University of Leicester - Bridget's Martian diary date
A development model of the Mars Rover has gone on show to mark the beginning of work on a new Mars mission in 2018. The extraterrestrial vehicle, called Bridget, was unveiled to students and...
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University of Nottingham - Fast lane for respiratory research
Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies has opened a clinical trials unit for respiratory illnesses that aims to bridge the gap between research and treatment. The unit at Nottingham Respiratory Biomedical...
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University of Cambridge - Southern exposure for Inuit art
Two Inuit artists have been invited to take up residency in a university city to celebrate an exhibition drawing together artwork from across the movement. The Inuit Art Masterworks from the Arctic...
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University of Aberdeen - Snack-attack probe
Many of us reach for a biscuit or bag of crisps when we are under pressure at work, and Scottish researchers are looking to find out why. Researchers at the University of Aberdeen are exploring how...
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University of Wales Institute, Cardiff - Drawing the lines
It may not have made it to the finals, but Wales will play an important role in every single match at the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa. Researchers at the University of Wales Institute,...
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Queen's University Belfast - Look 'there' for innovation
A £7.5 million research hub dedicated to exploring the future of technology has opened in Northern Ireland. The Ansin facility at Queen's University Belfast, which takes its name from the Irish word...
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University of Sheffield - Thumbs down for 'Hand of God'
Argentina and Italy are the biggest cheats in international football, according to fans of teams competing in the World Cup. A survey of 500 fans by the University of Sheffield's Institute of Work...
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Aston University - Centre of conflict
Aston University has been criticised by its students' union for taking over a highly rated independent student-advice centre. Colin Shaw, president of Aston Students' Guild, said its members were "...
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Bangor University - Hive of activity
A partnership between a Welsh university and one of Britain's largest bee farmers will "breed a better bee" for Wales. Bangor University will collaborate with Tropical Forest Products, a farm based...
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They shoot, they score
The University of Bath men's team and the University of London's women's duo have volleyed to victory at the Volleyball England Beach Student Cup, hosted by Bournemouth University. The teams...
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Grant winners
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCILERASysBio+ schemeSixteen transnational projects have received EUR24 million (£20 million) in funding under ERASysBio+, an initiative involving...
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Blog Confidential: Ms Insensitivity
Each week, Dr Margot Feelbetter poses a dilemma and offers advice for readers to respond to online
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Appointments
University of East AngliaPaul GreenhalghA British museum curator who has been away from the UK for nearly a decade is returning home to take charge of the University of East Anglia's Sainsbury Centre...
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#loveHE: Deliberate, cogitate, digest
The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong commitment and an enduring passion for television stalwart Loyd Grossman
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Abandon comfort all ye who enter this arena of challenge and renewal
Higher education leaders shouldn't be afraid of moving out of their safe zones and making radical changes, says Dominic Shellard