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A new font to help dyslexic people
A font designed to help adult dyslexic readers was developed by Dr Rob Hillier, a graphic artist, while work…
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Cancer detection dogs
Specially trained dogs who are able to “sniff out” cancer could soon help clinicians to diagnose potenti…
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Creation of Vision Loss Expert Group
The Vision Loss Expert Group (VLEG) carries out important global research into blindness and MSVI (moderate…
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Helping pregnant women in prison
Research conducted by Dr Laura Abbott at the University of Hertfordshire has highlighted significant risks t…
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Increasing organ donation amongst BAME communities
Black and Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities make up 11% of the UK population but 30% of the kidne…
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Innovative medical therapies
Professor Tony Young OBE Director of Medical Innovation at Anglia Ruskin University, Professor Tony Young…
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Minimising the side effects of breast cancer treatment
Treatments for breast cancer have improved dramatically in recent years but the side effects from radiothera…
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Nano membrane toilet
The Nano membrane toilet, created at Cranfield University, is making waves across the world.
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Preventing the spread of tumours
When Dr Darrell Green was in high school, his best friend Ben Morley developed knee pain. His parents and do…
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Promoting social mobility
The Open University offers life-changing learning at any age, to anyone from any background.
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Protecting children from child exploitation
Pioneering research into child sexual exploitation is better protecting children.
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Research to increase major food crops
Crops are growing faster than ever and their yield is up by almost half thanks to research.
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Sequencing genome breakthrough
Cures to diseases have been developed after researchers helped reveal the mysteries of DNA.
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Supporting the Samaritans in East Anglia
Two students have produced an advertising campaign for Samaritans to raise awareness of mental health support.
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Supporting young victims of online abuse
Research has led to greater support for professionals dealing with young victims of online sexual abuse.
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Tracking climate change
Global warming research is helping develop weather patterns dating back hundreds of years.
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Treating people exposed to chemical agents
People exposed to chemical agents are benefiting from discoveries made at the University of Hertfordshire.
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Using the outdoors to support veterans with PTSD
A programme developed by the University of Essex is changing the lives of military veterans by helping them…
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Wellbeing project to boost students’ mental health
A project to address isolation and mental health issues at university has been developed by the University o…
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