January
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New method of measuring the mass of supermassive black holes
In a letter to Nature, an international team of astronomers, including Marc Sarzi from the University of Hertfordshire, report the exciting discovery of a new way to measure the mass of supermassive black holes in galaxies. By measuring the speed with which carbon monoxide molecules orbit around such black holes, this new research opens the possibility of making these measurements in many more galaxies than ever before.
31 January 2013
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Post Grad Skills Shortage Prompts Innovative Response
The ‘learn while you earn’ approach to specialist science courses is part of a drive by the University of Hertfordshire to address the intensifying skills shortage faced by UK pharmaceutical companies. The University is collaborating with leading life science company Melbourn Scientific to develop a new part-time MSc degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences that reflects the needs of industry.
28 January 2013
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Students Showcase Their Creative Talent at Film Premiere
The premier screening of a local short film, that depicts a scandalous tale of infidelity, conspiracy and murder, will take place next week at the Museum of St Albans - a collaboration between artist Sarah Baker and the University of Hertfordshire.
28 January 2013
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Hertfordshire NHS Trust Granted University Trust Status
The University of Hertfordshire has awarded Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT), the main provider of mental health and learning disability services across the county, University Trust status, making it only the third mental health organisation in the country to be awarded this prestigious status.
25 January 2013
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3D scanning shapes the future of children's wear
Fitting clothes for British children from four to seventeen years thanks to 3D scanning of children by researchers at the University of Hertfordshire.
24 January 2013
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New partnership with Respiratory Education UK
The University announces a new partnership with Respiratory Education UK (REUK). This is an exciting development which will enable and support REUK to enhance and develop its work within the respiratory field.
23 January 2013
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Pioneering Research into Dementia
Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire are leading two of the twenty-one new Government-funded projects into dementia research - to boost dementia diagnosis rates and trial ground-breaking treatments, as well as helping people with dementia live well with the condition today.
17 January 2013