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Researching a new living concept that won't cost the earth
Civil engineers from the University of Birmingham are conducting research to evaluate the thermal performance of a new type of house called the ‘Ergohome’. The Ergohome, which is situated on the University’s campus, is a new living ... more
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Aston Vice-Chancellor addresses World Economic Forum
Professor Julia King, Vice-Chancellor of Aston University, Birmingham, was invited to speak to the World Economic Forum on the subject of ‘Energy and Mobility: Fuelling Efficient Transport’. Professor King was in Davos, Switzerland, repre... more
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Nobel Prize Winner at Thinktank
On Tuesday 9 February 2010, world leading geneticist and Nobel Prize winner Dr. Paul Nurse will be visiting Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum to lead a day of DNA themed activities, including a workshop with local school children making their very... more
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Schoolchildren learn the science behind sport
Schoolchildren from across Worcestershire and Herefordshire had a ball when they took part in a series of sessions, organised by the University of Worcester, exploring the science behind sport. The sessions, held at Malvern Theatres, saw pupils learn... more
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All-electric taxi a revolution in passenger transport
A revolutionary all-electric taxi with the potential to transform the way people use public transport was unveiled in the West Midlands this week by Regional Minister Ian Austin MP. The ‘E Vito taxi’ – a prototype developed by a con... more
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New Centre to Tackle Brain Tumours
A new scientific research centre has opened at the University of Wolverhampton to target the world’s toughest brain tumours. The Brain Tumour UK Neuro-Oncology Research Centre at the University of Wolverhampton is combining two teams of experts ... more
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Hat-trick of benefits from digital health and language project
A Digital Birmingham-supported project has helped Aston residents tackle the problem of diabetes, improve their English language skills and become more IT proficient at the same time. ‘The Healthy Way To Learn IT’ is a software programme ... more
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Midlands declared Low Carbon Economic Area for advanced automotive engineering
The Midlands has been designated a new Low Carbon Economic Area (LCEA) and is to receive £19 million of government funding for research into and development of low carbon vehicles. The news was announced today, Thursday 11th February 2010, by Busin... more
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Schoolchildren learn about the science behind sport
The sessions, to be held at Malvern Theatres, will see pupils in years seven, eight and nine from schools across Herefordshire and Worcestershire learn the answers to such questions as: why they swap tennis balls in the middle of a match? Why do gol... more
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2010 Lord Stafford Awards
The Lord Stafford Awards in the West Midlands The Lord Stafford Awards, were developed in 1997. They exist to recognise and encourage the development of collaborative relationships between Businesses and Universities. The Awards are a public declara... more
