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Snake venom can vary in a single species — and it’s not just about adaptation to their prey
Few sights and sounds are as emblematic of the North American southwest as a defensive rattlesnake, reared up, buzzing, and ready to strike. The message is loud and clear, “Back off! If you don’t hurt me, I won’t hurt you.” Any intruders who fail to heed the warning can expect to fall victim to a venomous bite.
But the consequences of that bite are surprisingly unpredictable
Publication date: 21 March 2019
Bangor University secures £9m EU funds to expand research scheme
Counsel General and Brexit Minister Jeremy Miles has announced that a major research and innovation project that brings together postgraduate students and businesses in Wales is set to expand with more than £9m of additional funds from Europe.
Led by Bangor University in partnership with other Welsh universities, the Knowledge Economy Skills Scholarships (KESS II) scheme has operated in North, West Wales and the South Wales Valleys over the past three years, and partners businesses with postgraduate research students to develop innovative research aimed at driving business growth.
Publication date: 21 March 2019
Effective communication and engagement with businesses critical to making Wales’ new tax system a success, suggests new report
Improving and developing business understanding of the new landscape of Welsh taxation is vital to its success as tax devolution continues to evolve according to a new report released today by FSB Wales (Federation of Small Businesses).
The report authored by Bangor University Business School academics Dr. Helen Rogers and Sara Closs-Davies and supported by Bangor University’s ESRC Impact Acceleration Account looks at the landscape of new Welsh taxation and focuses on the experience to-date of Land Transaction Tax.
Publication date: 20 March 2019
One World in Bangor
Imagine an evening of traditional instruments, vibrant dances and beautiful voices from all over the World.
Bangor University recently held its annual One World Gala concert, where students and performers from the local community showcased their particular cultures via song, dance and instrumentals.
Publication date: 20 March 2019
‘Why write the history of Wales – then and now?’: public lecture by prominent historian
At a moment when the opportunities to learn about Welsh history are a topic of public debate in Wales, it is timely to consider approaches to writing the history of Wales, both in the distant past and more recently. The prominent Welsh historian Professor Huw Pryce is to discuss this topic at Bangor University on Monday, 25 March at 6pm, in Lecture Room 4 of the Main Arts Building. All are welcome to attend the lecture, entitled `Why write the history of Wales – then and now?`.
Publication date: 19 March 2019
#IWD2019 at Bangor University
On 8 March, Bangor University joined in with International Women’s Day 2019 (#IWD2019) celebrations by hosting an exciting event that highlighted the careers and contributions of women in leadership positions in and around Bangor as well as providing a University-wide forum for discussion of issues around gender equality that affect all staff and students.
Publication date: 13 March 2019
Mind the gap: Differences in attitudes to health and health improvement across Welsh society
A new report by Public Health Wales and Bangor University highlights stark differences in health-related opinions between people in Wales depending on their age and employment, and how they live their lives.
People who said they feel healthy were more likely to agree (59 per cent) that the NHS should spend less on treating illness and more on preventing it than those who said they feel less healthy (46 per cent) - who may feel a greater need for health treatment.
Publication date: 13 March 2019
Uncoupling the link between snake venom and prey
What was fast-becoming received wisdom among herpetologists, namely that snake venom composition normally reflects the variety of their prey, has been disproved in one common species of North American rattlesnake.
Many recent studies had identified links between the type of prey and the type of venom that had evolved in venomous snake species world-wide. This was thought to reflect natural selection to optimise venom for different prey, and sometimes evolutionary ‘arms- races’ between snake and prey species.
Publication date: 13 March 2019
Bangor University shortlisted for Eight Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2019
Bangor University has been shortlisted for eight of 15 Awards in this year’s Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2019, with the nominations based on the excellent reviews and opinions of the University’s own students.
Publication date: 12 March 2019
Commonwealth Flag
In common with many organisations across the UK, the University is flying the Commonwealth flag to mark Commonwealth Day.
Publication date: 11 March 2019
North Wales and the North West of England leads the UK in securing clean energy
North Wales and the North West of England are the key areas for the development of nuclear research and engineering in the UK, according to a UK Government commissioned Audit report published today.
The report shows that nowhere else in Europe has such a concentration of nuclear expertise, with unparalleled access to a world-renowned skills base and pioneering expertise in nuclear research and development.
Publication date: 8 March 2019
What’s in the soil beneath our feet?
A Canadian student with Welsh roots, is breaking new ground in his research to assess exactly what lives in the Welsh soil beneath our feet.
PhD student Paul George who is studying at Bangor University’s School of Natural Sciences and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH), has his research published today (7 March 2019) in Nature Communications.
Publication date: 7 March 2019
Microplastic pollution widespread in British lakes and rivers - new study
New research by Bangor University and Friends of the Earth has found microplastic pollution in some of Britain’s most iconic and remote rivers and lakes.
The study, believed to be the first of its kind, looked at ten sites - including lakes in the Lake District, waterways in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, a wetland and Welsh reservoir - and found microplastics in all of them.
Publication date: 7 March 2019
An exhibition, map and app uncovers Bangor’s Jewish history
A Bangor University Professor is to launch an exhibition, map and app about the Jewish history of Bangor.
Titled A Jewish History of Bangor, the new exhibition and map celebrate the presence of Jews in Bangor from medieval times to the Second World War (and beyond).
Publication date: 6 March 2019
Disappearing rice fields threaten more global warming
All over China, a huge change has been taking place without any of us noticing. Rice paddies have been (and are being) converted at an astonishing rate into aquaculture ponds to produce more protein for the worlds growing populations. This change risks creating an unexpected impact on global warming.
International researchers, including Prof Chris Freeman from Bangor University, have found conversion of paddy fields to aquaculture is releasing massive amounts of the greenhouse gas methane into the atmosphere.
Publication date: 4 March 2019
Bangor University’s Pontio receives prestigious Civic Trust Award
Bangor University’s Pontio scooped a prestigious Civic Trust Award on Friday 1st March at the 60th Anniversary Civic Trust Awards Ceremony at the Imperial War Museum North, Trafford, Manchester.
Publication date: 4 March 2019
Bangor’s students win Eisteddfod Ryng-Golegol for the fourth consecutive year
For the fourth year running, Bangor’s Welsh-speaking students and Welsh learners who are members of UMCB have won the Inter-College Eisteddfod, which was held this year at Swansea University.
Publication date: 4 March 2019
Sir John Timpson’s ‘Lightbulb moments’
Sir John Timpson of the Timpson Foundation and former Chief Executive of the Timpson group of high street stores is visiting Bangor University to present the 2019 Anne Marie Jones Memorial Lecture on Tuesday 12th March 12.30 – 1.30 pm.
Sir John’s Lecture, hosted by Bangor University’s Centre for Evidence Based Early Intervention at the School of Psychology, is open to the public and takes place in Neuadd Reichel Hall on the Ffriddoedd Site, Ffriddoedd Road, Bangor.
Publication date: 4 March 2019
Daffodils for St David’s Day
The national flower of Wales has found a new role this St David’s Day (Friday 1 March) – helping scientists to better understand the value of plant extracts as an alternative to antibiotics in animal feed.
Researchers from Bangor University and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have teamed up to investigate the effects of daffodil extracts as natural antimicrobials on the digestive systems of cattle and sheep.
Publication date: 1 March 2019
Bangor University part of a £200m collaboration to create a new generation of Artificial Intelligence leaders
Bangor University is to take part in an exciting new drive to create a thousand new research and business leaders the project is designed to ensure that the UK leads the global revolution in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
A new generation of PhD students will use AI technology to improve healthcare, tackle climate change and create new commercial opportunities, thanks to a £100m investment from UK Research and Innovation announced recently.
Publication date: 1 March 2019
Bangor University offers Fairtrade Treats
Bangor University is celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight again this year. Placed eighth in the world’s Global Green League of Universities for its commitment to sustainability, Bangor University is always keen to engage staff and students in thinking about how to constantly improve the University’s sustainability commitment. That’s why a range of activities are being promoted to encourage staff and students to get involved with Fairtrade Fortnight, which runs from today until 10 March.
Publication date: 28 February 2019
Exposing Arthur’s Celtic roots
Despite recent interpretations giving Arthur English, French or cockney accents, a new academic book launched today (28 February) at Bangor University firmly plants him in the Celtic lands and Celtic languages.
Publication date: 28 February 2019
Bangor University professor curates Jewish History Month 2019
Bangor University professor, Dr. Nathan Abrams, has played a large hand in curating the programme for The Jewish Historical Society of England’s forthcoming Jewish History Month, March 2019.
The theme of this year's Jewish History Month is Big Screen Little Screen, Jews in British Cinema and Television.
Publication date: 28 February 2019
Representing the University in Côr Cymru
On Sunday 3rd March at 8.00 p.m. S4C's viewers will be able to enjoy Bangor University’s Côr Aelwyd JMJ, as they give their best competing in a semi-final of the popular program, Côr Cymru.
Publication date: 27 February 2019
The power of language: we translate our thoughts into words, but words also affect the way we think
The power of language: we translate our thoughts into words, but words also affect the way we think
Have you ever worried in your student years or later in life that time may be starting to run out to achieve your goals? If so, would it be easier conveying this feeling to others if there was a word meaning just that? In German, there is. That feeling of panic associated with one’s opportunities appearing to run out is called Torschlusspanik.
This article by Guillaume Thierry, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the School of Psychology is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
Publication date: 26 February 2019
Why Paris is the perfect city to introduce break dancing to the Olympics
Along with surfing, climbing and skateboarding, break dancing has been proposed for inclusion at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. While fans of the sports have been delighted by the news, it has provoked some criticism too, not least from followers of sports such as squash and karate which will not be considered for the 2024 games.
This article by Jonathan Ervine, Senior Lecturer in French and Francophone Studies, at the School of Languages, Literatures & Linguistics is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
Publication date: 22 February 2019
12 Months of Impact at M-SParc
Businesses located at M-SParc are leading the way in innovation and economic development. We look back over the year and the impact they have had.
Since the Park opened in March 2018, the 24 businesses there have created 24 new jobs, six student placements, four graduate employment opportunities, and grown their company turnover for the benefit of the region. Positive news and a good head–start for an impactful 2019.
Publication date: 18 February 2019
Almost half of all students studying a degree through the medium of Welsh, do so at Bangor University
Recent statistics have revealed that almost half of all students studying a degree through the medium of Welsh now do so at Bangor University. In addition, the largest number of lecturers teaching through the medium of Welsh is at Bangor University.
Publication date: 14 December 2018
Teaching Fellow awarded to President of MDIS
Bangor University has awarded a prestigious Teaching Fellowship to Dr Eric Kuan, President of the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) at a special ceremony.
Publication date: 14 December 2018