Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Antibiotics can help some bacteria survive for longer

September 25, 2023 Louise Vennells

Scientists have found a surprising effect of some antibiotics on certain bacteria – that the drugs can sometimes benefit bacteria,...

Young people’s mental health deteriorated at greater rate during the pandemic – major new study

September 21, 2023 Fiona Hughes

Young people’s mental health deteriorated during COVID-19, with higher levels of depression and social, emotional and behavioural difficulties than before...

Rivers contain hidden sinks and sources of microplastics

September 20, 2023 Alex Morrison

Significant quantities of microplastic particles are being trapped in riverbed sediments or carried through the air along major river systems,...

‘We Are the Possible’: Ground-breaking UK-UAE initiative to catalyse climate action and solutions for COP28

September 18, 2023 Andrew Merrington

An international programme of climate-inspired art and education involving leading scientists, health experts, educators, artists, youth leaders and schoolchildren from...

Women receiving inflated risks from genetic testing could undergo unnecessary breast surgery

September 15, 2023 Fiona Hughes

Women could be opting to have unnecessary surgery to avoid breast cancer, after being told they are at high risk...

A third of women working in surgery have been sexually assaulted by a colleague, says survey

September 12, 2023 Tom Seymour

Sexual misconduct is rife among colleagues in the UK surgical workforce, with women disproportionately impacted and staff believing organisations are...