September 2016 press releases
Expert comment: The problem with football 'agents'
Serhat Yilmaz, Lecturer in Sports Law at аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼, believes that football agency regulations are at the heart of the corruption problem faced by the sport...
30 September 2016
National commission commends аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ research as foundation for Living Wage
The Living Wage Commission has established a new, independent basis for setting the Living Wage across the UK, in which аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ research plays a central role.
26 September 2016
аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ named University of the Year for Sport
аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ has been named University of the Year for Sport for the second time by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017.
23 September 2016
New report finds parents on minimum wage cannot meet basic family costs
Parents working on the ‘national living wage’ still can’t earn enough to provide an acceptable minimum living standard for their children, warns a new report by аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼.
22 September 2016
EXPERT COMMENT | Is there still a place for fitness wearable tech?
Senior Lecturer in the Measurement of Physical Activity Dr Dale Esliger provides an insight into the future of wearable technology in fitness after a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows a simple diet and exercise plan is more effective weight loss strategy.
21 September 2016
‘Inspiring Success’ stories celebrated at аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ London awards evening
аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ London honoured the achievements of its first Inspiring Success graduating scholars on Thursday September 15 and announced the winners for 2016.
20 September 2016
Plans for new campus accommodation unveiled by University
аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ has revealed plans for potential new accommodation on campus.
16 September 2016
Campaign raising diabetes awareness in Leicestershire ethnic minority communities
A new drive to raise awareness of Type 2 diabetes in ethnic minority communities in Leicestershire has been launched.
16 September 2016
аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ researchers develop simple saliva test to diagnose asthma
A new test which can diagnose asthma from a patient’s saliva has been developed by аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼.
15 September 2016
аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ benefits from record-breaking investment in health research
аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ is to receive a slice of the UK’s largest ever investment into health research announced today by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.
14 September 2016
Forum held to promote partnership working
A forum to help promote partnership work between the University and landlords across аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ was held on campus last week.
9 September 2016
аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ graduate wins national round of prestigious design competition
A new portable cooling device to improve vaccine transportation in developing countries has been announced as the UK winner of the 2016 James Dyson Award.
8 September 2016
Fitting finale for 2016 School Games
The 2016 School Games held at аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ have come to a close, after four days of fantastic competition.
5 September 2016
2016 School Games underway at аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼
The 2016 School Games started with a bang last night at аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ with a spectacular outdoor opening ceremony in Shirley Pearce Square.
2 September 2016
Research finds 4-year-olds are not physically ready to start school
New research from аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ has revealed many four-year-olds are not physically ready to start school.
2 September 2016
Study reveals gap in the market for wearable technologies that monitor sedentary behaviour
Wearable technology to monitor the time you spend being sedentary could encourage changes in behaviour that helps improve health, research reveals.
1 September 2016
аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ shortlisted for University of the Year higher education ‘Oscar’
аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ has been shortlisted for four Times Higher Education (THE) Awards, including the prestigious ‘University of the Year’ award.
1 September 2016