…o users and influencing policy which has directly shaped transnational law enforcement practices. Research originating from the EU funded FAKECARE project undertaken by Teesside University led to the development of FAST (‘FAKECARE Alert System Tool’), a software tool for the automatic identification and classification of illegal pharmacies- online malicious websites that prey on vulnerable people with the promise of cheap medicines. FAST uses a so…
…, and engagement with key research funding bodies. External speakers at recent network meetings include EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) and CaSE (the Campaign for Science and Engineering). Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise The KEE Network brings senior knowledge exchange and enterprise professionals from the membership together with external partners and business to drive positive knowledge exchange and learning arou…
…, and engagement with key research funding bodies. External speakers at recent network meetings include EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) and CaSE (the Campaign for Science and Engineering). Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise The KEE Network brings senior knowledge exchange and enterprise professionals from the membership together with external partners and business to drive positive knowledge exchange and learning around t…
…sustainability and the circular economy. Around 40 specialist staff have been identified to support the net zero work through research and collaborative opportunities, and it is expected to continue to create additional jobs and business growth over the coming decades. Professor Simon Hodgson, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) at Teesside University, speaking at the launch of the plans for the centre, said: “The development of the Net…
…This was supported by key stakeholders such as HEFCE, the Regional Development Agency and the European Commission. Its aim was to address the urgent need to train more engineers and avoid businesses such as Siemens and their supply chains moving out of the area. Lincoln academics and Siemens training staff are co-located at the School, sharing equipment and facilities. Many pharmacies in the region faced difficulties recruiting pharmacists. A new…
…evident through the thousands of Aerospace Engineers who he has assisted in preparing for the world of work. Both academics and technicians remember his calm, helpful disposition when things are at their most frenetic, and speak of his invaluable wealth of knowledge and boundless passion to help students reach their full potential. One colleague describes him as ‘the very model of a specialist technician.”…
…Leeds School of Arts at LBU, has made 75 ‘earsaver’ headbands which have been sent to key workers across the country. She said: “The function of the headbands is to provide some comfort for ears getting sore from long shifts wearing masks. The headbands have buttons on both sides of the head that the mask hooks over instead of the ears. I feel as though this small gesture is a way of showing my appreciation and thanks to the key workers who I admi…
…ity. For me, one of the most important aspects of this whole project has been ensuring that we are not simply a geographical location for the hospital but a partner in this endeavour, consistently looking for new ways to support and adapt to having this facility on campus. To that end, we provided a bespoke 2 day training programme for volunteers to be able to work safely in the Nightingale which was designed and delivered for over 350 people over…
…ical knowledge of how to communicate with patients. This model of industry engagement means students are being taught by experienced, practising pharmacists from Lincolnshire Co-op, while also gaining hands-on experience in industry on placements in real pharmacy settings. Likewise, the establishment of the Lincoln School of Chemistry in 2014 set out to create a ‘new chemistry’ based on pursuing science relevant to the needs of industry, producing…
…ways been there for a friendly chat and a virtual cuppa when her colleagues need it. For Dot, being inspirational means working with her team of incredible women and men to ensure they are always looking towards the next step, and believes that together we can pave the way….
