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A living lab to test digital health technologies for older people
The Digital Health Living Lab, led by Dr Theo Fotis, principle lecturer at the University of Brighton, is a…
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A new enzyme to help plastic bottles break down faster
Very few plastic bottles are recycled but research is changing that after the creation of a new enzyme.
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Blood test for rapid diagnosis of meningococcal meningitis
Meningococcal meningitis is a life-threatening disease affecting 1.2 million people every year. Saving lives…
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Creating reusable coffee cups out of chewing gum
Chewing gum is being used to create reusable coffee cups at the University of Winchester.
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Dementia simulation to improve patient care
The Dementia Simulation is helping to improve the care of dementia patients by giving nursing students at Bu…
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Development of penicillin drug
Oxford scientists developed penicillin into a infection-battling drug.
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Ensuring every student has the same opportunities
The 'Big Deal' offers opportunities for students to take part in a wide range of free activities.
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Giving a voice to young carers
Professor Saul Becker, a world-leading expert on young carers, is giving a voice to children who are providi…
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Health clinics for homeless people
Students from the University of Portsmouth are leading health clinics to help vulnerable and homeless people…
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Helping homeless people into Higher Education
A project at the University of Chichester is transforming the lives of homeless people by empowering them wi…
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Helping stroke survivors through exercise
Researchers at the University of Winchester are helping to improve the health, wellbeing and quality of life…
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Improving the accuracy of pre-natal screening
Research provided pre-natal diagnostic and screening tests which are used worldwide in clinical practice.
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Improving the health of vegetarians and vegans
Research is being carried out into improving the diets of vegetarians and vegans with vitamin B12 in plants.
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Laser research
The development of a laser at the University of Surrey paved the way for the internet era.
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Optical fibres to enable the internet to span the world
The benefits of optical fibres are being felt around the world and on other planets.
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Physical exercise to support Parkinson’s patients
Professor Helen Dawes is helping to improve access to exercise and improve mobility in adults and children w…
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Pioneering research into the origins of disease
Over thirty years ago, a team of epidemiologists at the University of Southampton, challenged traditional th…
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Removing barriers to creativity
The Small Faces exhibition was aimed at removing barriers to creativity and engaging diverse audiences.
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Research into the benefits of singing
The Research Centre for Arts and Health hopes their research will be applied for treatment of mild dementia.
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Researching the best exercise to burn fat
Both moderate training and high-intensity interval training can help people to lose fat – that was the con…
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Rock star drumming to help autistic children
Scientists have found that drumming can improve autistic children’s ability to learn in school.
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Safeguarding chocolate
The International Cocoa Quarantine Centre at the University of Reading means chocolate has a safe future.
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Scholarships for aspiring teachers
Scholarships at the University of Buckingham are supporting local schools to invest in their staff
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Singing lessons to help older people with breathing problems
According to the British Lung Foundation, 1.2 million people are living with diagnosed Chronic Obstructive…
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Theatre workshops in slums of India
Theatre workshops are now being run in the slums of India thanks to a programme run by the Royal Central Sch…
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Treating blindness using gene-therapy
Robert MacLaren is Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Oxford. His work has led the way in tr…
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Treating children with anxiety and depression
Children suffering with anxiety and depression are benefiting from a cost-effective treatment developed at t…
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Understanding children's mental health
Investigations at the University of Sussex are increasing our understanding of mental health in children.
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Using football to resolve conflict between communities
Conflict between communities is being solved by football thanks to a University of Brighton programme.
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