When performing calculations, some neurons are active when adding, others when subtracting. The brain has neurons that fire specifically during certain mathematical operations. This is shown by a recent study conducted by the Universities of Tübingen and Bonn. The findings … Continue reading Neurons and numbers

The White House has introduced a number of positive changes to programmes for international students and scholars in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). As part of changes to federal regulations, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is adding … Continue reading US seeks to attract more international students and scholars

LPI has received a US$16 million donation from philanthropists MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett. LPI is one of hundreds of organisations to receive funding from Scott and Jewett to further the donors’ mission of supporting equity-oriented, non-profit organisations supporting historically underfunded and … Continue reading MacKenzie Scott, Dan Jewett support LPI’s evidence-based policies

theSkimm, a female-founded, mission-driven company dedicated to helping a generation of women live their smartest lives, offers SkimmU, a free virtual course series tackling crucial life lessons. The first SkimmU series is designed to help women take control of their … Continue reading SkimmU course helps women control their finances

Tackling animal-to-human virus transmission, antimicrobial resistance, sustainable food supply and pet welfare all in the scope of the new network. The University of Surrey is partnering with organisations across Surrey and Hampshire to establish a network that will champion its … Continue reading Surrey and Hampshire innovate in animal health

Several new projects are set to tackle inequalities that create barriers for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students to access and take part in postgraduate research (PGR). The 13 new projects, worth nearly £8 million, are innovative in scope, scale … Continue reading Improving access to postgraduate research

A total of six academics from across UCL have been named among the 100 most influential in government by Apolitical, the peer-to-peer learning platform for government. The list recognises researchers whose work has influenced the policymaking process by providing insights … Continue reading How UCL researchers influence government

Accirding to the Irish Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD, 17 apprenticeship programmes will be developed during 2022. The development of the new programmes are intended to help deliver on the commitments made … Continue reading Ireland develops apprenticeship programmes

Nottingham Trwnt University (NTU) has retained its position of 3rd out of more than 154 institutions in 2021, listed in the UK’s only comprehensive and independent league table of universities ranked by environmental and ethical performance. People & Planet analyses … Continue reading NTU’s green credentials continue to be recognised