All Projects (1088)

The Hull-Norwich Gut-Brian Study May 31, 2016 - Jun 30, 2018
Objective To obtain mechanistic insights into how resident commensal gut bacteria (the microbiota) influences host physiology and in particular brain function and host behaviour. The focus is on identifying the pathways and molecules originating from... Read More about The Hull-Norwich Gut-Brian Study.

H2020 SC HEALTH CAREGIVERSPRO-MMD Jan 1, 2016 - Apr 30, 2019
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO, ADI), 44 million people around the world have some form of dementia, for which there is no effective intervention, to halt or reverse the progressive cognitive impairment. As Europe's population is age... Read More about H2020 SC HEALTH CAREGIVERSPRO-MMD.

Hit or Myth Sep 1, 2016 - Jul 1, 2017
Hit or Myth aims to tests life-hacks which are strongly rooted in chemistry. Life-hacks offer techniques and tips which improve time management and make our lives generally more efficient. The Internet is full of these hints, but how do we know which... Read More about Hit or Myth.

Creation of eDNA metabarcoding dataset for freshwater invertebrates Jun 1, 2016 - Mar 31, 2017

OSPREY: An Observational Study of the Phenotype and pRescribing in East Yorkshire and its relevance to the introduction of new prescribing guidelines for airways disease. Oct 1, 2016 - Dec 31, 2018

Laplacian Magic Windows Sep 1, 2017 - Feb 29, 2020
The ‘magic' comes when light reflected from the mirror is observed as an illuminated patch on a wall, on which appears, unexpectedly, an image of the pattern on the back (figure 3). Underlying the explanation is the fact that during manufacture (cast... Read More about Laplacian Magic Windows.

Study of magnetic fields for technological and bioanalytical applications Aug 1, 2016 - Jul 31, 2018
Magnetophoresis describes the separation of magnetic entities from a sample matrix. Magnetic particles with tailored surface chemistry (chemical functional groups, antibodies, ssDNA) to bind molecules of interest are commonly used in biochemical and... Read More about Study of magnetic fields for technological and bioanalytical applications.

Development of Heavy Metal Free Quantum dot Lanthanide Conjugates for Sensing Aug 16, 2016 - Dec 31, 2018
The overall aim of this project to use innovative inorganic chemistry for the supramolecular self-assembly of novel heavy metal free nanocrystal (quantum dots) and lanthanide complexes to give multimodal contrast agents for molecular imaging. Key goa... Read More about Development of Heavy Metal Free Quantum dot Lanthanide Conjugates for Sensing.

Evaluation of the thermo-mechanical pulping of biomass to facilitate release of fermentable sugars for advanced biofuel production Aug 1, 2016 - Apr 1, 2017
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The project will evaluate a strategy for lowering the production cost of C6 and C5 sugars from lignocellulosic biomass, which could be fed directly into the current infrastructure for conversion to advanced bioethanol. Continuous pres... Read More about Evaluation of the thermo-mechanical pulping of biomass to facilitate release of fermentable sugars for advanced biofuel production.

Development of a UAV-mounted Imaging FTIR for real-time monitoring of natural and anthropogenic hazards Jun 30, 2016 - Dec 29, 2017
Rapid, accurate assessment of the source, nature, intensity and extent of natural and anthropogenic hazards is a critical capability in order to effectively respond to the needs of the affected population and environment and to implement an effective... Read More about Development of a UAV-mounted Imaging FTIR for real-time monitoring of natural and anthropogenic hazards.

Lab on a Chip NC3Rs Engagement Award Aug 15, 2016 - Aug 14, 2017
This project will deliver a programme of public engagement with innovative hands-on activities in the area of tissue/organ-on-a-chip which are emerging as life-like models to reduce and replace animal testing to school children and the general public... Read More about Lab on a Chip NC3Rs Engagement Award.

H2020 - ICT - DEIS Feb 1, 2017 - Jan 31, 2020
Cyber-Physical-Systems harbor the potential for vast economic and societal impact in all major application domains, however in case of failure this may lead to catastrophic results for industry and society. Thus, ensuring the dependability of such sy... Read More about H2020 - ICT - DEIS.

Giving voice' to victims: a strengths-based investigation into victim identites Mar 1, 2017 - Sep 30, 2019
This study asks: what role does criminal victimisation play in shaping identity? To answer this question it will depart from the conventional victimological focus on the crime event and instead utilise the narrative methods of desistance research com... Read More about Giving voice' to victims: a strengths-based investigation into victim identites.

Development and Validation of the Adolescent Sport Drug Inventory (ASDI) and Factors that Influence Attitudes among Adolescents Jan 1, 2014 - Sep 30, 2024
The primary aim of this project is to develop and then validate the Adolescent Sport Drug Inventory (ASDI) among adolescent athletes from different cultures (UK, US, Hong Kong, and Australia) and then use the ASDI to explore maturational, environment... Read More about Development and Validation of the Adolescent Sport Drug Inventory (ASDI) and Factors that Influence Attitudes among Adolescents.

Self assembly of two dimensional colloidal alloys for metamaterials applications Jan 26, 2015 - Mar 25, 2018
The systematic design and construction of materials and devices based on structure at the nanoscale has been identified by the EPSRC as a key challenge and focal point for future research in the UK. A major challenge in this area is to engineer metal... Read More about Self assembly of two dimensional colloidal alloys for metamaterials applications.

CS-Y Studies: Understanding and reducing inequalities for people with cancer: A programme of work based in Yorkshire Aug 1, 2013 - Sep 30, 2017

Respond CRT-D Jan 10, 2013 - Feb 8, 2017

Mobile Learning Toolkit for Teacher/Educators/Academics Sep 1, 2014 - Jul 31, 2019

Orbit-4: A multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Pulmaquin in the management of chronic lung infections with pseudomonas aeruginosa in subjects with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, including 28 Oct 31, 2014 - Jul 31, 2018

Key Technologies for Enhancing Energy Efficiency of the Dew Point Air Cooler and its Manufacturing Process May 1, 2015 - Jul 31, 2017
Content / objectives - To significantly enhance energy efficiency of the dew point air cooler and associated manufacture process by using several innovative technologies and energy management system developed by the project team members. Application... Read More about Key Technologies for Enhancing Energy Efficiency of the Dew Point Air Cooler and its Manufacturing Process.