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Environment - Oct 18
Climate change and human pressure mean migration may be 'no longer worth it', say researchers
Climate change and human pressure mean migration may be 'no longer worth it', say researchers
Health - Oct 18
Milestone moment for the region's life science sector as construction on No. 1 Birmingham Health Innovation Campus gets underway
Milestone moment for the region's life science sector as construction on No. 1 Birmingham Health Innovation Campus gets underway
Campus - Oct 18
What will exams and assessments look like this year? New assessment guidance published for 2021-22
What will exams and assessments look like this year? New assessment guidance published for 2021-22
Environment - Oct 15
'Wasteful steel-and-glass buildings fuel global climate injustice' - Bath climate expert
'Wasteful steel-and-glass buildings fuel global climate injustice' - Bath climate expert
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Moonshot initiative to develop affordable COVID-19 antivirals gets funding boost
The COVID Moonshot, a non-profit, open-science consortium of scientists from around the world dedicated to the discovery of globally affordable and easily-manufactured antiviral drugs against COVID-1
The COVID Moonshot, a non-profit, open-science consortium of scientists from around the world dedicated to the discovery of globally affordable and easily-manufactured antiviral drugs against COVID-1
As the Job Retention Scheme (Furlough) is coming to an end in the UK, a paper published by the University of Birmingham concluded the government designed scheme preserves a worker's job during the CO
Caldicot Students and Techniquest inspire tomorrow’s engineers
Enterprising Caldicot School students who designed a winning Techniquest exhibit have visited their compound semiconductor-themed creation in Cardiff Bay.
Enterprising Caldicot School students who designed a winning Techniquest exhibit have visited their compound semiconductor-themed creation in Cardiff Bay.
During the pandemic survivors of domestic violence and abuse have been at an increased risk of contracting suspected or confirmed COVID-19
During the pandemic survivors of domestic violence and abuse have been at an increased risk of contracting suspected or confirmed COVID-19, study finds Women with general practitioner (GP) recorded e
During the pandemic survivors of domestic violence and abuse have been at an increased risk of contracting suspected or confirmed COVID-19, study finds Women with general practitioner (GP) recorded e
Survivors of domestic violence and abuse have been at increased risk of COVID-19
Women with general practitioner recorded exposure to domestic abuse or violence were at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 during the first two waves of the pandemic in the UK, finds a new study led by the University of Birmingham.
Women with general practitioner recorded exposure to domestic abuse or violence were at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 during the first two waves of the pandemic in the UK, finds a new study led by the University of Birmingham.
England is on track to have diagnosed 95% of people living with HIV by 2025, putting it in a strong position to eliminate HIV transmission by 2030, say researchers at the MRC Biostatistics Unit, , and Public Health England (PHE).
A wide social gap in political engagement emerges during adolescence
The chances of a teenager getting involved in politics is linked to how much education their parents had, according to UCL and University of Roehampton researchers. Additionally, while parental education has no effect on the political interest of children at age 11 it has a strong positive effect by the time they are 16.
The chances of a teenager getting involved in politics is linked to how much education their parents had, according to UCL and University of Roehampton researchers. Additionally, while parental education has no effect on the political interest of children at age 11 it has a strong positive effect by the time they are 16.
University of Birmingham launches new data sciences institute
A new institute that will drive forward the use of big data and artificial intelligence in addressing major global challenges has been launched at the University of Birmingham.
A new institute that will drive forward the use of big data and artificial intelligence in addressing major global challenges has been launched at the University of Birmingham.
Researchers argue that a desire for "conformity and obedience" as a result of COVID-19 could boost authoritarianism in the wake of the pandemic.
Sloane Lab will open historic collections to all
Unprecedented access to thousands of artefacts gathered by the 18th century physician, naturalist and prolific collector Sir Hans Sloane, will be available online to everyone for free, thanks to a multi-million pound digital project led by UCL.
Unprecedented access to thousands of artefacts gathered by the 18th century physician, naturalist and prolific collector Sir Hans Sloane, will be available online to everyone for free, thanks to a multi-million pound digital project led by UCL.
Therapy for babies showing early signs of autism reduces the chance of clinical diagnosis at age 3
Shutterstock Andrew Whitehouse , The University of Western Australia ; Jonathan Green , University of Manchester , Kristelle Hudry , La Trobe University A therapy for infants showing early signs of autism reduces the chance of the child meeting diagnostic criteria for autism at three years of age.
Shutterstock Andrew Whitehouse , The University of Western Australia ; Jonathan Green , University of Manchester , Kristelle Hudry , La Trobe University A therapy for infants showing early signs of autism reduces the chance of the child meeting diagnostic criteria for autism at three years of age.
Self-harm may be increasing more quickly among young people from ethnic minorities
Blurred abstract background interior view looking out toward to empty office lobby and entrance doors and glass curtain wall with frame - blue white balance processing style Rates of self- harm could
Blurred abstract background interior view looking out toward to empty office lobby and entrance doors and glass curtain wall with frame - blue white balance processing style Rates of self- harm could
Opinion: COVID crisis - what kind of inquiry do we need to learn the right lessons?
The COVID-19 crisis was uniquely wide-ranging and systemic and it needs a comparably systemic and inclusive model of inquiry, says Professor Sir Geoff Mulgan (UCL STEaPP).
The COVID-19 crisis was uniquely wide-ranging and systemic and it needs a comparably systemic and inclusive model of inquiry, says Professor Sir Geoff Mulgan (UCL STEaPP).
Three in four British adults want cancer screening: new attitudes survey
Cancer is seen as the top health concern among non-infectious diseases, according to a report by UCL academics finding that most British adults will want blood tests for cancer once they are available. The report reveals high public demand for innovative diagnostic technologies such as single blood tests for multiple forms of cancer and access to optimally effective cancer treatments.
Cancer is seen as the top health concern among non-infectious diseases, according to a report by UCL academics finding that most British adults will want blood tests for cancer once they are available. The report reveals high public demand for innovative diagnostic technologies such as single blood tests for multiple forms of cancer and access to optimally effective cancer treatments.
EM Sensing Group showcases landmine detection research at Royal Society Exhibition
The University of Manchester's Electromagnetic (EM) Sensing Group has showcased its work relating to the production of landmine detection technologies at the Royal Society Summer Science 2021 Exhibition.
The University of Manchester's Electromagnetic (EM) Sensing Group has showcased its work relating to the production of landmine detection technologies at the Royal Society Summer Science 2021 Exhibition.
New app to measure quality of life for people with skin conditions
Researchers at Cardiff University have created a first-of-its-kind app to measure quality of life for people with skin conditions.
Researchers at Cardiff University have created a first-of-its-kind app to measure quality of life for people with skin conditions.
Early trial of multivariant COVID-19 vaccine booster begins in Manchester
A phase one trial of a multivariant COVID-19 Vaccine has been launched by US pharmaceutical company Gritstone in collaboration with The University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
A phase one trial of a multivariant COVID-19 Vaccine has been launched by US pharmaceutical company Gritstone in collaboration with The University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
News in Brief
Environment - Oct 18
Climate change and human pressure mean migration may be 'no longer worth it', say researchers
Climate change and human pressure mean migration may be 'no longer worth it', say researchers
Health - Oct 18
Milestone moment for the region's life science sector as construction on No. 1 Birmingham Health Innovation Campus gets underway
Milestone moment for the region's life science sector as construction on No. 1 Birmingham Health Innovation Campus gets underway
Campus - Oct 18
What will exams and assessments look like this year? New assessment guidance published for 2021-22
What will exams and assessments look like this year? New assessment guidance published for 2021-22
Environment - Oct 15
'Wasteful steel-and-glass buildings fuel global climate injustice' - Bath climate expert
'Wasteful steel-and-glass buildings fuel global climate injustice' - Bath climate expert