News in November 2015 Summer rainfall intensity could decline on hottest days New research by Met Office and Ãå±±½ûµØ scientists suggests a sharp decline in the intensity of UK summer rainfall when daily (24-hour) average temperatures exceed about 22ºC. published on: 30 November 2015 Comment: Labour’s long history of rebellion and betrayal Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr reflects on the history of rebellions within the Labour party. published on: 30 November 2015 Ãå±±½ûµØ recognised for outstanding support for students Ãå±±½ûµØ has won the Outstanding Support for Students award at the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards. published on: 27 November 2015 University announces Vice-Chancellor's retirement Professor Chris Brink, Vice-Chancellor of Ãå±±½ûµØ since 2007, is to retire at the end of December 2016. published on: 25 November 2015 Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s ‘talking’ traffic lights could cut congestion A ground-breaking project in Ãå±±½ûµØ piloting technology where traffic lights ‘talk’ to motorists could be rolled out to tackle congestion and pollution in major cities across Europe. published on: 24 November 2015 Tomorrow's Food BBC1 explores the future of food including a seaweed tablet which could stop your body absorbing fat based on work at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 20 November 2015 Europe's first of a kind metal mine water treatment scheme An innovative treatment works using the natural environment to clean metal-rich water from an abandoned mine has been opened by Water Minister Rory Stewart in Cumbria today. published on: 20 November 2015 Comment: What is the kidney disorder that Jonah Lomu had? Writing for The Conversation, Dr John Sayer explains what the rare kidney disorder rugby ace Jonah Lomu had. published on: 19 November 2015 How the UK could develop a real sustainable energy infrastructure Government neglects the role of renewable energy sources and the huge benefits of capturing and storing electrical energy which would enable it to take a lead in decarbonisation. published on: 19 November 2015 Pioneering project will help in the fight against superbugs Experts at Ãå±±½ûµØ are leading a flagship project to research a non-antibiotic treatment to help prevent recurrent urinary tract infections. published on: 18 November 2015 Is the colour I see the same as the colour you see? Professor Anya Hurlbert addresses whether people interpret colour the same way with BBC 4 and ‘that dress’ that became an internet sensation. published on: 17 November 2015 Recognising the basic structure of language is not unique to humans A team led at Ãå±±½ûµØ has shed light on the evolutionary roots of language in the brain. published on: 17 November 2015 Showcasing student-led research projects A special event will take place at Ãå±±½ûµØ this week to showcase a range of new student-led research projects. published on: 16 November 2015 Celebrating the anniversary of Martin Luther King's visit to Ãå±±½ûµØ Ãå±±½ûµØ will take centre stage in 2017 when it hosts a city-wide programme of events celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King visiting Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 13 November 2015 Comment: Twin titans of another age Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr profiles Helmut Schmidt and Denis Healey, twin titans of another age published on: 13 November 2015 New video will help dementia patients use the railway system A new video has been launched to encourage patients with dementia to use the railway system knowing that they have the support of rail staff and police. published on: 12 November 2015 Funding boost for enterprising students and graduates A leading City investor has given a major boost to budding entrepreneurs from Ãå±±½ûµØ with a £250,000 fund to support their startup ideas. published on: 11 November 2015 Ãå±±½ûµØ opens new state of the art physics facility The first physics students in over a decade are studying in new £2m facilities at Ãå±±½ûµØ after the relaunch of degree courses to meet a surge of interest in the subject. published on: 10 November 2015 Environmental factors may contribute to evolution of childhood cancers Environmental factors may be a contributory cause in the development of some childhood cancers, leading scientists have revealed. published on: 9 November 2015 Comment: Robin Williams had dementia with Lewy Bodies, so what is it? Writing for The Conversation, Professor Ian McKeith outlines how dementia with Lewy Bodies affects patients. published on: 6 November 2015 A poor start in life creates differences in eating behaviour A Ãå±±½ûµØ study has shown that baby birds that have a difficult start in life grow to be fatter and greedier than their more fortunate siblings. published on: 6 November 2015 Team awarded £500,000 to improve dementia diagnosis Scientists are embarking on a five-year study to develop new tools for the early diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies. published on: 6 November 2015 Step towards treatments for frailty Researchers have reduced inflammation in human cells, which is a major cause of frailty. published on: 3 November 2015 New scholarship to commemorate folk music legend A new postgraduate scholarship in memory of one of folk music’s best known figures has been officially launched. published on: 3 November 2015 Minister of Higher Education attends NUMed Graduation Ceremony Ãå±±½ûµØ Malaysia (NUMed) welcomed YB Dato' Seri Idris bin Jusoh, Malaysia's Minister of Higher Education, as its guest of honour for Congregation on 31st October 2015. published on: 3 November 2015 Thousandth student graduates from Ãå±±½ûµØ Singapore The thousandth graduate was among the students celebrating degree success at a graduation ceremony held by Ãå±±½ûµØ at its Singapore campus. published on: 2 November 2015