Research

New research shows over 55’s are being hired

Guest Opinion Posted on 22/04/202416/04/2024

New research shows that despite their fears, over 55s are more likely to be hired than younger counterparts. Recruitment tech platform Tribepad’s Stop the Bias report found that the biggest fear that candidates aged over 55 have when applying for jobs is that they will be perceived as ‘too old’. This is ahead of other […]

Industries most likely to be given paid time off for volunteering revealed

Guest Opinion Posted on 28/02/202422/02/2024

New research from The Access Group, a business software provider, shows which industries are most likely to offer employees volunteer days as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies. The research analysed 1,000 UK companies across 20 sectors by reviewing their careers pages, charities pages and CSR pages The results showed that well over […]

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Life-saving water sports research recognised

Sarah Colombini Posted on 21/07/202323/07/2023

Critical enhancements in international water-safety regulations reducing the risk of dying whilst participating in cold water swimming have been recognised.

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Academics power eco-home without using electricity from national grid

Ian Morton Posted on 04/07/202304/07/2023

Academics at Portsmouth University have successfully powered a house for six months without using electricity from the national grid.

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New app promises to put an end to cyberbullying in schools

Ian Morton Posted on 21/03/202316/03/2023

Check out this positive news story: a new app developed by university researchers promises to help put an end to an increase of cyberbullying in UK schools.

Fundraising Health & Social Care Recent

Study developing new technology to help speed up cancer diagnosis and treatment

Louise Akers Posted on 04/01/202303/01/2023

A new study aims to develop a technology that can detect and locate cancer in a patient’s body without them having to undergo surgery.

Fundraising Recent

Learning disability charity receives massive fundraising boost

Ian Morton Posted on 13/12/202219/12/2022

A learning disability charity in Bristol has been given a massive fundraising boost after being chosen by students in Bristol to be its partner charity of the year.

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Researchers sniff out help for smell disorders

Simon Francis Posted on 14/11/202214/11/2022

AbScent, the charity that supports people impacted by all types of smell disorders, has awarded a grant to fund an important project that could improve the outcomes of ‘smell training’ for older adults.

Health & Social Care Recent

Music, fitness and singing classes boost wellbeing of care home residents in Scotland

Lizzie Lewis Posted on 08/10/202214/10/2022

University of Stirling study reveals positive health and wellbeing benefits of music, fitness and singing sessions.

Fundraising Health & Social Care Recent

New guidelines on exercise and physical activity to help people living with cystic fibrosis

Sarah Colombini Posted on 16/09/202218/09/2022

Experts from the University of Exeter and University of Portsmouth publish new guidance to assist health professionals in determining the right activity and exercise to suit individual needs of people living with cystic fibrosis.

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