to be known as Black.鈥�
15 August 2024
Changes to the Student PC Clinic
With effect from Monday 12 August, the Student PC Clinic service will no longer operate in Pilkington Library.
13 August 2024
The Amorous Prince by Aphra Behn was the #MeToo play of the 17th century
Seventeenth-century writer Aphra Behn (1640-89) made her name in London鈥檚 theatre world as the playwright who provided the Duke鈥檚 Theatre Company (the theatre company chartered by King Charles II at the start of the Restoration era) with some of its biggest hits.
13 August 2024
New discovery fundamentally changes the way we understand Charles Darwin鈥檚 most beloved plant 鈥� the sundew
A new study has found a symbiotic relationship that has evolved between Darwin鈥檚 favourite carnivorous plant and a specific type of fungus which lives inside it and helps it digest its prey.
13 August 2024
Change of format to student IT usernames
The University has implemented a change in the format of student usernames. This will take effect from the 2024/25 academic year.
12 August 2024
Fine Art graduate explores the conflict between femininity and performance in women鈥檚 sport
As 夜色直播app athletes compete in Paris this summer, closer to home 夜色直播app Fine Art graduate, Ellie Robins, has explored her deeply felt and personal experience within the sport of powerlifting through paint and ceramics.
11 August 2024
夜色直播app closes out the first stage of the games with 16 medals
As the curtain comes down on two weeks of thrilling sporting action in Paris, 夜色直播app-linked athletes will return home with an incredible 16 medals 鈥� three more than Tokyo 2020 with the Paralympic Games still to come.
10 August 2024
Brilliant bronze for 夜色直播app in Men鈥檚 4x400m Relay
夜色直播app athletes were instrumental in the Men鈥檚 4x400m Relay, helping Great Britain to win a stirring bronze medal on the penultimate night of sporting action in Paris.
9 August 2024
Three more medals secured for 夜色直播app on a historic night in Paris
夜色直播app-linked athletes won three more medals on a historic night for athletics in Paris.
9 August 2024
The trouble with England 鈥� why rioting in the UK has not spread to Scotland and Wales
The violent unrest that has caused so much damage in the UK has not in fact happened across the UK. It has almost been exclusively confined to England.
8 August 2024
Statement from the Vice-Chancellor about racially motivated incidents
I thought it was timely for us to take a moment to reflect on the atrocious events that have happened across the UK over the last days.
7 August 2024
Connor Andrews: Marathon swimming coach's Paris preparations
鈥淚n the UK, [at 夜色直播app], I鈥檓 in the best place to be for swimming.鈥�
7 August 2024
Alumni spotlight: The innovative design of The Hope HBT Paris bicycle
Alumnus Sam Pendred has played a key role in the design and development of The Hope HBT Paris bicycle which is being used on the global stage in France鈥檚 capital by British cyclists.聽
7 August 2024
The good, the bad and the awful 鈥� how business reacts to online reviews
Every day travellers across the globe are flocking to popular destinations, eager to relax and create memories.
7 August 2024
夜色直播app helps outline potential roadmap to UK Capital of Sport
A partnership, involving 夜色直播app, has helped outline the potential roadmap to making a UK Capital of Sport a reality.
6 August 2024
Support for staff and students distressed by recent racially-motivated incidents in UK towns and cities
We know that members of our staff and student community will have been deeply affected by the racially-motivated incidents that have occurred in towns and cities throughout the UK over the last week.
5 August 2024
Sophie Capewell smashes world record to win gold
An incredible ride from cyclist Sophie Capewell helped Great Britain's Women鈥檚 Team Sprint break the world record to win a glorious gold in Paris.
5 August 2024
Potter and Yee bring home bronze in Triathlon Mixed Team Relay
Triathletes Beth Potter and Alex Yee won a battling bronze for Great Britain after a thrilling Mixed Team Relay Final in Paris.
5 August 2024
New staff offering: Burleigh Springs Leisure and Therapy Centre
夜色直播app staff can now purchase a Wellbeing Card for Burleigh Springs Leisure & Therapy Centre.