Kingston University pain rehabilitation programme The ESCAPE-pain rehabilitation programme – developed by a Kingston University and St George’s, University of London professor to help people with chronic hip and knee pain- has been heralded in the 10-year long term plan by the NHS as a solution to cut waiting times in hospitals and GP surgeries and […]
Oxford Brookes University – Improving the accuracy of pre-natal screening Diagnostic and screening tests produced by Oxford Brookes University have been received in routine clinical practice by tens of millions of women worldwide. One such test developed a method to measure the two forms of the reproductive hormone, inhibin: A and B. Inhibin A measurement has been […]
Coventry University- Support for people living with long-term conditions. More than 15 million people in the UK live with a long-term physical or mental health condition. Research at Coventry University has led to the development of several evidence-based face-to-face and digital self-management courses to help support people living with these conditions cope with anxiety and […]
The University of South Wales (USW), Welsh Government and global technology company Thales have established a £20m cyber centre, sitting at the heart of its Tech Valleys programme. The National Digital Exploitation Centre (NDEC) provides SMEs and microbusinesses with a base to test and develop their digital concepts. It also provides a research lab in […]
Hertfordshire Science Partnership was founded to create a translational Doctoral Training Centre focussing on Hertfordshire’s regional strength in the Agri-Tech and Advanced Pharmaceuticals sectors while providing a strong pipeline of applied scientists. The Partnership leverages the University’s state-of-the-art science facilities and academic expertise to boost these dynamic industry sectors in the East of England, particularly […]
Birmingham City University’s Department of Social work hosted a ‘Mend the Gap’ pilot project on behalf of the Regional West Midlands Social Work Teaching Partnership. The project was designed to identify, and resolve, gaps in social work provision for carers of people with learning disabilities and/or difficulties. More information: The aim of the project was […]
Birmingham City University’s Department of Social work hosted a ‘Mend the Gap’ pilot project on behalf of the Regional West Midlands Social Work Teaching Partnership. The project was designed to identify, and resolve, gaps in social work provision for carers of people with learning disabilities and/or difficulties. More information: The aim of the project was […]
A broad range of scale-up activities are offered through Birmingham City University’s BCU Advantage, the University’s business support platform, to assist regional businesses to start, grow and innovate. In 2018/19, the University had over 6,000 interactive and engaged relationships with small business, with 693 formally assisted through 3 or 12 hour interventions across 9 business […]
The project set out to explore what would happen if young people at risk of disengagement, low attainment or exclusion from school had access to a creative and inspiring music curriculum that was sustained over four years. Commissioned by national music charity Youth Music, the four-year research project titled ‘Exchanging Notes’ found that young people […]
Robots could soon become an even more common sight at Southmead Hospital under a partnership to explore their potential to enhance patient care. North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and the Bristol Robotics Laboratory at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) are collaborating on the development of robotics and other healthcare technology to […]
