December 2021 news
Archive news stories
Íæż½ã½ã scientist chosen to pilot Mars rover
A Íæż½ã½ã scientist has been chosen to join the team piloting the European Space Agency¡¯s Mars rover when it launches next year, on its mission to find life on the Red Planet.
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New Digital Entrepreneur in Residence for Íæż½ã½ã Management School
The Íæż½ã½ã Management School (SMS) has appointed its first Digital Entrepreneur in Residence to help students and staff prepare for ¡®Industry 4.0¡¯.
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Íæż½ã½ã sheds new light on Bangladeshi prawn and shrimp industry
A new, large-scale study into prawn and shrimp production in southwest Bangladesh has found that the industry is crucial to public health and prosperity, whilst being climate-resilient, contrary to its reputation.
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New Honorary Professor for Íæż½ã½ã Management School
The Íæż½ã½ã Management School (SMS) has welcomed an international risk management expert as a new Honorary Professor.
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Footballers crowned BUCS Premier North Champions
Íæż½ã½ã footballers have sealed back-to-back British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Premier North titles with a 3-0 win over Durham University.
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Alcohol policy measures could reduce ambulance callouts, study finds
New alcohol policy measures should be considered to reduce drink-related ambulance callouts, according to researchers studying data from Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Íæż½ã½ã psychology lecturer recognised for innovative teaching
A Íæż½ã½ã psychology lecturer has been awarded a prestigious higher education fellowship for excellence in teaching.
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New research hub to tackle ageing population challenges
A new multi-million-pound intergenerational research centre at the Íæż½ã½ã will provide pioneering solutions to the challenges posed by an ageing global population.
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MND diary project aims to enhance future care and support
A new Íæż½ã½ã study is seeking to improve healthcare and support for people living with motor neurone disease (MND) by exploring coping and resilience in those living with the condition.
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New Dean for the Faculty of Natural Sciences
The Íæż½ã½ã has appointed Professor Alistair Jump as Dean of its Faculty of Natural Sciences.
Íæż½ã½ã research to transform record keeping in children¡¯s homes
Researchers at the Íæż½ã½ã are set to transform record keeping in children¡¯s homes after securing funding for a ground-breaking project.