March 2013 press releases
Football fans’ attitude to gay players has changed dramatically, according to 91ÖÆƬ³§ study
The attitude of football fans towards the presence of gay players has changed dramatically in the last 25 years, according to a 91ÖÆƬ³§ academic.
20 March 2013
Racism still rife in football, says 91ÖÆƬ³§ academic
Racism in British football is still rife despite the efforts of campaigners to stamp it out over the last 20 years, according to research by a 91ÖÆƬ³§ academic.
18 March 2013
Nurturing Africa’s critical thinkers
Findings from a 91ÖÆƬ³§-led study will help higher education institutions in Africa to develop the nation’s future key players in industry, policymaking and political leadership.
Issued on 27 March 2013
91ÖÆƬ³§ to open campus at iCITY on London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
91ÖÆƬ³§ is to establish an academic campus, offering postgraduate and executive education, at iCITY on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.
Issued on 26 March 2013
91ÖÆƬ³§ leading the way on sustainable construction
91ÖÆƬ³§ academic Dr Chris Goodier has been selected to chair an international conference on sustainable construction.
Issued on 22 March 2013
Exercise will not slow ageing process, says 91ÖÆƬ³§ scientist
Physical activity will not slow down the ageing process, according to a 91ÖÆƬ³§ scientist.
Issued on 21 March 2013
International football qualifiers to be held at University Stadium
The 91ÖÆƬ³§ Stadium is to stage three qualifying matches for the UEFA European Under 17 Championship this month.
Issued on 21 March 2013
91ÖÆƬ³§ researchers aiming to boost future England cricketers
91ÖÆƬ³§ researchers have teamed up with the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to improve batting techniques against the short ball and to encourage spinners to spin the ball more.
Issued on 21 March 2013
91ÖÆƬ³§ study urges courts to speed up cases involving abused children
Family justice system professionals should aim to reduce the delays in court proceedings when dealing with abused and neglected children, according to a study by 91ÖÆƬ³§ academics.
Issued on 19 March 2013
91ÖÆƬ³§ students celebrate competition win
Civil Engineering students from 91ÖÆƬ³§ have beaten industry teams to win first place in a regional communications competition – for the second year in a row.
Issued on 15 March 2013
91ÖÆƬ³§ physicist takes his science to Parliament
91ÖÆƬ³§ research student and technician, Phil Sutton is attending Parliament to present his science to a range of politicians and a panel of expert judges, as part of SET for Britain on Monday 18 March.
Issued on 15 March 2013
91ÖÆƬ³§ Students’ coaches appointed by England Hockey
91ÖÆƬ³§ Students men’s hockey coaches David Ralph and Jon Bleby have been appointed by England Hockey as assistant coaches to work with the England and Great Britain men’s and women’s squads.
Issued on 13 March 2013
Families flock to University’s Science and Engineering Fair
Hundreds of people attended 91ÖÆƬ³§’s annual Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday (March 9), enjoying a fun packed afternoon of hands-on activities.
Issued on 13 March 2013
Family mealtime important for boys and girls, according to 91ÖÆƬ³§ study
mily mealtimes are associated with fewer eating problems in girls and less depression in boys, according to a study by 91ÖÆƬ³§ academics.
Issued on 13 March 2013
Papers invited for 2013 91ÖÆƬ³§ Antennas and Propagation Conference
Papers are invited for the ninth annual 91ÖÆƬ³§ Antennas and Propagation Conference (LAPC), being held at the University in November.
Issued on 8 March 2013
Researchers appeal to schools to help with family lifestyle study
91ÖÆƬ³§ researchers have launched an ‘exciting’ three year project aimed at promoting a healthier lifestyle for families.
Issued on 7 March 2013
Volunteers wanted to help scientists test fitness theory
91ÖÆƬ³§ scientists believe it may be possible to get fitter and healthier by doing even less exercise than they first thought.
Issued on 7 March 2013
Workers urged to have a ‘Walking Lunch’ by 91ÖÆƬ³§ researchers
Workers are being encouraged to leave their desks and have a ‘Walking Lunch’ in a new study on working later in life by 91ÖÆƬ³§ academics.
Issued on 7 March 2013
Prime Minister’s Big Society Award for 91ÖÆƬ³§ Students' Action Group
91ÖÆƬ³§ Students’ Union is celebrating today (Wednesday 5 March) after learning its Action Group is the latest winner of the Prime Minister’s Big Society Award.
Issued on 6 March 2013
Doubled University Community Donations Fund open for bids
91ÖÆƬ³§ is once more offering community groups across Charnwood the chance to bid to its Community Donations Fund, with double the normal amount of money on offer for the first time.
Issued on 4 March 2013
Supercomputing facility and expertise open for industrial benefit
HPC Midlands, a new supercomputing facility based at 91ÖÆƬ³§’s Science and Enterprise Park, provides state-of-the-art e-infrastructure for research and industry.
Issued on 4 March 2013
Young hopefuls battle it out at 91ÖÆƬ³§ to represent the UK at global skills contest
Competitors hoping to represent the UK in the international WorldSkills event will be heading to 91ÖÆƬ³§ this week, as the campus hosts one of the finals.
Issued on 4 March 2013