Latest news for the School of Life and Medical Sciences
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Crop resistance works better together
A new study by academics at the University of Hertfordshire, published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE, has shown that combining different types of crop resistance increases their efficiency at controlling a major plant pathogen which causes phoma stem canker on oilseed rape.
31 May 2018
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New research warns of a resistance gene at risk in oilseed rape
A new study by University of Hertfordshire researchers has discovered that an important source of gene resistance against one of the leading pathogens of oilseed rape, Phoma stem canker, is becoming less effective, which could lead to substantial losses to the oilseed rape breeding industry and to arable farmers in the UK.
1 May 2018
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Marathon effort from Physiotherapy students
A group of 30 second and third year Physiotherapy students, assisted by staff from the University of Hertfordshire, delivered post-event massages to runners raising funds for the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society at this year’s London Marathon.
23 April 2018
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University of Hertfordshire joins multi-million pound partnership to benefit the UK’s agricultural industry
The University of Hertfordshire is teaming up with four leading universities across England to launch the Ceres Agritech Knowledge Exchange Partnership which will drive research, innovation and commercialisation within the agritech industry.
16 April 2018
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Business Minister launches £6m pioneering science partnership
On Thursday 29 March 2018, Richard Harrington MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Energy and the Industrial Strategy, formally launched the Hertfordshire Science Partnership at the University of Hertfordshire.
26 March 2018
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Hertfordshire student explains the fine points of fencing to MPs
University of Hertfordshire PhD student Luke Oates presented his research, on the effects the sport of fencing has on the body, to politicians and a panel of judges at the Houses of Parliament on Monday 12 March.
19 March 2018
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Celebrating International Women's Day 2018
In March 2018, numerous events took place across the University of Hertfordshire in recognition of Women's History Month and International Women's Day.
13 March 2018
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Women with Alzheimer’s lose their verbal communication skills quicker than men
A new research review, conducted by academics at the University of Hertfordshire, has identified that the cognitive areas where women usually have the upper hand over men, such as verbal communication, are those quickest to decline in women as the Alzheimer’s disease progresses.
28 February 2018
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New research dispels the healthy eating myth of gluten free foods
A new study, conducted by researchers at the University of Hertfordshire, has found that gluten free foods generally do not offer healthier alternatives to regular food and are considerably more expensive.
18 January 2018
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The Civic Awards 2018
The University of Hertfordshire is sponsoring the Civic Awards 2018. Make your nomination today.
16 January 2018
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New wholegrain labelling system helps consumers choose healthy breakfast options
University of Hertfordshire researchers have been trialling a new approach to help the public easily identify which wholegrain foods are healthiest.
11 January 2018
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New research project taps into the spirit of Christmas
The Dance Psychology Lab at the University of Hertfordshire has teamed up with Qualtrics to develop a game which they hope will give them a greater understanding of some aspects of Parkinson’s disease.
18 December 2017
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It is time for the NHS to see care homes as partners not problems, major three-year study finds
Research identifies how the NHS and care homes can work better together to deliver high quality, cost-effective healthcare to the half million people in residential care.
20 July 2017
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Hertfordshire student competing in netball world cup
A student from the University of Hertfordshire is competing in the Netball World Youth Cup which is taking place in Gaborone, Botswana this month.
5 July 2017
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Neck cooling improves elite sporting performance by tricking brains of athletes, research reveals
University of Hertfordshire findings could be applied to skill-based sports including tennis.
5 July 2017