News in February 2021 Talks will reflect on a century of Iraq A talk by the directors of a highly acclaimed film about the life and work of Gertrude Bell is among the highlights of a week-long series of public lectures organised by Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 24 February 2021 Study identifies genetic tendency in leukaemia cells Scientists have identified a way of predicting early whether patients will develop a common type of leukaemia, based on their genetics. published on: 23 February 2021 First COVID-19 lockdown cost UK hospitality and high street £45 bn However, UK supermarkets and online retailers made an additional £4 billion each, according to econometric models. published on: 22 February 2021 New organ donation process enables pioneering diabetes research Research into the causes and treatment of diabetes will be led by Ãå±±½ûµØ thanks to a new national programme allowing scientists to study the pancreases of people with the condition. published on: 19 February 2021 Medical students go the extra mile to support the Covid-19 effort Medical students from Ãå±±½ûµØ continue to volunteer on the frontline during lockdown to support the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) and one of the region's largest vaccination hubs. published on: 18 February 2021 United Nations to highlight award-winning film The United Nations is to showcase an award-winning documentary produced through a unique collaboration between academics at Ãå±±½ûµØ and the University of the West of Scotland(UWS). published on: 16 February 2021 Prestigious honour for cancer drug development A world-leading cancer expert has been recognised for her clinical trials to help fight the illness, including developing new drugs that are now standard treatments for patients. published on: 16 February 2021 Digital platforms support global mental health during pandemic Digital platforms could enable monitoring of mental health in real-time, say researchers. published on: 16 February 2021 Academics made Fellows of Academy of Social Sciences Four social scientists receive top accolade for their excellence in their field. published on: 16 February 2021 Gentle stroll on treadmill helps prevent liver cancer Regular gentle exercise could play a role in reversing liver damage that can lead to cancer, suggests a new study. published on: 15 February 2021 Industry expert drives exciting car revolution Professor Matt Boyle OBE has been appointed as Professor of Practice in Engineering at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 12 February 2021 Funding boost to research multimorbidity in hospital patients Scientists have been given almost £4m to improve understanding of multimorbidity in hospital patients. published on: 11 February 2021 Living bricks can generate energy in the home The Active Living Infrastructure: Controlled Environment (ALICE) research consortium has successfully completed and created a prototype that could both revolutionise housing and replace fossil fuels. published on: 9 February 2021 Man-made borders threaten wildlife as climate changes Walls and fences designed to secure national borders could make it difficult for almost 700 mammal species to adapt to climate change, according to new research. published on: 9 February 2021 Ãå±±½ûµØ archaeologist helps families uncover lost history An archaeologist from Ãå±±½ûµØ has been helping families up and down the country uncover the lost history in their own back gardens as part of a new TV show. published on: 8 February 2021 New apprentices join scheme to launch their careers in technology A new higher degree apprenticeship programme developed by Ãå±±½ûµØ and global professional services company Accenture welcomed its first 12 new recruits last month. published on: 8 February 2021 Study shows increased risks of death in COVID-19 patients with frailty New research has revealed for the first time the extent to which frailty increases the risk of mortality in COVID-19 patients. published on: 5 February 2021 Expanding welfare benefits improves mental health Austerity-style reductions to welfare benefits have detrimental effects on mental health, particularly for more vulnerable groups in society who are also most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. published on: 2 February 2021 Learning Japanese with origami – activities boost language learning A free to use web app developed by Ãå±±½ûµØ experts will help people learn language and overcome cultural barriers. published on: 1 February 2021 UK life expectancy declining after financial crisis Increases in life expectancy in the UK and elsewhere had slowed even before 2016 – and COVID-19 is expected to further eliminate any gains, Ãå±±½ûµØ studies show. published on: 1 February 2021