GLASGOW, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists have shown the weird world of quantum mechanics operating in the molecule of life, DNA. The research, which was carried out by academics from the University of Glasgow and is published today in Nature Communications, … Read the full press release
GLASGOW, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A group of world-leading universities has held an inaugural meeting in Brussels to found the Guild of European Research Intensive Universities. The Guild brings together universities that have demonstrable excellence in teaching, research and policy formation … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Education, Science, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Europe’s most intractable scientific and social challenges, Guild of European Research Intensive Universities, Professor Anton Muscatelli, Professor Jan Palmowski, Professor Ole Petter Ottersen, Professor Stanislaw Kistryn, University of Glasgow, University of Oslo
Heliconius butterflies have evolved bright yellow colours to deter predators, while peppered moths famously turned black to hide from birds. A new study reveals that the same gene causes both, raising fascinating questions about how evolution by natural selection occurs … Read the full press release
An approach that could reduce the chances of drugs failing during the later stages of clinical trials has been demonstrated by a collaboration between the University of Cambridge and pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). CAMBRIDGE, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The technique involves … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged DNA encoding drug, GSK, Human genetics, Professor Nick Wareham, University of Cambridge
Urban birds are less afraid of litter than their country cousins, according to a new study, which suggests they may learn that litter in cities is not dangerous. The research could help birds to adapt to urban settings better, helping … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Environment, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Alison Greggor, Gates Cambridge Scholar, University of Cambridge, Urban birds
CAMBRIDGE, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As they struggled to maintain their grip on India as the jewel in the colonial crown, the British attempted to mould the character of India’s princes. Research by Teresa Segura-Garcia into the remarkable story of Sayaji Rao … Read the full press release
LONDON, 30-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — It’s the event that no journalist who’s interested in energy issues can afford to miss. You’re invited to RenewableUK’s 15th annual Global Offshore Wind Conference & Exhibition on 21st & 22nd June in Manchester. The founder … Read the full press release
Otras 1.700 empresas británicas podrían declararse insolventes en 2019 si Reino Unido deja la Unión Europea sin un Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC). Bélgica, Irlanda y Holanda serían los países más afectados, con un aumento de las tasas de insolvencia … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Insurance, Politics, Spain, United Kingdom
Tagged Brexit, Solunion, Unión Europea
LONDON, 27-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — SABMiller has been informed by Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (“AB InBev”) that the European Commission has approved its recommended combination with SABMiller plc. European Commission approval in Phase I of the EU merger review process is a … Read the full press release
For more than 500 years choral voices have filled Aberdeen’s ornate King’s College Chapel and now they will be heard around the world with the launch of a new record label. ABERDEEN, 25-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vox Regis – meaning Voice … Read the full press release
Children battled ‘killer fungi’ in a Space Invaders-style arcade game today (Tuesday May 24) as part of the newest exhibit at the Aberdeen Science Centre. ABERDEEN, 25-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In collaboration with the University of Aberdeen, the new, interactive Kingdom … Read the full press release
Newcastle University’s governing Council has agreed to take steps to ensure the organisation’s investments better reflect its values and ethos going forward. NEWCASTLE, 25-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Responding to calls from Newcastle University Students’ Union (NUSU) and representations from students involved … Read the full press release
NEWCASTLE, 25-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Díaz returns to the UK in June to give a public lecture at Newcastle University as part of a festival celebrating Latin and Lusophone culture. Immigration and Xenophobia The author will … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged 11th annual ¡Vamos! Festival, Junot Díaz, Newcastle University, Nik Barrera, Pulitzer Prize winner
A new initiative led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Queen’s University Belfast will help food producers in Northern Ireland to identify opportunities in the marketplace and to develop their competitiveness. NORWICH, 25-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The project, launched … Read the full press release
Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, Financial Institutions Sentiment Survey 2016, shows: Financial market volatility and new regulation are seen as biggest risks to UK growth prospects for next 12 months, according to top financial services firms UK growth still expected to … Read the full press release
LEEDS, 24-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers from the University of Leeds have taken an important step forward in mimicking nature’s prowess at protecting cells from deep-freeze conditions. The new research, published today in the print edition of the Journal of … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Cryoprotectant molecules, Dr Lorna Dougan, glycerol, University of Leeds
LEEDS, 24-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Research at the University of Leeds has identified a key gene that assisted the transition of plants from water to the land around 500 million years ago. The ANR gene is required to tolerate ‘extreme … Read the full press release
NORWICH, UK, 24-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (23 May) sees the start of the international, three day Pint of Science festival where thousands of scientists will simultaneously stand up and talking about their research in 100 cities across 12 countries around … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged CEFAS, International Pint of Science festival, Norwich Research Park, Peter Moore Fuller
Experts at Newcastle University will feature in a BBC Look North news series which explores the best ways to age well. NEWCASTLE, 24-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — All this week, the BBC’s Living Life Longer series will focus on the University’s key … Read the full press release
ABERDEEN, 23-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wood Group today announced that it is collaborating with the Centre for Applied Data Analytics (CeADAR), located at University College Dublin (UCD), to launch a new data analytics capability to deliver significant savings for the energy … Read the full press release
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