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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.
Tuesday June 13 2017
Lottery funding to help preserve Morecambe Bay natural history
The University of Cumbria along with Natural England, the Forestry Commission and Cumbria Wildlife Trust has received support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the development of the South Cumbria species restoration programme. Development funding worth £174,500 has been awarded to a project aimed at developing the area’s landscape through a community-led species restoration programme; species such as the pine marten could be among those reintroduced to the Morecambe Bay area.
Monday June 12 2017
National honour for Cumbrian academic
The University of Cumbria’s director of research is preparing to deliver a prestigious lecture she describes as the pinnacle of her career so far. Professor Diane Cox, who is also the head of the university’s graduate school, is finalising her presentation for the Casson Memorial Lecture which forms part of the 41st Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Annual Conference at the ICC, in Birmingham next week (19 & 20 June 2017
Tuesday June 6 2017
Abuse research by Cumbrian academics to feature at national conference
The long term impact of experiencing domestic abuse during childhood and preliminary research into abusive relationships will be shared by two Cumbrian academics at a specialist national conference later this week.e.
