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Little Grey Rabbit author recipes relaunched

Tuesday, 15 Jun 2010 07:41:38 GMT

A book of recipes published by a best selling children's author has been relaunched at The University of Manchester hall where she lived 100 years ago.

Findings provide new therapeutic route for rare kidney disease

Tuesday, 15 Jun 2010 05:43:38 GMT

Scientists from the University of Leeds have discovered the mechanisms of a protein known to play an active part in the inherited kidney disorder, Dent's disease.

The science - and art - of forensics

Monday, 14 Jun 2010 08:41:58 GMT

The UN’s chief scientific advisor, who was senior forensics advisor for exhumations in both Rwanda and the Former Yugoslavia in 1996 and subsequently directed investigations for the Special Court of Sierra Leone, has spoken at a conference on Forensics hosted by The...

How the parasitic worm has turned

Monday, 14 Jun 2010 08:41:46 GMT

Parasites in the gut such as whipworm have an essential role in developing a healthy immune system, University of Manchester scientists have found.

Genetic clues to testicular cancer

Monday, 14 Jun 2010 04:41:47 GMT

Researchers have identified three new genetic risk factors for testicular cancer.

Rock star scientist Professor Brian Cox is made an OBE for services to science

Friday, 11 Jun 2010 19:41:33 GMT

Professor Brian Cox, who has become an international media star thanks to his hit TV series on the origin of the solar system, has been made an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

University of Leeds' School of Design Shortlisted for Graduate Fashion Week Prize

Thursday, 10 Jun 2010 06:41:44 GMT

The University of Leeds' School of Design has been shortlisted for the prize awarded for best exhibition stand at Graduate Fashion Week in London.

Rare genetic variations of DNA implicated in autism

Thursday, 10 Jun 2010 05:41:47 GMT

Losses and duplications of whole chunks of DNA at sites across our genomes are likely to play a role in autism spectrum disorders, suggests a new study published in the journal Nature.

MS drugs scheme "a costly failure" for the NHS

Wednesday, 09 Jun 2010 09:41:36 GMT

The multiple sclerosis risk sharing scheme has been labelled a "costly failure" in a series of articles on BMJ.com.

Cutting the Internet's carbon footprint

Wednesday, 09 Jun 2010 08:41:23 GMT

Over the last 20 years the Internet has grown from almost nothing to something of enormous economic and social value.

Professors honoured by Royal Society for excellence in science

Wednesday, 09 Jun 2010 05:41:35 GMT

Two University of Manchester academics have been awarded prestigious awards for the excellence of their scientific work.

Attitudes to Roma improve with contact, researchers find

Tuesday, 08 Jun 2010 19:42:29 GMT

Attitudes held by the public about the Roma community are likely to improve if communities have more contact with one other, according to new research at The University of Manchester.

Fashion Design Student 'Makes the News'

Tuesday, 08 Jun 2010 10:41:34 GMT

Manesh Mistry, a second year BA Fashion Design student in the School of Design at the University of Leeds, has been 'highly commended' for his entry into the Re-create design competition.

Graphene makes light work of aircraft design

Tuesday, 08 Jun 2010 10:41:28 GMT

Faster and lighter aircraft could be built using an incredible super-thin material just one atom thick, according to new research conducted at The University of Manchester.

Academy of Finland appoints nine new Academy Professors

Tuesday, 08 Jun 2010 09:41:49 GMT

The Board of the Academy of Finland has appointed nine new Academy Professors. They are Professors Moncef Gabbouj (Tampere University of Technology), Markku Kulmala (University of Helsinki), Markku Laakso (University of Eastern...

Academy funding to nine new FiDiPro Professors

Tuesday, 08 Jun 2010 09:41:44 GMT

The Board of the Academy of Finland has decided to fund nine new FiDiPro Professors (Finland Distinguished Professor) to be recruited by Finnish universities.

New use for old drugs in treating hepatitis C

Tuesday, 08 Jun 2010 04:41:47 GMT

Common drugs used to treat conditions such as diabetes and obesity could be used to successfully treat hepatitis C virus infection.

Body language reveals if you’re a true green

Monday, 07 Jun 2010 19:41:35 GMT

The inner feelings of people who falsely claim to care about the environment can be exposed by understanding their body language, according to a new book.

A private matter

Monday, 07 Jun 2010 12:41:30 GMT

A high profile two day academic conference will discuss issues of privacy in the UK, and examine our current legislation.

Limitations of man-made cloud whitening revealed in new study

Monday, 07 Jun 2010 11:42:56 GMT

Plans to 'whiten' the clouds over the world's oceans so that they reflect some of the sun's powerful rays may fail to delay global warming, according to British and Finnish researchers.

How to Talk Maths in Public

Monday, 07 Jun 2010 11:42:50 GMT

A group of mathematicians is hitting the streets of Manchester this week in a bid to win over shoppers and passers-by, combining the seemingly disparate worlds of mathematics and busking.

Sea sponge drug benefits women with advanced breast cancer

Monday, 07 Jun 2010 11:42:45 GMT

An international, multicentre trial has found that a new chemotherapy agent, based on a natural extract from a sea sponge, can extend the lives of women with breast cancer.

Tissue Regenix proposes reverse takeover of Oxeco Plc

Friday, 04 Jun 2010 06:42:30 GMT

Tissue Regenix, a medical technology company spun-out of the University of Leeds, has announced the proposed reverse takeover of AIMlisted Oxeco plc and that it is seeking admission to AIM.

Artist begins postcard odyssey

Thursday, 03 Jun 2010 19:42:12 GMT

An artist embarking on a month-long journey tomorrow (June 5) from Manchester to Algeria will use postcards of where he has been to create an art installation for a special exhibition in 2011.

Young Vic and Eclipse theatre bring “SUS” to Manchester

Thursday, 03 Jun 2010 08:41:42 GMT

One of the most provocative, hard-hitting and disturbing dramas of recent years is coming to The University of Manchester's Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama tomorrow (4 June).

Leading Yorkshire institutions join forces to help deliver better health care

Thursday, 03 Jun 2010 05:43:00 GMT

The University of Leeds is teaming up with the NHS Information Centre for health and social care.

Design students nominated for top awards

Thursday, 03 Jun 2010 05:42:48 GMT

The work of two University of Leeds Design students has been recognised by a panel of advertising industry experts.

Meditation reduces the emotional impact of pain

Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010 09:42:20 GMT

People who meditate regularly find pain less unpleasant because their brains anticipate the pain less, a new study has found.

Study begins on air-sea exchanges and their influence on climate

Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010 06:43:03 GMT

A two-year project, which will provide vital information on the interaction between the ocean and the atmosphere and its influence on climate, begins this month.

Charities boost from student recycling campaign

Tuesday, 01 Jun 2010 11:42:04 GMT

Charities are to benefit from a huge campaign encouraging students to recycle and reuse their property as they leave their homes this summer.