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University and Trust sign up to historic health partnership

University and Trust sign up to historic health partnership
Description
The University of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust have today announced a groundbreaking joint working agreement to be known as Birmingham Health Partners (BHP).
Date:
01/12/2011
Categories:
Medical and Dental Sciences, Research, Vice Chancellor

University of Birmingham expert spearheads campaign to boost antibiotic research

University of Birmingham expert spearheads campaign to boost antibiotic research
Description
A top UK microbiologist from the University is championing a major campaign calling for urgent new investment in antibiotic research.
Date:
08/11/2011
Categories:
Medical and Dental Sciences, Research

Tackling the transparency of global aid

Description
A conference hosted by the University this week brings together key players in the global effort to develop a transparent system of development aid.
Date:
31/10/2011
Categories:
Research, Social Sciences

Fruit and vegetable compound offers hope in fight against gum disease

Fruit and vegetable compound offers hope in fight against gum disease
Description
Patrick Russell reports on how a study at the university has found supplementing the diet with a special combination of fruit and vegetable juice powder concentrates may help to combat chronic gum disease when combined with conventional dental therapy.
Date:
21/10/2011
Categories:
Medical and Dental Sciences, Research

Sea Life Sharks Help Scientists Probe Mysteries of Ancient Seas

Sea Life Sharks Help Scientists Probe Mysteries of Ancient Seas
Description
Sea Life Centre sharks are set to help scientists unravel the mysteries of ancient seas. That will be the goal of a major research project announced as the centres prepare to host special Shark Weeks in October, to promote shark conservation.
Date:
20/10/2011
Categories:
Life and Environmental Sciences, Research

Birmingham Social Work Academy

Birmingham Social Work Academy
Description
A trail-blazing partnership between Birmingham City Council and the University has seen the launch of the Birmingham Social Work Academy on 10th of October.
Date:
14/10/2011
Categories:
Social Sciences, Students, Teaching

Radiotherapy between or during chemotherapy cycles reduces risk of breast cancer recurrence

Radiotherapy between or during chemotherapy cycles reduces risk of breast cancer recurrence
Description
A major UK trial led by the University has produced firm evidence that giving radiotherapy between or during chemotherapy cycles to women with early breast cancer significantly reduces the risk of the cancer recurring in the breast or chest wall. The treatment, known as synchronous chemoradiation, has minimal adverse side-effects and no detrimental effect on the patients' quality of life.
Date:
27/09/2011
Categories:
Medical and Dental Sciences, Research

Research explains why people get drunk at the office party

Research explains why people get drunk at the office party
Description
Getting drunk at the office party and behaving in an inappropriate way may be down to the fact that drinking alcohol in an unfamiliar environment can lead to an inability to reign in unsuitable behaviour, according to research by psychologists at the University of Birmingham published online in the journal Alcohol and Alcoholism.
Date:
21/09/2011
Categories:
Life and Environmental Sciences, Research
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