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º£½ÇÉçÇø at the Commonwealth Games 2026

Follow the successes of º£½ÇÉçÇø-linked athletes who have been selected to represent their country.

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Nominations now open for PhD Awards 2026

The º£½ÇÉçÇø University PhD Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions made by individuals within the Doctoral Researcher (DR) community across both of our campuses. Nominations for the Awards close at 5pm on 17 August.

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Summertime Socials: Activities for students staying in º£½ÇÉçÇø over summer

Join us this summer for some fun activities here in º£½ÇÉçÇø.

Temporary BBQ and outdoor fire safety restrictions Due to the current hot, exceptionally dry conditions and the increased risk of grass and vegetation fires, the following restrictions apply across the University estate until further notice. Sunset over º£½ÇÉçÇø University campus. 500 ‘Cathys’ brave the rain for joyful celebration of Kate Bush, Emily Brontë and Haworth’s moors Brontë scholar Dr Claire O’Callaghan has celebrated the legacy of the 19th century author alongside a cast of 500 Cathys, dancing to Kate Bush’s iconic Wuthering Heights on the rain-swept moors above Haworth, West Yorkshire. A group of people wearing red dresses, dancing together in a field. º£½ÇÉçÇø University hosts UK UNESCO Chairs’ Conference Last week, º£½ÇÉçÇø University welcomed leading academics, policymakers and UNESCO representatives for the 80th annual UNESCO Chairs’ Conference. Delegates onstage including Vice Chancellor Nick Jennings and several UNESCO Chairs Become a Run Leader for RunTogether x º£½ÇÉçÇø º£½ÇÉçÇø Sport is looking for staff and student volunteers to become Run Leaders, helping to deliver recreational running sessions and support the Recreational Sport Run Club. A person running with a joyful expression alongside text reading 'interested in being a run leader, fully funded leadership in running fitness qualification included'. Sectoral Groups Launch Event Marks a Major Step Forward in Building Strategic Partnerships Last week, º£½ÇÉçÇø University welcomed more than 130 colleagues and external stakeholders to the launch of its new Industry Sectoral Groups, marking an important milestone in the University's ambition to strengthen collaboration with industry, government and funders. A group of staff in a lecture theatre º£½ÇÉçÇø campus earns Green Flag Award for ninth year running º£½ÇÉçÇø University's East Midlands campus has been awarded a 2026 Green Flag Award, marking the ninth consecutive year it has received the prestigious accreditation. Six people standing together, one is holding a Green Flag Award certificate. Help shape our Windows 11 update experience Do you rely on specialist or business-critical software for teaching, research, or operational activities? Pale blue background and a blue icon of a laptop with the Windows logo on the screen. Staff network photography competition challenges age stereotypes The University's Age Appreciation Staff Network recently marked Age Without Limits Day with a photography competition celebrating positive ageing and challenging age-related stereotypes. A photo of a teenage girl sitting next to a young woman, looking at each other with joyful expressions, alongside a photo of a woman changing the oil filter on her car. View all news
Society Britain’s quarter century: shrinking families, ethnic tensions and queer winners and losers An opinion piece written by Dr Michael Skey, from the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, for the Conversation. typical British high street with TK Max and lots of shoppers Commonwealth Games 2026 º£½ÇÉçÇø ends 2026 Commonwealth Games with 45 medals º£½ÇÉçÇø University-linked athletes have closed out the 2026 Commonwealth Games having won a mammoth 45 medals. Joseph Truman of England celebrates with the silver medal following the Men's 1000m Time Trial Commonwealth Games 2026 One gold, three silver, and two bronze for º£½ÇÉçÇø on Glasgow 2026’s penultimate day Long Jumper Jaz Sawyers won a stunning gold on the penultimate day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games as º£½ÇÉçÇø athletes excelled with another five medals. Jaz Sawyers in the Women's Long Jump Commonwealth Games 2026 Cycling and athletics stars deliver more Commonwealth medals º£½ÇÉçÇø’s elite cyclists and track and field stars won yet more Commonwealth medals on Friday – two gold, one silver, and two bronze. (L-R) Sophie Capewell of England (silver),Emma Finucane of Wales (gold) and Rhian Edmunds of Wales (bronze) on the podium following the Women's Sprint final at 2026 Commonwealth Games. Image provided by PA / Alamy Artificial intelligence An AI system ‘escaped’ during a test and hacked a company. How worried should we be? An opinion piece written by Dr Oli Buckley, of the School of Science, for the Conversation. Technology ‘I get caught up in the numbers game’: why useful social media content gets lost online An opinion piece written by Professor Stefania Vicari, of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, for the Conversation. a girl is filming content for her social media channel Commonwealth Games 2026 Records fall as º£½ÇÉçÇø wins another six medals in Glasgow A six-medal return and a series of broken records capped another outstanding day for º£½ÇÉçÇø at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Rhian Edmunds, Emma Finucane, and Lowri Thomas of Wales (gold), Sophie Capewell, Katy Marchant, and Rhianna Parris-Smith of England (silver) and Lauren Bell, Iona Moir, and Maddy Silcock of Scotland (bronze) on the podium for the Women's Team Sprint at 2026 Commonwealth Games. View all news
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Research participants needed: Free performance testing (VO2max/Lactate) ¹ó´Ç°ù S³Ù²¹´Ú´Ú and Students Research participant call-outs I am looking for cyclists and triathletes (male or female) who ride at least once a month for more than 3 hours per session. You will receive a full physiological profile—including VO2max, Lactate Threshold, and HR zones—and will also be financially compensated for your time. Mohammad Alali The º£½ÇÉçÇø University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
UK Secondary PE Teachers Needed: Research on Digital Technology Use in PE ¹ó´Ç°ù S³Ù²¹´Ú´Ú and Students Research participant call-outs Researchers at º£½ÇÉçÇø University are conducting a study exploring how digital technology is currently used within secondary school physical education (PE) across the UK. Jike Yang The º£½ÇÉçÇø University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Join º£½ÇÉçÇø University and College Union Branch (LUCU) ¹ó´Ç°ù S³Ù²¹´Ú´Ú General opportunities We are a trade union and organisation of workers who have come together to maintain and improve their conditions of employment. Our branch represents and acts on behalf of staff who work at º£½ÇÉçÇø University. º£½ÇÉçÇø University UCU The º£½ÇÉçÇø University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Participants Needed: Sensory Experiences and Integration º£½ÇÉçÇø ¹ó´Ç°ù S³Ù²¹´Ú´Ú and Students Research participant call-outs We are looking for participants to join a new research study to help us explore whether sensory experiences that you may or may not have had in your day-to-day life may relate to how you experience different sensory activities in the study. Amy Jennison-Boyle The º£½ÇÉçÇø University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Improving access and fairness in the LGPS ¹ó´Ç°ù S³Ù²¹´Ú´Ú Other The Government has introduced changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) to make the Scheme fairer for all members. Most changes take effect from 1 April 2026, and some improvements apply retrospectively. Charlotte Dyer The º£½ÇÉçÇø University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Take Part in a Global º£½ÇÉçÇø of Climate Change and Wellbeing ¹ó´Ç°ù S³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù²õ Research participant call-outs We are looking for UK university students aged 18-30 to take part in a survey to help us explore views about climate change, body image, mental health and eating behaviours. This study is part of a larger international collaboration exploring views about climate change and wellbeing across 15 countries! Hannah White The º£½ÇÉçÇø University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Call for participants: Postmenopausal women needed for nutrition study ¹ó´Ç°ù S³Ù²¹´Ú´Ú and Students Research participant call-outs We are looking for participants to join a new research study at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Our research explores whether consuming a single high-fat meal enriched with a special milk fat can affect markers of heart health and brain function in postmenopausal women. Aisha Borkar The º£½ÇÉçÇø University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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Active Wednesday – Recreational Sport: Basketball ¹ó´Ç°ù S³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù²õ Sport New Victory Hall Illustration of º£½ÇÉçÇø campus on a sunny day with the title 'Summertime Socials'. Managing Anxiety ¹ó´Ç°ù S³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù²õ Wellbeing Online via Microsoft Teams The º£½ÇÉçÇø University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Carbon Literacy Training ¹ó´Ç°ù S³Ù²¹´Ú´Ú and students Sustainability Brockington Building The º£½ÇÉçÇø University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Active Wednesday – Recreational Sport: Volleyball Tournament ¹ó´Ç°ù S³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù²õ Sport Holywell RC (Outdoor Zones A-C) Illustration of º£½ÇÉçÇø campus on a sunny day with the title 'Summertime Socials'. Managing Homesickness ¹ó´Ç°ù S³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù²õ Wellbeing Online via Microsoft Teams The º£½ÇÉçÇø University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Catalyst Series: Everyday Inclusion Skills ¹ó´Ç°ù S³Ù²¹´Ú´Ú Wellbeing Online Three faint logos of a brain inside a head, a runner and a heart on a purple-blue gradient background Feel Good Friday - Summertime Garden Party ¹ó´Ç°ù S³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù²õ Other EHB Pavilion Illustration of º£½ÇÉçÇø campus on a sunny day with the title 'Summertime Socials'.
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