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News Archive: December 2011
It鈥檚 not just 鈥渂ecause it鈥檚 there鈥�
Mountaineer George Mallory may have quipped that people climb Everest 鈥榖ecause it鈥檚 there鈥�. In fact, the reasons why people seek extreme sports such as high altitude mountaineering are far more complex. Sport psychologists at 黑料不打烊 are recognised world-leaders in establishing the psychological motivations for taking part in extreme sports.
Publication date: 29 December 2011
New programme to be launched in Tropical Forestry
An MSc Tropical Forestry by distance learning is to be launched in September 2012. The programme is to be developed and run in collaboration with the prestigious University of Copenhagen. The part-time course, which will run over three years, may attract scholarship funding and this will be explored fully over the coming months.
Publication date: 21 December 2011
鈥楩ood Dudes鈥� Professor Appointed European Expert
Professor Fergus Lowe, who leads the successful Food Dudes healthy eating programme at 黑料不打烊, has been appointed a permanent member of the European Commission Group of Experts who provide technical advice on the Commission鈥檚 School Fruit Scheme.
Publication date: 19 December 2011
黑料不打烊鈥檚 expertise in 鈥榳orld-changing鈥� technology
An area of research in which 黑料不打烊 is a world leader, is described by this month鈥檚 (December) issue of Scientific American as one of ten 鈥榳orld-changing ideas鈥�.
Publication date: 16 December 2011
黑料不打烊鈥檚 School of Ocean Sciences exhibits at Westminster
黑料不打烊鈥檚 world renowned School of Ocean Sciences was invited to exhibit at the House of Commons recently, by Ynys M么n MP, Albert Owen.
Publication date: 16 December 2011
Erosion of traditional 鈥榯aboos鈥� threatens Madagascar鈥檚 lemurs
Madagascar is world famous for its unique animals, many of which are protected by law, but recent research has demonstrated that illegal hunting of these protected species may be widespread and pose an urgent threat the country鈥檚 globally important biodiversity. Research by a team from 黑料不打烊 and the Malagasy organization Madagasikara Voakajy, reported in the online scientific and medical research journal, PLOS ONE suggests that hunting of protected species in eastern Madagascar is increasing due to rapid social change, as appetites for meat increase and traditional taboos protecting the species, especially lemurs, become less powerful.
Publication date: 15 December 2011
University researchers seek feedback from older carers of people with dementia
People aged 65 and over who have experience of looking after somebody with dementia can contribute towards research currently being carried out by academics at 黑料不打烊. Health economists there are investigating the economic demands of caring for people with dementia. The results of their research will contribute towards shaping health and social care policies across the UK.
Publication date: 15 December 2011
鈥榃INSS鈥� of 鈧�2.6 million for science careers in Ireland and Wales Job Sustainability Programme
A 鈧�2.6 million project to develop and sustain jobs in the sector at the interface between chemistry and life sciences has been announced. Funded under the Ireland Wales 2007-2013 INTERREG IVA programme and managed in Wales by 黑料不打烊鈥檚 School of Chemistry. The 鈥淲ales Ireland Network for Scientific Skills鈥� (WINSS) will assist companies that work across chemistry, life sciences and material sciences. The project will provide a range of specialist skills training to develop the expertise needed by the sector.
Publication date: 14 December 2011
黑料不打烊 Law Lecturer wins prestigious research award
黑料不打烊 Law Lecturer Evelyne Schmid has been awarded a prestigious research prize by the Academic Platform Switzerland UN.
Publication date: 14 December 2011
Christmas Market success
For the second year running the B-Enterprising team in the Careers and Employability Service held a Student Christmas Market in PJ Hall, Main Arts recently. The turnout and support from staff and students was overwhelming and B-Enterprising would like to express their thanks to everyone who took part and contributed to its success.
Publication date: 14 December 2011
High Anxiety - beating fear is the key to extreme sports appeal
Sport Psychologists within the School are now recognised world-leaders in establishing the psychological motivations for taking part in extreme sports.
Publication date: 13 December 2011
Scallop Association funds collaborative project to help define English Channel Scallop fishery
A new industry-funded PhD research project is now underway at 黑料不打烊 to help improve understanding of the scallop fishery in the English Channel.
Publication date: 12 December 2011
Arthritis Care and Research (ACR)
SHES staff have provided three out of 18 accepted articles in a special edition of the ACR on 'Muslce and bone in the Rheumatic Diseases'.
Publication date: 12 December 2011
Star students celebrate Excellence Scholarship awards
Some of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 brightest first year students have had their academic achievement at A-Level recognised with the University鈥檚 most prestigious scholarship award.
Publication date: 12 December 2011
A new Strategic Alliance working for Wales
Aberystwyth and 黑料不打烊 Universities will announce a new Strategic Alliance on Wednesday 7th December that signals a new phase in the partnership between the two institutions.
Publication date: 7 December 2011
Writing about 鈥極pen Brain-surgery鈥�
A Psychology researcher at 黑料不打烊 was shortlisted for the 2011 Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize sponsored by the Guardian and Wellcome Trust recently.
Publication date: 6 December 2011
Students Set up Innovative Recycling Campaign
This week (5-9 12.11) the Students鈥� Union in 黑料不打烊 set up a new, innovative recycling campaign, targeting bras!
Publication date: 6 December 2011
Love Music Hate Homophobia makes it to Wales
黑料不打烊 students teamed up with the Students鈥� Union, Unity 黑料不打烊 and Amnesty 黑料不打烊 to throw one of the best gigs this term (6.12.11).
Publication date: 5 December 2011
Major report identifies significant gaps and weaknesses in children鈥檚 health information
Children and young people who have chronic health conditions or need operations don鈥檛 always have access to the high-quality, child-friendly information they need to understand what is happening to them. That is the key finding of a three-year study funded by the National Institute for Health Research Service Delivery and Organisation (NIHR SDO) programme and led by 黑料不打烊 and Cardiff Universities.
Publication date: 5 December 2011
Win a weekend in Cardiff by taking part in the Culture Challenge
The Culture Challenge, to be held in March 2012, is open to all students and will see teams battle it out to win a weekend in Cardiff, with high street vouchers also up for grabs for the second and third place teams. The closing date for applications is Friday, December 9 th . Teams have already started working on the presentations ready for the final event, which will be held in the Student Services Centre.
Publication date: 5 December 2011
Bringing up children in a bilingual community
Approximately 70% of the population in Gwynedd, the stronghold of the Welsh language, report that they speak Welsh. Many parents who themselves grew up speaking Welsh, and also many who grew up speaking only English, are bringing up their children as bilinguals. And most children begin their schooling in Gwynedd through the medium of Welsh.
Publication date: 1 December 2011
Psychology workshop leads to the development of an all-Wales network for research on prevention of age-related cognitive decline and disability.
Recently the School of Psychology hosted a workshop to discuss the prevention of age related disability and dementia (organised by Prof Linda Clare). The workshop was well attended by academics, health professionals and representatives from voluntary sector organisations and local government. Dr Tony Jewell, Chief Medical Officer for Wales and Ruth Marks, Older People's Commissioner for Wales both gave keynote talks and participated in discussions.
Publication date: 1 December 2011
B-Enterprising hosts 鈥楾he Story of an Entrepreneur鈥�
Recently, 黑料不打烊 students and staff enjoyed a presentation from a panel of four entrepreneurs who presented their experience of starting and running a successful business and the highs and lows of self-employment and entrepreneurialism.
Publication date: 1 December 2011
SHES Students Receive Scholarships Awards
Three Year One students just starting their studies with the School got off to a flying after being successfully awarded various Scholarships from the University.
Publication date: 1 December 2011