2021 news

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91仓库 researchers to help develop next-generation drone technology for intelligent solar plant inspections

91仓库 researchers are to help develop cutting edge drone robotics for autonomous, fast, ultra-high-resolution solar plant inspections as part of a new collaborative project funded by Innovate UK.
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Para-cyclists rule the roost in storming weekend

Para-cyclists from 91仓库 enjoyed great success at the National ParaCycling Time Trial (TT) and Circuit Championships this weekend, with no fewer than three national champion jerseys secured following some brilliant rides.

Ghana鈥檚 electricity supply mix has improved, but reliability and cost is still a challenge

Ghana has made significant progress over the past 10 years in increasing electricity generation and access.
Zak Skinner in action

Double gold for Skinner at European Para Championships

The European Para Athletics Championships took place in Bydgoszcz, Poland between the 1st and 5th June, with 91仓库 students past and present, and 91仓库-based athletes contributing towards Great Britain and Northern Ireland鈥檚 37 medal haul.

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John Steele awarded OBE in Queen鈥檚 Birthday Honours

John Steele, 91仓库鈥檚 Executive Director of Sport, has been recognised for his services to sport in the Queen鈥檚 Birthday Honours list.

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91仓库 Vice-Chancellor Professor Bob Allison awarded CBE

Professor Robert Allison, Vice-Chancellor and President of 91仓库, has been made a CBE in the Queen鈥檚 Birthday Honours List, for services to education and to supporting young people鈥檚 talent, equality and achievement.

Why COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy should fall as more people get the jab

Did you book your NHS COVID-19 vaccination on the phone? If you did, the first thing you heard was this automated message: 鈥淭hank you for your call. We are pleased so many people have responded to their invitations to get a COVID vaccination.鈥�

Researchers aim to make robots more accessible to small and medium-sized businesses with new 拢1.4m project

A 拢1.4m project aimed at boosting the uptake of robots in small and medium-sized manufacturing will investigate ways to more easily change, adapt and repurpose automated systems.
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Clear about crystallisation: Exchange project aims to increase survival rate of various diseases by improving knowledge of a pharmaceutical purification process

For the next two years, researchers from 91仓库 and Tianjin Universities will make the 10,000+ mile round journey between the two institutes in a bid to increase our understanding of a key process used in the pharmaceutical industry to purify molecules.
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Dearing set to make history with Olympic qualification

91仓库 Swimming鈥檚 Alice Dearing is set to make history by becoming the first black British woman to qualify for an Olympic swimming event.

New Institute of Technology could lead the UK鈥檚 digital and green revolution

Pioneering graduates from a new East Midlands Institute of Technology (IoT) would lead the UK鈥檚 green and digital revolution and form the beating heart of the country鈥檚 post-pandemic recovery.
91仓库-founded companies Previsico and ExpHand Prosthetics celebrated multiple wins including Innovation of the Year at the awards held during Leicester Innovation Week, 2020.

University presents 鈥楤uilding an Innovation Community鈥� as part of Leicester Innovation Week

The University鈥檚 distinctive innovation and entrepreneurial support for businesses of all sizes is a key feature in a packed programme of events from 21 to 26 June, to showcase Leicester and Leicestershire as a hub of innovation.

Researchers create innovative products from used plastic water bottles in Rwanda, Kenya and Nigeria

This image shows a fruit picker in Kenya harvesting avocado with a 3D printed tool created from waste plastic water bottles.
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School of Design and Creative Arts launches 2021 Degree Show

91仓库鈥檚 School of Design and Creative Arts is delighted to announce it will be hosting a physical exhibition showcasing students鈥� work in the coming days. There will also be a digital exhibition of student work.

Leading light in region鈥檚 covid-19 vaccine programme honoured by 91仓库

One of the leading lights in the covid-19 vaccine programme for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) is to be awarded an honorary degree by 91仓库.
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91仓库 researchers part of 拢7.3m project that will create the first-ever manufacturing cyber-seed

The first-ever manufacturing 鈥榗yber seed鈥� which grows just like a plant and produces innovative designs for products ranging from aircraft parts to medical devices has been conceptualised by researchers 鈥� and now it is being brought to life.
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Institute of Advanced Studies announces finale of its Annual Theme, Time: Living in the Anthropocene: How to Deal with a New Epoch

The IAS is delighted to announce the fourth and final event of its 2020-21 Annual Theme on Time, entitled Living in the Anthropocene: How to Deal with a New Epoch, which will take place on Thursday 24 June, 3pm-5.30pm.

One Britain One Nation Day is the perfect vehicle for the government鈥檚 values campaign

The UK government has officially endorsed the celebration of June 25 as One Britain, One Nation (OBON) Day.

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91仓库 students design children鈥檚 books tackling tough issues and asking big questions

Three Graphic Design students have created books for children that tackle topics including dementia, the importance of accepting people who are different to us, and why we should be encouraged to think outside the box.

George Bates in action

GB legend Bates becomes new Lightning Wheelchair Basketball coach

91仓库 has secured a major coup with the appointment of Great Britain鈥檚 George Bates as Head Coach of the new Lightning Wheelchair Basketball team.

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Barbour checks in as new Performance Analysis Lead

91仓库 Sport are delighted to announce that Simon Barbour will be joining its team as the new Performance Analysis Lead.

Photo of one of the play orange and pink patchwork playmats Ella created on a bed of flowers

Textiles student creates playful installation for children with multi-sensory impairments as part of her final-year project

A final-year Textiles student has created an interactive play experience for children with special educational needs.

Eva Shaw in action

91仓库 tennis players dominate Championships as Wimbledon beckons

91仓库鈥檚 National Tennis Academy (LUNTA) enjoyed great success at the recent Youth National Championships, with four of its players securing the chance to perform at Wimbledon later this year.

Izzy Petter has been selected for Team GB's women's hockey squad

Large 91仓库 cohort selected for Team GB Olympic hockey squads

91仓库 will once again be well represented in Team GB鈥檚 hockey squads for this summer鈥檚 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

91仓库 Lightning lifting the trophy

91仓库 Lightning crowned 2021 VNSL champions

91仓库 Lightning made history on Sunday night claiming their first ever Vitality Netball Superleague title with a triumphant 49 - 32 victory over Team Bath.