Tertiary – Dr Andrew Croft

FIMM indicates how data improves health

Analysing molecular characteristics and their variation during lifestyle changes, by combining digital tools, classical laboratory tests and new biomolecular measurements, could enable individualised prevention of disease. This is according to…

Neurons and numbers

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…

US seeks to attract more international students and scholars

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…

MacKenzie Scott, Dan Jewett support LPI’s evidence-based policies

26 Jan 202226 Jan 2022

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’…

SkimmU course helps women control their finances

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…

Surrey and Hampshire innovate in animal health

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…

Improving access to postgraduate research

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…

How UCL researchers influence government

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…

Ireland develops apprenticeship programmes

4 Jan 20222 Jan 2022

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…