// University News
16 September 2024
麻豆直播 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 麻豆直播 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 麻豆直播 University PhD Awards 2024
Last week, 麻豆直播 University hosted the annual PhD Awards, an event that recognises and celebrates the remarkable achievements and contributions made by individuals within the Doctorial Researcher (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 麻豆直播 University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
麻豆直播 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 麻豆直播 University, 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
麻豆直播 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
麻豆直播 close out Paris campaign with 35 medals
麻豆直播-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 麻豆直播 University 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
麻豆直播鈥檚 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
麻豆直播-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
麻豆直播 athlete Didi Okoh won an incredible bronze medal in the Women鈥檚 100m T63 at the Paralympic Games.
7 September 2024
麻豆直播 remains a top ten university in Guardian league table
麻豆直播 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 麻豆直播鈥檚 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 麻豆直播 to 15 Paralympic medals
麻豆直播-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 麻豆直播
Powerlifters Olivia Broome and Mark Swan both made the podium in their respective events to win more medals for 麻豆直播 at the Paralympic Games. 聽
5 September 2024
麻豆直播 shortlisted for three awards at this year鈥檚 THE Awards
麻豆直播 University 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
麻豆直播 University 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
麻豆直播-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
麻豆直播 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: 麻豆直播鈥檚 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
麻豆直播-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: Researcher reacts
Andrew Peck, a cyber resilience PhD researcher at 麻豆直播 University 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 麻豆直播 medal rush at the Paralympic Games
麻豆直播-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 麻豆直播 on electric day at the Paralympics
麻豆直播-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 麻豆直播 University 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
麻豆直播 PhD SSN Book Club shortlisted for Postgraduate Award 2024
麻豆直播 University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 麻豆直播鈥檚 first gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games
Tully Kearney聽stormed to victory in the Women鈥檚 200m Freestyle S5 to secure 麻豆直播鈥檚 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)
麻豆直播-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
麻豆直播 appoints new Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience
麻豆直播 University is delighted to announce that Professor Sam Grogan has been appointed as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience.
28 August 2024
麻豆直播 University 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, 麻豆直播 University-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
麻豆直播 University researchers collaborate with World Wheelchair Rugby
Over the last several months, 麻豆直播 University 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
麻豆直播 University 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 麻豆直播 University research has positively impacted wheelchair tennis performance.
22 August 2024
Boozy science: Mathematicians unlock the secrets of ouzo鈥檚 cloudy transformation
Mathematicians at 麻豆直播 University 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 麻豆直播 University from 29 August until 1 September 2024.
20 August 2024
Report highlights 麻豆直播 University鈥檚 influence on the local economy
麻豆直播 University 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
麻豆直播 University AI in Sport initiatives
麻豆直播 University 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 麻豆直播, 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 麻豆直播 University Stadium
Nottingham Forest is delighted to confirm that the Club鈥檚 B Team home games will be played at 麻豆直播 University 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 麻豆直播 athletes compete in Paris this summer, closer to home 麻豆直播 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
麻豆直播 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, 麻豆直播-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 麻豆直播 in Men鈥檚 4x400m Relay
麻豆直播 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 麻豆直播 on a historic night in Paris
麻豆直播-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 麻豆直播], 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
麻豆直播 helps outline potential roadmap to UK Capital of Sport
A partnership, involving 麻豆直播 University, 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
麻豆直播 University staff can now purchase a Wellbeing Card for Burleigh Springs Leisure & Therapy Centre.
5 August 2024
43 new businesses created in first phase of Charnwood incubator programme
Hundreds of people have sought help from LUinc., 麻豆直播 University鈥檚 business incubator - with 43 new businesses created as a result.
5 August 2024
Give 鈥榥鈥� Go: Summer 2024 moveout campaign
This summer, the University鈥檚 Sustainability Team ran the annual Give 鈥榥鈥� Go campaign, which was a huge success.
4 August 2024
Ireland鈥檚 Daniel Wiffen wins 1500m Freestyle bronze
Daniel Wiffen鈥檚 incredible Paris campaign continued after securing his second medal of the games in the Men鈥檚 1500m Freestyle.
3 August 2024
麻豆直播 take stunning double bronze on exhilarating night in Paris
麻豆直播 athletes added another two bronze medals to the tally after an electrifying night in Paris.
3 August 2024
Alumna Annie Campbell-Orde wins superb rowing bronze
麻豆直播 University alumna Annie Campbell-Orde struck a brilliant bronze in Paris as part of Great Britain women鈥檚 eight rowing side.
2 August 2024
鈥淚n 麻豆直播, becoming an Olympian is the normal鈥verybody has that same goal鈥� - Powerbase Sessions with Swimmer Daniel Wiffen
Current 麻豆直播 University student, Daniel Wiffen, credits his strength and conditioning coach, Chris Thorpe, for his intensive training programmes that contributed to his gold win in Paris on 30 July.
1 August 2024
Madden helps USA to team silver in thrilling Women鈥檚 4x200m event
Current 麻豆直播 University student Paige Madden helped the United States to silver in an absorbing Women鈥檚 4x200m Relay Final in Paris.
1 August 2024
Alumni spotlight: Coaching to gold 鈥� Ben Ryan
Rewind eight years and the games were in full swing in Brazil. Rugby 7s was on the schedule for the first time and the men鈥檚 Fiji Rugby 7s side were set to take home the inaugural gold for the event. Not only that, but they were about to make history by winning Fiji鈥檚 first-ever medal at a games.
1 August 2024
Do you have a desktop phone handset that is no longer in use?
If you've switched to the Microsoft Teams Phone service and still have a desktop handset on your desk, please follow the guidance below. Please note this includes handsets from meeting rooms, shared spaces, hot-desking areas, and PhD rooms.
1 August 2024
Fine Art students open new exhibition in Martin Hall Gallery
Fine Art students Fay Sheppard, Gabriella Drewer, and Jay Finnis consider the cyclicality of life in their exhibition 鈥楢ll Flesh Is Grass鈥� by using a range of impermanent mixed media and curatorial methods.
1 August 2024
Spotlight on鈥� Teaching Awards celebration event
Staff members from across the University are invited to attend 鈥楽potlight on... Teaching Awards鈥� to celebrate inspiring colleagues who have developed their own innovative teaching practices.
31 July 2024
Four ways to make AI algorithms more sustainable and better for consumers
As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies become more embedded into our everyday lives and business operations, their high energy demands and environmental impacts call for a more sustainable approach to building algorithms 鈥� the sets of instructions used to inform this technology.
31 July 2024
Triple medal delight for 麻豆直播鈥檚 triathletes in Paris
麻豆直播-linked triathletes lit up the streets of Paris to claim two golds and a bronze as Cassandre Beaugrand, Alex Yee, and Beth Potter all made the podium in their respective races.