Tag: uni
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Scots uni to co-host world-famous Christmas science lectures
SCOTS science lovers will be able to experience the magic of the world’s longest-running science lecture series live this year. Filmed in front of an audience at the Ri’s famous Farady Theatre, the livestreams will take place in the university’s Kings College Conference Centre on three dates – December 12, 14 and 16. TechFest, in partnership with the…
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Scots uni launches first national pain survey to support chronic pain community
A SCOTS university claims that their new survey dedicated to the experience of those living with chronic pain has the potential to change their lives. The Alleviate Pain Data Hub, led by the University of Dundee, aims to direct pain research to best meet the needs of the chronic pain community through the UK National…
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Scots uni kickstarts programme for robotics entrepreneurs
ENTREPRENEURS are turning their ideas into reality, as the University of Edinburgh Venture Builder Incubator (VBI) programme expands. Its participants specialise in robotics, hardware and autonomous systems, as well as artificial intelligence (AI) The expansion is due to match-funding from the Barclays Eagle Labs Ecosystem Partnership Programme, funded by the UK Government. VBI has expanded…
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Scots uni in new study for live-saving diabetes and heart failure treatment
RESEARCHERS at the University of Dundee have received a grant from JDRF to to support a UK-wide diabetes clinical trial. The trial could potentially advance a new life-saving treatment for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and heart failure. The £1.5m SOPHIST trial will be led by the University’s Dr Ify Mordi, a Senior Lecturer in Cardiology.…