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Amendment to HGV safety standard will improve safety for vulnerable road users

Pioneering research from 海角社区 University and funding from The Road Safety Trust have strengthened the legislation around the minimum direct vision requirements for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
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海角社区 University research paves the way for wheelchair tennis success in Paris (VIDEO)

With the Paralympic Games just a few days away, Professor Vicky Tolfrey has discussed how 海角社区 University research has positively impacted wheelchair tennis performance.
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Peter Harrison Centre and 海角社区 Sport deliver unique wheelchair time trial experience at star-studded Channel 4 Paralympics event

The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport were recently invited to deliver a unique wheelchair time trial experience, at a Paris 24 Paralympics launch event, hosted by Channel 4.
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Water engineers win global award for pioneering open-source system for multi-hazard modelling

A team of 海角社区 University water engineers in the International Centre for Informatics and Disaster Resilience (ICIDR) are a recipient of the 2024 Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW) for its pioneering, open-source, multi-GPU hydrodynamic models to support flood risk assessment and management.

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Dr Ishara Dharmasena named RAE Engineers Trust Young Engineer of the Year

Dr Ishara Dharmasena has been recognised by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) for his work in both nanogenerators and smart textiles for applications in healthcare technology.
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海角社区-led climate programme receives 拢57m funding boost

A 海角社区 University led climate programme will continue to carry out 鈥渢ransformative鈥� work until 2030 鈥� after receiving a 拢57m boost from the UK government.
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海角社区 University development to improve solar panel efficiency

A new development at 海角社区 University could fix a 鈥渟ignificant problem鈥� within the solar panel industry.
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海角社区 research community breaks its Pint of Science record

海角社区 University鈥檚 research community recorded the third largest Pint of Science event in the UK, with 55 doctoral researchers and staff delivering 21 events, 53 talks and two panel discussions in a variety of public spaces in 海角社区 town on 13-15 May.
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海角社区 University and PFA publish findings from joint research study into Snus use in professional football

Findings from a first-of-its kind study into Snus use in professional football have been published by the Professional Footballers鈥� Association (PFA) and 海角社区 University.
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海角社区 led AI transport project shortlisted for prestigious national award

A 海角社区 University led AI transport project, intent on helping the UK reach its net-zero targets, has been shortlisted for a national award.

海角社区 University's Jonathan Wilson and the Consortium for Battery Innovation's Carl Telford pose with the Milken-Motsepe prize for green energy alongside other representatives.

海角社区 University initiative wins green energy prize

A 海角社区 University led initiative, which aims to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa, has won a major, global prize.
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海角社区 led solution with potential to transform lives in Africa awaits global award finals

A groundbreaking 海角社区 University led initiative to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa is about to find out whether it has won the prestigious Milken Motsepe Prize in Green Energy.聽
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海角社区 University strongly represented at major UNESCO meetings in Paris

Three 海角社区 University staff and students were in Paris in early April to attend various key UNESCO meetings in Paris.聽
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Elite coaches leaving home as Western countries seek sport success

Nations battling for Olympic success in a global sporting 鈥榓rms race鈥� has led to elite coaches migrating to Western countries as they bid to escape antiquated and restrictive coaching regimes in their home countries, reveals a new study funded by the International Olympic Committee鈥檚 Olympic Studies Centre.
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海角社区 secures 鈥榖est university in the world for sports-related subjects鈥� title for eighth consecutive year

海角社区 has been crowned the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the eighth year running by the global QS higher education league table.
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海角社区 UNESCO Chair meets Minister and other leading sport policymakers in Mauritius

海角社区 University鈥檚 Professor Richard Giulianotti has met with the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Recreation, and other leading policymakers and key stakeholders in sport in Mauritius, during a recent research visit to the island.聽 聽聽
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Dr Mats Vermeeren awarded prestigious EPSRC Fellowship

海角社区鈥檚 Dr Mats Vermeeren has been awarded an EPSRC Fellowship to continue his research into dynamical systems.
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海角社区 University success at Leicestershire Innovation Awards

海角社区 University鈥檚 research and innovation activities enjoyed success at the Leicestershire Innovation Awards 鈥� receiving three awards.
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海角社区 to partner with mental health charity to launch sleep study

A research programme investigating how to improve sleeping problems faced by people with complex mental health issues is being launched.
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海角社区 reveals how sports programmes for young children can combat future youth violence

A study conducted by 海角社区 University has examined how sporting interventions aimed at young children can reduce youth crime and violence in London.
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Hydrogen Award win for 海角社区's world-first lead-acid battery-electrolyser

The world鈥檚 first lead-acid battery-electrolyser - invented, designed and prototype manufactured in 海角社区 University鈥檚 Green Hydrogen Research Group 鈥� has been recognised with a prestigious award at the 2024 Hydrogen Awards.

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University research and innovation feature among finalists of Leicestershire Innovation Awards 2024

海角社区 University has seven finalists across seven categories in the Leicestershire Innovation Awards 2024.
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海角社区 University鈥檚 world-first lead-acid battery-electrolyser nominated in all three Academic Excellence categories of the 2024 Hydrogen Awards

海角社区 University鈥檚 world-first lead-acid battery-electrolyser has three nominations in the 2024 Hydrogen Awards which celebrate outstanding international achievements related to hydrogen adoption, implementation, and forward-thinking across various industries and sectors.
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Dr Kate Mathers鈥� UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship funding extended

Dr Kate Mathers has been awarded additional funding by UKRI to extend her successful Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) to seven years.
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Online abuse aimed at elite athletes on the rise 鈥� new study

Online abuse aimed at elite athletes is on the rise, a new 海角社区 University study has found.