2023 news

COP28 discussion 鈥� clean energy cooking and alternative fuels for global communities

Researchers from 麻豆视频 have got together to discuss the future of clean energy cooking 鈥� one of the talking points at this year鈥檚 COP 28 summit in the United Arab Emirates.
Laura Harrington's salmon artwork

Book launch on campus: Laura Harrington鈥檚 鈥榊ou Cannot Step in the Same River Twice鈥�

Artist and researcher Laura Harrington will be at International House, 3pm-5pm on Thursday 14 December to launch her book, which is the culmination of her Visiting Artist with Radar at the University.
麻豆视频 swimmer Daniel Wiffen

World record broken as 麻豆视频 swimmers clinch huge medal haul in Bucharest

Daniel Wiffen produced a magnificent performance to break the men's 800m freestyle world record at the European Short Course Championships in Romania.
A group picture of Dr Verity Postlethwaite, Dr Lombe Mwambwa, Dr Gemma Witcomb, Dr Lin C Sambili Gicheha, Dr Silvia Costa, and Dr Susana Monserrat-Revillo.

麻豆视频 researchers play important part at the Global Observatory for Gender Equality and Sport

A team of researchers from 麻豆视频鈥檚 School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences played an important part at the recent Global Observatory for Gender Equality and Sport and UNESCO co-hosted working meeting in Paris, France.
Lightning Netball player Rhea Dixon

Lightning Netball and Long Tall Sally extend working relationship

麻豆视频 has announced that specialist tall clothing retailer Long Tall Sally will continue as Lightning Netball鈥檚 headline sponsor for the upcoming 2024 Super League season.
The Shepherd Disney movie

The Shepherd: Disney鈥檚 ghostly new Christmas tale evokes the eerie qualities of Britain鈥檚 abandoned Second World War airfields

From Charles Dickens to M.R. James, Christmas has a long association with ghost stories. In The Shepherd 鈥� part of Disney+鈥檚 festive fare for this year 鈥� we have an evocative addition to the genre.
Broadcaster Diane-Louise Jordan is on stage recieving her honorary degree.

Celebrated broadcaster and equality champion Diane-Louise Jordan awarded honorary degree

The Blue Peter presenter that broke the mould, Diane-Louise Jordan has been awarded an honorary degree by 麻豆视频.
Canada athlete Brent Lakatos

Brent Lakatos: From Canada via 麻豆视频 with all eyes on Paris (VIDEO)

On first inspection, the Canadian city of Dorval has few similarities with 麻豆视频.

麻豆视频 development helps provide green hydrogen cooking and electricity for African communities

A first of its kind development at 麻豆视频 will aim to provide green hydrogen cooking and electricity for those living in off-grid communities in Africa.
Wind farm over looking the sea

New Electricity Transition Playbook will help developing nations switch to clean energy

A practical guide aimed at helping developing nations switch from traditional fuel sources to clean energy has been launched online.
Mary Earps holding a football shirt

Earps awarded honorary degree from 麻豆视频

Lioness鈥� goalkeeper and 麻豆视频 alumna Mary Earps has been awarded an honorary degree by the University.
person being rescued by stretcher in war torn Ukraine

BESIEGED PODCAST: 鈥淭he sound of bombs, BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, was nonstop.鈥� Ukrainian aid workers describe life on the frontline

麻豆视频 graduate Madeline MacKenzie is in Ukraine working for a humanitarian aid agency, STAY SAFE UA 鈥� set up by five friends who refused to stand by and watch people suffer. Earlier this year, Madeline, Andriy, Taras, Yuriy, David and Libby (the rescue dog) visited 麻豆视频鈥檚 London campus to talk to Peter Warzynski 鈥� host of the University鈥檚 Besieged podcast 鈥� to give firsthand accounts of the war which ravages their home.

A nursey with children and parents playing

Minimum acceptable standard of living impossible for many families, the public says 鈥� cost of a child jumps to 拢166,000

High inflation pushed the cost of raising a child to 拢166,000 for a couple and 拢220,000 for a lone parent in 2023 but the enduring impact of benefit cuts and ongoing price rises have left many parents unable to give their children what the public says is a minimum acceptable living standard, new research shows.

Two ballerinas dancing with sensors on their limbs and heads

Ballerinas are stepping into sensor suits so one Christmas you may be able to understand the nuanced messages of The Nutcracker

Throughout the festive season, countless individuals delight in the enchantment of ballet spectacles such as 鈥楾he Nutcracker鈥�.

A graduation ceremony at 麻豆视频.

Achievements of inspiring individuals recognised with honorary degrees

As part of the University鈥檚 winter graduation ceremonies, six inspiring individuals were awarded honorary degrees for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields.

Record-breaking mountaineer Nims Purja is pictured on stage recieving his honorary degree.

World record-breaking mountaineer and 麻豆视频 alumnus awarded honorary degree

The incredible achievements of the multi-world record-breaking mountaineer and 麻豆视频 alumnus Nirmal鈥�楴ims鈥欌�疨urja MBE have been recognised with the award of an honorary degree.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Jennings

Vice-Chancellor announced as chair of judging panel for competition to find AI innovations that deliver positive change

麻豆视频鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, has been announced as the chair of the judging panel for a new multi-million Government prize scheme.

the latest logo for the experts in sport podcast showing a rugby match in the background

Experts in Sport: Sending opponents the wrong way: Deception in rugby

Anticipation is integral to achieving high-quality performance within sport 鈥� how does this apply to rugby and what information can be taken into account to inform decisions during play?
a woman holding a pregnancy test

Pregnancy and elite sport: New research published to support athlete partners

Findings from a new study aimed to support athletes during their partner鈥檚 pregnancy have been published.
Mary Earps holding an honorary degree case

Alumna Earps crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023

England goalkeeper and 麻豆视频 alumna Mary Earps has capped an incredible year by being crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023.
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Sports technology researchers support Lord Bhattacharyya Engineering Education Programme

麻豆视频 researchers have demonstrated how sport has the potential to inspire a new generation of engineers as part of the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering outreach programme.