News and events
Magnesium lowers blood pressure
Wednesday 14 March
Researchers from the University of Hertfordshire have found that magnesium supplements may offer small but clinically significant reductions in blood pressure. In a paper published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the researchers also discovered that the size of the effect increased in line with increased dosage.
Hertfordshire Plant Pathologist Awarded MBE
Tuesday 3 January
A plant pathologist at the University of Hertfordshire has been awarded an MBE for her services to higher education and to the community of St Albans in the New Year Honours list.
The use of Surangas in promoting sustainable water management practices in Indian states
Friday 9 December
The School of Life Sciences has recently secured a two-year research grant by the Leverhulme Trust for a project in collaboration with Exeter University entitled “An investigation into the sustainability of Suranga technology in south Karnataka and north Kerela states of India”.
East of England Environmental Project Needs Your Vote
Monday 12 September
The University of Hertfordshire is calling for people to vote for an ambitious nature programme so that it wins a National Lottery Award.
Professors' Bruce Fitt research protects vital crops
Friday 12 August
Given the fragile state of the world’s economy, and growing concerns over food shortages and climate change, protecting arable crops from disease is more vital than ever. Work being done by Professor Bruce Fitt at the University of Hertfordshire, examining the global spread of phoma stem canker in oilseed rape crops, is proving to be a valuable step forward in managing this particularly serious threat.
New Protein Structure Model to Inhibit Cancer
Thursday 28 July
Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire have developed a new structural model of a protein, which makes it possible to develop more effective drugs to target diseases such as cancer, heart disease and influenza.
Performance testing results help athlete to break Ironman world record
Wednesday 13 July
Performance testing done at the University by the sports consultancy team, based at the School of Life Sciences, has enabled High5’s nutrition experts to improve Marino’s nutrition which secured him the Ironman world record.
Experience of a life time for Sports Therapy graduate in Canada
Monday 6 December
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy graduate Nick Stubbings has won the Society of Sports Therapists Student Travelling Scholarship 2010 and travelled to Canada where he did an internship at the University of Windsor’s Green Shield Clinic. Nick spent twenty eight days practicing his skills and gaining experience in providing rehabilitation sessions for athletes under the supervision of athletic therapists from the University of Windsor.
Germ Genie Kills Keyboard Germs
Thursday 21 October
Scientists at the University of Hertfordshire proved the effectiveness of Germ Genie, a tool to prevent infections from keyboards, which was launched in October.
Screening Students for Healthy Hearts
Tuesday 28 September
Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire will screen up to 300 students from various ethnic groups this week during Fresher’s Week, to gauge their predisposition to heart disease in later life.
Sports Therapy students give massaging at the Women's Rugby World Cup
Monday 27 September
Screens for healthy hearts
Monday 13 September
In Freshers week, researchers at the University of Hertfordshire are screening up to 400 students from various ethnic groups to gauge their predisposition to heart disease in later life.
Dangers of Untreated Erectile Dysfunction
Tuesday 20 July
Research carried out by a visiting professor at the University of Hertfordshire has found that up to six million European men fail to seek help for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) which could result in underlying cardiovascular disease going undetected.
Screening for risk of heart disease
Tuesday 20 April
Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire are screening an Afro-Caribbean cohort of students this week to gauge their predisposition to heart disease in later life.
Sports Therapy Graduate Worked With Top Rugby Players
Friday 27 November
Jodie Webb graduated from the University of Hertfordshire this week after securing a first class honours degree in Sports Therapy. During her course Jodie completed a year work placement in New Zealand working with The Tasman Makos and The Crusaders – some of the top Rugby Union teams in the southern hemisphere – she also worked with a professional basketball team.
New strategies to combat the flu virus
Tuesday 27 October
New anti-flu drugs could become a reality as a result of a study carried out by academics at the University of Hertfordshire.
Screening for healthy hearts
Wednesday 30 September
Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire are screening up to 400 students from various ethnic groups to gauge their predisposition to heart disease in later life.
New Dangers of Spice Drugs
Friday 18 September
Two University of Hertfordshire academics will release new evidence about the dangers of ‘Spice’ drugs today (Friday 18 September) at the first International Psychonaut Web Mapping Conference in Ancona, Italy.
The Forum's Got Talent - The T Factor
Thursday 17 September
Research carried out by chief judge Dr Peter Lovatt, at the audition stage of The Forum’s Got Talent found that there is a direct link between testosterone levels and success in reaching the final. Of all the acts measured the ten finalists were found to have higher levels of pre-natal testosterone than those that didn’t reach the final.
New CPD Biosecience training courses for London Metropolitan University Science Centre
Wednesday 19 August
Lecturers for the School of Life Sciences Science Training Centre regularly deliver training and updating CPD courses for large companies such as GlaxoSmithKline and AstraZeneca and Government institutions including the Veterinary Sciences Laboratory and the Laboratory of the Government Chemist. However CPD courses have recently been provided for London Metropolitan University in their new Science Centre.
FIT Science
Monday 17 August
The FIT Science approach is founded on over 25 years of scientific research undertaken by Professor Ben Fletcher, and his associates, at the University of Hertfordshire.
One of the most significant findings from FIT Science research is the strong relationship between performance and FITness.
Diet and exercise to alleviate treatments for prostate cancer
Tuesday 23 June
A DVD, developed by academics at the University of Hertfordshire, which illustrates the positive effects of diet and exercise in the treatment of prostate cancer, will be launched tomorrow.
Scouting for earthworms and birds
Thursday 11 June
Scouts, cubs and brownies from Stevenage will gather to dig up and identify earthworms to understand the role they play in the ecosystem on Saturday (13 June).
Launch of the MSc in Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation
Tuesday 5 May
The recently validated MSc in Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation was successfully launched at the Hertfordshire Sports Village on the 30th April. Dr Colin Crosby, visiting fellow of the University, presented on recent developments in sport and exercise medicine in contemporary healthcare and John Allen, lead physiotherapist for England Athletics, presented on the role of screening for performance enhancement and injury prevention. Both presentations were chaired by Dr Judith Naseby, Head of Sport, Health and Exercise.
Research grant
Thursday 30 October
Professor Anwar Baydoun has been awarded a PMI2 Research Co-operation Grant.
Other Research Events
Wednesday 6 February
The 7th UK Nitric Oxide (NO) Forum was hosted by Prof Anwar Baydoun and Dr Shori Thakur in the School of Life Sciences on the 18th December 2006.
Looking back on Research Day 2007
Wednesday 6 February
The School of Life Sciences held their Annual Research day on April 3rd 2007 and showcased their research in pharmacology, molecular biology, plant pathology and microbiology.
More than half of top graduates enter the Health profession
Thursday 6 December
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Local student lands top job as only female sports therapist at football club
Thursday 6 December
Student Stephanie Jones from Hindolveston, Norfolk celebrated achieving a 1st class honours degree from the University of Hertfordshire at the official graduation ceremony in St Albans Abbey on Tuesday 20 November 2007.
Crop Protection and Conservation Biology
02 July 2012
The School of Life Sciences are hosting a conference to celebrate 40 years of Crop Protection and Conservation Biology at the University of Hertfordshire.