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Celebrating seven years of Dunelm supporting new Â鶹ֱ²¥ University students

Now in its seventh year, Dunelm’s partnership with Â鶹ֱ²¥ University continues to make a lasting difference for new students — and this year, that support has grown even further.
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Careers Insight event marks 10 years of Â鶹ֱ²¥ University London

Last week, Â鶹ֱ²¥ University London celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a special Careers Insight event that brought together students, alumni and staff for an evening of reflection, networking and inspiration.
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Transformative free data platform set to power up the Midlands innovation ecosystem

The Midlands has taken a major leap forward in unlocking its innovation potential with the launch of the Midlands Ecosystem Platform—a free, open-access digital gateway to the region’s £31bn innovation economy.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ University London celebrates 10-year anniversary

Â鶹ֱ²¥ University is proudly celebrating its second campus located in the heart of the capital since opening its doors over a decade ago.

Â鶹ֱ²¥ University opens £5.8m DigiLabs – transforming learning with AI, holograms, VR, and robotics

Â鶹ֱ²¥ University has opened the doors of its new DigiLabs – a suite of cutting-edge digital learning spaces that will equip students with the skills and experiences needed for the rapidly evolving workplace.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ shortlisted for two Times Higher Education Awards

Â鶹ֱ²¥ University has been shortlisted for two 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards: Outstanding Marketing/Communications Team of the Year and International Collaboration of the Year.

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Inspiring Â鶹ֱ²¥ graduate finds belonging at university through volunteering

Daisy Newton, a recent Industrial Design graduate from Â鶹ֱ²¥ University, is a shining example of someone who has made the most out of her time at university, with her experiences not only shaping her own personal development but leaving a lasting impact on the University and its wider community.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ University welcomes sector’s hospitality teams to campus as the hosts of the 2025 TUCO Summer Conference

This year, Â鶹ֱ²¥ University proudly hosted the University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) Summer Conference.
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University-led programme helps young people build confidence and social skills

Young people from the local region say they have grown in confidence and social skills after taking part in a Â鶹ֱ²¥ University programme.
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Triumph for Marketing and Advancement at 2025 HEIST Awards

Last week, Â鶹ֱ²¥ colleagues attended the HEIST Awards ceremony and walked away with four prestigious accolades.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ to host warm-up games ahead of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Â鶹ֱ²¥ University has been selected as one of three elite cricket venues added to the list of grounds that will play their part in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 when it comes to England and Wales next year.
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UK-wide research group wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prize for advancing circular economy solutions in the chemical sector 

The UKRI Interdisciplinary Centre for Circular Chemical Economy team has been named winner of one of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Horizon Prizes, which celebrate discoveries and innovations that push the boundaries of science.  

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Â鶹ֱ²¥ University scholar awarded prestigious ERC grant for groundbreaking youth research across the Global South

A Â鶹ֱ²¥ University London academic has been awarded €2.4m in European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant funding to launch a major international research project that will explore how young people across the Global South navigate uncertainty and push for change.

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Â鶹ֱ²¥ University and Army Sport forge new partnership

Â鶹ֱ²¥ University and Army Sport have announced a new strategic partnership designed to enhance high-performance sporting opportunities for Army personnel.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ University welcomes Ghana youth minister to discuss future partnership

Ghana’s Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment George Opare-Addo visited the East Midlands today to meet academics from Â鶹ֱ²¥ University and talk about a possible research collaboration.
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‘Forging Ahead’ initiative to transform innovation and entrepreneurship across the Midlands

A coalition of 15 Midlands university partners has launched a bold new initiative that is set to revolutionise how research and innovation are translated into real-world impact across the region.
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New study aims to reveal the true costs of fixed-term contracts for early career researchers to help improve working conditions and broader research cultures in higher education

C-DICE, the UK’s largest postdoctoral researcher development programme - led by Â鶹ֱ²¥ University, has launched a new study to explore the wide-ranging impacts of researchers holding fixed-term positions, aiming to foster a supportive and dynamic research community.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ University delivers unforgettable BUCS Big Wednesday

Â鶹ֱ²¥ University played host to an unforgettable British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) ‘Big Wednesday’, showcasing the very best of elite student sport across its renowned campus.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ Professor is appointed Innovate UK BridgeAI Independent Scientific Advisor at The Alan Turing Institute

Diwei Zhou, Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, School of Science at Â鶹ֱ²¥ University, has been appointed as an Independent Scientific Advisor (ISA) for the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, led by The Alan Turing Institute.
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Share your research at Pint of Science Â鶹ֱ²¥

The international science outreach festival Pint of Science is returning to Â鶹ֱ²¥ in May and doctoral researchers, technical and research staff from across the University are encouraged to get involved.
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Universities in Leicester and Leicestershire are opening up their libraries to public users

A new partnership between three universities and local councils means anyone aged 18+ and living in the city, county or Rutland will easily be able to access university libraries and borrow up to 10 books at a time.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ University and Equality Action to host upcoming public lecture with Baroness Ruth Lister

Â鶹ֱ²¥ University is delighted to be working in partnership with local charity Equality Action to welcome Baroness Ruth Lister as its keynote speaker for an upcoming public lecture.

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Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s research into living standards secures four more years of funding from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) has secured a further four-year partnership with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) to continue its work defining socially acceptable standards of living.
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New Dean of Â鶹ֱ²¥ University London appointed

Following a global search for a new Dean of Â鶹ֱ²¥ University London, the University is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Aidan McGarry.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ University awards honorary degree to Sarina Wiegman (VIDEO)

Sarina Wiegman’s outstanding contribution to women’s football – including leading England to victory in the 2022 UEFA European Women's Championships – has been formally recognised with an honorary degree from Â鶹ֱ²¥ University.