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We’re so pleased that our Estates team have been recognised with the national University / College Grounds Team of the Year awardLink opens in a new window for their ‘outstanding’ standards. The judges focused on leadership, innovation, environment, people development and achievement.

Congratulations to Martin Yardley, Director of Wellesbourne Campus, who has been recognised with a for his commitment to the regeneration of Coventry. We have benefited from Martin’s passion for regional development, since joining ¹û¶³´«Ã½Link opens in a new window he has continued to bring economic benefits through the redevelopment of the Wellesbourne campus.

Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, here’s a reminder about the support available for workplace adjustments at ¹û¶³´«Ã½, through the My Adjustment Passport tool. Hear from people who have requested adjustments at ¹û¶³´«Ã½Link opens in a new window about their experiences.

A new film, released by researchers from ¹û¶³´«Ã½ and the end-of-life charity, Marie Curie, highlights that people with terminal illness are struggling to balance the desire to live fulfilling lives with the time they have left and ensuring they stay protected from catching Covid-19. Watch a short clipLink opens in a new window to hear more from the participants in the study.

New research from the Department of Psychology suggests that how well we think we slept is not only determined throughout the night but also throughout the following day. Learn more about the interesting resultsLink opens in a new window, published in the Journal of Sleep Research.

Registration is now open for a Foundation Course on Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI). Open to researchers, and staff who support research, the courseLink opens in a new window provides an introduction into the wider impacts of research and innovation and how unintended negative impacts can be avoided.

Apply for the Sustainable Cities Global Research Priority Small Grants Scheme, dedicated to supporting those at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ working in and with urban research. Find out more about the themesLink opens in a new window that underlie the GRP’s work and apply before 31 January 2023.

The ¹û¶³´«Ã½-Wellcome Translational Fellowship Awards support the translation of research findings into improvements in human health. Funding is available for a dedicated researcher to engage with translational research activities and take forward opportunities. Find out if you’re eligible and apply by 15 DecemberLink opens in a new window.

Read more about ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s commitment to protecting, creating, and enhancing habitats for wildlife. Take a look at the different projects undertaken throughout the yearLink opens in a new window and see how to get involved in tree planting.