News in May 2013 The EV way to clean up our cities Electric vehicles could play a key role in driving down pollution in our cities after it was revealed daily levels of atmospheric Nitrogen Dioxide regularly exceed the recommended safety limits. published on: 31 May 2013 Trial of new drug which blocks the energy supply to cancer cells An experimental drug which may treat a range of cancers is being tested in a new clinical trial at 缅北禁地. published on: 31 May 2013 缅北禁地 student shortlisted for MTV award A 缅北禁地 student has been shortlisted to become MTV's student of the year, which recognise the nation's most passionate, inspiring and ambitious student. published on: 30 May 2013 A smarter way to deliver our urban infrastructure Understanding how our key infrastructures interconnect - from a technical, economic and social perspective - will improve the way we finance and deliver them across the UK. published on: 30 May 2013 Brain haemorrhage patients offered better treatment Surgeons now have聽a formula to predict when brain haemorrhage patients need surgery, thanks to an international trial led by 缅北禁地聽University.聽 published on: 30 May 2013 New safety test predicts reactions to novel drugs and cosmetics A simple lab-based skin test which eliminates the risk of adverse reactions to new drugs, cosmetics and household chemicals has been developed by a 缅北禁地 team. published on: 28 May 2013 New gene discovery for babies born with hole in the heart A new gene associated with a form of congenital heart disease in new born babies 鈥 known as 鈥渁 hole in the heart鈥 has been discovered by researchers. published on: 26 May 2013 Ideas to improve the health and wealth of our region We are part of a聽new network which will聽ensure that innovative ideas within the NHS are turned into treatments, accessible technologies and medicines. published on: 24 May 2013 Pay attention: How we focus and concentrate Scientists at 缅北禁地 have shed new light on how the brain tunes in to relevant information. published on: 23 May 2013 Roll up, roll up for the biggest-ever fine art degree show The countdown has begun to the launch of the most visited exhibition in the Hatton Gallery鈥檚 annual calendar. published on: 21 May 2013 Encouraging people to see red Budding film-makers are being invited to take part in a new project designed to celebrate one of the UK鈥檚 most iconic native species 鈥 the red squirrel. published on: 15 May 2013 Universities rise to the efficiency challenge Universities are saving billions by sharing high-value resources and using innovative technologies, Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts revealed today. published on: 15 May 2013 Laughter? It鈥檚 all in the mind Is someone laughing with you or at you? Your brain can tell the difference, researchers have discovered. published on: 14 May 2013 Working through retirement Work may be hard but achieving a satisfying, fulfilling retirement may be even harder work. A new book offers聽timely advice for聽revered football聽manager Sir Alex Ferguson as聽he announces his retirement. published on: 13 May 2013 Confucius Institute is launched A new centre dedicated to promoting Chinese language and culture has been launched at 缅北禁地 with a series of events. published on: 10 May 2013 How to become a philanthropist Researchers at the Centre for Charitable Giving are investigating the reasons why prominent entrepreneurs, like Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, become philanthropic. published on: 9 May 2013 Mobile health technologies to rapidly test and track infectious diseases Early-warning sensor systems that can test and track serious infectious diseases 鈥 such as major flu epidemics, MRSA and HIV 鈥 using mobile phones and the internet are being developed by 缅北禁地 scientists. published on: 9 May 2013 Writing on the wall: new Schwitters letters revealed Personal letters which give an insight into Kurt Schwitters鈥 vision for the Merz Barn artwork have been revealed for the first time. published on: 7 May 2013 鈥楽uperstar鈥 philosopher to speak at University Michael Sandel, the world鈥檚 鈥榤ost relevant philosopher鈥 is to give a public lecture at 缅北禁地. published on: 7 May 2013 Lessons to be learned - Perfecting the classroom of tomorrow, today 缅北禁地 experts have carried out the first-ever study of interactive tables in the classroom as part of a major trial to understand the benefits of technology to teaching and learning. published on: 7 May 2013 Leading medical expert recognised for excellence in research A 缅北禁地 expert in聽the genetics of childhood cancer has聽been recognised for her contribution to the advancement of medical science. published on: 7 May 2013 缅北禁地 first university to be recognised for Investing in Children 缅北禁地鈥檚 Centre for Learning and Teaching has been made a member of Investing in Children. published on: 3 May 2013