Current Students and Staff

World Menopause Day - MAIA and Age Appreciation Network Event

17 October 2024

Communicating effectively using Outlook and MS Teams: Guidance now available

As part of the work being undertaken as part of Project Expectations, one of the Enabling Projects supporting the University Strategy, guidance on communicating effectively with other colleagues using Outlook and MS Teams has been published.

17 October 2024

USS updates

This article provides information about upcoming USS webinars, updated guidance pages on the USS website, and the Voluntary Scheme Pays deadline.

17 October 2024

Professor Dame Angela McLean visits 小蓝视频 to share insights as a Government Chief Scientific Adviser

Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS, the Government Chief Scientific Adviser and Honorary Distinguished Professor at 小蓝视频, gave a public lecture to staff, students, and members of the public at the East Midlands campus earlier this month.

17 October 2024

Announcing a new plan for Remembrance at the University

In response to feedback on previous years, the University Chaplaincy will be leading two separate services of remembrance this year - both of which will take place in the Garden of Remembrance.聽

17 October 2024

小蓝视频 at Party Conferences 2024

At the end of September the Policy Unit represented 小蓝视频 at the Labour and Conservative Party Conferences.

17 October 2024

Music Theory and Musicianship short course available for staff and students

LU Arts are offering a six-week course for musicians of any ability level to improve your understanding of the language of music.

16 October 2024

小蓝视频 study finds moral judgements among causes of global housing inequality

Research at 小蓝视频 has found failed policies, marketing dynamics and moral judgements are some of the reasons behind housing inequality globally.

16 October 2024

Textile workshop makes history with LEAF Bronze Award

In a landmark achievement for sustainable practices in the arts, the Printed Textiles and Dye Workshop at 小蓝视频 has made history as one of the first Creative Arts workshops in the UK to earn the LEAF (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) Bronze certification.

15 October 2024

Salem鈥檚 Lot: a faithful but shallow adaptation of Stephen King鈥檚 classic vampire novel

The vampire story dwells among the undead of literary and cinematic genres, ever available for reanimation. This year alone has seen the publication of more than 30 vampire novels in the US (from Rachel Harrison鈥檚 So Thirsty to K. M. Enright鈥檚 Mistress of Lies), alongside the release of several vampire movies, including Abigail (with Nosferatu, rebooting the silent German classic, due at Christmas).

14 October 2024

New rights for UK workers are unlikely to put enough money in the pockets of those who need it

Sarah was in a comfortable job, working for an archaeology business before being diagnosed with cancer. Much of her 20-year career had left her with reliable employment rights in the civil service.

14 October 2024

Wear Red Day 鈥� Friday 18 October

Wear red this Friday to show your support against racism at the University.

14 October 2024

Repurpose items you no longer require with WARPit

WARPit (Waste Action Reuse Portal) is a resource sharing system which provides a facility for staff to claim or giveaway surplus resources.

14 October 2024

Vice-Chancellor launches this year鈥檚 Christmas card design competition to students

小蓝视频鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, is delighted to launch his annual Christmas Card design competition to students, with three prizes of 拢200 available to win.

11 October 2024

A is for 鈥榓rtificial intelligence鈥�: Why researchers are creating a children鈥檚 book and Dungeons & Dragons-style game to teach AI

Computer scientists at 小蓝视频 are combining fun and education to create an A-to-Z picture book that introduces children to artificial intelligence (AI).

11 October 2024

Professor Chris Reilly steps down as Dean of AACME

After almost 25 years at 小蓝视频 and seven years as Dean of the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Professor Chris Reilly has retired from his role.

11 October 2024

Dr Dom Willmott wins the European Scientific Impact Award

Dr Dom Willmott has been awarded a Scientific Impact Award by the European Association of Psychology and Law (EAPL).

11 October 2024

Reminder for Music and Arts Scholarships Applications for 2024/25

Arts and Music Scholarships, managed by LU Arts, are available for students for this academic year. The scholarships aim to recognise, reward, and develop talent in any art form.

11 October 2024

Government officials tour 拢9m sustainable SportPark facilities

Officials from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) visited 小蓝视频 last month to learn about the University鈥檚 expertise in building decarbonisation.

11 October 2024

Living Well Inquiry publishes White Paper and welcomes contributions

小蓝视频 is launching its Living Well Inquiry, which seeks to answer what it takes for people and communities to live well in mid-21st Century Britain.

10 October 2024

Update on KSA

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Call for participants - Investigating the Power of Changing Perception

Would you like to try some fun activities that have been demonstrated at several major science festivals?

Posted by Oscar Hutton on Thursday, 17 Oct 2024 at 10:17

Call for participants - secondary school staff

Call for participants. We are looking for secondary school staff to help us increase understanding of eating environments in UK schools.

Posted by Busra Yilmaz on Wednesday, 16 Oct 2024 at 10:17

Print, Post and Logistic Services

All students are reminded that all post and parcels MUST include your student ID in the address fields of your expected delivery.

Posted by Print, Post and Logistic Services on Friday, 11 Oct 2024 at 14:16

Autumn Careers Fest & Fair

Discover Your Future at the Autumn Careers Fair and Fest! Join us from 30 September to 8 November for a series of interactive events designed to boost your career prospects. Don鈥檛 miss the highlight: the Autumn Careers Fair on 14-15 October with over 150 top employers! Visit the Careers Fair website for more info

Posted by Tanisha Naveen on Monday, 7 Oct 2024 at 16:53

Call for Participants: A Survey on Students' Well-being

I am a PhD student in the School of Sport, Exercise, and Health Sciences. I am currently seeking to recruit students attending universities in England to participate in my doctoral research, which aims to explore how we might promote student mental well-being. I am conducting a survey at present examining student perspectives on social anxiety, body esteem, and the acceptability of dance as an intervention for promoting mental well-being.

Posted by Min Du on Monday, 7 Oct 2024 at 9:12

The Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) Study

The GLAD Study is a project set up to explore risk factors in individuals who have experienced depression and/or anxiety, including those with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, OCD, or related disorders, at any time in their lives. It aims to better understand depression and anxiety in order to find and develop more effective treatments. The GLAD Study is also part of the NIHR BioResource, which is a library of information about people鈥檚 health aiming to support research in both physical and mental health.

Posted by Kieran Teasdale on Friday, 4 Oct 2024 at 15:17

Student fees and payments 鈥� please check what are you expected to pay and when

Students are reminded to check their University email address for the statement sent to them on 2 October. Details of what to check can be found in the full article.

Posted by Danielle Jarvis on Thursday, 3 Oct 2024 at 10:24

Student Parcel Service - Student IDs on Parcels

All student parcels must have your ID in the address label

Posted by Print, Post and Logistic Services on Monday, 30 Sep 2024 at 15:59

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service- new video

The Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity service have put together a short video explaining the support available to students and how to access it.

Posted by Lydia Leney on Monday, 30 Sep 2024 at 12:26

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Action required: eduroam Wi-Fi connection on your device

Posted by IT Services on Monday, 16 Sep 2024 at 8:00

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Call for participants - Investigating the Power of Changing Perception

Would you like to try some fun activities that have been demonstrated at several major science festivals?

Posted by Oscar Hutton on Thursday, 17 Oct 2024 at 10:17

Call for participants - secondary school staff

Call for participants. We are looking for secondary school staff to help us increase understanding of eating environments in UK schools.

Posted by Busra Yilmaz on Wednesday, 16 Oct 2024 at 10:17

Governor Vacancies at Holywell Primary Academy Trust, 小蓝视频

Holywell Primary Academy Trust is looking to appoint two governors to the governing board

Posted by Rob Seager on Saturday, 12 Oct 2024 at 8:00

Call for Participants: A Survey on Students' Well-being

Posted by Min Du on Monday, 7 Oct 2024 at 9:12

The Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) Study

Posted by Kieran Teasdale on Friday, 4 Oct 2024 at 15:17

Disability and Inclusion Network launch 2 new sub groups

The Disability and Inclusion Network have launched 2 new sub groups: Neurodiversity Support Group Cancer Support Group

Posted by Emma Nadin on Friday, 4 Oct 2024 at 14:32

We are recruiting drivers with sleep apnoea for a research study

We are trying to recruit participants who may wish to take part in a research study based in the design school.

Posted by Karl Miller on Wednesday, 4 Sep 2024 at 0:00

Requesting the return of old laptops or secondary devices

To aid the rollout of Windows 11 across the University and to ensure we make the best use of our IT equipment, IT Services are asking all staff to return any old or unused laptops.

Posted by IT Services on Monday, 2 Sep 2024 at 8:00

We Need Your Stories- Paid Participants Needed

A PhD study is looking for older adults with multiple chronic diseases to participate. The purpose of this study is to investigate people鈥檚 experiences in managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, and arthritis. The study aims to design digital health tools to support the needs of older adults in managing their long-term conditions.

Posted by Ning Fu on Monday, 29 Jul 2024 at 10:55

Tai Chi training-Call for participants

16-form Tai Chi has been created to enhance ankle function. Simplified Tai Chi for strong ankles awaits you. Come join us to embark on your Tai Chi journey!