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  1. Innovative training programme allows Brighton students to join COVID-19 testing workforce

    November 6, 2020

    A biomedical science training programme developed at the University of Brighton has been praised by a professional body for its ability to withstand coronavirus pressures. The training programme, designed by Senior Lecturer in Biosciences Simonne Weeks, allows students studying Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) to join a placement Frontier Pathology laboratories, giving them a chance to work towards the Institute […]

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  2. Bristol Robotics lab helps provide access to art for disabled people in self-isolation

    November 6, 2020

    Disabled people experiencing extreme isolation due to coronavirus can now use robots to remotely access one of Britain’s most well-known art galleries, thanks to a unique Bristol Robotics Laboratory collaboration. Telepresence robots, part of the D4D project, are being used to connect people who are experiencing extreme isolation as they are required to shield during […]

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  4. Hertfordshire working together to improve mental health services for students

    November 2, 2020

    The University of Hertfordshire has been working closely with Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) to enhance its mental health and wellbeing services, including linking students with appropriate expert support and referring students for fast assessments if they are seriously unwell. In short: Two years ago HPFT appointed a Community Mental Health Nurse/Cognitive Behavioural […]

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  6. Chair-based exercise routine created by Oxford Brookes to help people stay active and healthy during lockdown

    October 27, 2020

    Academics at Oxford Brookes University have devised a chair-based exercise programme for anyone whose daily routine, health and wellbeing has been affected or disrupted by COVID-19. The ten-minute programme is particularly appropriate for people with mobility problems, long-term health issues and those whose normal daily activities have been restricted by the lockdown. In short: The […]

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  7. Hertfordshire law students volunteer for Stevenage welfare benefits appeals project

    October 27, 2020

    A pilot initiative from the University of Hertfordshire’s Law School and Citizens Advice Stevenage will offer students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience under the supervision of experienced welfare benefit specialists. Running for an initial six-month period, the service will provide advice, casework and advocacy support to people wishing to appeal the refusal of welfare […]

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  8. Hertfordshire study finds pandemic increases dietary health inequalities in the East of England

    October 26, 2020

    Initial findings from a new study by a team of researchers at the University of Hertfordshire, funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration East of England (ARC EoE), has found that COVID-19 and lockdown measures have amplified dietary health inequalities in the East of England region. In short: Households who are relatively financially secure have been able to spend […]

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  9. Leeds fashion students create masks and scrubs for front-line workers

    October 26, 2020

    This blog first appeared on the Leeds Beckett website.  Three fashion students from Leeds Beckett University have designed, made and donated hundreds of free face masks and scrubs to care homes, pharmacies, nurses, and healthcare assistants. Eva Clarke, a second year BA (Hons) Fashion student in Leeds School of Arts at LBU, has made 75 ‘earsaver’ headbands […]

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