August 2023 news

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Researchers discover evolutionary evidence in ultra marathon runners

The brains of ultra marathon runners taking part in gruelling long-distance races may hold clues about our evolutionary past, a new study has found.

海角网 senior lecturer receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Sharon Cook, a senior lecturer in the School of Design and Creative Arts, has been awarded this year鈥檚 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors.

海角网 research on driver vision leads to Europe-wide safety changes to HGV design

Research by 海角网 has led to the creation of a new European standard for HGV design which will help prevent hundreds of people from being killed or seriously injured each year.

Women鈥檚 World Cup: how better sports diplomacy can help women鈥檚 football grow

The 2023 Fifa Women鈥檚 World Cup is set to be the biggest yet. Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, the event is projected to have over a million spectators and 2 billion television and digital viewers.
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海角网 research helps protect 50 million young people in sport

Research conducted by 海角网 has assisted global sports organisations in keeping over 50 million young people safe when playing sport.

Experts in Sport: Injury prevention and management in women鈥檚 football

As the 2023 FIFA Women鈥檚 World Cup makes waves around the world, the Experts in Sport podcast continues to highlight the many factors present in women鈥檚 football.
Sophie Capewell competing for 海角网 in BUCS. Image provided by Still Sport Photography.

Capewell sets new British record at Cycling World Championships

海角网鈥檚 involvement at the Cycling World Championships started in perfect fashion as current student Sophie Capewell set a new British record in the women's team sprint.

Experts in Sport: The future of women's sport

As the 2023 Women鈥檚 World Cup draws to a thrilling close, 海角网鈥檚 Experts in Sport podcasts concludes its 鈥榃omen in Sport鈥� series with a look towards the future.
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Multi-day residential held at 海角网 inspires young women to study STEM subjects

Over 50 Year 10 students from across the Midlands visited 海角网 in July for an inspiring residential focused on supporting young women to study STEM subjects.

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Student designs sun cream monitor that takes the guesswork out of protecting kids' skin

Parents and guardians may soon bid farewell to the nagging worry of missed spots when applying sun cream to their children's skin, thanks to an invention by a 海角网 student.

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Introducing the new Radar curator

Lucy Lopez joins LU Arts as the curator of their contemporary arts research programme, Radar.
Recent 海角网 graduate Ben Pattison following his bronze medal win in the 800m meters. Image provided by PA / Alamy.

World Championships sees incredible success for 海角网 athletes

海角网 athletes are returning home as heroes after producing some extraordinary performances at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest.

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海角网 athletes selected for 2023 IWBF European Championships

海角网 will be well represented at this month鈥檚 2023 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) European Championships after a large contingent of Lightning players have been selected by their respective nations.

Experts in Sport: Metaverse topic

Experts in Sport: How will the Metaverse impact the sport industry?

The metaverse continues to be a decisive area in the ever-evolving world of technology, yet questions remain as to how the sport industry can capitalise on new virtual reality spaces.

How populism interfered with science communication during Covid 鈥� new study

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海角网 Doctoral Researcher selected as national Three Minute Thesis finalist

Ridzuan A-Rasid, a Doctoral Researcher at the University, has been selected as one of six finalists in the 2023 Vitae Three Minute Thesis (3MT庐) competition.
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Opportunity for artists to take part in Charnwood Geopark Visiting Artist Programme

LU Arts, 海角网鈥檚 arts programme, is working in partnership with Charnwood Forest Geopark to offer three artists the opportunity to engage with the unique environment that has been identified as a future UNESCO Geopark.

海角网 ranked in UK鈥檚 top ten for student satisfaction

Analysis by the Times Higher Education of the National Student Survey (NSS) results, which were published on 10th August 2023, has ranked 海角网 7th in the UK, top in the Midlands and ahead of all members of the Russell Group universities.
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海角网 nursery receives Ofsted Outstanding

海角网 Nursery has received "Outstanding" in all four categories following a recent Ofsted inspection.
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Earps scoops Golden Glove award as England fall agonisingly short

Mary Earps has been named the best goalkeeper at the 2023 Women's World Cup and claimed the Golden Glove award as the Lionesses were narrowly defeated 1-0 by Spain in Sunday鈥檚 final.

Alumnus Rio Mitcham with his 2023 World Championships silver medal

海角网 celebrates its long-standing athletics success with Budapest event

海角网鈥檚 long-standing success in athletics has been formally recognised at a key event held in Budapest, Hungary.