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3D-printed brains reveal Alzheimer's secrets
14/05/2019
The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)'s Health Tech Hub has printed three 3D brain models that show the effects of dementia on the organ. Printed for Bristol based dementia charity BRACE, the models each have a section missing, which offers views of the inside of the organ and how the disease has depleted its density.
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Prostate cancer patients sought by researcher for body image study
01/03/2019
A researcher from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is seeking prostate cancer patients to take part in a new study.
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Honorary degree awarded to Rosanna Preston
29/11/2018
UWE Bristol awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science to Rosanna Preston in recognition of Rosanna's contribution to improving the provision of care and support for people with cleft lip and/or palate and ongoing commitment and support for the work of the Centre for Appearance Research UWE.
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Honorary degree awarded to Maggie Williams
29/11/2018
UWE Bristol awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science to Maggie Williams in recognition of her commitment to providing genetics and genomic service to the UK and internationally, for delivering the 100,000 genomes project as our partners in the WoE Genomics Medicine Centre and for supporting UWE's genetics and genomics education and research.
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Official opening for new £5 million optometry and clinical skills centre
13/11/2018
A new £5 million optometry and clinical skills centre created in a Grade II-listed former NHS laundry has been officially opened. Award-winning author Nathan Filer declared the facility open at UWE Bristol's Glenside campus at an event attended by students, staff and guests.
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Innovation in health education helping children ride ups and downs of life, study shows
24/10/2018
A new study by the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) into work going on in Gloucestershire schools shows that young people are becoming more responsible for looking after their own health.
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Supporting children with burns: launch of new website
17/10/2018
To coincide with National Burns Awareness Day on 17 October 2018, the Centre for Appearance Research at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), is launching Supporting Children with Burns, a website to support the parents and carers of children who have experienced a burn injury.
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Student mental health supported by new technology
13/09/2018
New analytics software that enables university staff to support students' progress, mental health and wellbeing is to be tested at UWE Bristol.
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Paramedic techniques used during cardiac arrest similarly effective, study shows
28/08/2018
The two most widely used techniques used by paramedics to support a patient's breathing during cardiac arrest are similarly effective, a major new clinical trial has revealed.
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Honorary degree to be awarded to Suzanne Rastrick
26/07/2018
UWE Bristol awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science to Suzanne Rastrick in recognition of her exceptional contribution made to the education and development of Allied Health Professions, nationally and at UWE.
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Honorary degree to be awarded to Eileen Roberts
26/07/2018
UWE Bristol awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science to Eileen Roberts in recognition of her commitment to providing genetics and genomic service to the UK and internationally, for delivering the 100,000 genomes project as our partners in the WoE Genomics Medicine Centre and for supporting UWE's genetics and genomics education and research.
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Health Tech Hub developing technology to keep people out of hospital
09/05/2018
Businesses in the West of England developing health technology products can now benefit from a new £5 million centre at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). The world-class Health Tech Hub facility at Frenchay campus is focused on advancing technology that enables people to live independently and manage their own health and well-being, thereby ensuring they spend the least possible time in hospital.
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Dr Caroline Flurey appointed President of the British Society of Health Professionals in Rheumatology
02/05/2018
Dr Caroline Flurey, Senior Lecturer in Public Health at the University of the West of England is to be appointed President of the British Society of Health Professionals in Rheumatology (BHPR), a section of the British Society for Rheumatology. The appointment will be conferred at the British Society for Rheumatology's annual conference taking place in Liverpool this week (1-3 May).
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Participants wanted for hormonal treatment, bodily changes and exercise study
29/03/2018
The Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) is looking for 20 men diagnosed with prostate cancer to take part in a research study about hormonal treatment, bodily changes and exercise.
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Small changes to homes can improve quality of life and relieve pressure on NHS and social care
29/11/2017
A new report published today finds that making small changes to older people's homes, such as installing handrails, ramps and level-access showers, alongside carrying out simple home repairs, could play a significant role in relieving pressure on the NHS and social care and reduce costs by millions of pounds each year.
