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82-year-old Colin uses the echome device with his mobility scooter in his garden

Sound-making tech inspires older people to move more

Published
16 December 2024
Categories
Health
Arts & Culture
Research

Older people are moving more, in playful and surprising ways, after using wearable technology developed by the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ that senses movements to create sounds and music.

Mark Gatiss in red and green graduation gowns

Sherlock star awarded Honorary Degree

Published
13 December 2024
Categories
University

Award-winning actor, writer and director Mark Gatiss has been honoured with a degree from the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥.

Sarah Lloyd in graduation gowns by the large metal gates of Cloth Workers' Court

Anti-knife crime campaigner graduates

Published
13 December 2024
Categories
University

Anti-knife crime campaigner Sarah Lloyd has graduated with a Masters degree from the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ - a moment she says she could never have imagined a decade ago.

A student's hand passing a bag of white powder into another student's hand

Criminal exploitation risk for thousands of children

Published
11 December 2024
Categories
Society & Politics
Health
Research

Mental health hubs in areas of disadvantage are needed to protect vulnerable children from criminal exploitation, experts say in a new report.

Two module leaders and the winning group of students pose for a photo with their certificates.

Innovative solutions to business challenges

Published
10 December 2024
Categories
Working with business

Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ students have been praised by industry experts for their creative solutions to real world business problems.

an aeroplane landing on a runway at sunset

Switching planes for trains to decarbonise holidays

Published
29 November 2024
Categories
Environment
Research

Up to 41% of Britons holidaying abroad could travel by rail instead of air to cut down on carbon emissions, according to a new study by researchers at the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥.

Woman with hand pain sitting on a couch at home

Oily fish, fruit and cereal can 'cut arthritis risk'

Published
27 November 2024
Categories
Health
Research

Moderate alcohol intake and eating more fruit, oily fish and cereals are linked to lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while tea and coffee may be linked to increased risk, new research shows.

Winners of the awards gathered on stage together

Awards showcase research impact

Published
22 November 2024
Categories
Research

Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ researchers and support teams who strive to make a meaningful difference in the world have been recognised for their exceptional contributions.

Sir Dave Ramsden delievering a speech in a lecture hall full of students.

Students meet Bank of England Deputy Governor

Published
22 November 2024
Categories
Working with business

The Bank of England's Deputy Governor has delivered a speech to Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ students outlining how the UK economy has developed over the past 12 months.