Optimizing eDNA sampling strategies for the monitoring of water voles Aug 23, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
This is a small project which has been agreed with the funder without a written proposal.
The work will involve the processing of 45 water samples collected at three different occasion using the eDNA metabarcoding work flow, data analysis and r...
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A self-training program for Japanese children who are victims of domestic abuse Dec 16, 2021 - Aug 31, 2024
The utility of cognitive gamified training (CGT) for people with chronic kidney disease Feb 9, 2022 - Feb 8, 2023
Cognitive impairment represents a huge burden on patients with kidney disease. Interventions to improve this progressive cognitive decline are critical for maintaining patient and family quality of life. Supporting the psychological well-being of pat...
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Digital Tools - Next Steps: Developing Learning Resources with Schools Sep 20, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023
Research into most effective application of newly developed digital engagement tools in schools: Help Callum/Help Sali 360 videos, using hotspot technology and a pilot lesson plan.
· Creation of set of new learning resources for schools, co-produc...
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HedgeHunters book research Sep 1, 2021 - Aug 31, 2022
This project is working with the Volunteen section of East Riding Voluntary Action Service (ERVAS) and the Green Influencers team which is funded by iWill and Ernest Cook Trust.
It is an aligned research project of the broader Hedgerows funded proje...
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SERENITY: Towards cancer patient empowerment for optimal use of antithrombotic therapy at the end of life Oct 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2027
Decolonising UK Earth Science pedagogy - from the hidden histories of our geological institutions to inclusive curricula Jan 4, 2022 - Oct 3, 2023
The dominance of western Earth Sciences (i.e. geology and geosciences) discourses continues to (re)appropriate the contributions of the 'Other-indigenous' populations. At the end of the 18th century rocks, minerals and ores were considered part of th...
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GeoCoLab Dec 15, 2021 - May 31, 2022
The foundations of a discipline shape the way in which knowledge is created, by whom, for what, and dictate who is allowed to generate knowledge. Geoscience as an academic pursuit was born from colonialism, allowing for Western knowledge and scientis...
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PLACEMENT: Perineural Local Anaesthetic Catheter aftEr Major lowEr limb amputatioN Trial Sep 1, 2022 - Feb 28, 2026
Health inequalities related to ethnicity and socio-economic position at the end-of-life Mar 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2026
Arts for the Blues: Towards integrating arts-based approaches to tackling depression in healthcare settings in the North West Jan 31, 2022 - Jul 30, 2023
In this project we will develop a strategy for making the Arts for the Blues intervention easily available to adults and children struggling with depression, low mood or anxiety. This group therapy uses visual arts, music, dance, drama and creative w...
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Identification of biomarkers for the earlier detection and targets for the immunotherapy of endometriosis Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023
The wait for a diagnosis of endometriosis in the UK has not reduced in a decade. The causes are multifactorial with the non-specific nature of symptoms, waiting lists and the need for invasive laparoscopy contributing to the average 8-year delay to...
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REWRITE Oct 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2028
consortia for 2022 HE call on rewilding
Building solid ground for racial diversity in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences postgraduate research Dec 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
There is a well-documented racial diversity crisis in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES) subjects in the Global North, which leads to inequities in who does environmental research1,2. This project aims to increase participation and re...
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A novel solar heat harvesting technology enabling the full-spectrum capture and enhanced building performance Mar 31, 2022 - Mar 30, 2024
This staff exchange scheme aims to carry out the fundamental research on the solar full spectrum direct absorption collector by the joint effort of the researchers at the University of Hull(UK)and Harbin Institute of Technology (China). The researc...
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Identification of exosomal miRNA biomarkers in thyroid disease using microfluidics Sep 1, 2021 - Aug 31, 2022
Invasive tissue biopsies remain the gold standard for diagnosis of diseases within solid tissues. However, for some diseases, accessibility of the tissue prevents a diagnostic biopsy and for those that are sampled, the biopsy only takes a small frac...
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Researchers: Status of English in South Asia Basic Education Nov 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
The British Council’s work in English for Education Systems (EES) aims for transformational change in English language policy and practice. We believe that better teaching and learning of English increases academic and career opportunities and enable...
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Real-world Implementation and Evaluation of an AI decision support software (ArtiQ.Spiro) into primary care respiratory diagnostic pathways Nov 1, 2022 - Oct 31, 2023
Estuaries, deltas and tidal basins are dynamic systems that are uniquely sensitive to changes in forcing, including sediment supply, waves and currents. State-of-the-art morphodynamic models are unable to accurately predict estuarine evolution due to...
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Mitochondria during preimplantation development - how does number link to function? Feb 1, 2022 - Jan 31, 2025
Fibre optic sensors for dynamic cable condition monitoring in floating offshore wind turbines Dec 1, 2021 - Nov 30, 2022
Power cables play a crucial role in enabling power transmission from floating offshore wind farms to the onshore grid. In particular, the dynamic power cables from floating offshore wind turbines (FOWT) to the seabed. These cables are continuously su...
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