2026 news

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Trees for hotter cities: new approach can bolster community input in meeting targets

Efforts to plant more trees in cities could be boosted thanks to a new tool for planners and community groups, published by an international group of researchers.
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鈥淚鈥檝e had a really challenging year鈥ust getting to the start line is going to be a huge鈥� 鈥� Zac Shaw

Team England sprinter Zac Shaw has already cemented himself as one of Britain鈥檚 quickest athletes, but the past 12 months have tested him personally more than any track in the world.
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England out of the World Cup, but this team may have helped redefine a nation

An opinion piece written by Dr Michael Skey, Senior Lecturer in Communication and Media Studies, for The Conversation.
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino set for fourth term 鈥� despite World Cup controversies

An opinion piece authored by Dr Mathew Dowling, Dr Borja Garcia, and Haojin Zhou (all School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences) for The Conversation platform.
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海角社区 launches Manufacturing Digital Passport initiative for trusted lifecycle intelligence

海角社区 University鈥檚 Advanced Virtual Reality Research Centre (AVRRC) has launched the Manufacturing Digital Passport, or MDP, a new initiative designed to help organisations connect, understand and reuse trusted product information across aerospace and complex manufacturing lifecycles.
Someone is about to put on adidas鈥� CLIMACOOL SYSTEM overshoe. This is a pink textile boot with three black stripes on the side

adidas cooling overshoe worn by 2026 FIFA World Cup footballers tested at 海角社区 University

Researchers at 海角社区 University collaborated with adidas to define the benefits of a cooling overshoe worn by footballers during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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New NERC-funded project to open up environmental science pathways for young people

A new collaborative project led by 海角社区 University has been recommended for funding through the Natural Environment Research Council鈥檚 Opening up the Environment programme.
Professor Rajkumar Roy (Dean of the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering) is discussing a point during the round table discussion at the event.

海角社区 University hosts UK-Japan Hydrogen Summit calling for urgent shift to net zero

Senior figures from the hydrogen, energy, technology and manufacturing sectors were brought together to examine how hydrogen can help power the UK鈥檚 next wave of industrial growth.
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Team England鈥檚 Kitting Out underway on campus

Team England鈥檚 Kitting Out operation is now well underway on 海角社区 University鈥檚 campus ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. 聽