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Astronomers solve a 60-year mystery of quasars – the most powerful objects in the Universe

Astronomers solve a 60-year mystery of quasars – the most powerful objects in the Universe

Scientists have unlocked one of the biggest mysteries of quasars – the brightest, most powerful objects in the Universe – by discovering that they are ignited by galaxies colliding....

26 April 2023

University of Hertfordshire Art Collection awarded Accredited Museum status

University of Hertfordshire Art Collection awarded Accredited Museum status

The University’s Art Collection has been awarded Accredited Museum status by Arts Council England. The award recognises that the Art Collection upholds high standards in its care and management of the collection, and engagement with users...

24 April 2023

University of Hertfordshire and OCD charity Orchard announce promising new treatment for people living with OCD

University of Hertfordshire and OCD charity Orchard announce promising new treatment for people living with OCD

The University of Hertfordshire and Orchard have announced the successful completion of a study using Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) – a form of non-invasive brain stimulation – as a pioneering new treatment option for patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The study results show that tDCS reduced OCD symptoms, and...

24 April 2023

University of Hertfordshire alumnus wins BAFTA Game Award for hit game God of War Ragnarök

University of Hertfordshire alumnus wins BAFTA Game Award for hit game God of War Ragnarök

Michael Leaning, University of Hertfordshire alumnus, recently won the Audio Achievement BAFTA Game Award as part of a team who worked on the hit video game God of War Ragnarök....

19 April 2023

University professor develops new teaching inspired by Ukrainian solidarity group

University professor develops new teaching inspired by Ukrainian solidarity group

A leading academic from the University’s School of Health and Social Work has developed new teaching modules based around her experiences of a solidarity group set up to support Ukrainian lecturers through the ongoing Russian conflict....

14 April 2023