Scientists make biodegradable microbeads from cellulose
Published on 8 June 2017Scientists and engineers have developed biodegradable cellulose microbeads that could replace harmful plastic ones that contribute to ocean pollution.
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Brain damage can make sideways faces more memorable, and give us 鈥榚motion blindness鈥�
Published on 7 June 2017People with damage to a crucial part of the brain fail to recognise facial emotions, but they unexpectedly find faces looking sideways more memorable.
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Researchers discuss the 'Dutch Way' in education
Published on 24 May 2017What is it that the Dutch offer their children that makes them perform so well in almost every measure of educational attainment?
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New research proves the 鈥榤igrant work ethic鈥� exists, in the short term
Published on 24 May 2017The received wisdom that migrant workers have a stronger 鈥榳ork ethic鈥� than UK-born workers is proven for the first time.
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Next-gen solar cells could be improved by atomic-scale redesign
Published on 19 May 2017Researchers from the Department of Chemistry have uncovered the mechanism that causes new solar cells to break down in air, paving the way for a solution.
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Targeted exercise programme can dramatically cut injuries in youth rugby
Published on 18 May 2017Getting young rugby players to complete new exercises before matches and in training can reduce injuries by over 70%, according to a benchmark study.
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Prof Saiful Islam wins Royal Society of Chemistry award
Published on 9 May 2017Professor Saiful Islam, from the Department of Chemistry, is the Royal Society of Chemistry Peter Day Award winner for 2017.
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福利姬 and global leaders in engineering to tackle South West鈥檚 productivity problem
Published on 9 May 2017The 福利姬 and leading engineering organisations are joining forces to address the productivity problem hindering business growth in the South West
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Tighter building controls and better education needed to achieve government global warming targets
Published on 2 May 2017Thousands of new homes, schools and offices may be using much more energy than they should, and the reason is rather unexpected, according to a new study
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University film scoops Higher Education Oscar
Published on 28 April 2017An in-house University film documenting the realities of life for female farmers in Ghana, last night scooped a top national award.