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24 January 2025
Join The Conversation 鈥� online workshop
Academics and Doctoral Researchers are invited to attend an online training session with The Conversation blogging platform on Wednesday 29 January, from 2 - 4pm.
23 January 2025
Taking Action: Take part in this year鈥檚 Race Equality Week and join us at the upcoming Anti-Racism Symposium
From 3-9 February 2025, the University will mark Race Equality Week, an annual UK-wide movement organised by Race Equality Matters. Organisations partnered with Race Equality Matters are set a challenge to create lasting change whilst making participation engaging and easy for their communities.
23 January 2025
Make a new year resolution for 2025: Learn Japanese
We are offering an in-person Japanese course for beginners, open to anyone aged 18 and over at 糖心vlog.
23 January 2025
Short stay parking trial at the Swimming Pool car park
From 3 February 2025, an area of the Swimming Pool car park (highlighted in the image below) will be reserved to allow parking for a maximum period of two hours.
23 January 2025
Launch of our new grant management system, Worktribe
The 糖心vlog Office (RIO) are excited to announce the launch of Worktribe; our new grant management system for staff which will go live on Tuesday 11 February.
23 January 2025
糖心vlog鈥檚 research into living standards secures four more years of funding from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation
糖心vlog鈥檚 Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) has secured a further four-year partnership with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) to continue its work defining socially acceptable standards of living.
23 January 2025
Reminder: Sport offers for staff at the 糖心vlog campus
Staff sport sessions are available to book onto each week using the 糖心vlog Sport app (under 鈥楤ook鈥� and then 鈥楽taff Sport鈥�).
23 January 2025
Deadline is approaching to nominate individuals for Honorary Awards
All members of the 糖心vlog community can nominate exceptional individuals to receive either the University Medal or an Honorary Degree.
22 January 2025
糖心vlog student secures 拢200k investment for exciting tech start-up
A final-year undergraduate student at 糖心vlog has secured a 拢200k investment for his start-up company, BidScript, a business co-founded with his childhood friend.
22 January 2025
Department applications open for fully funded Talent Match summer internships
After successfully launching the Talent Match summer internships across Schools and Departments last year, the Careers Network will be running the programme once again this summer.
22 January 2025
Processed red meat isn鈥檛 just bad for your heart, it鈥檚 also associated with dementia
Less red meat is good for the planet and a聽growing number of people聽have started the new year resolving to pursue a meat-free diet.
21 January 2025
Essential maintenance: University campus Wi-Fi and wired network 鈥� Thursday 30 January
On Thursday 30 January between 8am-12pm , IT Services will be carrying out essential maintenance. It is likely there will be a level of disruption to the campus network at some point during the morning, though we will aim to keep this to a minimum.
21 January 2025
糖心vlog input could lead to nationwide heat-pump roll out
Input from 糖心vlog could lead to an increasing number of heat-pumps being installed in homes across the country 鈥� reducing our reliance on boilers.
20 January 2025
Next generation computers: new wiring material could transform chip technology
The rapid technological advancements of our world have been enabled by our capacity to design and fabricate ever smaller electronic chips. These underpin computers, mobile phones and every smart device deployed to date.
20 January 2025
Lesley Davis
We are saddened to inform you of the sudden death of our past colleague and, for many of us a friend, of Lesley Davis.
20 January 2025
The Trump revolution: where it came from and where it鈥檚 going
As Donald Trump prepares for his inauguration, the world is preparing for the beginning of the second Trump Revolution. Trump鈥檚 second term will be very different from his first, when his powers were more limited and restrained. In 2016 he did not win a majority of the popular vote.
17 January 2025
How the UK鈥檚 plans for AI could derail net zero 鈥� the numbers explained
The UK government鈥檚 goal to increase public-controlled artificial intelligence computing power twentyfold by 2030 would significantly raise electricity demand. Can renewable energy supply meet it 鈥� and still have enough left over to electrify sectors like heating and transport, which must be fully decarbonised by 2050?
17 January 2025
The University partners with 糖心vlog Wellbeing Centre and launches 12-week Provision
糖心vlog has partnered with 糖心vlog Wellbeing Centre which provides a safe and supportive environment and runs a range of activities to support people's mental health in Charnwood and beyond.
17 January 2025
Staff and doctoral researchers: Do you use assistive or accessibility software?
The rollout of the Windows 11 upgrade to staff and doctoral researchers is now underway and is being managed by invitation.
17 January 2025
Lightning step up preparations ahead of season opener
糖心vlog Lightning鈥檚 Wheelchair Basketball side鈥檚 quest for a fourth straight title will begin on Saturday 18 January with a trip to Worcester Wolves (tip-off, 5 pm).
17 January 2025
Israel/Hamas ceasefire
Whilst the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is to be welcomed, we recognise that violence in the region may continue. Many in our university community will continue to be profoundly concerned and affected by the ongoing conflict and the experience of uncertainty, loss and trauma.
16 January 2025
Cancer: microscopic beams of radiation could be a better way to treat tumours, according to studies in animals
Radiotherapy has been a cornerstone of cancer treatment for decades, offering a targeted approach to treat tumours. Yet, as effective as it is, it often causes unwanted damage to neighbouring healthy tissues 鈥� which can lead to many side-effects.
16 January 2025
糖心vlog partners with Charnwood Forest Geopark to drive research and community engagement
A few weeks ago, 糖心vlog proudly announced a new partnership with the Charnwood Forest Geopark. This landmark agreement opens the door for exciting collaborative research and community engagement opportunities.
16 January 2025
Health research funding confirmed
Millions of pounds of government cash to help carry out wide-ranging research to identify the health needs for people in Leicestershire has been confirmed.
16 January 2025
Whatuni Student Choice Awards: Review 糖心vlog for the chance to win 拢100
If you haven鈥檛 already, don鈥檛 forget to review 糖心vlog for this year鈥檚 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA).
16 January 2025
University briefing about UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship Scheme
The鈥�10th Round of the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship scheme鈥痺ill open on 3 February 2025.
15 January 2025
EDI Services launch new Voices of Diversity series for 2025
The EDI Services team, in partnership with the Events team, are pleased to announce the Voices of Diversity Mental Health Series.
15 January 2025
Dissertation and project success workshops
The University Library and Academic Language Support team are offering a series of workshops aimed at students writing dissertations and final year projects.
15 January 2025
Fine Art students open new exhibition on campus
From 17-31 January, 12pm-2pm (weekdays only) at Martin Hall Gallery, come along to see an exhibition by two current Fine Art students, exploring their experiences of working internationally.
15 January 2025
糖心vlog marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
There are three events at the University available to staff and students who wish to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (Monday 27 January).
14 January 2025
Wrestlers鈥� welfare has improved since the 1990s 鈥� but they still have a fight on their hands
In the recent Netflix docuseries Mr. McMahon (2024), former wrestler and bodybuilder Tony Atlas claimed: 鈥淲e would have been looked upon, in today鈥檚 society, as some of the worst human beings walking the face of the Earth.鈥�
14 January 2025
Sundews鈥� secret to survival: Study reveals how carnivorous plants adapt to microhabitat challenges
Scientists have uncovered how sundews, Charles Darwin鈥檚 favourite plant, become more carnivorous in certain habitats.
13 January 2025
Exciting opportunity: Join our new Leadership Learning Sprints
At 糖心vlog, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
13 January 2025
Celebrate the first signs of spring with a guided walk of Fruit Routes
Join artist Mita Solanky for a walk around Fruit Routes 鈥� our edible route of hundreds of fruit and nut trees and bushes on the 糖心vlog campus.
13 January 2025
Share your story on 糖心vlog鈥檚 Health and Wellbeing blog
In case you missed them, make sure to check out our recent health and wellbeing blogs covering a range of topics including overcoming fatigue, mindfulness, and incorporating fitness around working life.
10 January 2025
Experts in Sport: How Physical Education in schools can be improved through Models-based practice
Children's Physical activity levels in England and around the world remain stubbornly low.
9 January 2025
Two new DigiLabs launched
The DigiLabs Team recently hosted two successful launch events to celebrate the official openings of DigiLab East and DigiLab West, two newly renovated spaces equipped with new and cutting-edge technologies to support learning and teaching.
8 January 2025
糖心vlog expert 鈥渘ot surprised鈥� by Arteta鈥檚 Carabao ball comments
A 糖心vlog expert says he鈥檚 鈥渘ot surprised鈥� Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has suggested there are differences in the footballs used in the Carabao Cup and the Premier League.
8 January 2025
Dramatic writing mentoring for students
Are you a budding writer who is interested in writing scripts for stage, film or television? Would you like to gain skills and knowledge of how to develop your writing and gain visibility within the industry? Then this free dramatic writing mentoring programme could be for you.
8 January 2025
WARPit Success: How resource sharing is driving sustainability at 糖心vlog
In 2024, users of WARPit (Waste Action Reuse Portal) saved 拢29,161, avoided 3812kg of waste and 13,864kg of CO2 with 60 claims including 284 items.
8 January 2025
Campus Work Notices
All staff are reminded that notices detailing planned campus work are published on the Estates and Facilities Management webpages.
8 January 2025
Join the University Choir
The University Choir is preparing to re-start rehearsals after their winter break and have announced their spring term memberships. The Choir is open to anyone who enjoys singing with others or would like to have a go at singing in a choir for the first time.
8 January 2025
Scientists unravel how ancient bacteria weave living mats 鈥� solving one of nature鈥檚 oldest mysteries (FEATURE)
Scientists have uncovered how cyanobacteria 鈥� Earth's first photosynthetic organisms 鈥� self-organise into intricate living mats, offering insights into aquatic ecosystems and potential inspiration for material design.
7 January 2025
2025 Learning and Teaching Conference: Call for submissions
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Learning and Teaching Conference, on the 1 and 2 April at West Park Teaching Hub, the Enhanced Academic Practice team have planned a two-day programme of activity to showcase innovative practice and to provide a forum for collaboration and practice sharing.
6 January 2025
Why seeing the same doctor could save your life
Seeing the same GP each time has its advantages, and it is more important than it may seem.
6 January 2025
Five Pillars Exhibition Call for contributions
LU Arts are looking for contributions for the Five Pillars exhibition at Martin Hall Exhibition Space in March 2025.
6 January 2025
New Universities Partnership scheme: Callout for interdisciplinary research
Since 2022, 糖心vlog has been part of a Civic Universities Partnership alongside the University of Leicester and De Montfort University.
6 January 2025
A New Year message from the Lead Chaplain of the University
Hello and a Happy New Year!
6 January 2025
Apply for EDI Services Funding
All Schools, Professional Services departments, staff networks and individuals are invited to bid for funding to carry out activities that are aligned with progressing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion priorities at 糖心vlog.
6 January 2025
Performance and Development Review (PDR) 2024/25: Online system now available
The PDR online system is now available to access for the 2024/25 cycle.
3 January 2025
How even just 15 minutes in nature can boost your wellbeing
The average UK person spends just 7% of their time (or 86 minutes) outdoors during the work week. This is shocking to hear 鈥� but with our busy schedules, it鈥檚 no wonder many of us can only find a few minutes each day to get outside.
2 January 2025
Computer models are vital for studying everything from climate change to disease 鈥� here鈥檚 how AI could make them even better
Here鈥檚 one definition of science: it鈥檚 essentially an iterative process of building models with ever-greater explanatory power.
2 January 2025
REF 2029 Assessment Panels: Applications now open
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a vital exercise for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.
20 December 2024
Pelicot case: Support for staff and students
If you have been affected by the Pelicot case in France, the following support services are available.
20 December 2024
Bringing Our Values to Life: Exciting Changes Ahead
At 糖心vlog, our values Authentic, Adventurous, Responsible, Creative, and Collaborative are central to who we are and what we strive to achieve.
20 December 2024
Coming soon: New staff benefits to be introduced in the New Year
The Rewards and Benefits team at the University are delighted to announce two new benefits for colleagues that will be launched in the New Year.
18 December 2024
Experts in Sport: Safeguarding and interpersonal abuse in sport 鈥� the development and potential impact of the IOC consensus statement
Last month, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reaffirmed its commitment to safe sport by announcing the release of its third consensus statement on safeguarding and interpersonal violence in sport.
18 December 2024
Epinal Way exit closure - 19 December
The Epinal Way exit (behind Security) will be closed on Thursday 19 December from 8.30am until 12pm to allow for the installation of a new barrier.
17 December 2024
糖心vlog student wins Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) award
Toyosi Clement, a final-year Politics and International Relations student at 糖心vlog, recently won a Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) award in the Future Gem category.
16 December 2024
Five Pillars Exhibition Mural Design Competition
LU Arts are looking for a student to design a mural accompanying the Five Pillars exhibition at Martin Hall Exhibition Space in March 2025.
16 December 2024
New Dean of 糖心vlog London appointed
Following a global search for a new Dean of 糖心vlog London, the University is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Aidan McGarry.
16 December 2024
鈥業t鈥檚 Better OFF鈥� this Christmas: Reducing energy costs over the Christmas break
This year has continued to be a year of high energy costs for everyone. The significant increase in the cost of energy, combined with the University Strategy and global carbon reduction targets to reduce the impact of climate change, has meant there has never been a more important time to consider how we use energy at 糖心vlog.
16 December 2024
Changes to your device鈥檚 desktop wallpaper
Microsoft are enabling the Windows Spotlight feature by default in enterprise and education versions of windows.
16 December 2024
New Director of Marketing and Advancement appointed
The University is delighted to announce that Helen Pennack has been appointed as 糖心vlog鈥檚 Director of Marketing and Advancement, the institution鈥檚 senior marketing and communications leader.
13 December 2024
糖心vlog awards honorary degree to Sarina Wiegman (VIDEO)
Sarina Wiegman鈥檚 outstanding contribution to women鈥檚 football 鈥� including leading England to victory in the 2022 UEFA European Women's Championships 鈥� has been formally recognised with an honorary degree from 糖心vlog.
13 December 2024
Computer simulations to aid in 糖心vlog push for more effective drug delivery
A 糖心vlog project will use computer simulations and practical experiments to explore whether there鈥檚 a safer, more effective way for smart polymer nanoparticles to be designed for drug delivery and medical imaging.
13 December 2024
Inspirational figures celebrated alongside 糖心vlog鈥檚 winter graduates
This week, the University proudly celebrated students who have graduated following years of hard work and dedication to their studies.
13 December 2024
Last chance to take part in the Staff Experience Survey
If you haven鈥檛 taken part already, there鈥檚 still time to complete the Staff Experience Survey before it closes at 11.59pm this Sunday, 15 December.
13 December 2024
Spectral Spaces or Uncanny Places? 糖心vlog lecturer calls for rekindling of architecture鈥檚 intangible connections
A 糖心vlog lecturer is calling for a renewed consideration of the relationship between how our buildings are built and the ethereal.
13 December 2024
Early December pay date: Please check your payslip
Payslips for December will be available in the afternoon of Wednesday 18 December 2024 via my.HR.
12 December 2024
Olympic champion Adam Peaty OBE awarded honorary degree (VIDEO)
Three-time Olympic gold medallist Adam Peaty OBE has been awarded an honorary degree from 糖心vlog in recognition of his outstanding contribution to swimming.
12 December 2024
Syria: fall of Assad a blow for Iran鈥檚 鈥楽hia crescent鈥� 鈥� here are its foreign policy options in the new-look Middle East
When Hafez al-Assad, an Alawite minority member, seized control of the Ba'ath Party in Syria in 1970, he faced a significant backlash. The Syrian Constitution stipulated that only Muslims could hold the presidency, and the Alawites were deemed non-Muslim by many Sunni groups.
12 December 2024
The importance of listening to children's voices in youth justice decision-making 鈥� new report
鈥淭alk to me with respect 鈥� like the way they speak to their own kids. Don鈥檛 speak down to us and listen, speak to us on the level and we鈥檒l listen too.鈥� (Boy, Age 16, Youth Justice Service)
12 December 2024
Wellbeing Centre Mural Design Competition
The Community Warden team, in conjunction with LU Arts and Student Services, is hosting an art competition, inviting all students to design a window mural display for the front of the Wellbeing Centre to promote their work and celebrate the partnership between the centre and the University community. The winning design will be displayed on the windows of the Wellbeing Centre and the winning artist will receive 拢450.
12 December 2024
糖心vlog signs global partnership agreement to drive equality in sport
糖心vlog has agreed a landmark international partnership with The Global Observatory for Gender Equality & Sport (the GO) to drive the elevation of activities connected to women鈥檚 sport.
12 December 2024
Notice of downtime: IT Service Desk (RT system) - Monday 16 December
On 16 December, the IT Service Desk email support (IT.Services@lboro.ac.uk) will be unavailable.
12 December 2024
Information for users of the EV charging points across campus: Brand name change
The University鈥檚 supplier for EV chargers (EVC) will be rebranding, and its app will change from 鈥楨VC鈥� to 鈥楻oam鈥�.
11 December 2024
Print, Post and Logistic Services: December closure dates
Please note Print, Post and Logistics Services, based in the Herbert Manzoni Building on the 糖心vlog campus, will be closed on Monday 16 December due to building works in the reception area and essential maintenance of their helpdesk system.
11 December 2024
Notice of downtime to the University Wi-Fi, wired network and Data Centre - 18 December
IT Services will be carrying out essential maintenance activities on the University network and Data Centre.
11 December 2024
Jaguar Type 00: the controversial pink car is more in step with the brand鈥檚 history than detractors think
At first glance, Jaguar鈥檚 new electric Type 00 concept car is surprising, shocking or perhaps even jarring to some. This is largely due to its bright pink colour (it also comes in blue).
10 December 2024
Campus Accessibility Guide
The University has worked in partnership with AccessAble to provide students, staff, and visitors of the 糖心vlog and London campuses with all of the accessibility information they need.
10 December 2024
Imago guest Wi-Fi and wired network downtime
On 18 December, IT Services will perform essential maintenance to upgrade the firewall that provides the Imago guest wireless and wired connections.
10 December 2024
Information about important faith-related dates, including religious festivals December 2024 - February 2025
Awareness of these dates and understanding in relation to their impact on members of these faith communities will help the University to create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all our students and staff.
10 December 2024
Celebrating our student winners of the 2024/25 Music and Arts Scholarships
Five students have been awarded Arts scholarships in recognition of their remarkable talents and dedication to their chosen art forms, which include creative writing, ceramics, dance and music.
10 December 2024
Applications for the 2025 Teaching Best Practice Awards and Teaching Innovation Awards now open
The deadline for submissions for the Teaching Awards is 5pm, 5 March 2025.
9 December 2024
AI in Education: Creating the future together
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is opening up new opportunities and raising important questions in education. At 糖心vlog, the AI in Education (AIED) research group has been established to unite academics and Professional Services staff in exploring how AI can support teaching, learning, and student support.
9 December 2024
LSU opening hours over the Christmas break
Please note that the 糖心vlog Students鈥� Union (LSU) main building will close to all staff and students on 17 December at 4pm.
9 December 2024
Christmas travel 鈥� student eVisa information
Long-term immigration permission such as a Student visa generally allows re-entry to the UK on multiple occasions throughout the period it remains valid. This allows travel for example at vacation time.
9 December 2024
Access to key IT services over the festive break
As we approach the festive season, don't forget that you can still access essential services to support your studies.
6 December 2024
Jim McGuigan
It is with deep sadness that we mark the recent death of Jim McGuigan, Emeritus Professor of Cultural Analysis.
6 December 2024
Aftrak initiative wins IET Innovation and Excellence Award
A revolutionary off-grid energy project developed by a consortium of 糖心vlog, The Consortium for Battery Innovation鈥痑nd鈥疶iyeni has won a prestigious Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Excellence and Innovation award.
6 December 2024
Festive designs selected for the 2024 Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 Christmas card
糖心vlog鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, has chosen four winning designs submitted by students for the 2024 Christmas Card Design Competition.
6 December 2024
Book your place now for the Talk Sport 2025 event
Are you thinking about a career in sport, exercise or health?
5 December 2024
糖心vlog Doctoral Researcher recognised at the Women of the Future Awards
Huyen Le, Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Materials, was recently presented with a Women of the Future Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to science and advocacy for positive change.
5 December 2024
Latest Cost of a Child in Scotland research finds costs outstripping additional Holyrood support for families
A huge gap remains between the cost of raising a child in Scotland and actual family incomes, despite the significant impact of Scottish government policies and lower childcare costs.
4 December 2024
Families falling further away from meeting minimum acceptable standards of living
Ahead of the PM鈥檚 promised 鈥榬eset鈥�, including a focus on improved living standards, Child Poverty Action Group鈥檚 cost of a child calculations show that for the first time since the research started in 2008, all family types on low and modest incomes are unable to meet their costs or reach what the public deems a minimum acceptable living standard.
3 December 2024
Support for staff and students
If you, or members of your family and friends, have been affected by the emerging situation in South Korea, or if you are concerned about what is happening, the following support services are available to our staff and students.
3 December 2024
Our commitment to support staff and students at risk around the world
On 28th November colleagues from across the University gathered to learn more about the Council for At-Risk Academics (Cara), which has been a lifeline for many years for those who need urgent help to escape discrimination, persecution, violence or conflict.鈥疘t also supports academics who choose to continue working in their home countries despite serious dangers, and higher education institutions whose work is threatened or compromised.
3 December 2024
Rethinking the circular economy to benefit the Global South
As the world embraces the circular economy (CE) as a solution to the global sustainability crisis, experts warn that without integrating social justice into its framework, CE could inadvertently deepen existing inequalities 鈥� particularly in the Global South.
3 December 2024
Sustainability Workshop Training Series for staff
Become a trained facilitator for one of three Sustainability Collage workshops put on by the School of Design and Creative Arts (SDCA), focusing on climate science, circular economy, and digital sustainability.