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UK National Grid’s First SRIF3 Resource: Keele’s Contribution

What makes this new addition particularly exciting is that Keele is the first institution to contribute their SRIF3 (Science Research Investment Fund) funded…

Information Technology

Boost British Swimming With Innovative Glide Technique Software

The software provides instant, in-depth feedback on a swimmer’s glide technique. Swimmers glide following starts and turns, when a swimmer is not moving their…

Physics & Astronomy

Scotland’s Knowledge Transfer Exhibition Showcases Innovation

Since the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA) was established in 2005, the eight universities have worked together to enhance their knowledge…

Science Education

Elsevier Foundation Grants Boost Innovative Libraries Worldwide

The recipient programs were selected from over 150 applicants worldwide for their innovation and potential for impact in the developing world and the academic…

Life & Chemistry

How Scent Influences Human Mate Choice: Recent Research Findings

Previous research suggests that sensing chemical signals emitted by the body can influence behaviour, mood and social interactions in humans. It is thought…

Architecture & Construction

University of Ulster Launches Innovative Real Estate Initiative

Key aims are to: • promote leading-edge areas of research in real estate investment, urban development and design with direct benefits for professional…

Health & Medicine

Designer Breastfeeding Program Aims to Boost Rates in NI

Ideally mothers should breastfeed their children for the first six months of life, but only a negligible percentage of mothers persist for that duration.Northern Ireland has both the lowest initial take up of breastfeeding and the poorest duration. According to the Infant Breastfeeding Survey 2005 63% of Northern Ireland mothers began breastfeeding in hospital, compared to 78% in England, 70% in Scotland and 67% in Wales….

Health & Medicine

Impact of Having a Son on Post-Natal Depression Risks

A team of researchers led by Professor Claude de Tychey, from Universite Nancy 2, France, found that just under a third of the 181 women they studied four to…

Science Education

Networking Pioneer Joins IMDEA Networks Research Team

IMDEA Networks has announced that Dr. Nicholas F. Maxemchuk, Professor at the world-leading Columbia University of New York and a networking pioneer, has…

Health & Medicine

New Breast Cancer Biomarkers Enhance Tumor Diagnosis Accuracy

Led by Director Dr Metodi Metodiev, the unit has uncovered a panel of protein biomarkers which could lead to improved diagnosis of tumour types and fine-tuned…

Environmental Conservation

Newcastle and Kyoto Unite to Innovate Disaster Management

In a major partnership agreement, the cities of Newcastle upon Tyne in England and Kyoto in Japan are working together to find ways in which anyone caught up…

Communications Media

Irish Radar Detection Research Project Launches Innovations

The Centre for Telecommunications Value-Chain Research (CTVR) today announced that a research project into ultra-wideband (UWB) radar detection systems being…

Physics & Astronomy

Hubble Discovers Bright Young Galaxy 13 Billion Years Ago

“We certainly were surprised to find such a bright young galaxy 13 billion years in the past”, said astronomer Garth Illingworth of the University of…

Information Technology

Sicilian e-Infrastructure Highlights at Third EGEE User Forum

The COMETA Consortium, a private not-for-profit Organization established in Catania, Sicily (Italy) in 2005, is one such project, aiming to connect the…

Information Technology

Grid and Business – User Perspectives & New Opportunities

The EGEE User Forum was the perfect opportunity to showcase the benefits of Grid from a user perspective, and potential Grid adopters were able to see the…

Awards Funding

University of Kent Student Wins €50,000 Golden Ark Award

Patrícia will receive her €50,000 award at a ceremony in the Netherlands on 14 March. The Golden Ark Award honours creativity, leadership, innovation and…

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