LONDON, England, May 23 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * AI in health policy: experts share thoughts at City St George's Inaugural AI and Digital Health Lab event explored how artificial intelligence (AI) can be better integrated into health policymaking By George Wigmore International and national experts convened at City St George's, University of London for the inaugural in-person event of the AI and Digital Health Lab, which explored the role of more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, May 23 (TNSrpt) -- Anglia Ruskin University issued the following news: * * * Hospitals need to be prepared for war - report WHO publishes first ever guidance on the resilience of hospital underground shelters Hospitals need to learn lessons from Ukraine and Syria as they increasingly become targets for military activity during times of conflict, according to research carried out by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and published by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The 9 more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 23 -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * New recommendations for analysis of fatty molecules developed by worldwide community of almost 100 scientists * Fatty molecules called oxylipins play central roles in human health and disease but analysing them is technically difficult * Almost 100 international experts developed recommendations to analyse oxylipins using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) * Aston Institute for Membrane Excellen more PR

BRISTOL, England, May 23 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Bristol professor joins Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship A University of Bristol academic who is the Principal Investigator for the Children of the 90s health study has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Professor Nic Timpson joins 53 exceptional biomedical and health scientists from UK institutions selected to the Academy for their exceptional contributions to the advan more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, May 23 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * Amazon could survive long-term drought but at a high cost, study finds The Amazon rainforest may be able to survive long-term drought caused by climate change, but adjusting to a drier, warmer world would exact a heavy toll, according to a new study. The findings show adapting to the effects of climate change could see some parts of the Amazon rainforest lose many of its largest trees, releasing carbon stored in th more PR

LONDON, England, May 23 -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * Research suggests multiple-answer question format in exams improves student attainment Bayes study uncovers how including more than one correct answer in multiple-choice tests encourages greater understanding of subject matter. By Hamish Armstrong New research from Bayes Business School suggests the inclusion of more than one correct response in multiple-choice examinations focuses students on more PR

CRANFIELD, England, May 23 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * Cranfield University showcases groundbreaking toilet technology at RHS Chelsea Flower Show * Climate-resilient garden showcases smart planting and new technologies * First-ever new toilet technology exhibited at RHS Chelsea * Rethink of toilet design could address sanitation issues across the world - nearly half the world's population lack access to safe sanitation An innovative toilet technology de more PR

LEICESTER, England, May 23 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * Transforming police and academic collaboration through critical dialogue Police professionals and academic researchers came together this week to discuss the challenges facing modern policing and how collaboration is the key to addressing them. De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester, in partnership with the East Midlands Police-Academic Collaboration (EMPAC), recently hosted a sandpit session, inviting poli more PR

LEICESTER, England, May 23 -- De Montfort University issued the following news: * * * DMU forensic scientist backs new knife campaign by Southport survivor A forensic science expert from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has partnered with Southport attack survivor Leanne Lucas to campaign for safer knives. Leisa Nichols-Drew has carried out some of the most comprehensive research into the safety of round-tipped knives compared to pointed blades, finding them far less likely to penetra more PR

FALMOUTH, England, May 23 -- Falmouth University issued the following news: * * * Creative Writing course leader organises conference on creativity and neurodivergence Dr Marshall Moore, course leader of Falmouth's online Creative Writing degree, is part of a panel of academics behind an upcoming conference on creativity and neurodiversity. The conference, entitled 'Creativity, Creative Arts, and Neurodivergence', will take place at London's Foundling Museum this June and will bring togethe more PR

LANCASTER, England, May 23 (TNSrpt) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Half of UK workers living with multiple sclerosis felt forced to stay in a job that has made their condition worse - and a third are working below their skill level * New report by the Work Foundation at Lancaster University and MS Society reveals the employment barriers faced by an estimated 150,000 people in the UK (1 in 400) * Experts warn UK Government must rethink and reverse welfare cuts to sup more PR

LONDON, England, May 23 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Imperial researchers elected as Fellows of Royal Society By Laura Gallagher, Lou Lee, Jack Stewart, Helen Wilkes and Kayleigh Brewer Imperial experts in public health, physics, materials and AI have been announced as new Fellows of the Royal Society. The four Imperial researchers elected as Fellows this year have expertise spanning string theory, clinical trials, artificial intelligence, and physical electro more PR

LONDON, England, May 23 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Imperial to co-create world-leading science and technology with Indian partners By Stephen Johns Imperial has launched its new science hub, Imperial Global India, in Bengaluru, India. Imperial says that research programmes with Indian partners will focus on helping to address some of the world's most pressing challenges in areas such as climate change and sustainability, food and water security, and antimicr more PR

LONDON, England, May 23 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Kingston University's research and knowledge exchange ambitions celebrated during Town House event The key role Kingston University's research and knowledge exchange activity plays in driving innovation - and its ambitions for the future - was the focus of a special event held in the award-winning Town House building. The event, which was held in the 50th anniversary year of Innovate UK 's Knowledge Transf more PR

LEEDS, England, May 23 -- Leeds Beckett University issued the following news: * * * Leeds Beckett and The Grammar School at Leeds launch research-informed programme to boost children's physical literacy Researchers within the Centre for Child and Adolescent Physical Literacy at Leeds Beckett University (LBU) are collaborating with The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) to develop and embed an innovative approach to enhancing the physical literacy of their pupils. It will bring cutting-edge resear more PR

LONDON, England, May 23 -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news: * * * Moffat Nyirenda made Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences Director of MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit recognised for contributions to improving health, along with Honorary LSHTM Professor Professor Moffat Nyirenda, Director of the Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Uganda Research Unit (MRC/UVRI & LSHT more PR

MANCHESTER, England, May 23 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Manchester professors become new Academy of Medical Sciences Fellows Professors Kathryn Abel, Tony Day and Matt Sutton from The University of Manchester have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences, three of 54 exceptional biomedical and health scientists to achieve the award this year. The new Fellows have been recognised for their remarkable contributions to advancing med more PR

MANCHESTER, England, May 23 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Manchester research informs government Winter Fuel Payment changes Ongoing research at The University of Manchester into the long-term poverty faced by many older people has contributed to the Government announcing changes to the Winter Fuel Payment today. The payment is a welfare benefit previously paid directly to all pensioners to help with their fuel costs, which was restricted in 2024 to more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 23 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Prestigious academy elects leading scientists to its Fellowship The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected two prominent Newcastle University academics to its Fellowship. Professors Clare Bambra and Rob Taylor have been recognised for their remarkable contributions to advancing medical science, groundbreaking research discoveries and translating developments into benefits for patients and the wide more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 23 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Nottingham expert in dementia awarded prestigious Fellowship An expert from the University of Nottingham, whose research is vital in helping to improve the quality of life and care of people with dementia, has been awarded a Fellowship from the Academy of Medical Sciences. Professor Sube Banerjee, MBE, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Professor of Demen more PR

LONDON, England, May 23 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Electrophysiology at atomic resolution: scientists simulate ion channel currents with unprecedented Breakthrough study reveals how potassium ions flow through channels in cells - with implications for drug development and understanding neural signalling Nearly 50 years after the invention of the patch-clamp technique revolutionised our understanding of electrical signalling in cells, scientists have a more PR

LONDON, England, May 23 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Professor Claudia Langenberg and Professor Jonathan Grigg elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences Two Professors from Queen Mary join 54 exceptional biomedical and health scientists elected by the Academy to its prestigious Fellowship. The Academy's elected Fellows are the most influential scientists in the UK and worldwide, drawn from the NHS, academia, industry and the public service.  more PR

LONDON, England, May 23 -- Kingston University London issued the following news: * * * Short films created to improve self-management by Black people living with stroke through Kingston University research project Short films exploring Black people's experiences of stroke have been released as outputs for a research project led by Kingston University and UWE Bristol. Launched during Stroke Awareness Month, the film resources offer advice for those living with stroke and healthcare profession more PR

LONDON, England, May 23 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Six Imperial professors elected Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences By Meesha Patel, Al McCartney, Jack Stewart, Lou Lee, Kayleigh Brewer, Emily Govan and Benjie Coleman Imperial scientists from fields including infectious disease, childhood asthma, and public health are among those recognised. Six Imperial Professors are among the 54 exceptional biomedical and health scientists that the Academy of Me more PR

STOKE-ON-TRENT, England, May 23 (TNSrpt) -- Staffordshire University issued the following news: * * * Report exposes harms of gambling in prisons A new report is calling for urgent reforms to address harmful levels of gambling among prisoners and those on probation Research by the Centre for Crime Justice and Security at University of Staffordshire examined gambling behaviours and support needs in 15 prisons and 23 probation offices across England and Wales, between 2022 and 2024. One of th more PR

GUILFORD, England, May 23 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Study discovers DNA switch that controls TB growth - and could help unlock its antibiotic resistance secrets The bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) may have an "on-off switch" that lets them pause and restart growth, according to a new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Oxford. The research helps explain why TB is so hard to treat with antibiotics and could pave the way for more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 23 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Three Birmingham professors awarded Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship The Academy has announced the names of 54 exceptional biomedical and health scientists becoming Fellows in 2025. Three professors from the University of Birmingham have been recognised for their contributions to advancing medical sciences and translating developments into benefits for patients and the wider public. Professor  more PR

EXETER, England, May 23 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Three Exeter experts on REF 2029 panels Three University of Exeter academics have been appointed to prestigious Research Excellence Framework (REF) panels. REF is the UK's system for assessing the excellence of research in higher education providers, and its outcomes are used to inform the allocation of around pound sterling2 billion per year of public funding for universities' research. It previously took  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 23 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * AI and partnerships are vital to tackling food contamination Study reveals a range of contaminants combined with emerging risks could lead to increased health hazards for people around the world. Global partnerships and Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be key to addressing the growing challenges posed by food contamination, a new study reveals. The study, co-authored by Professor Lord John Krebs, f more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 23 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Ambitious project to develop low-cost genome sequencing for pathogens known and unknown Project will build on research that helped diagnostic labs to adopt sequencing capacity for COVID-19 and permit characterisation of future infectious threats. A low-cost genome sequencing technique that was used by thousands of laboratories globally to spot COVID-19 variants of concern will now be extended to cove more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 23 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Research empowers midwives to prevent urine leakage, which affects one in three post birth APPEAL programme provides best available evidence of this midwife-led support and has the potential to benefit tens of thousands of women every year in the UK A new study has found that community midwives could help prevent incontinence in women post-birth through a midwife training programme that increases awa more PR

BRISTOL, England, May 23 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Moon's mysterious wobbling atmosphere like gyroscope, new research suggests The puzzling behaviour of Titan's atmosphere has been revealed by researchers at the University of Bristol for the first time. By analysing data from the Cassini-Huygens mission, a joint venture between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Italian Space Agency, the team have shown that the thick, hazy atmosphere o more PR

BRISTOL, England, May 23 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * New report sheds light on mental health barriers for men of colour A group of seven University of Bristol student researchers have published a powerful new report exploring the barriers male students of colour face in accessing mental health support, and what can be done to break them down. The report, presented earlier this week, to the CEO, the Head of Services and the Board of local mental healt more PR

BRISTOL, England, May 23 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Researchers make breakthrough in semiconductor technology set to supercharge 6G delivery Self-driving cars which eliminate traffic jams, getting a healthcare diagnosis instantly without leaving your home, or feeling the touch of loved ones based across the continent may sound like the stuff of science fiction. But new research, led by the University of Bristol and published today in the journal Nat more PR

EXETER, England, May 23 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Innovative new eel pass designs offer hope for critically endangered species A new type of eel pass that uses natural gravel substrate rather than existing plastic alternatives has proven to be highly effective in an important new joint project. Tests - carried out as part of a collaboration among RSK Group company Fishtek Consulting, the University of Exeter's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, May 23 (TNSrep) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * New initiative unites social care and industry to pioneer CareTech A groundbreaking initiative to transform adult social care through technology and data-driven solutions has officially launched. The University of Liverpool, in partnership with the National Care Forum, not-for-profit care providers, people receiving care, and industry partners, is establishing an Adult Social Care Test more PR

MANCHESTER, England, May 23 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Ex-Service personnel with dementia may be slipping through gaps in support Research from the University of Manchester and McMaster University has highlighted the experiences of UK ex-Service personnel with dementia who are living in their own homes, and the barriers they have faced in accessing support. The research, funded by Forces in Mind Trust, was the first qualitative study with ex-Serv more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 23 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Mind the band gap! - researchers create new nanoscale forms of elementary semiconductor with tunable electronic properties Researchers have demonstrated that by using a semiconductor with flexible bonds, the material can be moulded into various structures using nano containers, without altering its composition, the discovery could lead to the design of a variety of customised electronic device more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 23 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * New genetic test can diagnose brain tumours in as little as two hours Scientists and medics have developed an ultra-rapid method of genetically diagnosing brain tumours that will cut the time it takes to classify them from 6-8 weeks, to as little as two hours - which could improve care for thousands of patients each year in the UK. The groundbreaking method, which is detailed in a new study p more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 23 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Scientists reveal surface structure of lipid nanoparticles that could improve vaccine and drug delivery Scientists have developed a method for analysing the structure of lipid nanoparticles that could be used to improve vaccine and drug delivery, targeting a wide range of health issues. A team led by scientists at the University of Nottingham's School of Pharmacy demonstrated a new cryogenic  more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, May 23 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Project aims to transform dentist experience for people with learning disabilities Caring Beyond Words is being funded through a Programme Development Grant from the National Institute for Health and Care Research Getting dental treatment can - for many people - feel like something of a challenge. But for those with learning disabilities, the difficulties can start far earlier in the care process, meanin more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, May 23 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Researcher helps highlight the importance of UK's maerl beds Professor Jason Hall-Spencer is a member of the steering group for the newly formed UK Maerl Forum A University of Plymouth researcher is part of a new group working to promote and protect some of the marine environment's most important, but underappreciated, habitats. Professor Jason Hall-Spencer has been studying maerl beds for several deca more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 23 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Doctors warn of magnetic toy dangers as study reveals hundreds of children hospitalised Parents are being warned against buying toys containing magnets after new data revealed that hundreds of children have been hospitalised from swallowing them. A study found that around 300 UK youngsters were admitted to A&E in a single year after ingesting the tiny metal items - with one in 10 requiring life-sav more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 23 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Early intervention talking therapy to reduce risk of psychosis Talking therapy for patients with symptoms of anxiety and depression could be key to significantly reducing the risk of them developing psychosis, according to new research. A study by the University of Southampton has found that simple tweaks to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) - currently offered by the NHS to 1.2 million patients  more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 23 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Study finds Reform voters more datable than Tories Reform voters enjoy more success on dating apps than Conservative voters, according to new research from the University of Southampton and Harvard University. The study, published in the Journal of Politics found that even left-wing voters are more likely to swipe right ('like') on a Reform voter's profile than a Conservative voter. Dating prefere more PR

GUILFORD, England, May 23 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Academy of Medical Sciences elects Surrey immunologist as Fellow The University of Surrey's Professor Deborah Dunn-Walters, a world-renowned immunologist, has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. The Academy has elected Professor Dunn-Walters for her exceptional contribution to the medical sciences. * * * "On behalf of the Faculty and, indeed, the University, I would like t more PR

GUILFORD, England, May 23 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Smart robots could reshape support for millions with motor coordination conditions like dyspraxia Smart robots could one day reshape support for people with motor coordination conditions like dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder), thanks to a new research project by the University of Surrey. Engineers are developing mathematical models that help assistive robots detect and predict a person more PR