News Archive

News Archive: August 2013

First partially sighted ascent of Matterhorn

A Bangor University researcher will soon attempt to complete the first partially sighted ascent of the Matterhorn in Switzerland.

Publication date: 29 August 2013

Secretary of State visits Swequity Exchange Wales

David Jones, Welsh Secretary of State visited Inventorium recently to see at first-hand how an open innovation programme has developed early – stage companies. Inventorium brings together people who would not normally meet, to share ideas and solutions that lead to the formation of new businesses, processes and collaborations. The focus is on digital technologies for culture, education, health, tourism, transport and public sector.

Publication date: 29 August 2013

Creating a ‘computer-simulated’ virtual patient to train clinicians

In the future, should you need complicated surgery, the surgeon will be able to prepare and even practice for the procedure on a virtual simulation of your own body or body part that needs attention. The technology is currently in development to create complete whole body ’simulations’ to train surgeons and other medical professional how to undertake various medical procedures, using ‘virtual’ dummies that appear to be there, and even ‘feel’ as though they’re there, by use of 3D computer graphics haptic or ‘force feedback’ devices. Leading the field in Wales in developing this technology is Bangor University’s Professor Nigel John, an expert in visualisation technology at the School of Computer Science .

Publication date: 29 August 2013

Three Welsh universities to investigate European Travellers to Wales in new joint research project.

European travellers have come to Wales for numerous reasons; from those seeking a romantic idyll, to industrial spies in the Victorian era and refugees from Nazi Germany. Now, a new research project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), aims to use the travel writings of these visitors to redefine the perceptions of Wales as a travel destination.

Publication date: 20 August 2013

Bangor University Graduate Scoops a Top UK Award

A Bangor University graduate recently picked up a prestigious ‘Best Student Award’ by The Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF). Joseph White, 21, from Aldershot, Hampshire graduated recently with a BSc Forestry degree, and was presented with the prize at his graduation ceremony by Antony Griffiths, who represented the ICF.

Publication date: 13 August 2013

Bangor researcher to teach chemistry in Africa

A Bangor University research assistant will shortly embark on a once in a lifetime trip to Africa to teach chemistry.

Publication date: 13 August 2013

Satisfied students place Bangor University second in Wales

As Bangor University looks forward to confirming the places of new students for the next academic year, those students will be pleased to learn that they’ll be joining some very satisfied students. Students responding to an annual National Student Satisfaction survey have placed Bangor University joint second among Wales’ higher education institutions, according to students’ overall satisfaction with their course and university experience.

Publication date: 13 August 2013

Meet us in New York and Canada this September

Dona Breese Padan, International Marketing and Recruitment Officer at Bangor University, will be visiting New York and Canada in September to meet students interested in studying Business, Law, Education and Social Sciences degrees at Bangor University in the UK.

Publication date: 13 August 2013

The School of History at the National Eisteddfod!

Staff from the School of History, Welsh History and Archaeology will be contributing to the activities at the National Eisteddfod of Wales, Denbigh [3-11 August 2013]…

Publication date: 5 August 2013