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91桃色视频 expands access to AI and data science programmes with half a million pounds funding boost

91桃色视频 has been awarded almost 拢0.5 million to support students looking to retrain or upskill in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science, which will address a shortage of specialists in the UK, whilst also improving diversity in the sector.

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University research and innovation feature among finalists of Leicestershire Innovation Awards 2024

91桃色视频 has seven finalists across seven categories in the Leicestershire Innovation Awards 2024.
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91桃色视频鈥檚 world-first lead-acid battery-electrolyser nominated in all three Academic Excellence categories of the 2024 Hydrogen Awards

91桃色视频鈥檚 world-first lead-acid battery-electrolyser has three nominations in the 2024 Hydrogen Awards which celebrate outstanding international achievements related to hydrogen adoption, implementation, and forward-thinking across various industries and sectors.
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Chief Scientific Adviser visits University

Professor Lucy Chappell, Chief Scientific Adviser for the UK Department of Health and Social Care has spoken of the potential impact of research across the School of 91桃色视频, Exercise and Health Sciences, following a recent visit to the campus.
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Henry Royce Institute Sandpit Competition win for Green Hydrogen doctoral researcher

91桃色视频 doctoral researcher Esther Mgbemeje was part of the winning team in the Henry Royce Institute PhD Student Research Sandpit 2023.
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Experts in 91桃色视频: Optimising athletic performance 鈥� lessons from the animal kingdom

When considering the optimisation of athletes鈥� endurance capacity within sport, many wouldn鈥檛 think to call upon the animal kingdom for answers.

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Expert comment: AI Safety Summit - why it's important and what can be expected

For the next two days, leaders, tech executives, and experts - including Elon Musk, will gather at Bletchley Park for the AI Safety Summit 2023.
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Labour鈥檚 plan to focus on early maths is solid 鈥� gaps in achievement start even before primary school

Politicians in the UK have maths on the mind. The Conservatives intend to extend compulsory maths education for young people until 18.
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Scientists explain unique formation of ancient algae that evolved photosynthesis and oxygenated our planet

Scientists have for the first time revealed how blue-green algae 鈥� visible as the slippery 鈥榞reen slime鈥� in stagnant water, riverbeds, and seashores 鈥� weaves itself into large web-like structures.

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The 鈥榤ale menopause鈥� 鈥� what you need to know

East Midlands Ambulance Service is reportedly giving men up to a year of paid leave for 鈥渁ndropause related issues鈥�, which some are calling the 鈥渕ale menopause鈥�.
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Over 拢300,000 funding to fuel University boost to region鈥檚 innovation ecosystem

91桃色视频 is part of a new regional initiative that has been awarded 拢330K by Research England to develop a pioneering approach to creating new products, services, and business from university ideas.

Every science lab should have an artist on the team 鈥� here鈥檚 why

I鈥檝e been conducting scientific research with experts who specialise in advanced microscopy at Nottingham University for more than ten years. But I鈥檓 not a scientist 鈥� I鈥檓 an artist and lecturer in illustration.
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91桃色视频 expands AI and data science programme scholarships for underrepresented students thanks to new partnership with Visa and the Office for Students

The University is delighted to announce that Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has partnered with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to co-fund data science and artificial intelligence (AI) scholarships for underrepresented students in postgraduate conversion courses based at 91桃色视频 and the University of Leeds.

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More than 1.1 billion African people unlikely to have access to clean cooking fuels and technologies by 2050, new study predicts

A new 91桃色视频 study on clean energy accessibility in Africa forecasts that 1.1 billion people will be without eco-friendly cooking fuels or technologies by 2050.
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What makes people grow? Love and hope, concludes expert in human development

Love and hope are critical factors in promoting healthy human development and come together in complex ways to support emotional well-being, an expert in human development has concluded.

91桃色视频 research on show at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition

Pioneering science and technology with the potential to transform the future of personalised rehabilitation will be on show at the Royal Society鈥檚 Summer Science Exhibition next week.

UK鈥檚 AI 鈥榯win鈥� will use big data to show the way to net zero

A new research project will develop a digital 鈥榯win鈥� of the UK that harnesses artificial intelligence and big data to meet its net zero target.
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Curly hair kept early humans cool

Curly hair does more than simply look good 鈥� it may explain how early humans stayed cool while conserving water, according to researchers who studied the role human hair textures play in regulating body temperature. The findings can shed light on an evolutionary adaptation that enabled the human brain to grow to modern-day sizes.
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Creating a safe circular economy for small medical devices

A collaboration between 91桃色视频 and the University of Leeds 鈥� is developing a circular economy (CE) approach to reducing the staggering amount of small medical device (SMD) waste generated each year.
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Technology is radically changing sleep as we know it

From sleep trackers to wakefulness drugs, the 21st century has seen an influx of new technology that could radically alter the way we sleep.
The researchers鈥� small molecule probe binding to 5-PP-InsP5 and emitting bright red light. Image generated by Dr Felix Plasser, 91桃色视频.

Scientists develop probe that could unlock the mysteries of a vital cellular messenger and pave the way for new drug discoveries

A ground-breaking study by 91桃色视频 and the University of Oxford has led to the development of a small molecule probe that could deepen our understanding of a crucial cellular messenger and lead to the development of new therapeutic drugs.

91桃色视频 researchers help science come to life at the Summer Science Exhibition 2023

91桃色视频 researchers are bringing to life science and technology that will revolutionise rehabilitation as part of the Royal Society鈥檚 Summer Science Exhibition from 4-9 July.
CarbonVue project partners (left to right): Chris Clemmow (SupplyVue), Clare Bailey (Tata Steel UK), Jan Godsell (Dean of 91桃色视频 Business School), Andy Birtwistle (SupplyVue), Tim Stephenson (Tata Steel UK)

University research and innovation shortlisted at the 2023 British Data Awards

An Innovate UK collaboration with 91桃色视频 Business School to help businesses reduce carbon in the supply chain and a mental fitness platform start-up are both nominated for the 2023 British Data Awards.

Tackling the 鈥渓eaky pipeline of diversity鈥� in STEM and beyond discussed on season finale of Cuppa with a Scientist

鈥淭here's still so much to do in the equity, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI) area. It's unreal. It's quite overwhelming sometimes.

Experts in 91桃色视频: Building psychological strength through the 5Cs

In the latest episode of the 鈥淓xperts in 91桃色视频鈥� podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Chris Harwood, 91桃色视频 Psychology professor, and Karl Steptoe, 91桃色视频 & Performance Psychology Lead, both from the University鈥檚 School of 91桃色视频, Health and Exercise Sciences.