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A dainty dish to set before a king: Southampton food historian shares medieval expertise
30 April 2008
A University of Southampton academic features in a BBC4 television programme on medieval food next week, tucking into a medieval banquet prepared with authentic ingredients by cookery writer and presenter Clarissa Dickson Wright.
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Get moving! New study to investigate impact of £150 million UK-wide travel project
30 April 2008
The University of Southampton is leading a new study to evaluate the impact of a £150 million project designed to revitalise walking and cycling across the UK.
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It's all Chinese to art students after successful study trip
29 April 2008
Traditional Chinese paper-cutting, calligraphy, tai chi and dumpling making were all on the agenda, along with visits to textile factories and Mandarin lessons, during a three-week study placement in China by University of Southampton art students.
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Artificial airways good news for asthma and animals
29 April 2008
A new 'artificial' airway being developed in a test tube could make it possible to develop better therapies for asthma and allergy sufferers and could reduce the need for animal testing.
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‘Arty’ atlas charts Ann’s international award success
28 April 2008
A second-year student in the University of Southampton’s School of Art has scooped the silver trophy in a prestigious international art competition.
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New study explains how asthma susceptibility gene causes breathing difficulties
28 April 2008
Researchers at the University of Southampton's School of Medicine have discovered how a gene, which is linked to susceptibility to asthma, contributes to the development or the progression of the disease. The findings of this new study may lead to novel treatments for asthma, as well as other diseases such as cancer and atherosclerosis or thickening of the arteries.
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Leading human rights campaigner speaks at the University of Southampton
28 April 2008
Prominent civil rights campaigner Shami Chakrabarti fielded tough questions about human rights, the Government's controversial plans for 42 day detention without trial and religious tolerance from 250 students and staff at the University of Southampton.
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Formation of ice sheets 34 million years ago changed ocean acidity
24 April 2008
Before ice first began to form in Antarctica around 34 million years ago, the Earth was a very different place - but then greenhouse conditions swiftly gave way to an icehouse climate, causing the oceans to become less acidic.
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Environment lecture highlights the importance of sustainability to address global challenges
23 April 2008
The Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser will discuss the importance of global challenges such as food and energy security in the context of population growth, economic growth and climate change, at the University of Southampton next week.
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£5million grant for new research centre to understand population change
17 April 2008
The University of Southampton’s School of Social Sciences is to share in a £5million grant over five years to create a new Centre for Population Change. It will explore the issues surrounding migration, fertility and ageing including the implications for society of migration both within and beyond national borders.
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Increasing levels of atmospheric CO2 cause a rise in ocean plankton calcification
17 April 2008
Increased carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere is causing microscopic ocean plants to produce greater amounts of calcium carbonate (chalk) - with potentially wide ranging implications for predicting the cycling of carbon in the oceans and climate modelling.
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New exhibition showcases pioneering Southampton archaeologist
16 April 2008
The work of Southampton-based archaeologist O.G.S. Crawford, who pioneered the use of aerial photography for archaeologists, is the subject of a new exhibition at the John Hansard Gallery at the University of Southampton from 22 April to 14 June.
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New study to ask how effective kinesiology is at treating low back pain
15 April 2008
The effectiveness of the complementary muscle therapy kinesiology for treating back pain is the focus of a new research study by the University of Southampton and the British Kinesiology Centre.
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New study finds UK legal system better for price and choice of conveyancing services
11 April 2008
A European Commission study has found that deregulated legal systems, such as that in England and Wales, are better for consumers in terms of price and choice of conveyancing services (legal services associated with house and land sales).
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"Big Sister" to enhance learning
15 April 2008
New Semantic Web technology which will enable more effective teaching in hospital scenarios is being developed at the University of Southampton.
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Food Standards Agency cites Southampton study in new recommendation on food additives
10 April 2008
The Food Standards Agency today announced its decision to recommend to Ministers the phasing out of six colours in food and drink in the EU, citing a University of Southampton study.
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Professor David Payne nominated as finalist for 2008 Millennium Technology Prize
8 April 2008
The Millennium Prize Foundation today announced that Professor David Payne of the University of Southampton has been selected as a finalist for the 2008 Millennium Technology Prize, the world's largest and most prestigious award for technology innovation.
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Discover the marine environment of Southampton this Easter holiday
08 April 2008
Experience 'hands-on' science and discover the marine environment of Southampton Water this Easter holiday with ‘Discover Oceanography’ at the University of Southampton.
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HEFCE boosts physics collaboration in the South
07 April 2008
A new consortium of university physics departments based in South East England, including that of the University of Southampton, has been awarded £12.5 million from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) to develop and support the regional and national economy through physics.
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Biology's 'moral mazes' explored at Southampton Science Cafe
2 April 2008
As debate continues over the draft human tissue and embryology bill, the University of Southampton's next Science Café event explores the ethical and moral questions raised by the rapid advances in modern biology which are leading to significant increases in our power over human life in all its stages.
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University of Southampton rewarded for business collaboration success
02 April 2008
The University of Southampton’s success in collaborating with business on knowledge transfer and enterprise activities has been recognised with the award of £5.4m of funding, one of the highest allowances under the Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF 4).