Discover – research with impact
Tue, 09 May 2017 02:00:00 BST
The Spring 2017 issue of Discover is now available online – this is the University’s research magazine which is published quarterly and annually in print. Here is a summary of this issue’s articles:
New cancer treatment without the serious side effects
Researchers at the University of Huddersfield are the first to arrive at a deep understanding of a molecule that destroys cancerous tumours without harming healthy cell tissue. The discovery, which has been patented, opens the doors for a highly effective cancer treatment. Read more
Developing the next generation of scientists, engineers and technologists
What makes an effective teacher of vocational science, engineering or technology (SET)? How can a teacher’s effectiveness be improved in an education system under increasing pressures from changing economic, political and technological circumstances? These questions are the focus of a three-year research project. Read more
Women at the forefront of the NHS
The traditional role of women in the medical profession was often seen as one of caring and not necessarily a role that required technical, pharmaceutical or even medical skills. Research at Huddersfield has revealed a new dimension to the type of work women occupied in the NHS during the mid-20th century. Read more
Bringing to life the sights and sounds of ancient world heritage sites
Dr Rupert Till and a team of technicians at the University of Huddersfield have launched an app which brings the sights and sounds of sites like Stonehenge back to life. Unlike other computer game-like walkarounds, the sonic dimension of the Huddersfield app enables the user to hear what an ancient site used to sound like, in addition to being able to see what it looked it. Read more
New research from the University of Huddersfield Press
The University of Huddersfield Press was established in 2007 to provide an outlet for publication for University authors and to encourage new and aspiring authors to publish in their areas of subject expertise. Producing print books, open access eBooks and academic journals, the Press covers a wide range of subject areas providing a platform for innovative and interdisciplinary research at Huddersfield. Read more
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