¹û¶³Ó°Ôº in the media
Revealed: New University plans for Newham
¹û¶³Ó°Ôº and Newham Council have announced plans to explore the establishment of an additional campus in the Olympic borough of Newham. Read:
, More: ,Did democracy cause the American Civil War?
Contrary to some theories, democracy just may have made the war more likely and more bloody, says Dr Adam Smith (¹û¶³Ó°Ôº History).
Breast-milk stem cells may bypass ethical dilemmas
Professor Chris Mason (¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Biochemical Engineering) comments on new research which is investigating the viability of stem cells derived from breast milk.
It is no joke to get the public more involved in research
The Bright Club, a comedy night established by the ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Public Engagement Unit, is helping researchers engage with the public and get science out of the lab.
Bright, brainy, keen - and unemployed
John Duffy (¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Anthropology 2011) comments on the difficulty of applying for internships while studying at university.
Climate change drove evolution
Professor Mark Thomas and Dr Ian Barnes (¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Genetics, Evolution & Environment)Ìýcomment on the link between climate change and human evolution.
On your head: How to join our worshipful company of the PhDs
Professor Adrian Furnham (¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Health Psychology) on the six-figure cost of PhDs.
Universities impose new tests
Professor Maria Wyke (¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Greek & Latin) comments on the importance of additional criteria to judge university applications for oversubscribed courses.
Mending hearts
Professor Paul Riley (¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Institute for Child Health) talks about using transformed cells to repair damaged hearts in mice, and the potential for humans.
Why eating too quickly is a fast track to an early grave
Professor Stephen Spiro (¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Medical School) and Professor Paul Wallace (¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Primary Care & Population Health) talk about over-breathing and the risks of drinking too fast.