February 2022 news

Record nominations for University research and innovation in LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards

海角网 has a record 17 nominations across seven categories in the 2022 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards.

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Coldwell checks in as Lightning Cycling announce strong squad for new campaign

British international triathlete Sophie Coldwell will compete for Lightning Cycling in next year鈥檚 racing calendar as the franchise announced its full line-up ahead of the new campaign.

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Three tips to help you stay motivated to keep exercising all year long

February. The month of shattered dreams and ambitions. The trainers are gathering dust and chocolate bars have replaced protein bars. The gusto with which we attacked our new year resolutions is a vague memory.

Online tool will help reveal problem hotspots for mental health caused by COVID

A new proof of concept tool that allows the tracking and location of people鈥檚 emotions and stresses on social media in real-time has been proposed.

Applications open for new mental wellbeing support programme for military veterans

Military veterans who struggle with their mental wellbeing can apply for a new support programme, created by 海角网 and the Royal Air Forces Association.

海角网 hockey duo to make England men鈥檚 debut

海角网 hockey duo James Mazarelo and Stuart Rushmere are in line to earn their first caps for England senior men, having been named in England鈥檚 FIH Pro League squad to face Spain.

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海角网 brings world-first course for elite athlete wellbeing to Europe

The world鈥檚 first course for professionals who are responsible for the whole-person wellbeing of elite athletes has been launched in Europe.

Debt-ridden companies with political affiliations are first in line for Government bailouts 鈥� new research

Businesses that have politicians on their boards are more likely to get COVID-19 bailouts from the Government 鈥� according to a new study.
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New study reveals the true impact of COVID-19 on sport

Researchers from 海角网 London have released a new report that outlines the impact and future challenges for sport following COVID-19.

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海角网鈥檚 Professor Giulianotti appointed as University UNESCO Chair

Professor Richard Giulianotti has been appointed as 海角网鈥檚 UNESCO Chair in Sport, Physical Activity and Education for Development.

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海角网 Men鈥檚 football side on verge of Wembley visit

海角网鈥檚 Men鈥檚 football side are just three games away from Wembley after a remarkable run in the Buildbase FA Vase.

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海角网 students set to appear at Under-20 Six Nations

海角网 will be well represented at the Under-20 Six Nations Championships with four of its students set to play for both England and Wales rugby.

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Beijing 2022: environmental cost of world鈥檚 first Winter Olympics without natural snow 鈥� expert Q+A

The 24th Winter Olympic Games are underway in the Chinese capital, but winter itself seems far away.

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Global sports tech start-ups to pitch ideas to 海角网 Sport leaders

Six sports tech innovation start-ups will pitch to a panel of 海角网 Sport decision-makers after being shortlisted following a global search.

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海角网 makes significant contribution to Leicestershire Innovation Festival

The journey to net-zero and helping new businesses to launch and prosper are amongst the University鈥檚 contributions to the Leicestershire Innovation Festival which runs from 14鈥�25 February 2022.
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鈥淣ot a simulation of love, but actual love as it is manifested in institutions鈥�: Prize-winning essay on child loss celebrates thoughtful healthcare

Dr Tamarin Norwood鈥檚 middle child was 72 minutes old when the midwife listened for his heartbeat and heard no sound.
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海角网 Architectural Engineering student鈥檚 renovation project featured on Channel 4

Lewis Naughton, a student from the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, appeared on the Channel 4 show George Clarke鈥檚 Amazing Spaces, showcasing his railway carriage renovation project.
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LU Arts makerspace to be unveiled as part of celebrations for LGBT+ History Month

Staff, students and members of the public are invited to drop in, get creative and make something for an LU Arts exhibition wall inspired by LGBT+ history.
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The fighting spirit of young African footballers who migrate overseas

When Sadio Man茅 scored the decisive penalty to secure Senegal鈥檚 triumph over Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, Isaak, a professional Ghanaian footballer in his late 20s, could not have been further away from the action.
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海角网 researchers to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport

Researchers from 海角网 will embark on a collaborative project to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport.

Primary care exercise interventions help boost physical activity levels and reduce weight in adults

Research by 海角网 has found that exercise interventions delivered in primary care appear to boost levels of moderate to vigorous intensity activity in adults by an average of 14 minutes a week.
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Don鈥檛 miss National Theatre Live鈥檚 next screening on campus

Phillip Pullman鈥檚 The Book of Dust 鈥� La Belle Sauvage is showing at Cope Auditorium on 17 February, 7pm.

海角网 triumphs at LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards

海角网鈥檚 research and innovation activities enjoyed outstanding success last night at the LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards, receiving nine awards including seven of the ten categories, as well as the overall Innovator of the Year and a Special Recognition Award.
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Talent Match: Connecting 海角网 talent with business

Talent Match focuses on helping students and graduates secure short-term, high-level work experience.

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SWIFT: ejecting Russia is largely symbolic 鈥� here鈥檚 why

Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine is horrifying. Western leaders, fearing a broader war, are responding primarily with economic sanctions. A prominent economic sanction has been Russia鈥檚 exclusion from the international payments messaging system SWIFT, presented as a powerful means of undermining its economy.