Literature - Aug 20 Have you ever wondered why Disney’s Robin Hood was a fox? National Lottery- funded project explores the answer
Life Sciences - Aug 17 Innovate UK awards for studies into sustainable livestock production and improving chicken welfare
Medicine - Aug 17 University spin- out Ziylo acquired by global healthcare company in $800m deal which could transform the treatment of diabetes
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20 August 2018 Scientists from the University of Bristol have uncovered the age-old mystery of why marimo algae balls sink at night and float during the day.
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20 August 2018 Researchers at the University of Bristol have successfully assembled enzyme-powered artificial cells that can float or sink depending on their internal chemical activity.
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20 August 2018 A new study led by scientists from the University of Bristol has used a combination of genomic and fossil data to explain the history of life on Earth, from its origin to the present day.
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Digital traces from credit card and mobile phone usage can be used to map urban lifestyles and understand human mobility, according to a report led by UCL, MIT and UC Berkeley.
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The pressures that come with being a self-employed courier or taxi driver may significantly increase the risk of being involved in a collision, a new report by UCL finds. The majority of those surveyed - 63 per cent - are not provided with safety training on managing risks on the road. Sixty-five per cent said that they are not given any safety equipment such as a high visibility vest and over 70 per cent resort to providing their own.
Innovate UK awards for studies into sustainable livestock production and improving chicken welfare
17 August 2018 Bristol Vet School has been awarded two Innovate UK grants totalling nearly £160k for studies that aim to further our progress towards sustainable livestock production and improve broiler chicken welfare.
17 August 2018 Bristol Vet School has been awarded two Innovate UK grants totalling nearly £160k for studies that aim to further our progress towards sustainable livestock production and improve broiler chicken welfare.
17 August 2018 University of Bristol spin-out company Ziylo has been bought by global healthcare company Novo Nordisk in a deal which could be worth around $800 million.
Widespread dispersal of prisoners revealed in new data
Cardiff University's Wales Governance Centre today revealed the most detailed picture yet of the prison population in Wales.
Cardiff University's Wales Governance Centre today revealed the most detailed picture yet of the prison population in Wales.
Investigating use of new HIV prevention strategy
Wales is about to become one of the first countries to robustly examine the use of a new HIV prevention strategy that has been rolled out across the world.
Wales is about to become one of the first countries to robustly examine the use of a new HIV prevention strategy that has been rolled out across the world.
The Lammy Review in 2017 drew attention to inequalities among black, Asian and minority ethnic people in the criminal justice system.
Sussex neuroscientist stars in new Werner Herzog-linked Netflix documentary Professor of Cognitive & Computational Neuroscience, Anil Seth , features as one of nine scientists sharing ideas in a n
Tobacco content still common on UK prime time TV, despite regulations
PA 172/18 Tobacco content remains common on UK prime time TV, occurring in a third of all programmes, despite advertising and broadcasting regulations designed to protect children from this kind of exposure, a study led by The University of Nottingham has revealed.
PA 172/18 Tobacco content remains common on UK prime time TV, occurring in a third of all programmes, despite advertising and broadcasting regulations designed to protect children from this kind of exposure, a study led by The University of Nottingham has revealed.
Books published by UCL Press and authored by UCL academics are the most-read open access ebooks on JSTOR, an online library which provides access to more than 12 million academic articles and books.
New study will review support offered to sex assault victims
13 August 2018 Researchers will speak to around 1,000 sexual assault victims to understand how the support they receive affects their long-term health and wellbeing. The centres offer a first point of call for victims of rape or sexual assault, and do not require a person to report abuse to the police.
13 August 2018 Researchers will speak to around 1,000 sexual assault victims to understand how the support they receive affects their long-term health and wellbeing. The centres offer a first point of call for victims of rape or sexual assault, and do not require a person to report abuse to the police.
Working with industry to reduce the dangers faced by seafarers
Pioneering research which has lifted the lid on many issues directly and indirectly undermining the safety of seafarers is being used to effect changes within the industry.
Pioneering research which has lifted the lid on many issues directly and indirectly undermining the safety of seafarers is being used to effect changes within the industry.
Donald Trump risks marching global politics back more than a century to the tinder-box tensions that ultimately led to two world wars, leading University of Sussex historians have warned.
Boris comments legitimises Islamophobic sentiment says "burqa ban" challenge legal advisor
An expert in international human rights at the University of Sussex has criticised former foreign secretary Boris Johnson claiming his comments on women who wear burqas “legitimise Islamophobic sentiment”.
An expert in international human rights at the University of Sussex has criticised former foreign secretary Boris Johnson claiming his comments on women who wear burqas “legitimise Islamophobic sentiment”.
Ancient worms and toxic impacts: News from the College
Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial. From a discovery of the velvet worm's ancient ancestor, to a new study of chemical impacts on freshwater ecosystems, here is some quick-read news from across the College.
Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial. From a discovery of the velvet worm's ancient ancestor, to a new study of chemical impacts on freshwater ecosystems, here is some quick-read news from across the College.
New project to engineer diversity into STEMM workforces
The University of Nottingham is leading an innovative pilot to transform white, male-dominated workforces in engineering and science to ones that comprise top talent from diverse backgrounds.
The University of Nottingham is leading an innovative pilot to transform white, male-dominated workforces in engineering and science to ones that comprise top talent from diverse backgrounds.
Research excellence propels UCL to global ’star’ status
UCL has joined a small handful of international higher education institutions which have been rated as global 'stars', according to new analysis of the World University Rankings by Times Higher Education (THE).
UCL has joined a small handful of international higher education institutions which have been rated as global 'stars', according to new analysis of the World University Rankings by Times Higher Education (THE).
Partnership launched to develop cystic fibrosis gene therapy
Experts at Oxford are teaming up with leading figures from industry to advance development of a gene therapy for cystic fibrosis.
Experts at Oxford are teaming up with leading figures from industry to advance development of a gene therapy for cystic fibrosis.
Justice in Wales?
Could a distinct Welsh justice system improve access to justice, reduce crime and promote rehabilitation? The future of the current single ‘England and Wales' justice system is being called into question as variations between the laws of the two countries increase.
Could a distinct Welsh justice system improve access to justice, reduce crime and promote rehabilitation? The future of the current single ‘England and Wales' justice system is being called into question as variations between the laws of the two countries increase.
From their base halfway across the globe in Singapore, Cambridge researchers are working with colleagues from around the world to reduce carbon emissions in industry.
Researchers partner with industry to develop ground-breaking gene therapy for CF
A new partnership bringing together academic and pharmaceutical expertise has been established to develop a gene therapy for cystic fibrosis patients.
A new partnership bringing together academic and pharmaceutical expertise has been established to develop a gene therapy for cystic fibrosis patients.
The BDA has called for sweeping changes to food marketing and product formulation, as new research by Cardiff University reveals the extent of misleading claims on sugar-rich cereals aimed at children.
University of Glasgow part of worldwide initiative to preserve art conservation skills
The Getty Foundation has announced the launch of Conserving Canvas, a new initiative that aims to ensure that critical conservation skills needed to care for paintings on canvas do not disappear.
The Getty Foundation has announced the launch of Conserving Canvas, a new initiative that aims to ensure that critical conservation skills needed to care for paintings on canvas do not disappear.
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