Wednesday August 16 2017
Preliminary abuse research revealed
Preliminary research carried out by the University of Cumbria examining abuse against men has revealed cases of verbal, physical and sexual aggression. The work, by Dr Liz Bates a senior lecturer in applied psychology at the university, began in March and although detailed analysis has yet to be carried out, initial findings are sobering.
Wednesday July 26 2017
Former University of Cumbria student wins prestigious scholarship to study in USA
Louise Lavictoire, recently awarded a PhD through the University of Cumbria, is about to take her family on an American adventure following the news that she has received an ‘All Disciplines Scholar Award’ from the Fulbright Commission. The scholarship will enable her to carry out research at Missouri State University.
Friday July 7 2017
Digital research shared at King's Fund conference
Work by the University of Cumbria’s digital health team to reduce the amount of time expectant mothers spend travelling for scans is to be showcased at the King's Fund Digital Health and Care Congress (July 11-12 2017.)
Wednesday June 21 2017
Researchers put best foot forward at Active Ageing conference
Could low frequency high intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions and recreational dancing really help older individuals maintain optimum health in later life? That along with other pioneering and perhaps less conventional research will be discussed at the second annual Active Ageing symposium on Friday 23 June at the University of Cumbria’s Lancaster campus.
Tuesday June 20 2017
Ultrasound research prompts significant debate
Research work which examined the visual perception of babies in the womb carried out at the University of Cumbria ultrasound laboratory in Lancaster and Blackpool Victoria Hospital has prompted significant international interest.
Friday June 16 2017
University's first Three Minute Thesis (3MT ®) success
For the first time the University of Cumbria has staged a competition which highlighted a range of research PhD’s, each with a practical application, that are currently underway. The idea of the Three Minute Thesis (3MT ®) came from the University of Queensland in 2008. The winning submission was from Malabika Ghosh, the clinical lead for rehabilitation at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, who is completing a PhD which examines the rehabilitation of patients after stroke.
