UofG joins £5m collaboration to help UK prepare for climate change
The University of Glasgow will lead the Scotland spoke of a new £5 million hub which aims to deliver faster and more impactful action in the UK to help all four nations prepare better for the projected effects of climate change.
Western-led analysis shows potential in new Alzheimer’s treatment
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting more than 55 million people worldwide.
Alum revolutionizes battery technology using saltwater
As someone born and raised in Calgary, Keith Cleland initially thought he would end up working in the oil industry. “Being from Alberta, that seemed like the natural thing to do,” he says.
New stromal cell treatment for chronic inflammatory diseases being trialled
People with chronic inflammatory diseases are taking part in a new cell therapy clinical trial that one participant said made them feel “miles better”.
University of Toronto researchers lead discovery of natural compounds that selectively kill parasites
An international team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found a family of natural compounds that could potentially be harnessed as treatments for parasitic worms...
University of Southampton delighted to appoint dual Chancellors
Justine Greening and Lord Patel of Bradford have been appointed as Chancellors of the University of Southampton.
Astronomers discover new Earth-sized world orbiting an ultra-cool star
A new, Earth-sized planet orbiting an ultra-cool red dwarf star, has been detected by an international team of astronomers – just 55 light years away.
Hospitals with higher ratio of female surgeons, anaesthetists have better patient outcomes: Study
Greater sex diversity in hospital anaesthesia-surgery teams is associated with better post-operative outcomes for patients...
Leeds to host regional hub for climate education
A climate education hub that will help young people across all educational settings turn their sustainability ambitions into action will be hosted by the University of Leeds.
Patients with neurological disease are likelier to die after COVID
University of Alberta study also shows higher numbers of new neurological disorder diagnoses among people with pre-existing conditions in the months after they have COVID.
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