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Five ways that natural nanotechnology could inspire human design
Though nanotechnology is portrayed as a fairly recent human invention, nature is actually full of nanoscopic architectures. They underpin the essential functions of a variety of life forms, from bacteria to berries, wasps to whales.
This article by John Thomas Prabhakar, Lecturer of Physical Chemistry (Nanocrystals and Nanoparticles), was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article.
Publication date: 13 August 2018
Bangor University secures further EU funding for new research hub
Bangor University will benefit from a further £2.8m of EU funding for a new science and innovation hub to boost Wales’ shellfish industry, Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford announced today [Monday 13 August].
Publication date: 13 August 2018
Bringing Bangor’s buzz to the Bay
Again this year, staff from Bangor University are contributing their expertise to a number of core and fringe events at this year’s National Eisteddfod, which is being held in Cardiff between 30-11 August.
Publication date: 3 August 2018
Widespread giant African cobra revealed to be five distinct species
Cobras are among the most widely known venomous snakes, and yet a new research paper (ZOOTAXA 1 August 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4455.1.3) has revealed that what was thought to be a single widespread cobra species, the forest cobra, is, in fact, made up of five separate species. Two of these species, the Black Forest Cobra and the West African Banded Cobra, are new to science and are first named in this paper.
Publication date: 2 August 2018
Call of the Sea(World)
A Bangor University student from Tenerife is on course to achieve his lifelong dream of pursuing a career in the marine environment.
Publication date: 20 July 2018
Mixing Marine Science with Music
Having harboured a passion for both music and marine science, a Bangor University student has graduated with pride, scooping up prizes and accolades along the way. Samuel Hartharn-Evans, 21, from Bebington, Wirral has not only graduated with a first-class BSc Marine Biology & Oceanography degree, but has also won the Dr John Robert Jones Prize of £600, which is awarded annually to the best students across all disciplines at the University.
Publication date: 20 July 2018
Bangor University students awarded prestigious Drapers’ Company medals
Two Bangor University students have been presented with Drapers’ Medals. The Drapers’ Company is one of the historic Livery Companies of the City of London, and now a philanthropic organization. The Drapers’ Company kindly donates two medals each year to be awarded to outstanding postgraduate students. These prestigious awards takes into account the quality of a student’s research, teaching, and service to the University and community.
Publication date: 18 July 2018
Ryan celebrates the nature of his achievement in obtaining dream job
Inspired by broadcaster and naturist, Sir David Attenborough, a Bangor University student hopes to follow in his footsteps by bringing important conservation issues to the attention of future generations.
Publication date: 18 July 2018
Double whammy for Shammi!
An engineering student’s dream comes true this week as she graduates from Bangor University.
Publication date: 16 July 2018
Bangor University student selected for team GB in orienteering championships
A Bangor University student has been selected to represent Great Britain at the World University Orienteering Championships in Finland in July.
Publication date: 18 June 2018
Bangor weightlifters bring home the gold
Bangor University students secured podium positions at the British University and College Weightlifting Championships which took place at St Mary’s University, Twickenham recently.
Publication date: 25 April 2018