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  1. Coventry University launches 50 fully-funded COVID-19 related PhD opportunities

    In July 2020, Coventry University launched a suite of 50 fully-funded PhD studentships designed to deliver research-led solutions to the challenges posed by COVID-19. The pandemic has created a number of societal challenges – from significant implications for the health sector, to concerns for the future of cultural institutions and artistic practice. In response, Coventry […]

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  2. Specialist testing measures PPE effectiveness against COVID-19 from University of Hertfordshire

    The Toxicology Research Group at the University of Hertfordshire has been testing the effectiveness of different personal protective equipment (PPE) for reducing potential exposure to COVID-19. PPE is vital in protecting healthcare workers on the frontline against the coronavirus. Traditional methods that measure the effectiveness of PPE don’t normally consider how a person wears the […]

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  3. The Digital Innovation Fund: UWE Bristol’s £1m Covid-19 Recovery Fund

    In response to Covid-19, in June UWE Bristol launched Digital Innovation Fund to help businesses to innovate during these turbulent times. In short: UWE’s Digital Innovation Fund provides business support and £1m in grants for small and medium sized business in the West of England. The scheme, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), […]

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  4. USW rapid point-of-care Covid-19 test a step closer to being available

    A rapid point-of-care Covid-19 test developed by scientists at the University of South Wales (USW) is a step closer to being available for use as it moves into official evaluation and validation following months of development. Scientists at USW and their partners have been awarded funding from the Welsh Government’s innovation department to validate the […]

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