News tagged with: research
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University and Argyle unite to fight dementia
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University news: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University is teaming up with Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Argyle Football Club to help the club re-connect with supporters living with the symptoms of dementia
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Enhancing knowledge crucial to improved energy-saving behaviours
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University news: Increasing public knowledge and understanding about energy issues is vital if improved energy-saving behaviours are to be encouraged among individuals and organisations, a study conducted at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University suggests
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Study links camping to happy, healthy children
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University news: Children who camp at least once a year are considered by their parents to go on and do better at school, as well as being healthier and happier, according to research by Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University and the Camping and Caravanning Club
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From Babies to Robots - new book reveals the link between robot and child development
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University news: Professor Angelo Cangelosi releases a new book on developmental robotics, which examines the similarity between robots and the study of child development
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Study attributes varying explosivity to gaseous state within volcanoes
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University news: The varying scale and force of certain volcanic eruptions are directly influenced by the levels of gaseous matter within magma inside a volcano’s conduit, according to a new study led by Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University
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Treatment programmes effective in cutting reoffending
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University news: Offenders enrolled in alcohol treatment programmes as part of their sentence are significantly less likely to be charged or reconvicted in the 12 months following their conviction, a study led by Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University has shown
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Marine Institute to research marine impact of new wave energy project
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University news: EU Horizon 2020 programme grants EUR 17 million for wave power research project in Cornwall
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New species of diving beetle found living in isolation in Africa
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University news: A striking new species of beetle with no direct relatives has been identified by a scientist from Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University living in wetlands on the outskirts of Cape Town
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Sustainability experts set to gather for 'Cracking Earth' conference
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University news: The fourth annual conference for the Institute for Sustainability Solutions Research will gather together experts from across academia, business and the third sector to look at research and potential partnerships
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Report calls for policy change to support GTR communities
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University news: Gypsies, Travellers and Roma (GTR) communities are significantly under-represented as victims in criminal justice processes, but over-represented as offenders, a study involving Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University has found
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New study shows how discarded plastic bags are smothering marine life
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University news: A joint research study with Trinity College Dublin has show than plastic bags are impacting the development of microalgae, a key component of the marine ecosystem.
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Rising carbon dioxide levels stunt sea shell growth
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University news: An international team of researchers finds evidence that some sea creatures are able to trade size for survival in acidic waters - throwing new light on past mass extinctions and potential future climate change scenarios.