‘Big Data’ research at the University of Leeds
Leeds’ Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, Professor David Hogg, says the University is poised to be a leader in Big Data research.
Southampton professor takes lead role with Food Standards Agency
Professor Guy Poppy, of the University of Southampton and one of the UK’s leading experts on food systems and food security, has been appointed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) as its Chief Scientific Adviser.
Global launch of online Masters degree in English Language Teaching
An online Masters degree in English Language Teaching is being launched worldwide thanks to a collaboration between the University of Southampton and the British Council.
Scientists highlight the importance of nutrients for coral reefs
A new publication from researchers at the University of Southampton and the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton highlights the importance of nutrients for coral reef survival.
WUN Newsletter – February 2014
WUN Newsletter – February 2014
First ‘university professor’ appointed at Maastricht University
First ‘university professor’, professor of Nanobiology Peter Peters, appointed at Maastricht University
University of Twente’s Tissue Regeneration research group moving to Maastricht
University of Twente’s Tissue Regeneration research group, led by Prof. Clemens van Blitterswijk, moving to Maastricht
Penn State announces new President
Pennsylvania State University, one of WUN's founding members, announced on Monday a new President to take the helm from 12 May, 2014.
Eric J. Barron will become Penn State's 18th President, taking over from Rodney Erickson who steps down after a two-and-a half-year tenure.
Better training needed to help new teachers promote healthy lifestyles to children
Research by the University of Southampton suggests new teachers could be better trained to help them promote health and lifestyle issues to children in schools.
New alternate-reality game the first to explore digital provenance
Researchers from Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton in collaboration with the Mixed Reality Lab at the University of Nottingham are examining how people can relate to the concept of digital provenance of objects through the free ‘The Apocalypse of MoP’ ARG.
