…have captured images of an amazing diversity, including red deer, wild boar, elk, bison, grey wolf, lynx and brown bear. Our study of the CEZ wildlife has been covered by various media outlets, including the BBC. However, there is considerably divergent debate over the impacts of radiation on CEZ wildlife. This debate is evident in both the scientific literature and in the mainstream media, such as the BBC articles Wildlife defies Chernobyl radiat…
…equired for roads or pavements. Countless miles are paved every day in the UK, from new urban developments to highways, and a greener alternative could address the issue of rising carbon dioxide. CNPPS is also 8% less expensive than current traditional products and processes. The technology also uses a Sustainable Draining System (SuDS) technique which replicates the normal draining system and excludes all the pollutants from the run-off water to…
…re below. The Industry Partner N2S are based in Bury St Edmunds & Mansfield, they are the UK’s market leader in IT lifecycle services which include WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) compliant IT Recycling and Data Destruction services (accredited by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). N2S are passionate about increasing the circular economy of IT equipment in two ways; through encouraging resale/re-use and innovating environmen…
…rly age we are taught that all things have a place. When we are faced with complex problems, we seek to create schemas and organise findings in a way that will aid our understanding. This is all well and good except that sometimes this approach is in danger of missing the point. In the case of universities, this can be a particular problem due to the broad spectrum they cover, both in terms of societal impact and in terms of diversity of instituti…
…and encourage world-leading scientists into the UK post-Brexit. Among these, UKRI will review any Horizon 2020 bids stuck in the application process on October 31st, and invest in successful applications. In response to the announcement, Vanessa Wilson, CEO, University Alliance said: “The UK’s ‘science superpowers’ are drawn from a range of institutions and researchers. Whilst the PM’s commitment to strengthen our research economy is to be welcome…
…or new partnership for DTA Energy with the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN), the UK’s innovation network. This will provide PhD students on the programme the opportunity to undertake a three-month industry placement in a Small- or Medium-sized Enterprise (SME). Whilst students gain valuable skills and experience, small businesses benefit from research expertise. International researchers and PhD students from the Australian Technology Network of U…
…eme runs as effectively and efficiently as possible, ensuring a transparent, fair, and objective process for both complainants and respondents and good value for taxpayers. In our consultation submission, University Alliance highlights several areas where members believe more detailed information is required to understand how the scheme will work in practice, including: How non-financial adverse consequences will be measured. How the scheme will a…
…rvices were well prepared. Amid rising terror threat levels in recent years, the UK Government has prioritised the development of more agile and robust emergency responses to chemical terrorism attacks to better protect civilians and save lives. The University of Hertfordshire’s Toxicology Research Group, led by Professor Rob Chilcott, are experts in how toxic chemicals interact with humans, and the development of treatments that can reduce absorp…
…theme is ‘excellence’ and we are looking forward to seeing how illustrators, designers, photographers and computer artists within our universities interpret this in their work. To inspire you to take part in this year’s competition, we’ve found some of the best festive works of art from entrants over the years. Looking back at these images, it’s clear to see the wealth of creativity that exists in our group of universities. To take part or adverti…
…ney was the common denominator. We felt like a group of kindred spirits in a safe house, and a firm bond ensued. From the outset, it was anticipated that the Summer School would be productive and effective in my research career development, however, it proved to be substantial and invaluable: offering perspective, connections, and collaboration, which is the vital ‘guanxi’ and currency in a successful academic career. On that basis, the DTA Energy…
