News in August 2023 Robots have potential to promote healthy ageing Ãå±±½ûµØ research has shown that human-following robots can support the mobility and wellbeing of older people. published on: 30 August 2023 Matt Rugg: Connecting Form From 23.09.23 to 13.01.24 at Ãå±±½ûµØ's Hatton Gallery published on: 25 August 2023 Boosting the resilience of urban areas against floods £250,000 has been awarded to Ãå±±½ûµØ researchers to enhance flood resilience. published on: 25 August 2023 Pioneering treatment highly effective for rare kidney disease A pioneering drug for a rare kidney disease prevents organ failure and significantly improves the outcome for patients, new research has confirmed. published on: 24 August 2023 Multiple organ functions of the human yolk sac revealed The role of the human yolk sac in supporting early embryonic development and the first wave of the prenatal immune system has been mapped in a new study. published on: 22 August 2023 Comment: Pacific coral reef climate resistance Writing for The Conversation, Liam Lachs discusses a new study which shows that a remote Pacific coral reef shows at least some ability to cope with ocean warming. published on: 22 August 2023 Pacific coral reef shows historic increase in climate resistance Coral reefs in one part of the Pacific Ocean have likely adjusted to higher ocean temperatures which could reduce future bleaching impacts of climate change, new research reveals. published on: 22 August 2023 Comment: How rising interest rates are affecting UK businesses Writing for The Conversation, Dr Erwei Xiang looks at how UK businesses are being affected by rising interest rates. published on: 22 August 2023 Recognition for international approach to tackling global challenges Ãå±±½ûµØ has won a prestigious award for its outstanding approach to internationalisation in higher education. published on: 21 August 2023 Ãå±±½ûµØ graduates guest edit Radio 4’s Today programme Three graduates guest edited the BBC Radio 4’s flagship news and current affairs programme. published on: 18 August 2023 Counterpart Ãå±±½ûµØ Fine Art Post Graduate Summer show published on: 14 August 2023 University and Sofia Offshore Wind Farm enter a learning partnership Ãå±±½ûµØ and RWE’s Sofia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support the growth of a skilled offshore wind workforce, support the sector’s expansion and drive innovation. published on: 11 August 2023 Unlocking talent in methodology health and care research Ãå±±½ûµØ has received funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Incubator award to grow capacity in applied health and care research methodology. published on: 9 August 2023 Data science partnership with Leonardo announced Leonardo has launched a data science partnership with the National Innovation Centre for Data. published on: 8 August 2023 Climate change increasing Antarctica’s vulnerability to extreme events Polar experts from Ãå±±½ûµØ have contributed to a new study that assesses how climate change is increasing the size and frequency of extreme events in Antarctica. published on: 8 August 2023 Revealing the ecological threats of small-scale fisheries in Thailand Marine conservation experts have revealed for the first time the extent of marine megafauna catch by small-scale fisheries in Thailand. published on: 4 August 2023 Northern regions relegated to bottom of child health league table A league table ranking child health by football team area has further shown the dramatic health divide between the North and the South. published on: 2 August 2023