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Life Sciences - History / Archeology - 01.08.2024
New DNA analysis helps bust 200-year-old royal conspiracy theory
DNA analysis refutes the theory that Kaspar Hauser was a 'lost prince' of the House of Baden A new genetic analysis by an international team of scientists has helped bust a popular 200-year-old myth surrounding Kaspar Hauser, whose identity became one of the most mysterious riddles in German history.
Pharmacology - Economics - 01.08.2024
New tool could transform study of cells and help find new drug targets
A new tool from Imperial and Molecular Dimensions could help biologists rapidly uncover valuable insights into the proteins found in cell membranes. Imperial is working with the company to commercialise a high-throughput test that will help scientists to acquire fundamental knowledge about integral membrane proteins - components of living cells that are the targets for 60% of prescribed drugs.
Career - Pedagogy - 01.08.2024
New report by GW4 calls on government to fix the gap in childcare support for postgraduate students
Health - Pharmacology - 01.08.2024
Experts aim to improve identification and treatment of COPD patients in South America
A new four-year research programme will address poor access to quality primary healthcare for patients with COPD - South America's fourth leading cause of death Health experts from the University of Birmingham are launching a project that will help to identify and treat patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) across South America.
Computer Science - 01.08.2024
HR and IT to go live in MyServices on Monday 5 August
Innovation - Transport - 31.07.2024
Driverless cars still lack common sense. AI chatbots could be the answer
Writing in The Conversation, PhD candidate Alice Plebe (UCL Computer Science), argues that new AI systems with language capabilities could be key to making driverless cars reason and behave more like human drivers.
Health - Campus - 31.07.2024
UCL commits to Mental Health Principles for Staff and Students
Health - Pharmacology - 31.07.2024
Manchester leads implementation of lifesaving genetic bedside stroke test
Dramatically improve outcomes for thousands of people in the UK affected by stroke each year.
Psychology - 31.07.2024
Manchester lecturer takes to saddle to raise money for autism charity
Environment - 31.07.2024
Winners of the National Trust’s first ’Sky Gardening Challenge’ in Manchester announced
Environment - 31.07.2024
Cumbria coal mine shows planning is next battleground in UK climate policy
Health - Psychology - 31.07.2024
New therapies developed by Oxford experts offer online support for anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorders
Environment - Earth Sciences - 31.07.2024
An ancient lake supported human life in the Namib Sand Sea, say experts
Abi Stone , The University of Manchester Dominic Stratford , University of the Witwatersrand Desert regions in northern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula have been well studied by archaeologists as the home of early humans and as routes of migration along " green corridors ".
Law - 31.07.2024
Manchester expert appointed as Crime and Justice Parliamentary Thematic Research Lead
Pedagogy - Life Sciences - 31.07.2024
What can children teach us about the neuroscience of curiosity?
School children are helping neuroscientists to understand the science behind curiosity, and how it can impact learning and memory. Researchers and science educators from Cardiff University have paired with five primary schools across the city to investigate children's inquisitive nature and find out what this can teach us about learning and how it can shape curiosity-led learning in schools.
Environment - 31.07.2024
Durham is a Nature Positive finalist in Green Gown Awards 2024
Health - Psychology - 31.07.2024
Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors
Addressing 14 modifiable risk factors, starting in childhood and continuing throughout life, could prevent or delay nearly half of dementia cases, according to a new report led by UCL researchers.
Economics - Administration - 31.07.2024
Financial Regulations updated as first stage of delegated authorisations
Health - 31.07.2024
Public health measures that reduce dementia risk could save up to £4bn
Public health interventions that tackle dementia risk factors could yield as much as £4bn in savings in England by reducing dementia rates and helping people to live longer and healthier, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The study, published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity , shows that interventions - such as reformulating food products to reduce sugar and salt intake, introducing low emission zones to improve air quality in cities, and minimum alcohol unit pricing to reduce drinking - could have extensive benefits beyond just the health outcomes they are directly targeting.
Architecture - 31.07.2024
UCL Buildings Register now Live on MyCampus
Life Sciences - 31.07.2024
Ancient worm fossil solves mystery of how insects and spiders evolved
Media - Event - 31.07.2024
Experts share their insights on a wide range of topics for the National Eisteddfod
History / Archeology - Event - 30.07.2024
Come face to face with Scotland’s hero-king
History / Archeology - 30.07.2024
International Day of Friendship: how the tragic loss of a friend inspired a 12th century Durham monk’s poetry
Psychology - 30.07.2024
Advice for parents, caregivers and children affected by Southport attack published
Researchers at The University of Manchester have published advice for parents and caregivers of children and young people affected by the stabbings in Southport this week.
History / Archeology - 30.07.2024
Philosopher wins prestigious scientific book prize
Economics - 29.07.2024
IBIC funding opportunities open for applications
Career - Economics - 29.07.2024
University welcomes new Executive Director of People and Organisational Development
Mathematics - Physics - 29.07.2024
Dr Simon Singh returns to Imperial to round up his bestsellers
Dr Simon Singh, science writer and Imperial College London alumnus, returned to give a lecture to open an international atomic physics conference.
Art and Design - Innovation - 29.07.2024
Work experience at The University of Warwick inspires the next generation of engineers and artists
Environment - Earth Sciences - 29.07.2024
Complex life on Earth began around 1.5 billion years earlier than previously thought, new study claims
Environmental evidence of the very first experiments in the evolution of complex life on Earth, has been uncovered by an international team of scientists. Until now, scientists broadly accepted animals first emerged on Earth 635 million years ago. But a team, led by Cardiff University, has discovered evidence of a much earlier ecosystem in the Franceville Basin near Gabon on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa over 1.5 billion years earlier.
Life Sciences - 29.07.2024
Animal unit’s dedication to welfare results in prestigious accreditation
Event - Art and Design - 29.07.2024
Durham Fringe Festival 2024 sees record visitor numbers over five days
Linguistics / Literature - 29.07.2024
Just a Minute: Avoiding ’brain fry’ key to success on popular Radio 4 gameshow
Comedian Paul Merton and a Cardiff University academic have investigated why Radio 4 programme Just a Minute is so challenging for players.
Event - Campus - 29.07.2024
Thousands take to the streets during Durham City Run Festival
Physics - Computer Science - 29.07.2024
Made at the University of Bath: Optical fibres fit for the age of quantum computing
A new generation of specialty optical fibres has been developed by physicists at Bath to cope with the data transfer challenges expected from quantum computing.
Politics - Psychology - 29.07.2024
Most US voters agree on basic human values - so is polarisation exaggerated?
A surprising number of US Democrats and Republicans agree on their fundamental values - with important consequences for feelings of hope about the future. The vast majority of American voters think alike on what they find important in life, but both Republicans and Democrats fail to recognise their shared views and values, according to new research from the Universities of Bath and Essex.
Health - Psychology - 29.07.2024
Study impact of spinal sarcomas on mental health
Environment - Life Sciences - 26.07.2024
Thousands of birds and fish threatened by mining for clean energy transition
Our increasing demand for metals and minerals is putting over four thousand vertebrate species at risk, with the raw materials needed for clean energy infrastructure often located in global biodiversity hotspots, a study has found. Our report is a vital first step in avoiding biodiversity loss amidst the predicted drastic expansion of the mining industry.
Health - Environment - 26.07.2024
Quantum hubs and R&D ecosystem: News from Imperial
Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial. From researchers collaborating on a new set of Quantum Hubs, to how universities play a crucial role in the UK's research and development ecosystem, here is some quick-read news from across Imperial.
Education - 26.07.2024
New Interim Chair to lead change at Office for Students
Physics - Innovation - 26.07.2024
Durham physicists play key part in UK’s quantum future
Politics - 26.07.2024
Keir Starmer needs to answer these pressing questions about how he will govern
Economics - 26.07.2024
Preferred bidder selected for approved University of Manchester Fallowfield campus redevelopment
Health - Pharmacology - 26.07.2024
University of Glasgow joins new partnership for pioneering kidney health research
Health - Physics - 26.07.2024
Five hubs launched to ensure UK benefits from quantum future
Physics - Innovation - 26.07.2024
University of Glasgow set to play key roles in new quantum hubs
Life Sciences - Health - 26.07.2024
Government minister visits UCL to explore life sciences research
Baroness Gillian Merron, the Health Minister responsible for life sciences and innovation toured some of UCL's life sciences facilities to see first-hand how research is helping to tackle some of the world's biggest health challenges.
Innovation - Astronomy / Space - 25.07.2024
Six days to save the world: 7,000 people attend UCL Festival of Engineering
Law - 25.07.2024
School of Law’s Dr Ruth Lamont Appointed as Parliamentary Thematic Research Lead for Crime and Justice
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History - Today
Celebrating 200 Years of Groundbreaking Ideas: University of Manchester Launches New Book, Manchester Minds
Celebrating 200 Years of Groundbreaking Ideas: University of Manchester Launches New Book, Manchester Minds
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Campus - GLASGOW - Today
University of Glasgow study calls for responsible academic research assessment
University of Glasgow study calls for responsible academic research assessment
Astronomy - Oct 3
The University of Manchester joins European initiative to advance Multimessenger Astrophysics
The University of Manchester joins European initiative to advance Multimessenger Astrophysics