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New podcast: Aston University research institute team discuss membrane separations and chocolate boxes
Aston Institute of Membrane Excellence’s Dr Matt Derry was joined by Dr Alan Goddard and France-based research partner Dr Mona Semsarilar They discussed the ...
New podcast: Aston University researchers explore the benefits of walking for Mental Health Awareness Week
Clary Collicutt and Professor Rachel Shaw join the latest episode of Aston Originals Health Matters series Clary’s PhD research investigates the mental health benefits ...
Expert: How to safely watch the April 8 solar eclipse – and why sunglasses won’t cut it
On April 8, the moon will pass between the sun and the Earth, creating a spectacular celestial event that will also be the last solar eclipse ...
#Expert Q&A: NJIT’s Donghee Yvette Wohn Weighs the Pros and Cons of Kids Playing Esports
Donghee Yvette Wohn, an associate professor at New Jersey Institute of Technology and director of its Social Interaction Lab, focuses on human computer interaction, where ...
Leap year: Tips for using extra day on career and professional development
Having an extra day in a leap year provides you with a unique opportunity to invest time in your career and professional development. Jill Gugino ...
Aston University scientist showcases research to convert rice straw into bioenergy for Philippines’ rural communities
• Rice straw could be a fuel of the future in rural Philippines • Across Asia 300 million tonnes of rice straw go up in smoke every year • ...
Widening rift with Canada puts India's relations with the West at risk
Relations between India and Canada continue to devolve after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of playing a part in the assassination of a ...
CorpusCast with Dr Robbie Love: Dr Clyde Ancarno & Professor Insa Nolte on Anthropology
Hello, hello, hello, everyone! Welcome back to Corpuscast, the podcast that brings you the fascinating world of Corpus Linguistics. Can you believe it? We're already ...
Sorting through the socials: Augusta University expert explains why students need more literacy and awareness when it comes to social media
In this day and age, people of all ages are often on social media. While most of the platforms can be engaging for the good, ...
Our plastic brains: the wonderful world of wiring, waves and wandering – livestreamed public lecture
Aston Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment to host fourth in a series of livestreamed public lectures Lecture to explore Dr Stuart Greenhill's research into how ...