Forging Ahead Roundtable Explores How the Midlands Can Lead the UK’s Innovation-Led Growth

A high-level Westminster roundtable brought together senior leaders from across the East Midlands' research, investment and enterprise landscape to explore how the Midlands can strengthen its role in the UK’s innovation economy.

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é academics cited in House of Lords Inquiry Final Report

Two Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é researchers have been cited in a House of Lords Committee report looking at working from home.

Ten Years of Sporting Future: Progress, Pitfalls and the Pivot to Place-Based Partnerships

This blog was written by Dr Mathew Dowling, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é.

Professor Chris Goodier gives oral evidence to Education Select Committee

On Tuesday 28 October, Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é academic Professor Chris Goodier gave oral evidence to the UK Parliament's Education Select Committee's one-off evidence session on "Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) and management of school estates".

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Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é academics cited in UK Parliament Select Committee Report on flood resilience

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é academics have been cited seven times in the Environmental Audit Committee’s report on flood resilience in England, recognising their expertise in community-led adaptation, nature-based solutions, and climate risk management.

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é at Party Conferences 2025

For the third consecutive year, Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é research and innovation expertise has been showcased at Party Conferences.

Turning Algae into Action: Reflections From a Knowledge Exchange Day on Water Quality

This blog was written by Dr Savanah Worne on her collaboration with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Environment Agency and the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust (LRWT).

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é expertise in hydrogen technology showcased in Parliament

On Tuesday 15 July, representatives from Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é exhibited at the annual Business Fair run by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Hydrogen.

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Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é academics help create landmark ethical framework for Government's digital twinning plans

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é academics have helped create a landmark ethical framework for ambitious Government plans to build a national digital twinning capability.

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Professor partners with Department for Transport to Drive HGV Drivers’ Health Initiative

On Wednesday 2 July, Professor of Active Living and Public Health Stacy Clemes hosted a Driver Health event in partnership with the Department for Transport [DfT] and Leicester Diabetes Centre to showcase the new ‘Structured Health Intervention For Truckers’ (soon to be renamed Transport) (SHIFT) driver training module to representatives from the logistics and transport industries.