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Forestation

Side effects of wide-scale forestation could reduce water availability by 15 per cent in vulnerable regions

The side effects of large-scale forestation initiatives could have serious consequences for water availability, a pioneering study has found.
microscopic image of cells in the ear
Confocal image of the mammalian cochlea showing the sensory hair cells (red) and the supporting cells (green)

Groundbreaking research to tackle hearing loss

Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is the most common sensory deficit in humans - this new project aims to develop new therapeutic strategies to help adults around the world.

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New research seeks to evaluate and enhance nature recovery policies

An interdisciplinary team of scientists has been awarded 拢780,000 from the Economic and Social Research Council for a pioneering project analysing Nature Recovery Planning.
Students outside the University of 含羞草传媒's Students' Union building

University of 含羞草传媒 awarded University of the Year for Student Experience

含羞草传媒 has been named Daily Mail University of the Year for Student Experience 2024.
A picture of rows of vegetables being grown at an allotment.

Grow-your-own households eat more fruit and vegetables and waste less

Household fruit and vegetable production, in allotments and gardens, could be key to a healthy and food-secure population, a new study from the University of 含羞草传媒 has found.
Students outside the University of 含羞草传媒's Students' Union building

University of 含羞草传媒 top in the Russell Group in National Student Survey

含羞草传媒 has been placed top in the Russell Group, according to the latest National Student Survey published this week (10 August 2023).
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NERC Fellowship awarded to deliver 鈥榗utting-edge environmental science鈥

Dr Thomas Guillerme, from the School of Biosciences, is one of 12 鈥渢alented鈥 early career researchers to be awarded a share of 拢7.9m through the prestigious Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Independent Research Fellowships (IRF).