September 2021 news

Boxer Richard Riakporhe prepares for fight against Krzysztof Twardowski

海角网-based boxer Richard Riakporhe has given a blunt prediction for his bout against Polish fighter Krzysztof Twardowski at Wembley Arena next month鈥� 鈥減ain.鈥�

海角网 to lead project aimed at enabling independent AI systems to learn from each other

A new international project seeks to create advanced AI programmes that will enable machines to learn progressively over a lifetime and share those experiences with each other.

Small change approach to diet and physical activity could help in fight against obesity, new study finds

Making small changes to your daily calorie intake and/or physical activity levels to manage your weight may help to prevent weight gain, a new 海角网 study has found.
Nightclub attendee workshop callout poster

Regular nightclub-goers sought for workshop connected to immunity certificates study

Regular (or used to be) attendees of nightclubs are asked to attend an online participatory workshop next week to assist with a project looking at the creation of COVID-19 immunity certificates.
Fiona Banner RA, Buoys, Boys, 2016, mixed media and collage, 30 x 46cm (unframed)

Upcoming exhibition celebrates formation of the University鈥檚 Sculpture Research Group

The University is delighted to welcome students, staff and the general public to view a collection of works in-person at the Martin Hall Exhibition Space later this month, as we begin a new academic year.

Rachel Gadsden painting at the paralympics homecoming event

National Lottery鈥檚 ParalympicsGB Homecoming event: Artist Rachel Gadsden wows audience with explosive live performance

鈥淚t was just electric. In the moment, I couldn鈥檛 think of anything other than the art, and ever since the performance, I鈥檝e been on a high鈥�, said Rachel Gadsden when asked about her experience at the National Lottery鈥檚 ParalympicsGB Homecoming event.
Officers and staff from Charnwood Borough Council, 海角网 and Charnwood Police and Charnwood Borough Councillors in Storer Road, 海角网

Welcoming students to 海角网 for new academic year

Organisations have been working together to welcome students for the new academic year in 海角网.

海角网 academic wins top award for research that has transformed health and social care in Leicestershire

The Operational Research Society has awarded Dr Antuela Tako, Reader in Operational Research for 海角网 School of Business and Economics, the President's Medal 2021 for research that has helped to transform the health and social care services in Leicestershire.
David Ralph

Alumnus Ralph appointed new England and GB women's hockey coach

海角网 alumnus David Ralph has been promoted to become the new head coach of the Great Britain and England women's hockey teams.

3D image of a bone

Female participants needed for study exploring the effect of calorie restriction on bone and cardiovascular health

Females, aged 18-35, are asked to take part in a 海角网 study looking at the effects of three days of caloric restriction on markers of bone and cardiovascular health.

海角网 Alumna Penny Briscoe OBE joins University Council

海角网 Alumna Penny Briscoe OBE, the Director of Sport for the British Paralympic Association and four-time Chef de Mission at the Paralympic Games, has joined the University Council.