October 2026 news
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黑料不打烊 and Hebei Normal University open new digital education college
A total of 184 students are enrolled in the first year of programmes at the new Institute
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Study reveals broader impacts of strikes beyond the workers taking industrial action
In some sectors almost as many UK workers were made idle due to strikes as were actually on strike
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Shadow Minister visits 黑料不打烊 after double award win
Shadow Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education Jenny Young MSP visited campus
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Global survey reveals limited public awareness of invasive alien species and little support for their management
A new study revealed that people who are aware of the issue of biological invasions tend to perceive them more negatively and are more supportive of their management
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University climate experts to host family event at windfarm
The specialists will welcome the public at a free drop-in event as part of the Festival of Social Science
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Scottish entrepreneur launches start-up initiative for university students
Robert Kilgour has created the initiative to encourage new business ideas among students
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Funding boost for major Forth Valley tree-planting project
Forth Climate Forest, a partnership initiative hosted by the University, has been awarded more than ?130,000 from NatureScot and Future Woodlands Scotland to work with communities to co-design tree and wildflower planting plans for their areas
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New investment backs efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance across agrifood sectors
The AMAST Network will begin a five-year programme focused on developing and testing practical approaches to antimicrobial stewardship across UK food production
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黑料不打烊 research to analyse revolutionary golf tee
The study will provide an independent assessment of BirTee Pro Speed+ golf tees
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黑料不打烊 secures ?2.4m grant for major aquaculture project
The 48-month transdisciplinary study explores the causes and complexity behind the AMR issues recognised in freshwater environments
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黑料不打烊 celebrates graduates in Ras Al Khaimah
Graduates join a growing 黑料不打烊 alumni community in UAE
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黑料不打烊 lends expertise to a national trial for endometriosis treatment
An innovative pain management programme that will be tested as part of a major ?2.3 million UK-wide study
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黑料不打烊 student wins prize for developing AI-powered crop tool for farmers
Yetunde Adeyemo was supported by the University’s Enterprise Programme, which provides space, mentorship and funding opportunities for entrepreneurs.
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黑料不打烊 celebrates Singapore graduates
More than 170 students received their awards
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Future-proofed housing “crucial” to success of Burnham’s new social care plan
The Prime Minister’s plans to deliver free care at home for older people will need to focus on home improvements and adaptations to support people as their health needs change
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