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  1. The Natural Resources Institute: researching sustainability at the University of Greenwich

    March 29, 2021

    The Natural Resources Institute (NRI) is a specialist research, development and education organisation of the University of Greenwich, with a focus on food, agriculture, environment and sustainable livelihoods. Together with our international partners such as UNESCO and the Gatsby Foundation, they tackle issues including poverty, food and nutrition security, sustainable agriculture, climate change, gender and […]

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  2. Kingston University’s ESCAPE-pain rehabilitation programme

    March 29, 2021

    Kingston University’s ESCAPE-pain rehabilitation programme helps people with chronic hip and knee pain and has been delivered in 20 sites across the UK including community centres, leisure centres and schools. It has treated more than 13,000 people to date, saving the NHS an estimated £22M by reducing the amount of healthcare needed by patients. Read […]

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  3. The primary engineer competition at Kingston University

    March 29, 2021

    Kingston University run an annual ‘Primary Engineer competition’ where local primary school children are invited to design solutions to engineering challenges, with selected entries later turned into prototypes by the university. Read about their 2019 launch event below: Prototypes for designs to solve engineering challenges built by Kingston University and dreamed up by school pupils […]

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  4. University of South Wales’ Clinical Simulation Centre

    March 26, 2021

    ABOUT THE CENTRE Our state of the art clinical simulation centre is set up to replicate an acute care NHS environment, providing realistic clinical facilities for our Nursing and Midwifery students and qualified healthcare professionals. The centre provides training for a wide range of healthcare professionals such as anaesthetists, junior doctors, medical students, nurse practitioners, […]

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  5. Leeds Beckett’s Centre for Applied Obesity

    March 26, 2021

    This Centre aims to improve the understanding of the development of obesity, including the associated comorbidities (CVD and type 2 diabetes) and psychosocial conditions to identify effective preventative and management approaches. A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH The Centre is unique in applying a multidisciplinary approach to the study of obesity. It integrates community-based programmes aimed the prevention and […]

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  6. Teesside University’s Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre

    March 26, 2021

    Further investment in Net Zero research and innovation positions Teesside to lead the green revolution A brand-new research and innovation facility was confirmed as part of the region’s growing Net Zero credentials, placing the Tees Valley firmly at the heart of the UK’s green industrial revolution. Teesside University and The Tees Valley Mayor and Combined […]

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  9. Using AI to ‘see through clouds’

    March 18, 2021

    University of Hertfordshire uses Goonhilly’s deep learning hub for AI venture that ‘sees through’ clouds The University of Hertfordshire has partnered  with satellite communications innovator and space gateway Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd to provide regular satellite mapping of the UK free from cloud cover, for the first time. More information: The University of Hertfordshire team […]

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  10. Kingston University research into communicating with BAME communities

    March 10, 2021

    The Faculty of Business and Social Science’s Dr Tushna Vandrevala, received award funding from the National Institute for Health Research. Her project is studying how to improve health communication strategies to mitigate the risk of Covid-19 among UK black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. Insights will be shared with community leaders and policy makers including […]

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