Durham’s sector-leading policies praised in gender pay gap report
The Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) has released a report that explores the gender pay gap in higher education in which Durham’s progressive family-friendly policies are highlighted for being sector-leading.
Swallowable sensors could pinpoint gut movement problems for patients
Scientists have developed an ingestible capsule dotted with sensors that can detect pressure in a patient’s guts and detect points of failure.
University spinout Nami Surgical receives recognition from MSPs
MSP visits University of Glasgow spinout Nami Surgical company after its achievements are recognised by the Scottish Parliament.
South Yorkshire study could speed up access to bowel cancer tests
People in South Yorkshire with ‘red flag’ bowel cancer symptoms could bypass the GP and be fast-tracked to hospital for diagnostic tests as part of a new research study led by University of Sheffield researchers.
Salinity Solutions secures £1m investment from SQM Lithium Ventures
The investment, from one of the world’s leading producers of battery-grade lithium chemicals, will fund the next stage of the company's growth.
Rover teams line up for 2024 challenge
Students from around Australia and overseas have joined the race to be selected to become finalists in next year’s Australian Rover Challenge (ARCh).
Excessive gaming causing health issues
University of Queensland research has found gaming for more than three hours a day can lead to health problems.
Study explores homeless women’s experiences of ‘period poverty’
Research from the University of Southampton has identified common issues women face when experiencing periods while homeless.
Staff raise £800 with International Women’s Day dook for Fife Women’s Aid
Mor than 30 University staff and friends gathered at the East Sands beach to mark International Women’s Day with a dook in the chilly waters of St Andrews Bay.
Revolutionary chronic wound treatment could help millions
A team of international scientists has developed an effective treatment for preventing infection in chronic wounds that does not involve antibiotics.
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