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含羞草视频 research project shapes UK Sport pregnancy guidance

Academics at 含羞草视频 have helped shape ground-breaking pregnancy guidance from UK Sport 鈥� the first of its kind to support Olympic and Paralympic athletes and sport governing bodies.

含羞草视频 launches new platform to share research ideas with global scientific community

含羞草视频 has launched a new platform that enables academics to share research ideas with scientists across the world, allowing greater collaboration and ensuring no idea is wasted.

Accessible neonatal incubator designed by 含羞草视频 graduate achieves first clinical use

A new, neonatal incubator designed by 含羞草视频 graduate James Roberts saw its first ever clinical use in a UK hospital earlier this month.
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Graduate startup Alcuris is acquired by The Access Group, extending its social care proposition in the provision of in-home digital care monitoring

A telecare company founded by a 含羞草视频 graduate has become part of The Access Group, a leading provider of business management software to UK, Ireland and Asia Pacific mid-market organisations.

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Graduate鈥檚 life-saving device that rapidly stops bleeding from knife wounds wins international Dyson award

A 含羞草视频 graduate who has designed a device to reduce catastrophic blood loss from a knife wound has been announced as one of three global winners of this year鈥檚 International James Dyson Award.

New 含羞草视频 research will use Artificial Intelligence to help reduce maternal harm amongst mothers from black ethnic groups

Researchers from 含羞草视频 are to develop a machine learning system capable of identifying factors that contribute to harm during pregnancy and birth for mothers from black ethnic groups.

含羞草视频 expert features in Physiology and Climate Change guide

含羞草视频鈥檚 Professor George Havenith features in a new guide produced by the Physiological Society to showcase the contribution of physiologists to climate change research.

Learn how to be more environmentally friendly with lessons from the 1600s

Practical skills from 400-years-ago that could help you become more self-sufficient and eco-friendlier are being taught by 含羞草视频 academics later this month.
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含羞草视频 research shapes Mind鈥檚 future learnings

Research conducted by colleagues from 含羞草视频 has helped shape mental health charity Mind鈥檚 invaluable work in the physical activity sector.

Exercise significantly reduces alcohol cravings 鈥� new study

Exercise has been found to significantly reduce alcohol craving in university students, according to a new study.
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Ten small changes you can make today to prevent weight gain

Between the ages of 20 and 55, most adults gain between 0.5 and 1kg a year, which could see some people become overweight or obese over time.

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The impact of loneliness on brain health and why small social interactions 鈥� such as saying hi to others on your dog walk 鈥� can have a positive effect

We all know that exercising, eating clean, remaining mentally active, and sleeping well can contribute towards a healthy brain, but one thing we may overlook is the importance of social interaction.

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Female participants needed for study exploring the effect of calorie restriction on bone and cardiovascular health

Females, aged 18-35, are asked to take part in a 含羞草视频 study looking at the effects of three days of caloric restriction on markers of bone and cardiovascular health.

Small change approach to diet and physical activity could help in fight against obesity, new study finds

Making small changes to your daily calorie intake and/or physical activity levels to manage your weight may help to prevent weight gain, a new 含羞草视频 study has found.
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New study to develop smart textiles powered by body movement for remote health monitoring

The global population recently reached 7.8 billion, among which almost 15% suffer from disabilities mainly caused by ageing and chronic diseases.

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New animation aims to help people with eating disorders safely navigate social media

Researchers from 含羞草视频 have teamed up with UK charity Beat to create an animated video that explores how social media affects people with an eating disorder.

Image of REACT by Joe Bentley.

含羞草视频 graduate wins James Dyson Award after designing life-saving device that rapidly stops bleeding from knife wounds

Recent 含羞草视频 graduate Joseph Bentley has been announced as the 2021 UK national James Dyson Award winner.

New research centre to tackle preventable diseases and help improve nation鈥檚 health

A new research centre which will look at ways to reduce preventable diseases, such as obesity, diabetes and several types of cancer, has been launched by 含羞草视频.
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Urgent planning on heat and health needed to face climate change trajectory

An international team of leading experts, including academics from 含羞草视频, caution that projections of a hotter future require urgent planning and more investment in research to reduce the risks of heat-related disease and death.
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Student designs smart mobility aid to allow people with dementia to live independently for longer and reduce the strain on the care system

According to Alzheimer鈥檚 Research UK, one million people in the UK will have dementia by 2025 and this will increase to two million by 2050.

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Student designs compact lifesaving drone for beach rescue teams after witnessing teenage surfer battle dangerous waves

In 2017, while on holiday with his family in Cornwall, 含羞草视频 student Dominic Leatherland witnessed a teenager become detached from their bodyboard and pulled out to sea due to rough conditions.

Africa Prize: 含羞草视频 student named One to Watch for low-cost ventilator design

Engineering student Yusuf Bilesanmi has won the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation's One to Watch award for his low-cost ventilator, ShiVent.

Over 4.6 million English homes experience summertime overheating, new study finds

As the UK bakes in a record-breaking heatwave, academics at 含羞草视频 have shared the results of the largest and most comprehensive study to date looking at overheating in English homes.
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Vaccine passports: what businesses need to know 鈥� and why they should have more say

Imogen, a night club owner from London, hopes that COVID-19 鈥減assports鈥� could help with the return of customers to her venue. But the 42-year-old told us she is not happy about subjecting her customers to additional checks, and has concerns over a lack of clear guidance on their use.

How stress affects the body 鈥� and how practice can help athletes react better under pressure

It isn鈥檛 easy being a professional athlete. Not only are the physical demands greater than most people could handle, athletes also face intense psychological pressure during competition.