Encouraging young people to experience bioengineering
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An app which brings cells to life
Imagine a cell that literally jumps off a page. Well hold that thought because now you can actually do this for real at home with your children. ColAR mix is…
Read moreSupporting engagement in STEM
Potential learners are being lost from science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) disciplines with the sector dominated by men, and women accounting for only 5.5% of engineering professionals. For two…
Read morePublications (peer-reviewed)
Barrett DW, John RK, Thrasivoulou C, Mata M, Deprest JA, Becker DL, David A, Chowdhury TT. Targeting mechanotransduction mechanisms and tissue weakening signals in the human amniotic membrane. Scientific Reports.…
Read moreWhat is bioengineering?
Children from St Joseph’s in the Park were asked to explain the meaning of bioengineering. This led to discussions on cells, materials and engineering with Dr Tina Chowdhury. The children…
Read moreCatching osteoarthritis early
Cartilage covers the surface of joints preventing damage to soft tissues whilst supporting the body’s weight during movement and exercise. However, the structure and function of cartilage is often damaged…
Read moreREF rankings – research power vs GPA
Times Higher Education published an interesting alternative to the results of the 2014 research excellence framework (REF) that compares the rankings of institutions by intensity weighted scores. The league tables…
Read moreREF is not peer review anyway
The results of the research excellence framework (REF) will be published on 18th December 2014. This will have a significant impact in higher education since the scores awarded determine how…
Read moreTimes Higher Education awards – and the winner is?
Have you ever been to a glittery black tie event presented by Jack Dee with a room full of CEOs, CEs or VPs from the HEA, HEIs or the NUS?…
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