Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

Professor Seán Hand appointed as Dean of the Warwick in California Graduate School

COVENTRY, 21-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, Monday 18th July 2016, the University of Warwick announced the very first senior academic appointment to its “Warwick in California” partnership in Placer County California. Professor Seán Hand has been appointed as Dean of the … Read the full press release

University of York chemist Professor John Goodby awarded a prestigious Royal Medal of the Royal Society

YORK, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A University of York chemist, whose research has made important contributions to the development of flat-screen displays for TVs, computers and mobile phones, has been awarded a prestigious Royal Medal of the Royal Society. Professor John … Read the full press release

Symposium at the University of York to debate the future of public finances

YORK, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading figures from the world of international finance will attend a symposium being hosted at the University of York this week to debate the future of public finances around advanced economies. The 2016 York Fiscal Policy … Read the full press release

University of York psychologist Professor Celia Kitzinger with lifetime achievement award from the British Psychological Society (PBS)

YORK, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A University of York academic has been awarded a lifetime achievement award from the British Psychological Society (PBS). The PBS praised Professor Celia Kitzinger for the depth and scope of her research over the past 35 … Read the full press release

University of Leicester: The Finest Ruin play will premiere at the Y theatre in Leicester on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July

Play written, produced and performed by University of Leicester students at the Y Theatre on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July LEICESTER, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A play written, produced and performed by University of Leicester students will premiere at … Read the full press release

University of Leicester physicist Dr Suzie Imber will travel to South America for a comprehensive study of Andes mountain range

LEICESTER, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Mountaineering space physicist returns to world’s longest mountain range to collect data for global studies in microbiology, climatology, topography and Earth’s energy balance Dr Suzie Imber will travel to South America in November/December to collect data … Read the full press release

British Museum and University of Leicester archaeologists discovered remarkable evidence on how the first generations of Europeans in the Americas engaged with indigenous peoples

British Museum and University of Leicester-led research uncovers new evidence in Caribbean LEICESTER, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A project led by archaeologists from the British Museum and the University of Leicester has discovered remarkable evidence which shows how the first generations … Read the full press release

Rising hypoglycaemia admissions in hospitals – University of Leicester Study

University of Leicester researchers lead study into rising hypoglycaemia admissions in hospitals LEICESTER, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Hospital admissions for a short-term and avoidable complication of diabetes have risen by 39 per cent in the last ten years, a new analysis … Read the full press release

Alstom to provide maintenance support for the Class 180 trains operated by Grand Central Railway Company Limited in UK

Alstom has been chosen to provide maintenance support for the Class 180 trains operated by Grand Central Railway Company Limited for the next ten years, from January 2017 until December 2026, for around €100 million[1].  PARIS, 19-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

University of Sussex: Researchers identified inherited syndrome associated with severe lung disease

BRIGHTON, 19-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A rare inherited condition which can lead to infant death through severe lung disease has been discovered by an international group of scientists, according to new research published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Researchers from … Read the full press release

University of Bristol and North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) team part of Health Foundation’s £1.5 million innovation programme

A team from the University of Bristol and North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) has been selected by the Health Foundation, an independent health care charity, to be part of its £1.5 million innovation programme, Innovating for Improvement. BRISTOL, 15-Jul-2016 — … Read the full press release

University of Bristol: Sir Paul Nurse and Professor Kelvyn Jones elected Fellows of the British Academy

Sir Paul Nurse, the next Chancellor of the University of Bristol, and Professor Kelvyn Jones of the School of Geographical Sciences and the Centre of Multilevel Modelling, have achieved the distinction of being elected Fellows of the British Academy. BRISTOL, … Read the full press release

University of Bristol: Snow developed in Bristol will soon play starring role in Hollywood blockbusters and cult TV series

Snow developed in Bristol will soon be playing a starring role in Hollywood blockbusters and cult TV series thanks to the scientific expertise of a University of Bristol student. BRISTOL, 15-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The cool creation has come about thanks … Read the full press release

University of Bristol: International research team analysed the energetic costs and benefits of calcification in the modern ocean

An international research team, including the University of Bristol, has calculated the costs and benefits of calcification for phytoplankton and the impact of climate change on their important role in the world’s oceans. BRISTOL, 15-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Single-celled phytoplankton play … Read the full press release

Fahma Mohamed, Professor Lesley Yellowlees and Dr Lew Watts awarded honorary degrees at the University of Bristol

BRISTOL, 15-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Bristol is awarding honorary degrees to Fahma Mohamed, Professor Lesley Yellowlees and Dr Lew Watts at degree ceremonies taking place today [15 July] in the Wills Memorial Building. Fahma Mohamed, an activist and … Read the full press release

New research shows how our perception of time lies mid-way between reality and our expectations

BIRMINGHAM, 14-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — New research, using a Bayesian inference model of audio and visual stimuli, has shown how our perception of time lies mid-way between reality and our expectations. 90 participants were tested across four experiments, and asked to … Read the full press release

Research shows the possibility to prevent incurable type of blood cancer from developing with early medical intervention

BIRMINGHAM, 14-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers from the University of Birmingham and hospitals across the West Midlands have revealed how a common symptomless condition can develop into the blood cancer myeloma. They discovered that changes in the bone marrow needed for … Read the full press release

British actor Tamsin Greig received an honorary degree from the University of Birmingham

CITY, Country, 14-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — British actor Tamsin Greig has received an honorary degree from the University of Birmingham. The award-winning stage, film, television and radio actor joined other honorary graduates and more than 5,000 students collecting their degrees this … Read the full press release

University of Birmingham research shows that children of migrants to Chinese cities have lower rates of obesity

BIRMINGHAM, 14-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers at the University of Birmingham have found that the children of migrants to Chinese cities have lower rates of obesity than youngsters in more affluent established urban families. Large-scale migration sees millions of Chinese families … Read the full press release

University of Birmingham student Arash Hussain joins the British diplomatic team in Brazil as part of the University’s Global Challenge Internship Programme

BIRMINGHAM, 14-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A University of Birmingham student is joining the British diplomatic team in Brazil after securing a sought-after internship with the UK’s representatives in São Paulo. International relations student Arash Hussain won the opportunity to spend 12 … Read the full press release