April
Children in care are seven times more likely to be imprisoned, University finds
Research conducted by the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ estimates that children in the care system are seven times more likely to be subject to imprisonment during childhood than those who are not in care, and learn to adopt a ‘survivor mentality’.
̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ researcher stresses importance of technology in times of self-isolation
̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ researcher, Dr Banita Lal, explains how technology and mobile phones ‘provide promise and opportunity’ for colleagues to stay connected and motivated during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lockdown could reverse UK’s ten year drop in alcohol consumption
An addiction expert from the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ has warned about the escalation of alcohol consumption which is likely to occur in light of Covid-19.
Materials to make 400 visors provided by University
The ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ is helping the fight against Covid-19 by providing much needed materials to create full face visors for healthcare professionals.
University Football Team run to Croatia and back for the NHS
The ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼’s Football Team is running the equivalent 2,302 miles to Croatia and back to raise money for the NHS.
University comes third in ‘Master the Mainframe’ competition
Students from ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼’s School of Computer Science Technology have taken part in the latest installation of IBM’s annual coding challenge, leading the University to finish in third place out of all competing institutions, world-wide.
̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ co-launches online workshops to help support local and regional economy during Covid-19 crisis
The world is likely to be affected long-term by the consequences of Covid-19. As we start to adjust to a new ‘normal’, the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ has been working non-stop to support local businesses through the challenges they are facing during lockdown.
“Universities are key in the fight against Covid-19”, says ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Dr
"Universities can make a significant contribution through the knowledge and experience of their staff and their physical resources."
̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ education student launches online art lessons in coronavirus lockdown
Second year Primary Education student at the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼, Martha Kay, has created her own YouTube channel to broadcast her own art lessons for children.
#ProudToBeBeds: University celebrates unity in national #WeAreTogether campaign
̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼’s staff and students have been proudly ‘doing their bit’ in the fight against Covid-19. From supporting local communities to helping on the frontline, their efforts are now being celebrated as part of the national #WeAreTogether campaign.
̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ lecturer launches daddy and daughter podcast from their shed
̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Radio lecturer and podcast creator, Terry Lee, has launched a new series from his garden shed with his 7-year-old daughter.
Could medical detection dogs help fight Covid-19? ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ experts weigh in
̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ court member Geoff Lambert explains how medical detection dogs can help join the fight against Covid-19.