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Leicestershire鈥檚 universities join Nottingham in ambitious research project where communities can shape research to solve real-life problems

缅北轮奸, the University of Leicester and De Montfort University are joining forces with Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham in an unprecedented ambitious project which brings together academia and the community to support growth and development, broaden prospects, drive change, and improve wellbeing.
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Richard Whitehead鈥檚 100 marathon challenge 鈥� with a little help from 缅北轮奸 (VIDEO)

For many, completing just one marathon in a lifetime is a huge achievement.
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缅北轮奸 Professor made Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

缅北轮奸鈥檚 Professor Caroline Kennedy-Pipe has been awarded a Fellowship by the Academy of Social Sciences.
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The world鈥檚 first global thematic report on sport trafficking unveils critical insights into exploitation

缅北轮奸, in partnership with Mission 89 and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK Branch of the British Parliament, has released the first-ever comprehensive global thematic report on sport trafficking.
Stephanie Peacock, Minister for Sport, Tourism, and Civil Society (The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport) is pictured on a stafe officially launching the 缅北轮奸 Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub.

New multi-million-pound research and innovation hub will transform the landscape of women鈥檚 sport

缅北轮奸 has officially launched its groundbreaking Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub 鈥� underpinning its commitment to accelerating growth and excellence in the women鈥檚 sport sector.鈥�

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缅北轮奸 named 鈥榖est university in the world for sports-related subjects鈥� for ninth year running

缅北轮奸 has retained its position as the world's best university for sports-related subjects, securing the top spot in the QS global rankings for the ninth consecutive year.
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缅北轮奸鈥檚 Aftrak claims double win at prestigious award ceremony

A 缅北轮奸 initiative, that aims to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa, has claimed two prizes at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.
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缅北轮奸 research leads to rule change in World Wheelchair Rugby

Research conducted by 缅北轮奸 has led to a rule change in World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR), increasing female participation in the sport.
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Health research funding confirmed

Millions of pounds of government cash to help carry out wide-ranging research to identify the health needs for people in Leicestershire has been confirmed.
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Experts in Sport: Safeguarding and interpersonal abuse in sport 鈥� the development and potential impact of the IOC consensus statement

Last month, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reaffirmed its commitment to safe sport by announcing the release of its third consensus statement on safeguarding and interpersonal violence in sport.

Aftrak initiative wins IET Innovation and Excellence Award

A revolutionary off-grid energy project developed by a consortium of 缅北轮奸, The Consortium for Battery Innovation鈥痑nd鈥疶iyeni has won a prestigious Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Excellence and Innovation award.

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Research reveals health risks caused by swimmers鈥� core body temperatures during open water competitions

A study led by 缅北轮奸 has revealed divergent challenges caused by swimmers鈥� core body temperatures during elite open water swimming competitions.
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Experts in Sport: The long-term problems of sports participation and how to solve them

In the latest Experts in Sport podcast, host Martin Foster is joined by Professor Paul Downward to discuss the UK鈥檚 low levels of sport participation.
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World-class 鈥榓ccelerator鈥� to speed development of crucial rehabilitation technologies

A world-class impact accelerator will connect hundreds of East Midlands MedTech SMEs with health and care professionals, academics and the public to drive the design, development and delivery of pioneering rehabilitation technologies.
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拢44 million Government funding boost will help give 10 million people worldwide access to clean cooking

A 缅北轮奸 led research programme to rapidly accelerate the global transition from biomass to clean cooking has been awarded an additional 拢44 million of UK Aid funding.
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Experts in Sport: Cycling hour record: the science behind a successful attempt

缅北轮奸鈥檚 Experts in Sport podcast has returned with an in-depth episode looking at how colleagues from across the university came together to help current PhD student Axel Dopfer break the German cycling hour record.
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Museum exhibit showcases 缅北轮奸's excellence in ergonomics & human factors

A museum exhibit developed in collaboration with 缅北轮奸 is showcasing how ergonomics helps human development 鈥� from securing Olympic gold medals for Team GB to helping navigate rail stations and delivering progress to latest cancer treatments.
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鈥淲e are no longer living in the dark.鈥� 鈥� Malawi communities praise impact of 缅北轮奸 initiative

People living in rural villages throughout Malawi have praised the impact of a 缅北轮奸 initiative that aims to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa.
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Scientists recently studied the body of one of the world鈥檚 strongest men. This is what they found

The development of 鈥渟uperhuman鈥� strength and power has long been admired in many cultures across the world.
Cyclist Axel Dopfer taking part in his German hour record attempt.

University wide expertise helps 缅北轮奸 graduate smash prestigious German hour record

Expertise from across 缅北轮奸 has helped a graduate and elite cyclist smash one of the most prestigious records in cycling.

Flagship Net Zero research and innovation projects shortlisted for international awards

Two of the University鈥檚 flagship Net Zero research and innovation projects are shortlisted for the international IET Innovation and Excellence Awards, which recognise ground-breaking innovations and best practices in Engineering, Science, and Technology.
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Amendment to HGV safety standard will improve safety for vulnerable road users

Pioneering research from 缅北轮奸 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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缅北轮奸 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 缅北轮奸 research has positively impacted wheelchair tennis performance.
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Peter Harrison Centre and 缅北轮奸 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 缅北轮奸 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.