2011 Fulbright scholars dedicated to improving the world
Three University of Sydney graduates and one PhD candidate have been recognised for their work in moral philosophy, international diplomacy, and women’s and children’s welfare with 2011 Fulbright Scholarships.
Protecting children from second-hand smoke
Children from across Yorkshire are being asked to help test an initiative that could reduce their exposure to second-hand cigarette smoke.
Researchers from the University of Leeds and the University of York are recruiting schools from across the region to take part in the CLASS trial – Children Learning About Second-hand Smoke.
Lawyer, Cancer Researcher and Global Warming Expert USA-Bound
Three graduates of The University of Western Australia are among 26 Australians recognised as Fulbright Scholars in 2011.
Bergen leads search for CO2
How much CO2 are the oceans able to absorb, and will this change because of global warming? Scientists from all over the world are trying to find the answer.
Study probes cause of ‘ballooning’ blood vessels
Patients from Yorkshire are helping researchers at the University of Leeds find new ways of treating abdominal aortic aneurysms, a potentially life-threatening condition that is common in elderly men.
Migrating moths and songbirds travel at similar rates
International collaboration between the University of York and the Universities of Lund (Sweden) and Greenwich found that migrating moths and songbirds travel at similar rates.
Clear English coming to your medicine cabinet
Medicines Information, Review and Partnership – making information about medicines clearer to patients.
Old bones aid battle against back pain
The bones of people who died up to a hundred years ago are being used in the development of new treatments for chronic back pain. The research is bringing together the latest computer modelling techniques developed at the University of Leeds, and archaeology and anthropology expertise at the University of Bristol.
Chemist awarded grant to develop ‘green chemistry’ for pharmaceutical industry
A University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of chemistry has received a grant to develop “green” techniques to produce compounds for the pharmaceutical industry.
York CRD leads new global research initiative
A major global initiative to establish an international register that will improve the transparency of health research was launched today by Health Minister Lord Howe.
