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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.
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Olympic champion Adam Peaty OBE awarded honorary degree (VIDEO)

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Adam Peaty OBE has been awarded an honorary degree from Â鶹ֱ²¥ University in recognition of his outstanding contribution to swimming.
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Five potential new businesses as University commercialisation initiative draws to a close

A host of innovative teams based in East Midlands universities are on the cusp of bringing their business ideas to market, as a programme to support the development of entrepreneurs in the region draws to a close.
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Celebrating six years of Dunelm supporting new Â鶹ֱ²¥ University students

For the sixth consecutive year, Dunelm has partnered with the University to provide tailored starter packs for students in need.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ University to offer new Supply Chain Management MSc in collaboration with MIT

Â鶹ֱ²¥ Business School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have joined forces in an exciting collaboration to offer a new master’s programme in Supply Chain Management as part of the UK Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Centre.
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Professor Dame Angela McLean visits Â鶹ֱ²¥ University to share insights as a Government Chief Scientific Adviser

Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS, the Government Chief Scientific Adviser and Honorary Distinguished Professor at Â鶹ֱ²¥ University, gave a public lecture to staff, students, and members of the public at the East Midlands campus earlier this month.

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CLiMB researcher awarded prestigious NIHR Fellowship

Dr Claire Madigan, Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour at Â鶹ֱ²¥ University, has been awarded a prestigious five-year National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Advanced Fellowship.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ University announces agreement with local geopark

Â鶹ֱ²¥ University has announced a wide-ranging agreement with the organisation behind Charnwood Forest’s bid to become a UNESCO Global Geopark.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ excels in latest Knowledge Exchange Framework Assessment

Â鶹ֱ²¥ University’s success in working with business, public and third sector and commercialising its innovative research has been underlined in the fourth iteration of Research England’s assessment called the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
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Professor Qiuhua Liang named Royal Academy of Engineering Fellow

Qiuhua Liang, Professor of Water Engineering based in the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, has been named one of the 71 new Royal Academy of Engineering Fellows.

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Vice-Chancellor and President of Â鶹ֱ²¥ University announced as Trustee and Vice-President for the Royal Academy of Engineering

Professor Nick Jennings, Vice-Chancellor and President of Â鶹ֱ²¥ University, has been announced as a Trustee and Vice-President for the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng).
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Karen Carney OBE named Â鶹ֱ²¥ University’s Ambassador for Sport, Health and Wellbeing

Today (12 September 2024), Karen Carney OBE has been announced as the first Ambassador for the University’s Strategic Theme of Sport, Health and Wellbeing.

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Â鶹ֱ²¥ remains a top ten university in Guardian league table

Â鶹ֱ²¥ has retained its top ten ranking in the 2025 Guardian University Guide – out of 122 institutions.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ shortlisted for three awards at this year’s THE Awards

Â鶹ֱ²¥ University has been named a finalist in three categories for the 2024 THE Awards: Outstanding Supervisor of the Year, Outstanding Technician of the Year, and Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year. 
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ appoints new Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience

Â鶹ֱ²¥ University is delighted to announce that Professor Sam Grogan has been appointed as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience.
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Sir Robert Martin University Prize awarded to Â鶹ֱ²¥ Doctoral Researcher

Huyen Le, Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Materials, was recently awarded the Sir Robert Martin University Prize in recognition of her outstanding academic and non-academic achievement.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ University rated ‘Outstanding’ in latest Ofsted report for its Teacher Training courses

The University is delighted to announce it has retained its Outstanding rating from Ofsted for its Initial Teacher Training provision.

Â鶹ֱ²¥ appoints Government Chief Scientific Adviser as Honorary Distinguished Professor

Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS, the Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA), has been appointed as an Honorary Distinguished Professor at Â鶹ֱ²¥ University.
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Honorary degrees and University medals awarded to trailblazers and role models at Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s graduation ceremonies

Six inspiring individuals were awarded honorary degrees for their remarkable achievements at this week’s ceremonies, alongside four outstanding members of staff who were presented with medals for their services to Â鶹ֱ²¥ University.

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Â鶹ֱ²¥ academic sees the UK moving to a more Mediterranean style of living as heat waves increase

A Â鶹ֱ²¥ University academic has prophesised that we could see the UK turn to a more Mediterranean style of living to deal with a rise in the number of heatwaves, claiming that air conditioning is not necessarily the answer.

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Â鶹ֱ²¥ University wins incredible 43rd consecutive BUCS title

Â鶹ֱ²¥ University has continued its phenomenal record in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) competition following confirmation of an unprecedented 43rd consecutive title.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ staff member awarded University Medal on the same day as her granddaughter graduates

Sandra Freeman from the University’s Domestic Services team received a Â鶹ֱ²¥ University Medal on the same day as her granddaughter Molly Jackson graduated with her Textiles degree.