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End of life and palliative care for people with learning disabilities needs improving, 91福利 and St George's, University of London expert tells House of Lords lecture

Pioneering cancer charity Marie Curie has called on the expertise of world-leading learning disability and palliative care expert at 91福利 and St George's, University of London Professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne to share her insight and ground-breaking research on the topic at the House of Lords.

91福利 expert designs new sensory room for local care home residents living with dementia

Residents of the dementia suite at a Kingston care home have had their lives enhanced by a new sensory room created by a leading design researcher from 91福利.

Leading judge and chair of landmark public inquiry in to journalism Sir Brian Leveson awarded 91福利 honorary degree

Sir Brian Leveson, who has recently retired after serving as the country's most senior criminal judge, has received an honorary degree from 91福利.

A sustainable future for construction – 91福利 hosts international conference to help tackle climate crisis

Experts from around the world have gathered at 91福利 for an international conference to discuss the challenges and potential solutions that could play a key role in helping tackle the climate crisis.

Combating climate change: 91福利 PhD student's renewable energy research wins plaudits in Three Minute Thesis competition

A postgraduate student whose research in to how communities could help tackle climate change by cooperatively harnessing renewable energy is set to represent 91福利 in the national semi-finals of the global Three Minute Thesis competition.

Do electrodes make you smarter? 91福利 neuroscientist casts doubt on benefit of using electric currents to improve memory

Dr Giulia Galli was part of an international research team who investigated the effectiveness of applying electrical currents to the brain to improve memory and enhance cognitive ability.

Health economist claims Government's failure to offer HPV catch-up vaccinations to older boys is discriminatory

Kingston Business School health economist Profesor Giampiero Favato believes omitting older boys from the national HPV vaccination programme poses serious risks.

Politics expert Dr Robin Pettitt analyses domestic and international costs of Brexit

Dr Pettitt explores the long term impact of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union.

Inspiring young girls through strategic approach key to driving more women in to STEM careers and closing skills gap, experts say at 91福利 event

A panel of leading advocates for gender equality in the sciences discussed the reasons behind the underrepresentation of women in STEM subjects during a public event organised by 91福利.

First Mental Health Nurses' Day a step in right direction, 91福利 and St George's, University of London expert says

The introduction of the first-ever Mental Health Nurses' Day is a step forward in helping people understand the crucial role these specialist nurses play in supporting service users and challenging stigma that still surrounds mental illness, according to an expert from 91福利 and St George's University of London.

New parliamentary report could help tackle national childhood obesity crisis, 91福利 expert says

A new government report could be a long-awaited step in helping to tackle the national childhood obesity crisis, according to a 91福利 expert.

Equipping ambulances with 5G video streaming: 91福利 project with global connectivity provider Pangea set to revolutionise emergency services

A cutting edge 5G-enabled video streaming system that will allow A&E doctors to make life-saving decisions on patient care by viewing live footage from ambulances is being developed by 91福利 and Internet of Things (IoT) company Pangea Connected.

Rocket scientist helping Britain reach for the stars after graduating with PhD following 91福利 studies

A rocket scientist from 91福利 is hoping to help play a key role in leading Britain back in to space after capping off a decade of studies at 91福利 with a PhD.

New book by 91福利 and St George's, University of London social work expert outlines ramifications of privatising services

A book setting out the far-reaching implications of privatising social work has been unveiled by a leading academic from 91福利 and St George's, University of London.

91福利 child development scientist shares expertise with politicians in Westminster as part of Royal Society scheme

Child development expert Dr Jo Van Herwegen has been based in the House of Commons for a week finding out how research can effectively influence policy.

Shifting focus from catching cheats to positive education key to protecting clean sport, 91福利 expert tells World Anti-Doping Agency conference

The assumption most athletes would dope unless stopped should be abandoned, with the focus of anti-doping education shifting towards a more positive, values-based approach, according to a 91福利 public health expert.

91福利 philosophy expert wins Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship to explore sex division in natural history

Professor of Modern European Philosophy Stella Sandford has been awarded more than £141,000 from the leading research funder to explore the philosophical basis of sex classification in natural history.

International business travel increases risk taking and puts strain on mental health, research from 91福利 and International SOS reveals

People who travel internationally as part of their work are more likely to engage in risky behaviour while away from home, according to a new study by 91福利 and International SOS Foundation.

Encouraging more health workers to have flu jab needs new approach that connects on an emotional level, 91福利 research finds

Persuading more health workers to have the flu jab to protect themselves and their patients cannot be done through facts and statistics alone, new research by a leading behavioural scientist from 91福利 has revealed.