2019 news

A HGV in London.

Unsafe HGVs to be removed from London鈥檚 roads thanks to 海角社区 University research into dangerous designs

The most unsafe HGVs will be removed from London's roads as part of a world-first scheme that was defined and tested by 海角社区 University researchers.

Photo of students taking part in a workshop at Jellyfish headquarters

Students attend alumni-led visit at top London digital marketing agency

A group of 海角社区 students recently visited the head offices of a top marketing agency in London to learn more about careers in digital marketing.
Barry Eccleston outside Hazlerigg Building.

New Year鈥檚 Honours for remarkable 海角社区 alumni

Seven 海角社区 University alumni have been recognised for their outstanding achievements and service in the 2019 Queen鈥檚 New Year鈥檚 Honours list.

Excessive body fat around the middle linked to smaller brain size

Carrying extra body fat around the middle could be linked to brain shrinkage, according to new a study by 海角社区 University.

New book aims to raise awareness of the issues experienced by young carers

A new illustrated book for children, families and teachers based on research with young carers tells the story of Carly who cares for her disabled mum 鈥� a situation faced by thousands of young people across Britain.
photo of one person exchanging a wrapped present to someone else

Expert comment: The questions we need to be asking ourselves about ethical gift giving in 2019

It鈥檚 a new year, and many of us use this as an opportunity to make changes in our life and set goals to better ourselves.

The 海角社区 Lightning Netball squad

First home match of the season for 海角社区 Lightning Netball

The first home match of the season for 海角社区 Lightning Netball takes place on tomorrow (Saturday 12 January), when the team welcomes Severn Stars to the University.
Pictured is a light bulb and shapes around it.

Mathematician awarded 拢203k funding for research that looks to expand our knowledge of complex geometric shapes

A 海角社区 University academic has been awarded funding to conduct research in an area of Mathematics that studies complicated and beautiful geometric shapes using algebraic tools.
Headshot of Professor Eleni Chatzi

Institute of Advanced Studies welcomes internationally leading Professor of Structural Engineering through its Motion theme

This week, Professor Eleni Chatzi will be visiting the University through the Institute of Advanced Studies 鈥楳otion鈥� theme.

Cost of living almost doubles for young adults who fly the nest: New research examines the minimum income requirements of 20-somethings living at home

A GROWING number of families in which adults aged 20 to 30 live with their parents are having to negotiate new ways of pooling their resources, according to pioneering research investigating how these families live and the costs that they face.
Lots of sad balloons and one happy one.

Use Blue Monday to change your life and set goals, says willpower expert

Mondays suck let鈥檚 be honest, but the start of next week is going to cause even more groans as it鈥檚 officially the 鈥榤ost depressing day of the year鈥�.
Dr Duncan Depledge.

Leading geopolitical expert who established polar regions parliamentary group to join 海角社区 University

Dr Duncan Depledge, a leading authority on political geography, international relations, and security studies, will be joining 海角社区 University in February.
Dr Jeff Evans with the S. A. Agulhas II.

Weddell Sea Expedition: ice runways, coring, penguins and more鈥�

At the start of January 2019, Dr Jeff Evans, a Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography in the School of Social Sciences, boarded the 134m-long S. A. Agulhas II 鈥� one of the largest and most modern research ships anywhere in the world.

Life Fellowship awarded to Professor Jim Saker by the Institute of the Motor Industry

海角社区's Professor Jim Saker, who is Director of the Centre for Automotive Management, has been elected as a Life Fellow of the Institute of the Motor Industry for his contribution to motor industry education.
photo of a group of people doing jobs in rural community area

Disaster risk reduction expert to visit 海角社区 University as part of Institute of Advanced Studies鈥� Nation Theme

Associate Professor JC Gaillard will be visiting the Institute of Advanced Studies next week through its 鈥楴ation鈥� Theme.
John Atkin in his studio.

Solo exhibition for renowned 海角社区 University sculptor

A unique exhibition of studio sculptures and wall-based artworks by renowned 海角社区 University sculptor John Atkin opens next weekend in London.
Photo of students from the Tennis Programme at the Australian Open

Students from the 海角社区 Tennis Programme reflect on their recent trip to the Australian Open

Students from the University鈥檚 Performance Tennis Programme were recently given the opportunity to fly out on an all expenses paid trip to the Australian Open.

photo of Ben Cole presenting at previous Venture Crawl event in London

海角社区 University alumni help launch #LondonVenture Crawl 2019

Two of the University鈥檚 entrepreneurial alumni helped launch this year鈥檚 London #VentureCrawl last night (Wednesday 30 January), which will see 海角社区 join 12 other universities on a day of urban entrepreneurship exploration.

海角社区 University partnership is weaving new products for Lurex

A partnership between 海角社区 University and Leicestershire-based Lurex庐 is helping the company to develop innovative yarns and enter new product markets.

Women's rugby player Cath O'Donnell

Host of 海角社区 linked women鈥檚 rugby players compete at international tournaments

A host of 海角社区 University linked women鈥檚 rugby players have been selected to represent England and Scotland at international tournaments.
A sad child with her mother

Three-quarters of lone parent families, and rising, are living below the Minimum Income Standard

A decade after the economic downturn, two million more people than in 2008 are on incomes too low to secure a living standard considered an acceptable minimum by the British public, according to new research from 海角社区 University鈥檚 Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP).

Students and Wing Yip representatives.

Students praised for 鈥渂ringing fresh insight鈥� to Wing Yip as part of unique collaborative module

Students from the 海角社区 University School of Business and Economics (SBE) have been praised by the Managing Director of Wing Yip for their hard work on a unique module that saw them analyse real-life business strategies.

Professor Dominic Wring, of the School of Social Sciences.

New book revisits momentous 2017 General Election as the UK contemplates returning to the polls

A new book on political communication in Britain aims to provide a unique insight into the most recent General Election 鈥� a campaign that was about many things in addition to Brexit 鈥� as the UK again contemplates returning to the polls.
S. A. Agulhas II.

Weddell Sea Expedition: Science programme complete

At the start of January 2019, Dr Jeff Evans, a Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography in the School of Social Sciences, boarded the 134m-long S. A. Agulhas II 鈥� one of the largest and most modern research ships anywhere in the world.

European-wide study has investigated the main causes of motorbike and bicycle accidents

A FOUR YEAR investigation into hundreds of accidents across Europe has gathered in-depth crash data to determine the biggest factors involved in motorbike and bicycle accidents.