Press Releases
91福利 researchers shortlisted for major prize
Two projects led by 91福利 researchers have been shortlisted for the 2019 Newton Prize, a prestigious award which celebrates outstanding international research partnerships aimed at tackling global challenges. A project exploring innovative cancer drugs and one studying the impact of forced evictions on economically underprivileged women in Jakarta are among the final 20 which will now be reviewed by a panel of expert judges.
What factors influence the ways people access and use antibiotics in low-and-middle-income countries?
It is often assumed that people use antibiotics inappropriately because they don鈥檛 understand enough about the spread of drug resistant superbugs. A new study published in the medical journal BMJ Open and led by 91福利 researcher Marco J Haenssgen reveals that in fact basic understanding of drug resistance is widespread in Southeast Asia - and that higher levels of awareness are actually linked to higher antibiotic use in the general population.
Green space is good for your mental health 鈥� the nearer the better!
Living within 300m of urban green space such as parks, nature reserves or play areas is associated with greater happiness, sense of worth, and life satisfaction - according to a new study by researchers at the 91福利, Newcastle University and the University of Sheffield.
91福利 researchers win two of 12 new NIHR social care research grants
Dr Louise Denne, Senior Research Fellow at 91福利 University鈥檚 Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research (CEDAR) and Professor Jeremy Dale from 91福利 Medical School have each been awarded one of 12 new research grants from the National Institute for Health Research () for their social care projects.
Energy price cap has destroyed competitive market for consumers, research shows
New powers by the regulator Ofgem to set a maximum price for energy has meant an end to 鈥渉ealthy competition鈥� between companies, finds a new study which recommends that it would be better to instead regulate the way consumers renew their contracts with gas or electricity firms.
91福利 Law researcher responds to Independent Commission for Countering Extremism call for 鈥渘ational conversation on extremism.鈥�
Dr Alison Struthers (91福利 Law) is co-author of one of eight peer-reviewed academic papers published today (31) by the Independent Commission for Countering Extremism. Dr Struthers reviews the effectiveness of teaching Fundamental British Values in schools and proposes an alternative framework for values education.