August 2016 press releases
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to be a key partner in new ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is part of a Midlands consortium to receive funding to train the next generation of world-leading social scientists.
23 August 2016
Lab-on-a-Stick: miniaturised clinical testing for fast detection of antibiotic resistance
A portable power-free test for the rapid detection of bacterial resistance to antibiotics has been developed by academics at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the University of Reading.
23 August 2016
University expertise in childhood inactivity helps guide new Government strategy
Recommendations on how to tackle childhood inactivity made by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the British Heart Foundation National Centre (BHFNC) have been included in the Government’s new obesity strategy – released today (August 18).
18 August 2016
Multimedia Content: A-Level results day at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
A-Level results day is a hectic date in the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ calendar and this year has been no different.
18 August 2016
Study to explore the scale of physical activity and nutritional health messaging at major sporting events
A new study examining the promotion of health messaging at major sporting events, such as the Olympics, will be led by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
18 August 2016
Students vote º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ most popular choice on results day
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been voted the most popular choice for students on A Level results day.
18 August 2016
University funding supports local community groups
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has supported a variety of different community groups in its latest round of donations.
17 August 2016
New research sheds light on the real experience of calling the GP surgery
Pioneering research into GP receptionist interaction with the public over the telephone has revealed how patients have to ‘push’ for effective service.
16 August 2016
Ryan guides Fiji to first ever Olympic medal, and it’s gold!
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumnus Ben Ryan guided Fiji to their first ever Olympic medal as they thrashed Great Britain to win Rugby Sevens gold.
12 August 2016
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Legends' advice for Rio athletes
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's sporting legends have shared their advice and good luck messages with all º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes competing in the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in a video launched today (Friday 5 August).
5 August 2016
Poverty costs UK £78 billion per year, research reveals
A new report – co-authored by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ – reveals that dealing with the effects of poverty costs the UK £78 billion a year, £1,200 for every person.
1 August 2016
Scientists trial fingerprint development method for Britain’s new polymer banknotes
New research into the most effective way of lifting fingerprints from polymer banknotes has been led by scientists at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
13 July 2016
New mobile cooling device will ease vaccine transportation in developing countries
Vaccine transportation in developing countries could be drastically improved thanks to an innovative mobile cooling device designed at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
8 July 2016