Regenerative heart valves and blood vessels a step closer
A number of years of careful laboratory tests have now led to the first pre-clinical tests of implantable biodegradable heart valves and stents.
University of Glasgow launches state-of-the-art behavioural research facility
A state-of-the-art behavioural research facility has been launched at the Adam Smith Business School.
Light physical activity shows great promise in reversing childhood obesity caused by being sedentary
Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat in a new follow-up study. However, the results also showed that light physical activity (LPA) may completely reverse the adverse process.
Why Study in Norway?
Forget about the beautiful fjords and mountains… Forget about the attractive job market and low unemployment rate… Forget about Norway ranking at the top of surveys as the best place to live…
Gene blocks spillover of avian flu to humans
A key human gene has been shown to prevent most strains of bird flu from causing infection in people.
UW jumps two spots to No. 8 in US News Best Global Universities ranking
The University of Washington moved up two spots to No. 8 on the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Global Universities rankings, released Tuesday.
New funding will address skills gaps in UK bioscience industry
The National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC), co-led by the University of Nottingham, has received funding as part of a £22.5m investment from the UK Government to address skill gaps in the UK bioscience industry.
A new model for protecting Indigenous biodiversity knowledge
A new research report presents a pathway to recognise and protect Indigenous biodiversity knowledge and practices in a way that ensures Australia’s First Nations communities can maintain control of and see benefit from their traditional knowledge.
New AHS chair will bring Indigenous perspectives to health research and policy
University of Alberta professor will focus on building partnerships to inform policy, support Indigenous students and foster relationships with communities.
University of Southampton delighted to appoint dual Chancellors
Justine Greening and Lord Patel of Bradford have been appointed as Chancellors of the University of Southampton.
