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A international team of scientists has created the most detailed picture yet of how genetic differences shape the way the human eye works.
The breakthrough could help explain why millions of people develop sight‑threatening conditions..
www.doi.org/10.1038/s414...
An interactive robotic plushie toy called Purrble may help reduce depressive symptoms in LGBTQ+ young people.
The device, co-designed by researchers in @kingsnmes.bsky.social, was specifically designed to target emotion regulation.
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/robotic...
NEW: Researchers from @ineosoxford.bsky.social have identified a new class of molecule that could help protect ‘last-resort’ antibiotics from bacterial resistance, and reduce the amount of antibiotics needed to treat infections by up to 32 times ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4x2wMEo
This week our Head of Policy (International) Ben Moore spoke at a Business and Trade Committee evidence session on China and the UK economy.
He covered the extensive work our universities do to balance benefits and risks of international partnerships, and how govt could further support our sector.
How can we improve the healthcare for women in prison who live with severe mental illness? This is the focus of research by @proftammiwalker.bsky.social and colleagues who recently discussed their work at the House of Lords.
Find out more 👉🏼https://tinyurl.com/bdfckn6p
@durhampsych.bsky.social
Watch the full session here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Read more about research security at UK universities: russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/polic...
Delighted to welcome the North East Spinout Inspire Fund,a £22.5m fund between North East England’s 5 universities including @durham.ac.uk @newcastleuni.bsky.social and NE Mayor Kim McGuinness to help transform academic research into high-growth new businesses 🎉 www.northeastfund.org/funds/spinou...
With the highest ratings for value for money in over 10 years driven by teaching quality, and strong student satisfaction across the country, today's findings are a vote of confidence in our universities.
See our response to the survey here ➡️ www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/russell...
Find out more about the research behind this article:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.science.org/content/arti...
New DSIT data shows UK teams secured €994m from Horizon Europe in 2024—our highest funding share since 2018. Read our take on this here www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/boostin...
An interactive robotic plush toy called Purrble may help reduce depressive symptoms in LGBTQ+ young people.
Horizon Europe benefits the UK’s researchers, innovators, economy and society. It supports the UK in attracting and retaining global talent and tapping into a shared R&D base larger than that of the U...
