Fascinating live science experiments, short talks, and panel discussions led by Birkbeck scientists educated visitors on the human brain. A team of 22, ranging from secondary school children to senior academics from Birkbeck and three other universities, recently led a number of events at Norwich Science Festival, an annual celebration of science that offers hands-on science activities for all […]
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The University of Southampton’s expertise in digital humanities is set to bring to life the many untold stories about women’s achievements and discoveries in archaeology, history and heritage in the UK. The School of Humanities will help academic partners, including the Society of Antiquaries of London, to create an open […]
The world is facing an unprecedented energy challenge. While many countries around the world have committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, we expect global energy for demand to double from today’s requirements within the same timescale. There is, therefore, an urgent need for sustainable solutions and technologies. To help meet […]
Academic Dean and pioneering researcher Dr Kene Igweonu talks about the outlook for creative industries, race in theatre and society, and the point when he knew that MDX was for him. Dr Kene Igweonu, Academic Dean of MDX’s Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries, is President of the African Theatre […]
It has been six weeks since I began my first internship working at the University of Hull as the Team GB communications intern. It also significantly marks the halfway point. 42 days has flown by and it is almost overwhelming to look back on after learning so much. A highlight […]
Results from a report published (Friday 22 October) led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that over half of respondents (53 per cent) say that the impact of Brexit has been worse or much worse than they had expected. Only 13 per cent said it has been better than they […]
A scholarship that gives refugees and asylum seekers life-changing access to University education has been expanded, the University of Bristol has announced. Since it launched in 2016 more than 50 students who could not otherwise have gone to University have been able to study thanks to the Sanctuary Scholarship. Scholars […]
8 October marks one year since George Gandy passed away. George – who was the University’s Head Endurance Coach – was incredibly loved at the University, where he spent most of his working life devoted to sport at Loughborough. He coached more than eighty international athletes, which include major championship medallists […]
Newcastle University will be part of a new training partnership (CTP) between Procter & Gamble Technical Centres Limited and the BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council). BISCOP (Bioscience for Sustainable Consumer Products) CTP will create an inclusive, collaborative environment for high quality doctoral training that will prepare over 30 PhD students […]
Diversity and inclusion initiatives (D&I) are generating apathy and cynicism in financial services, according to a new report from The Inclusion Initiative at LSE. The study involved interviews with 35 senior leaders in Singapore, most of whom have senior management oversight of international operations. They included, amongst others, representatives from […]
