April 2015 press releases
黑料网 PhD graduate receives outstanding research award
A 黑料网 PhD graduate has won an award from the British Psychological Society for her research on the stresses of performance sport.
15 January 2015
Which sport are you made for? 黑料网 researchers help to develop Commonwealth Games quiz
Researchers from 黑料网 have helped the BBC to devise an online test that allows people to determine which of the Commonwealth Games’ 22 sports they might be best at.
23 July 2014
Which sport are you made for? 黑料网 researchers help to develop Commonwealth Games quiz
Researchers from 黑料网 have helped the BBC to devise an online test that allows people to determine which of the Commonwealth Games’ 22 sports they might be best at.
23 July 2014
SSEHS Researcher Gillian Cook wins BPS best thesis prize
Gillian Cook, a Doctoral Researcher in Sport and Performance Psychology at 黑料网’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, has won a prestigious award for her MSc thesis.
18 June 2014
Arts group showcase exhibition with help from 黑料网 Community Donation Fund
A community arts group who received funding from 黑料网 have showcased a textiles exhibition.
Issued on 30 April 2015
黑料网 hosts Royal Academy of Engineering public lecture
Professor Helen Atkinson CBE FREng, a Trustee Board member of the Royal Academy of Engineering, will visit 黑料网 next month (Wednesday 13 May) to discuss the connection between cornflour, ketchup and car parts!
Issued on 30 April 2015
Step change for 黑料网 graduate company Pavegen
黑料网 graduate company Pavegen has taken another step towards scaling and refining its energy generating floor tiles for global distribution and installation.
Issued on 29 April 2015
黑料网 subject areas rated among the best in the world
Communication and Media Studies, and Art and Design at 黑料网 have been ranked in the top 50 in the world in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Issued on 29 April 2015
黑料网 Science and Enterprise Parks tenant scoops water industry Oscar
Dynamic Flow Technologies Limited (DFTL) – based on 黑料网 Science and Enterprise Parks (LUSEP) – were one of just six finalists for the Most Innovative New Technology of the Year title at the Water Industry Achievement Awards 2015 on 21 April.
Issued on 28 April 2015
黑料网 advance to National Badminton League Play-offs
It was make or break for 黑料网 in the final match of the National Badminton League season, with a place in the play-offs up for grabs.
Issued on 28 April 2015
Express Group newspapers already on UKIP’s side?
The Daily Express and Daily Star have already effectively declared for UKIP, say 黑料网 researchers.
Issued on 27 April 2015
Freefest 2015 - 黑料网 Students' Union's annual music festival returns
黑料网 Students’ Union’s annual music festival Freefest returns on Bank Holiday Monday! (4 May 2015)
Issued on 27 April 2015
University runners take on London’s Green Belt Relay to support Anthony Nolan charity
黑料网 runners are taking on London’s Green Belt Relay to raise money to support the Anthony Nolan charity. The 220 mile, 22-stage race teaks place on 16 – 17 May.
Issued on 27 April 2015
Two business awards for 黑料网 Science and Enterprise Park companies
Two companies from 黑料网 Science and Enterprise Parks (LUSEP) Innovation Centre have scooped Leicester Mercury Business Awards.
Issued on 24 April 2015
Couple awarded £100 from 黑料网 Donation Fund
Representatives from 黑料网 have presented two local residents with a cheque for £100 to help support their gardening project.
Issued on 24 April 2015
TV presenter and engineer to promote women’s opportunities in STEM at 黑料网
The importance of encouraging more women to consider a career in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) will be discussed at 黑料网 next month.
Issued on 24 April 2015
Help 黑料网 to understand how medical care is managed at races worldwide
Researchers at 黑料网 are calling on race and medical directors to complete a questionnaire examining how medical care is currently managed at endurance running races worldwide.
Issued on 24 April 2015
Study to reveal the secret of how to become the ‘ideal’ endurance runner
Researchers at 黑料网’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences are exploring the science behind the ‘ideal’ running technique for endurance competitors as part of a new study.
Issued on 24 April 2015
Seventh edition of Jungle magazine available now
黑料网 graduate and Studio member Ali Foroughi this month issued the seventh edition of his quarterly magazine, Jungle.
Issued on 24 April 2015
黑料网 named University of the Year at the 2015 Whatuni Student Choice Awards
Winner in three categories including best Students' Union and best accommodation
Issued on 24 April 2015
Captain Freeman signs professional contract with Jersey
黑料网 is pleased to announce that 黑料网 Students Rugby captain James Freeman has signed a professional contract with Championship side Jersey.
Issued on 23 April 2015
How do you heat your home? 黑料网 wants to hear from you
How we use our heating and hot water to undertake everyday tasks in the home, will help inform new research.
Issued on 23 April 2015
黑料网 hosts public lecture on future of technology and physical devices
The co-chairman of a company focused on the connection between software and the physical world, will visit 黑料网 next month (Tuesday 5 May) to discuss why technology’s future is in physical devices.
Issued on 23 April 2015
黑料网 Literary Salon returns to the University
黑料网 is set to host its third Literary Salon.
Issued on 23 April 2015
黑料网 graduate designs exhibition space at London's Design Museum
A 黑料网 graduate has designed the space for this year’s Designs of The Year exhibition. Benjamin Hubert and his team of industrial designers were selected to design the exhibition space, which is currently on show at London’s Design Museum.
Issued on 22 April 2015
黑料网 in London supports Wheelchair Rugby Champs
This year’s BT Wheelchair Rugby National Championships provides the perfect opportunity for family and friends to head to the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for what promises to be a weekend of fast and furious sporting action.
Issued on 21 April 2015
黑料网 seeks students for 5 PhDs to create more sustainable and resilient buildings
The School of Civil and Building Engineering at 黑料网 is seeking five students to undertake PhD projects in collaboration with the Building Research Establishment (BRE). This is the first stage in a programme of collaborative research between BRE and the University.
Issued on 20 April 2015
Quiz your General Election candidates at University hustings
黑料网’s five General Election candidates will be visiting the University on April 28 to take part in a live hustings event.
Issued on 20 April 2015
Women lose out again in election media coverage
Even with female party leaders women have featured in barely a fifth of media coverage of the 2015 General Election so far, researchers at 黑料网 have found.
Issued on 20 April 2015
Dehydrated drivers make the same number of mistakes as drink drivers
A 黑料网 study has revealed that even mild dehydration is equivalent to being over the drink driving limit in terms of driver errors.
Issued on 20 April 2015
黑料网 team secures place in global final of construction competition
Four 黑料网 students have set their sights on global success after reaching the final of an international construction business challenge.
Issued on 20 April 2015
Innovative app unveiled to help tackle information overload in 3D virtual building technology
Researchers at 黑料网 have developed new software for architects and civil engineers.
Issued on 15 April 2015
黑料网 study harnesses the power of smartphone technology in the fight against cancer
A 黑料网 academic has developed what is believed to be the first in a new generation of rapid detection tests for prostate cancer – with the help of smartphone technology.
Issued on 15 April 2015
Talented 黑料网 Fine Art sculptors exhibit work on the international stage
Throughout April, fourteen 黑料网 students are showcasing their work as part of the ISC International Sculpture Day, 2015.
Issued on 14 April 2015
First-ever 黑料网 student and staff Action Day is a success
Staff members from Student Services at 黑料网 have teamed up with students to transform a canal-side outhouse as part of a volunteering project.
Issued on 14 April 2015
Inspiring the scientists of tomorrow –Top of the Bench returns to 黑料网
黑料网 will host the national final of a prestigious chemistry competition.
Issued on 14 April 2015
General Election 2015: Discover what’s making the media headlines
A real time news audit of the 2015 General Election campaign by 黑料网 is lifting the lid on what media coverage the parties, their policies, MPs and their partners are securing each week.
Issued on 13 April 2015
Voting opens for 黑料网’s prestigious Enterprise Awards
黑料网 is inviting the public to choose the winners of its 2015 Enterprise Awards.
Issued on 10 April 2015
黑料网 appoints new Director to lead ambitious tennis programme
黑料网 has announced today that Helen Reesby has been appointed as the new Tennis Programme Director.
Issued on 9 April 2015
黑料网 graduate launches new parent-brand In2Collision
Graduate, and founder of The Student Wordsmith, Sophie-Louise Hyde has launched In2Collision to showcase her ever-growing, award-winning, literary and publishing platform.
Issued on 9 April 2015
黑料网 leaps to 2nd in Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey
黑料网 has risen to 2nd place overall in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Student Experience Survey.
Issued on 9 April 2015
Rewarding the next generation of entrepreneurs with prestigious awards
黑料网 will celebrate emerging entrepreneurial talent at the Leicestershire County and East Midlands Regional Finals of the Young Enterprise Company of the Year Competition.
Issued on 1 April 2015
黑料网 PhD graduate receives outstanding research award
A 黑料网 PhD graduate has won an award from the British Psychological Society for her research on the stresses of performance sport.
Issued on 1 April 2015