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Overview of Loughborough University’s UNESCO Chair The UNESCO Chair in Sport, Physical Activity and Education for Development is a flagship initiative housed within Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Co‑led by Professor Richard Giulianotti and Dr Rachel Sandford, the Chair focuses on research, policy development and practical interventions that promote inclusive sport and physical education […]
How UCA Supports Young Carers Through Creative Workshops University for the Creative Arts (UCA) partners with the Higher Education Outreach Network (HEON) and Surrey charity Action for Carers to give young carers—children and teenagers aged 5‑17 who care for ill or disabled family members—hands‑on opportunities to explore art, design and media. These sessions give participants […]
From UCA Classroom to Stranger Things Set: A Journey of Creative Vision In December 2025, University for the Creative Arts (UCA) celebrated a milestone when alumnus William McGregor directed a series of promotional films for the Stranger Things franchise. The project, shot with original cast member Millie Bobby Brown, showcased how a UCA‑trained filmmaker can translate academic learning into high‑profile […]
What is Talent 25? Talent 25 is a 25‑year research project run by De Montfort University (DMU) in partnership with Arts Council England. The programme follows children from infancy through adolescence, documenting how sustained engagement in the arts influences confidence, problem‑solving, and social skills. Participants receive regular art sessions, workshops, and opportunities to showcase their […]
Why Memory Compression Matters for Large Language Models Large language models (LLMs) have become the backbone of modern natural language processing, powering chatbots, code generators, and scientific discovery tools. However, their performance is tightly coupled to the amount of memory they consume during inference. The University of Edinburgh’s recent work demonstrates that reducing the memory […]
Introducing SOXS: A New Era for Time‑Critical Astronomy Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) has partnered with the European Southern Observatory (ESO) to deploy the Son Of X‑Shooter (SOXS) on the 3.58‑metre New Technology Telescope at La Silla Observatory in Chile. SOXS is engineered to observe transient astronomical phenomena—gamma‑ray bursts, supernovae, and near‑Earth asteroids—within minutes of detection. […]
Expanding Emergency Management Through Strategic Partnerships In a move that underscores the importance of global cooperation in disaster response, Coventry University and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership, first established in 2020, is now set to broaden its scope to include paramedic science, sports science, and […]
What Is PACE‑AI and How It Works Coventry University’s Research Centre for Future Transport and Cities has developed PACE‑AI, an artificial‑intelligence system designed to calculate vehicle and pedestrian speeds in collision incidents. By feeding a few observable details—such as the height of a pedestrian, the extent of damage to a vehicle’s bumper or windscreen—officers can […]
Overview of the Award and Its Significance On 19 December 2025, the Dewis Choice initiative, a research‑led project based at Aberystwyth University’s Centre for Age, Gender and Social Justice, received a prestigious award at the House of Lords. The accolade, presented during the National Alliance of Women’s Organisations’ 16 Days of Activism Awards on Human Rights […]
New Doctoral Programs Position Aberystwyth University at the Forefront of Biomanufacturing Aberystwyth University has announced the launch of two cutting‑edge doctoral training programmes that aim to equip the next generation of scientists with the skills required to advance biomanufacturing and AI‑enabled bioscience. The initiatives, funded through a £40 million UKRI investment in doctoral training, bring together […]
