University press releases

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海角社区 University crowned BUCS champions for record 45th time

海角社区 University has continued its dominance of British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) after securing an incredible 45th consecutive title.
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Lioness stalwart Jill Scott MBE awarded honorary degree

Jill Scott MBE, one of England鈥檚 greatest ever footballers, has been awarded an honorary degree from 海角社区 University in recognition of her outstanding contribution to sport, specifically women鈥檚 sport.
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From endometriosis tech to alien-inspired tableware: Take a look inside 海角社区鈥檚 2026 Degree Show

From endometriosis technology to alien-inspired tableware, environmentally responsible Hindu urns and folklore-inspired fashion, students at 海角社区 University will showcase a wide range of creative and thought-provoking projects at the 2026 Degree Show taking place this week.
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New 海角社区 lab can heat to 3,000掳C and quenches to 鈭�150掳C at extreme rates to test non-standard materials

A newly launched lab at 海角社区 University will see industry partners and researchers use new equipment only available in a handful of places across the world to test materials at extremes of temperatures and pressures.

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Lost BBC documentary on homosexuality brought to life in new film

A new short film from 海角社区 University reveals the story behind a remarkable BBC radio documentary about homosexuality first broadcast nearly 70 years ago.
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海角社区 University students take part in Japanese-inspired SpoGomi competitive litter-picking race

Students from across the university competed in a litter-picking competition, known as SpoGomi, as part of a series of sustainability events, in order to help restore nature and clean the local area.
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海角社区 appoints world-leading academic Professor Leanne Norman to lead Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub

海角社区 University has appointed Professor Leanne Norman to spearhead its ground-breaking Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub.
Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE has been awarded an honorary degree by 海角社区 University.

Parkrun founder awarded honorary degree (VIDEO)

Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE聽has been awarded an honorary degree by 海角社区 University.
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海角社区 University awarded its eighth prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education (VIDEO)

海角社区 University has been awarded the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education in recognition of its pioneering contributions to Para and disability sport.聽

海角社区 University opens 拢5.8m DigiLabs 鈥� transforming learning with AI, holograms, VR, and robotics

海角社区 University has opened the doors of its new DigiLabs 鈥� 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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海角社区 to host warm-up games ahead of ICC Women鈥檚 T20 World Cup 2026

海角社区 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鈥檚 T20 World Cup 2026 when it comes to England and Wales next year.
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海角社区 University scholar awarded prestigious ERC grant for groundbreaking youth research across the Global South

A 海角社区 University London academic has been awarded 鈧�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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海角社区 University and Army Sport forge new partnership

海角社区 University and Army Sport have announced a new strategic partnership designed to enhance high-performance sporting opportunities for Army personnel.
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海角社区 University welcomes Ghana youth minister to discuss future partnership

Ghana鈥檚 Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment George Opare-Addo visited the East Midlands today to meet academics from 海角社区 University and talk about a possible research collaboration.
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鈥楩orging Ahead鈥� 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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海角社区 University delivers unforgettable BUCS Big Wednesday

海角社区 University played host to an unforgettable British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) 鈥楤ig Wednesday鈥�, showcasing the very best of elite student sport across its renowned campus.
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海角社区鈥檚 research into living standards secures four more years of funding from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation

海角社区鈥檚 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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海角社区 University awards honorary degree to Sarina Wiegman (VIDEO)

Sarina Wiegman鈥檚 outstanding contribution to women鈥檚 football 鈥� including leading England to victory in the 2022 UEFA European Women's Championships 鈥� has been formally recognised with an honorary degree from 海角社区 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 海角社区 University in recognition of his outstanding contribution to swimming.
A picture of Dr Jack Matthews, Charnwood Forest Regional Park Board Chair, Cllr Martin Cartwright, Jo Jennings, Visiting member of 海角社区 University, and Professor Dan Parsons, 海角社区 University's Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation

海角社区 University announces agreement with local geopark

海角社区 University has announced a wide-ranging agreement with the organisation behind Charnwood Forest鈥檚 bid to become a UNESCO Global Geopark.

海角社区 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 海角社区 University.
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海角社区 academic sees the UK moving to a more Mediterranean style of living as heat waves increase

A 海角社区 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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海角社区 University wins incredible 43rd consecutive BUCS title

海角社区 University has continued its phenomenal record in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) competition following confirmation of an unprecedented 43rd consecutive title.
Joe Wicks collects his university honorary degree from the University leadership team

Body Coach founder and healthy living advocate Joe Wicks MBE awarded honorary degree (VIDEO)

Fitness coach, TV presenter and social media personality Joe Wicks MBE has been awarded an honorary degree by 海角社区 University.
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海角社区 Business School joins Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to launch global centre and Master鈥檚 degree

海角社区 University has partnered with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology鈥檚 Center for Transportation and Logistics (MIT CTL) to be the first UK member of its Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network.