Tag Archives: EPSRC

Workplace Robot Wellness Coaches: Aussehen beeinflusst Wahrnehmung und Effektivität

(IN KÜRZE) Forscher der University of Cambridge führten eine Studie in einem Technologieberatungsunternehmen mit zwei Roboter-Wohlfühlcoaches durch, bei der 26 Mitarbeiter vier Wochen lang an wöchentlichen, von Robotern geleiteten Wohlbefindenssitzungen teilnahmen. Das physische Erscheinungsbild des Roboters wirkte sich darauf aus, … Read the full press release

Workplace Robot Wellness Coaches: Appearance Influences Perception and Effectiveness

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Cambridge conducted a study in a tech consultancy firm, using two robot wellbeing coaches, where 26 employees participated in weekly robot-led wellbeing sessions for four weeks. The physical appearance of the robot affected … Read the full press release

El profesor Jonathan Dawes aporta su experiencia a EPSRC como vicepresidente ejecutivo

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Jonathan Dawes, profesor de Matemáticas Aplicadas en la Universidad de Bath, ha sido nombrado nuevo presidente ejecutivo adjunto del Consejo de Investigación de Ingeniería y Ciencias Físicas (EPSRC) por UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Aporta una gran … Read the full press release

Professor Jonathan Dawes brings expertise to EPSRC as deputy executive chair

(IN BRIEF) Jonathan Dawes, a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Bath, has been appointed as the new Deputy Executive Chair of the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). He brings … Read the full press release

Empa / Aerial Robotics Lab: Smart drones equipped with sensors to boost the amount and precision of environmental and ecological data

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜBENDORF, 3-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Empa, the Swiss research institute for applied materials sciences and technology, and Imperial College London, a public research university with focus on excellence in science, engineering, medicine and business, have announced that they … Read the full press release

University of Bristol: EPSRC funded project SAFER Nepal to mitigate seismic risk and enhance community resilience in Nepal

(PRESS RELEASE) BRISTOL, 8-Jul-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Red brick research university the University of Bristol has announced that a multidisciplinary team behind The SAFER Nepal Project has been working with local partners to improve the seismic safety and resilience of … Read the full press release

STFC funds breast cancer detection research

SWINDON, 02-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A collaboration of researchers from the UK is pursuing a technique to detect breast cancer more quickly, thanks to funding from STFC and partners. The consortium, led by De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) and the University … Read the full press release

STFC and EPSRC launch funding call with Cancer Research UK to drive forward earlier detection of cancer

SWINDON, 12-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — STFC and EPSRC have launched a joint funding call with Cancer Research UK that aims to drive forward earlier detection of cancer. The new funding called ‘Early Detection Innovation Sandpit and Award’ is available to researchers, … Read the full press release

University of Southampton project to improve access to artificial limbs in low and middle income countries gets £900,000 funding

SOUTHAMPTON, 02-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers at the University of Southampton have won more than £900,000 in funding for a project to improve access to artificial limbs in lower and middle income countries (LMICs). The ambitious three-year project will see two … Read the full press release

UK government announces £100 million investment to develop new multi-disciplinary science and technology research centre

SWINDON, 27-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A major new £100 million investment by the government into the development of an innovative multi-disciplinary science and technology research centre was announced today (Thursday 23 February 2017) by Business Secretary Greg Clark. The new Rosalind … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow’s Professor Douglas Paul among leading researchers to share £12 million investment from EPSRC

GLASGOW, 29-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Glasgow’s Professor Douglas Paul has been announced as one of a series of leading researchers who will share in a £12 million investment from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The … Read the full press release

EPSRC awarded £1.5m grant to University of St Andrews researchers for harnessing the power of light in the fields of photonics, material sciences and biology

A new £1.5m grant will allow researchers at the University of St Andrews to explore light in exciting new ways. Fife, Scotland, 17-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The funding, awarded by the EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council), will see St Andrews scientists … Read the full press release

University of Sussex report: Community-led sustainable energy projects not taken seriously enough by the government

Sussex, 13-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Published today (12 May 2014), the report looks at how initiatives such as community-owned solar panels, wind turbines and hydro-electricity generators, as well as energy-saving projects, could make big differences in tackling climate change. But while a … Read the full press release

Loughborough awarded £1.1 million as part of Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Doctoral Training Partnerships programme

Loughborough has been awarded more than £1.1 million as part of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTP) programme. Loughborough, UK, 17-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Previously known as Doctoral Training Grants, DTPs are allocated each year on … Read the full press release

EPSRC names University of Leicester Professor Rodrigo Quian Quiroga amongst UK’s most inspirational scientists and engineers

RISE Awards announced by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Leicester, UK,  3-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Ten of the UK’s most inspirational scientists and engineers have been recognised by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The Council has announced … Read the full press release