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Bristol mathematician scoops top prize at ‘Oscars of Science’ in Los Angeles

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A Bristol based mathematician has won an international ‘Breakthrough’ award in recognition of her pioneering research. Tennis superstar Venus Williams and actress Zoe Saldaña presented Dr Laura Monk, a Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Bristol, with one of the 2024 Breakthrough Prizes, dubbed the ‘Oscars of Science’ at the glittering awards ceremony in […]

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Charity part of Christmas drive to donate free laptops to homeless

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The Passage homeless charity in London has joined calls for businesses to donate their old unused laptops, as part of a scheme to help the most vulnerable in society. SocialBox.Biz, a social enterprise dedicated to repurposing unwanted computers and other technology, is embarking on a mission to deliver batches of laptops to partner charities, including […]

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New project seeks to save animals from plastic pollution

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Whilst extensive research has previously focused on the impact of plastic pollution in marine environments, its repercussions on land animals remain an underexplored frontier. A new study will take a major step towards unravelling the critical issue of plastic pollution and its far-reaching consequences, especially for animals like livestock and working animals such as donkeys, […]

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Large-scale study shows success of 20mph speed limit

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A study has shown that the rollout of 20mph speed limits across the Scottish Borders has reduced average speeds.

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Students unite to call for English bursary reform

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Hundreds of social work students and recent graduates have joined a call to reform bursaries across England.

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Academics power eco-home without using electricity from national grid

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

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UWE Bristol and City to Sea raise a reusable cup to cut plastic pollution

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The University of the West of England confirm that three of its coffee shops will be part of the Refill Return Cup scheme, which is run by City to Sea.

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English social work students call for support

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Social work students and recent graduates now have the opportunity to join in a nationwide call to reform bursaries across England.

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Learning disability charity receives welcome funding boost

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Check out this positive news story: a charity in Bristol received a boost recently when three universities pledged their support to help raise funds this year.

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New app promises to put an end to cyberbullying in schools

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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.

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