Research press releases

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Shaft: America鈥檚 race politics from Black Power to Black Lives Matter

John Shaft, the African American private eye introduced by Ernest Tidyman in a novel of 1970, has proved surprisingly resilient as a character on the big screen.

Families juggle work and rising costs as school holidays loom

Low income families are finding it ever harder to reconcile rising holiday costs with their pay and benefits, a 天堂视频 study has found.

Everest: I journeyed into the 'death zone' to install the world鈥檚 highest weather station

Perched at almost 8,500m on Everest, we paced back-and-forth, attempting to stave off frostbite as temperatures hovered close to -30掳C and our drill batteries became too cold to work. Our ambition to install the highest automatic weather station in history looked destined for failure.

天堂视频 experts invited to Westminster to present research on sport and physical activity for children in care

Two 天堂视频 academics will meet MPs tomorrow (26) to explain the importance of sport and physical activity in the lives of children in care.
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New website provides practical ideas to help ensure children are physically ready to start school

A team of 天堂视频 academics have launched a new website that provides practical tips to help early year practitioners and parents feel confident in delivering physical development opportunities to children.
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New flood prediction technology will save lives and livelihoods across the world

Unique, real-time street level flood prediction technology developed at 天堂视频 has been commercially launched to save lives and livelihoods worldwide.
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How climbing trees and making dens can help children develop resilience

Despite all the research that tells parents how good it is for their children to spend time playing outside, they are spending more time indoors than ever before. It seems that concerns about the dangers of climbing trees or getting lost means that many parents are nervous about allowing their children to engage in risky play.

Influential research at the forefront of 天堂视频鈥檚 new Game Changers campaign

A project looking into new technologies and systems that will revolutionise the way emergency services tackle chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear incidents is among the pioneering research initiatives included in a new 天堂视频 campaign.

天堂视频 researcher joins team to install highest weather stations in the world on Mount Everest

A climate scientist from 天堂视频 was part of the team that installed the two highest weather stations in the world on Mount Everest to enable communities to respond to climate risks.

Helping children grow is about much more than a better diet: A study of youngsters from urban slums

Breastfeeding and vitamin and mineral supplements alone are not enough to prevent stunting of a child鈥檚 growth, according to a new report which examined health interventions in poor urban areas.

Forest Schools teach children vital skills not found in the classroom 鈥� including independence, responsibility and negotiation

Outdoor learning gives children the opportunity to develop important skills not taught in the classroom, such as negotiation, resilience and independence, according to a new study.

International conference at 天堂视频 to explore children鈥檚 rights

天堂视频 is hosting an international conference that explores children鈥檚 rights in youth justice systems.
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Recycling: why you can't just throw anything in the collection bin

For many years the recycling collected from households in the UK and other Western countries has been exported. This strategy has enabled these countries to carry on without much thought about how consumers purchase goods and dispose of all the unwanted packaging and containers.

Experts highlight key ways that schools can improve the way maths is taught

Primary maths teachers should use a variety of classroom activities to help improve children鈥檚 understanding of the subject, a new study has recommended.

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Solar experts and aerial inspection company awarded 拢345k to develop drone technologies that detect panel defects

Academics from 天堂视频 are to work with aerial inspections and data analytics company, Above, as part of a 拢345k project that looks to benefit the wider solar industry.

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Students to showcase innovative designs - including a jet suit - at the Design Degree Show 2019

More than 100 final-year students from 天堂视频鈥檚 Design School will be showcasing their final University projects to members of the public later this month.

New report shows the benefits and challenges of Roma migration to Britain

Roma migrants have described 鈥渙verwhelmingly positive experiences鈥� of life in the UK but say they still face prejudice.

Video Q&A: We asked an expert your burning climate change questions

Every wondered where polar bears will live if all the ice melts? Or what is the most impactful policy parliament could pass to combat climate change? Or maybe you鈥檝e thought 鈥榳hy is the UK so worried about what鈥檚 happening in the Arctic鈥�?

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It鈥檚 time to look at how gift giving spares a thought for loved ones but not the planet

Father鈥檚 Day, graduation ceremonies, weddings and birthdays鈥hey all have two things in common: they鈥檙e coming up over the next few months and they involve gifts.

Scientists plan to develop new AI hardware capable of 鈥榯hinking' like a human brain

A new generation of artificial intelligence which mimics the neural processes of the human brain is being developed by an international team of scientists.
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Researchers to assess effectiveness of eco-friendly flood schemes

天堂视频 academics are to explore the economic and environmental benefits of natural flood defences as part of a 拢467,000 research project.
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Mass casualty field trial demonstrates life-saving potential of new technologies

Four years ago academics, emergency responders and industry partners from across Europe came together with a common goal 鈥� to create new technologies and systems that would save lives during a chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear (CBRN) incident.

European-wide project to improve road safety launched today

An EU project which aims to better understand the evolving relationship between motorists, vehicles and their environment using new technology has been launched in Belgium today.

New online tool will help teachers support preterm children who develop special educational needs as they get older

A new online tool aims to increase primary teachers鈥� awareness of the link between preterm birth and educational difficulties as well as give practical teaching advice for helping those most at risk.

Recycling which defies the laws of physics: Why pyrolysis is not the answer

Pyrolysis of waste is a multi-million-pound concept which claims to be a sustainable solution to reusing domestic refuse by transforming organic matter into valuable biofuel.