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Universität Konstanz: Ein Kooperationsprojekt mit Konstanzer Beteiligung erforscht mit der Rekonstruktion des Drosophila-Gehirns die Grundlage für ein allgemeines Gehirnmodell

Ein Kooperationsprojekt mit Konstanzer Beteiligung erforscht mit der Rekonstruktion des Drosophila-Gehirns die Grundlage für ein allgemeines Gehirnmodell Konstanz, Germany, 10-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Wir organisiert ein Gehirn Verhalten? Obwohl es Gehirnforschern aus vielen Disziplinen gelungen ist, bestimmte Aspekte von Verhalten bestimmten … Read the full press release

Microsoft and Proximus in partnership with Child Focus to raise awareness about safer Internet use in different Belgian schools

In partnership with Child Focus, volunteers from Microsoft and Proximus will visit classrooms in different Belgian schools on 10 February to raise awareness among more than 6000 pupils in total about safer Internet use. BRUSSELS, 9-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On … Read the full press release

University of Bristol’s Dr Paul Howard Jones will feature in new Channel 4 documentary providing a unique insight into the secret life of four-year-olds

Dr Paul Howard Jones from Bristol’s Graduate School of Education will feature in a new Channel 4 documentary [broadcast 10 Feb] providing a unique insight into the secret life of four-year-olds. BRISTOL, UK, 9-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The observational documentary … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin students aim to make the crypto-currency Bitcoin more transparent

DUBLIN, 6-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Students at Trinity College Dublin are “looking under the Bitcoin bonnet” in an attempt to make the crypto-currency more transparent. Increasing the transparency should reduce the risk of fraud while maintaining sufficient anonymity to make … Read the full press release

Nottingham University: Research reveals how bMMRD syndrome causes multiple brain tumours in children

NOTTINGHAM, 6-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A new study involving researchers at The University of Nottingham has revealed how children with an aggressive cancer predisposition syndrome experience a never before seen flood of mutations in their disease in just six months. … Read the full press release

University of St Andrews: the £14m redevelopment of the sports facilities in final stage

Fife, Scotland, 6-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The latest stage in a £14m redevelopment of the University of St Andrews Sports facilities has been launched by Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Louise Richardson. The current Sports Centre was built in 1968 when the student … Read the full press release

Research: neonicotinoid insecticides levels accepted in agriculture cause both impairment of bumblebees’ brain cells and subsequent poor performance by bee colonies

Fife, Scotland, 6-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Research at the Universities of St Andrews and Dundee has confirmed that levels of neonicotinoid insecticides accepted to exist in agriculture cause both impairment of bumblebees’ brain cells and subsequent poor performance by bee colonies. The … Read the full press release

First generation immigrants’ culture and diversity highlighted in new art exhibition part of pilot project developed by Loughborough and Sunderland universities

The culture and diversity of first generation immigrants is highlighted in a new art exhibition launched today (Monday 26 January) Leicestershire, UK, 28-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The exhibition – Cultural Rivers – is collection of art, animation and film produced … Read the full press release

Loughborough University study: People with sight loss can face at least 25% higher costs for everyday living

People with sight loss can face at least 25% higher costs for everyday living than those who are fully sighted, according to a new study by Loughborough University for the sight loss charity Thomas Pocklington Trust. Leicestershire, UK, 28-1-2015 — … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow and Heriot-Watt University scientists managed to slow photons in free space for the first time

GLASGOW, 26-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists have long known that the speed of light can be slowed slightly as it travels through materials such as water or glass. However, it has generally been thought impossible for particles of light, known … Read the full press release

University of Aberdeen: UK and US scientists made major step forward in understanding how the brain senses low glucose levels

For people suffering from diabetes, managing blood sugar can be like walking a tightrope – if too high they run the risk of serious long term complications such as blindness, kidney failure, limb gangrene and premature heart disease, but allow … Read the full press release

Public Symposium: The balance between democracy, economic growth, and inclusion policies in Brazil at the Latin American Institute of Freie Universität Berlin on January 30, 2015

BERLIN,  23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The balance between democracy, economic growth, and inclusion policies in Brazil is the topic of a symposium to be held at the Latin American Institute (LAI) of Freie Universität Berlin on January 30, 2015. The … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters upgraded its full-flight simulator at its training center in Singapore to provide highly realistic training in both day and night search and rescue operations

SINGAPORE, 23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The AS365 Dauphin rotorcraft full-flight simulator at Airbus Helicopters’ Singapore-based training center has been upgraded to provide highly realistic training in both day and night search and rescue (SAR) operations, offering pilots the unique capability … Read the full press release

Simon Russell Beale named as the next Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre, based at St Catherine’s College at the University of Oxford

OXFORD, 23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Simon Russell Beale has been named as the next Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre, based at St Catherine’s College at the University of Oxford. The actor and music historian will succeed Stephen Fry … Read the full press release

University of Oxford Professor David Stuckler to brief MPs at the Work and Pensions Committee on benefit claimants who receive sanctions

OXFORD, 23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The government’s imposition of sanctions on Jobseeker’s Allowance claimants has led to a significant rise in people leaving unemployment benefits, but they are not returning to work, according to researchers at the University of Oxford … Read the full press release

Newcastle University research: Adults in UK with Duchenne muscular dystrophy are being failed on critical medical checks that could lengthen their lives

Adults in the UK with Duchenne muscular dystrophy are being failed on critical medical checks that could lengthen their lives, according to research published by Newcastle University. Newcastle, UK, 22-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A study across seven EU countries found that … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia researchers to develop simple blood test to diagnose bone cancer thanks to funding from the Big C

Researchers at the University of East Anglia are developing a simple blood test to diagnose bone cancer thanks to funding from the Big C. Norwich, UK, 22-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Cancer which starts in the bones is typically more aggressive than … Read the full press release

University of Groningen student Jiawen Chen takes molecular machines to a new level

Ji awen Chen, PhD student of Organic Chemistry at the University of Groningen, has taken molecular machines to a new level. He has engineered a molecular stirrer, created self-assembling nanotubes from motor molecules that can switch to vesicles and back … Read the full press release

University of Groningen, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen and Groningen municipality outlined ambitious urban development vision for the Zernike Campus Groningen

Possibility of building student housing on Zernike also being explored Groningen, Netherlands, 22-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Groningen, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen and the municipality of Groningen have outlined an ambitious urban development vision for the … Read the full press release

The University of Groningen becomes the first Dutch university to offer digital taster courses for all its Bachelor’s programmes

First Dutch university offering full range of courses Groningen, Netherlands, 22-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Groningen is the first Dutch university to offer digital taster courses for all its Bachelor’s programmes, giving school-leavers a better basis for deciding … Read the full press release