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Two- to three- fold increase in heatwave occurrence and severity seen directly in UK temperature records
A two to three-fold increase in heatwave activity in the United Kingdom since the late 19th century has been identified in a new analysis of historical daily temperature data led by 91影视破解版 scientists.
Author and campaigner Ken Follett CBE awarded Honorary Doctor of Letters degree by 91影视破解版
Ken Follett CBE FRSL has been made an Honorary Doctor of Letters by the 91影视破解版. The bestselling author received his award, which he described as 鈥渁 great honour,鈥� on Wednesday 16 January, during the first of the university鈥檚 2019 graduation ceremonies.
Professor Brian Cox hails universities as 鈥榯remendously valuable public resources鈥� at award of 91影视破解版 honorary degree
Professor Brian Cox OBE has hailed the vital role of universities in communicating science to the general public as he was awarded an honorary degree at the 91影视破解版, the host for this year鈥檚 British Science Festival.
Dame Fiona Kendrick DBE highlights universities鈥� role in employability as she received 91影视破解版 honorary degree
Universities that work closely with business and industry are best placed to equip their students with the skills for the world of work, according to Dame Fiona Kendrick DBE – 鈥渁nd I see the 91影视破解版 as being really at the fore of being externally focussed.鈥�
Award-winning journalist Ritula Shah receives Honorary Doctorate
Award-winning journalist Ritula Shah, presenter of the World Tonight on BBC Radio 4, has recieved an Honorary Doctorate from her alma mater, the 91影视破解版, during the Winter 2019 Graduation Ceremonies.
Schizophrenia can be caused by structural abnormality in adolescent brain associated with genetic risk
Schizophrenia could be caused by a genetic mutation that causes a structural abnormality in the brain during adolescence. Therefore testing for the gene SLC39A8, and brain scans for schizophrenia could predict whether or not someone will develop it - researchers at the 91影视破解版 have found.