Research led by the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath looking at the evolution of terrestrial orchid species has found that global cooling of the climate appears to be the major driving factor in their diversity. The results help scientists understand the role of global climate on diversity of species, and how […]
Receiving an autism diagnosis in your 20, 30s, 40s, 50s or even 60s may seem daunting, but a new study from psychologists in Bath and London finds that the link between the age at which someone gets diagnosed has little bearing on their quality of life. So-called ‘late diagnosis’ for autism has hit the headlines […]
The Loughborough University report, by Dr Natalie-Anne Hall, Dr Brendan T Lawson, Professor Cristian Vaccari, and Professor Andrew Chadwick, shares the findings of a study that interviewed 102 UK messaging app users at length about their experiences on the popular personal messaging platform. Misinformation can spread extremely quickly through WhatsApp – with high-profile cases emerging […]
Loughborough University has appointed Jo Maher as its first ever Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport. Jo, a University alumna, is currently the Principal and CEO of Loughborough College. She is a member of the FA Council and its National Game Board, Chair of the English Colleges Football Association and has over 10 years’ experience as a […]
According to the report, launched by children’s hospices Tŷ Hafan and Tŷ Gobaith in Wales, one in 172 under 18-year-olds have a life-limiting condition, with more than 50% of all deaths of children in Wales between 2009 and 2019 among children with these conditions. Substantial increases Report author, Dr Stuart Jarvis, Research Fellow in the […]
Scots continue to lack the confidence to start their own businesses, with a survey showing a drop in youth entrepreneurship, nascent entrepreneurial activity and a reduction in interest in entrepreneurship as a career option. The survey for the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2022/23, carried out by researchers at the University of Strathclyde, showed that total early-stage […]
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde, has today (21 June 2023) opened its new world-class, flagship facility at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) in Renfrewshire, aiming to be a major stimulus for the country’s economy, skills development, and prosperous, sustainable, communities. Acting as a […]
A dermatologist who has developed technology to tackle melanoma has won $25,000 towards his venture in the University of Sydney Business School’s flagship startup accelerator. The 31st Genesis cohort featured a wide diversity of projects ranging from oat cheese to robot building inspections, but it was Dr Philip Tong who took home the top prize […]
