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News: February 2012
Almost Half of Depression in Adults starts in adolesence
A new study by research psychologists at Bangor and Oxford Universities show that half of adults who experience clinical depression had their first episode start in adolescence. In fact, the most common age to see the start of depression is between 13-15 years-old.
Publication date: 28 February 2012
Study examines number of GP visits before cancer patients are referred to specialists
Study examines number of GP visits before cancer patients are referred to specialists
Patient information reveals women, young people, ethnic minorities and people with less common cancers have the highest number of pre-referral consultations
Publication date: 24 February 2012
125 Anniversary PhD Studentships
The School of Linguistics at Bangor University seeks applications from well-qualified students to undertake a fully-funded PhD by research.
Publication date: 20 February 2012
Bangor academic Helena Miguélez-Carballeira wins award to lead research network on translation in Wales
The Project ‘Translation in Non-State Cultures: Perspectives from Wales’ has been awarded an AHRC Research Development Grant. Dr Helena Miguélez-Carballeira, Lecturer in Spanish and Director of the Translation Studies Graduate Programme at Bangor University’s School of Modern Languages has won £12,000 from the Arts and Humanities Research Council to lead a Wales-wide research network on translation in Wales.
Publication date: 15 February 2012
Looking into a dancer’s brain
Dance and psychology come together at Bangor University this week (14 + 15 February 2012). In an exciting boundary crossing piece of research, Dr. Emily Cross, a psychologist at Bangor University, will be working with internationally renowned contemporary dancer Riley Watts to study what happens in our brains when we watch complex movements.
Publication date: 15 February 2012
Simple structured discussions and word games beneficial for people with dementia
Activities as simple as structured discussion groups and word games can benefit memory and thinking for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia, according to a systematic review lead by Professor Bob Woods, of the Dementia Services Development Centre Wales, Bangor University. The review also found that well-being also improved as a result.
Publication date: 15 February 2012
Forging new research talent
The search is on for the next generation of talented researchers building their careers in Wales.
Welsh Crucible, the development scheme for the nation’s research leaders of the future, is recruiting for this summer’s capacity-building programme.
Publication date: 8 February 2012
Bangor Academic wins award to research the current account market
The real cost of ‘free’ current account banking services will come under greater scrutiny in a new research study by Bangor Business School. Dr John Ashton, a senior lecturer in banking, has been awarded a £25,000 grant from the Friends Provident Charitable Foundation to determine what are the costs of ‘free’ current account use, particularly for customers viewed as more vulnerable or poorly-informed about financial services. The project is to be undertaken with collaboration from North Wales Credit Union.
Publication date: 3 February 2012
Calling the future research leaders and innovators of Wales - Welsh Crucible 2012
The Welsh Crucible is a prestigious professional and leadership development programme for the future research leaders of Wales.
What is Welsh Crucible?
Funded by the St David’s Day group of higher education institutions, Welsh Crucible will bring together thirty researchers to explore how they can work together to tackle the current research challenges facing Wales.
Welsh Crucible 2012 will take place over three intensive two-day (residential) workshops comprising inspiring guest speakers, seminars, skills sessions and informal discussions.
Publication date: 2 February 2012
Bangor’s Battle against Ovarian Cancer
Saturday, 4th of February marks World Cancer Day. Scientists at the Northwest Cancer Research Fund Institute at Bangor University, Dr Ramsay McFarlane and Professor Nick Stuart, are currently using state of the art technologies to identify novel cancer markers in patient ovarian tumour samples.
Publication date: 1 February 2012