October 2014 press releases
British Psychological Society ‘Book of the Year’ award for groundbreaking mental health textbook
A book co-authored by Dr John Cromby from Â鶹ֱ²¥ University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences has won a highly prestigious British Psychological Society ‘Book of the Year’ award.
Issued on 31 October 2014
Report calls on the Airports Commission to adequately consider surface access
A report undertaken by Â鶹ֱ²¥ University for the Independent Transport Commission (ITC) is released today (Wednesday 29 October).
Issued on 29 October 2014
Performance psychologist receives prestigious fellowship
Dr. David Fletcher, from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, has received a fellowship from the Association of Applied Sport Psychology.
Issued on 28 October 2014
Hockey legend supports Â鶹ֱ²¥ programme
Australian international Jamie Dwyer has visited Â鶹ֱ²¥ University to work with the performance hockey squads based on campus.
Issued on 28 October 2014
National Cricket Performance Centre at Â鶹ֱ²¥ University becomes ICC-accredited testing centre
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the National Cricket Performance Centre (NCPC) at Â鶹ֱ²¥ University has been accredited as an ICC centre for testing suspected illegal bowling actions.
Issued on 23 October 2014
Winter weaving workshops
Award-winning Â鶹ֱ²¥ graduate Emily Whitesmith – founder of Weaversmith – is bringing her popular hand-weaving workshops to the University campus.
Issued on 22 October 2014
Failure breeds success
Â鶹ֱ²¥ Students’ Union is hosting Fail Forward Â鶹ֱ²¥’s second Failure Day on Saturday 15 November.
Issued on 22 October 2014
Hydrogen powered cars are coming, says Â鶹ֱ²¥ University researcher
Cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells will challenge the dominance of petrol and diesel cars in Britain in the near future, according to a Â鶹ֱ²¥ University researcher.
Issued on 20 October 2014
University to host exhibition and conference on football fans’ views of the beautiful game
An exhibition that celebrates the passions and emotions of football fans across Europe is being held at Â鶹ֱ²¥ University this week.
Issued on 20 October 2014
Â鶹ֱ²¥’s School of Business and Economics launches Government-backed small business Growth Voucher Scheme
The School of Business and Economics has teamed up with the Government’s Growth Voucher programme to help businesses access and pay for the advice they need to grow.
Issued on 16 October 2014
Â鶹ֱ²¥ academic’s book aimed at improving patient safety in hospitals
Â鶹ֱ²¥ University academic Dr Patrick Waterson has produced a book on the culture of patient safety in hospitals.
Issued on 16 October 2014
Â鶹ֱ²¥ University research reveals variation in child poverty across UK
Research undertaken by Â鶹ֱ²¥ University for The Campaign to End Child Poverty published today (Wednesday 15 October) shows big variations in child poverty across the UK.
Issued on 15 October 2014
Â鶹ֱ²¥ University to host largest graduate recruitment fair
More than 190 organisations are aiming to recruit Â鶹ֱ²¥ students and graduates next week when the University hosts the country’s largest campus-based graduate careers fair.
Issued on 14 October 2014
East Midlands secondary school pupils urged to enter photography competition
Pupils at every secondary school in the East Midlands have been invited to enter a photography competition staged by Â鶹ֱ²¥ University.
Issued on 13 October 2014
Â鶹ֱ²¥ expert to give London talks on children’s fussy eating
Parents, carers and professionals in London are to be given advice on how to combat fussy eating among children by a Â鶹ֱ²¥ University expert.
Issued on 10 October 2014
AIM Gold for Â鶹ֱ²¥ University’s flagship hotel and conference venue
imago, Â鶹ֱ²¥ University’s conference and events section, has achieved AIM Gold, the highest level of venue accreditation for its flagship venues - Burleigh Court and Holywell Park.
Issued on 10 October 2014
Â鶹ֱ²¥ rises to 13th in Times Higher Education ‘Table of Tables’
Â鶹ֱ²¥ has climbed three places to 13th in the seventh annual Times Higher Education ‘Table of Tables’, which is published today (9 October).
Issued on 9 October 2014
Second run for hugely successful Innovation and Enterprise MOOC
Â鶹ֱ²¥’s award-winning free MOOC (massive open online course) in Innovation and Enterprise is to be run for a second time this year.
Issued on 8 October 2014
Â鶹ֱ²¥ graduate’s anthology now available from Amazon
Â鶹ֱ²¥ University graduate company The Student Wordsmith’s first anthology – You is for University – is now available to buy via Amazon.
Issued on 7 October 2014
Personal climate predictions offered by new art installation
A new artwork unveiled at Â鶹ֱ²¥ University’s Library is predicting the future of the weather.
Issued on 7 October 2014
The world’s first self-maintaining tropical fish tank is selected for WIRED2014
Â鶹ֱ²¥ University graduate Suzy Shelley has been chosen to present her fish tank that never needs cleaning or filter changing at WIRED2014, a showcase of the world’s most exciting new technologies.
Issued on 7 October 2014
Surfing can prevent suicidal feelings in combat veterans with PTSD, says Â鶹ֱ²¥ researcher
Surfing can help improve well-being in combat veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder and even avert suicidal feelings, according to a Â鶹ֱ²¥ University researcher.
Issued on 6 October 2014
Renewables could satisfy Britain’s electricity needs by 2050, says Â鶹ֱ²¥ expert
Britain could generate all its electricity from renewable sources by 2050 if politicians grasp the nettle,according to a Â鶹ֱ²¥ University expert on wind energy.
Issued on 6 October 2014
ATLAS & I goes global
Â鶹ֱ²¥ graduate Sophie Kirkpatrick’s iconic artwork, Traffic Silhouette over a vintage map of central London, is now available to buy as an IKEA poster.
Issued on 3 October 2014
Â鶹ֱ²¥ University tops Lloyds Bank Quality of Student Life Survey
Students at Â鶹ֱ²¥ University have the best quality of student life, according to a national survey conducted by Lloyds Bank.
Issued on 3 October 2014
Scholarships for distance learning postgrad courses at the Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC)
Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC) is offering a number of post graduated scholarships.
Issued on 2 October 2014
Art project revisits Â鶹ֱ²¥ University’s craft traditions from the past
The tradition of students helping to build and create Â鶹ֱ²¥ University’s campus is being revisited as part of a new art project by LU Arts.
Issued on 2 October 2014
Conference will provide insight into responsible sourcing in the construction industry
A conference taking place later this year at Â鶹ֱ²¥ University is set to provide a unique insight into the latest developments on responsible sourcing in the construction industry.
Issued on 2 October 2014
Â鶹ֱ²¥ academic set to investigate David Cameron’s flagship volunteer scheme
A Â鶹ֱ²¥ University academic is set to investigate the impact one of Prime Minister David Cameron’s flagship Big Society projects is having on society and young people.
Issued on 1 October 2014
Â鶹ֱ²¥ awarded double bronze in Athena SWAN scheme
Â鶹ֱ²¥ University’s commitment to advancing women’s careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine has been recognised by the Athena SWAN awards scheme.
Issued on 1 October 2014
Manchester United to make return visit to Â鶹ֱ²¥ University
A ‘Manchester United Youth XI’ is returning to play at Â鶹ֱ²¥ University Stadium against the Students football team on Tuesday 21 October.
Issued on 1 October 2014