News in October 2012 Alliance will speed up drug development A new collaboration between the University and industry aims to discover and develop new drugs to treat cancer. published on: 30 October 2012 New course will help keep the lights on in Singapore Ãå±±½ûµØ and The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) will offer Singapore's first undergraduate degree in Electrical Power Engineering, after signing an agreement this week. published on: 30 October 2012 New understanding of Antarctica’s weight-loss New data which more accurately measures the rate of ice-melt could help us better understand how Antarctica is changing in the light of global warming. published on: 22 October 2012 New multi-million pound grant for energy scheme A team from Ãå±±½ûµØ has been instrumental in winning a £15m Regional Growth Fund grant for a north east company. published on: 19 October 2012 Moving towards a better conversation about animal research David Willetts has welcomed our commitment to openness on animal research as we sign a new national declaration. published on: 19 October 2012 Japanese lake record improves radiocarbon dating New results may help archaeologists and climate scientists refine age estimates by hundreds of years. published on: 18 October 2012 Unequal and unprepared: England's future hangs in the balance Urgent action is needed to address a looming environmental catastrophe in parts of eastern England with climate change and rising sea levels threatening communities and food production, the country’s leading planning charity warns today. published on: 18 October 2012 Pioneering IVF technique discussed on Mumsnet Influential website, Mumsnet are running a Q&A about a new IVF technique which, if approved, could stop children from inheriting severe diseases by replacing faulty DNA with genetic material from a donor. published on: 17 October 2012 Cobalt ions found to trigger the body’s immune system Metal ions released by failing metal-on-metal (MoM) hip joint replacements can trigger an immune response similar to that caused by bacterial infections, Ãå±±½ûµØ experts have found. published on: 17 October 2012 Novel book group gets underway at Ãå±±½ûµØ A project designed to ignite the joys of reading for pleasure is being launched for students at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 15 October 2012 Extra cash helps patients cope with cancer Welfare rights advice has been shown to help patients with cancer and their carers receive millions in unclaimed benefits to help cope with the disease. published on: 13 October 2012 Mexican fashion designer premieres new collection in Ãå±±½ûµØ A top Mexican designer showcased her new collection in Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 12 October 2012 Close call – bad weather drives up phone calls to our nearest and dearest Who we call and how long we speak to them changes with the weather, according to new research by experts at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 10 October 2012 Nasty noises: Why do we recoil at unpleasant sounds? Heightened activity between the emotional and auditory parts of the brain explains why the sound of chalk on a blackboard or a knife on a bottle is so unpleasant. published on: 10 October 2012 Mexican fashion designer premieres new collection in Ãå±±½ûµØ A top Mexican designer will showcase her new collection in Ãå±±½ûµØ tomorrow. published on: 10 October 2012 Power in the palm of your hands Forget the TV remote and the games controller, now you can control anything from your mobile phone to the television with just a wave of your hand. published on: 8 October 2012 The Encampment of Eternal Hope A new exhibition by Zoë Walker and Ãå±±½ûµØ Fine Art lecturer Neil Bromwich is to go on show at the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art. published on: 4 October 2012 Art and science join forces to tackle the stigma of schizophrenia Artists and scientists are working together at Ãå±±½ûµØ to dispel misconceptions about schizophrenia. published on: 2 October 2012