News Archive: June 2016

A century after the Battle of the Somme, can we finally explain shell shock?

The Battle of the Somme was one of the most bitterly contested and bloodiest battles of World War I. The five-month attritional offensive saw more than a million casualties: on the first day of fighting alone the British Army suffered their largest loss to life of the war. This article by Leanne K Simpson a PhD candidate at the School of Psychology & Institute of Elite Preformance was originally published on The Conversation . Read the original article .

Publication date: 30 June 2016

Bangor University becomes LEAF’s ninth Innovation Centre: a centre of excellence for sustainable farming

A new LEAF Innovation Centre is being launched today ( June 29 2016) by LEAF ( Linking Environment And Farming ), the leading organisation promoting sustainable farming. Bangor University becomes the latest site to join LEAF’s network of Innovation Centres. It will showcase sustainable farming methods, particularly in the area of lowland and upland livestock systems, and support the development and promotion of sustainable farming through Integrated Farm Management.

Publication date: 29 June 2016

National Procurement Awards 2016: Gwynedd Council wins award for Community Benefits

The Welsh National Procurement Awards 2016, held at Bangor University Law School’s Institute for Competition & Procurement Studies recently, saw Gwynedd Council awarded the National Award for Community Benefits.

Publication date: 29 June 2016

Students donate over a tonne of food for local food Bank

Student Volunteering Bangor (SVB) have been dedicating their time and effort to collecting food from Student Halls from across Bangor and donating the food to the local Cathedral Food Bank.

Publication date: 28 June 2016

New Physician Associate postgraduate program

A Physician Associate post-graduate diploma program in the School of Medical Sciences has just been validated at Bangor University and is accepting application for September 2016 entry now.

Publication date: 27 June 2016

Independence Day: what alien invasions tell us about current global politics

When Soviet communism disintegrated, political scientist Francis Fukuyama famously declared that it was “the end of history”. He argued that Western liberal democracy and capitalism had triumphed as the world’s only viable system, and though humanity would still face bumps in the road, the ultimate progression to this eventuality for all nations would prove inevitable, even if it took many years. This article by Gregory Frame , Lecturer in Film Studies, Bangor University was originally published on The Conversation . Read the original article .

Publication date: 27 June 2016

This is what happens to footballers' brains when they miss penalties

This article by Recep Gorgulu Researcher of Sport Psychology, Institute for the Psychology of Elite Performance and Tim Woodman Professor and Head of the School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences , was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article .

Publication date: 25 June 2016

Looking to the future: Dementia and Imagination at the Utopia Fair

Dementia and Imagination , an exciting Bangor University led project which gives people with dementia an opportunity to get involved in art, will be one of a number of stall holders at Somerset House for their UTOPIA 2016 Fair . UTOPIA 2016 is a collaboration between three London neighbours: Somerset House, Kings College, London and the Courtauld Institute and Gallery, in partnership with the British Library, the AHRC, the British Council, London School of Economics and Politics, M-Museum in Leuven, Guardian Live and Verso.

Publication date: 24 June 2016

EU Referendum

Regarding the EU Referendum.

Publication date: 24 June 2016

Caught in the wire: The rise of border security fences forces reconsideration of wildlife conservation strategies in Eurasia

Between 25,000 and 30,000 kilometres of wire fences and walls surround many countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. These are killing wildlife that becomes entangled and act as a barrier to wildlife movements, cutting species off from important seasonal habitats. The long-term consequences are a lower viability of wildlife populations, and a reduction in their ability to respond to climate change. This situation forces a re-think of transboundary conservation strategies.

Publication date: 23 June 2016

Catrin wins 1000 Lives competition

Catrin Pink, from Llanon, Ceredigion, a radiography student at the School of Healthcare Sciences campus at Wrexham, has recentlyenjoyed a trip to an international conference in Sweden as a prize for her entry to a competition run by NHS Wales’ ‘1000 Lives’ campaign.

Publication date: 21 June 2016

Smoking may protect against Parkinson’s disease – but it’s more likely to kill you

This article by Thomas Caspari , Reader in Cancer Biology, Bangor University, was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article .

Publication date: 20 June 2016

“Can earlier symptomatic diagnosis improve cancer outcomes in Wales”

A report prepared for Public Health Wales by Bangor University makes recommendations for improving cancer outcomes in Wales. The report, “Can earlier symptomatic diagnosis improve cancer outcomes in Wales” is written by Professor Richard Neal of the University’s North Wales Centre for Primary Care Research has been launched at a Conference in Manchester (14 June): Cancer Data and Outcomes Conference 2016: Using data to drive services. Professor Neal is a general practitioner and a leading authority on improving GPs cancer detection rates.

Publication date: 15 June 2016

Higher Education Exhibition for the north west arrives in Bangor

Local students can get their uni questions answered at Bangor University’s UCAS higher education exhibition on Wednesday 15 June. Students from across the counties of Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey applying for university or college should visit the UCAS exhibition at Bangor University to learn all about life in higher education.

Publication date: 14 June 2016

From Antony Gormley to Wolfgang Tillmans, artists' Remain posters leave something to be desired

This article by Andrew Smith , Subject Leader for Fine Art, Bangor University , was originally published on The Conversation . Read the original article. Artists have risen to the challenge of making posters for political motive throughout history. Now we approach a referendum that could divide Britain from the EU and change the face of Europe; an important enough issue to raise the creative juices if ever there was one. Accordingly, contemporary artists and designers have been commissioned by Britain Stronger in Europe to create new works, a series of posters that can be seen adorning many a window.

Publication date: 14 June 2016

Brexit and Britpop: Europeans have stronger cultural links to the UK thanks to English language music

As the European referendum campaigners try to outdo each other with spectacular claims and counterclaims about the risks and benefits of remaining in or leaving the EU, what has become clear is that it is not just the Tory party that is deeply divided on the issue, but Britain as a whole . The ambivalence is even part of the “in” rhetoric, with statements frequently prefaced by assurances that the politician is “no lover of European bureaucracy” or some such qualification . And there are suspicions that even at the top there is a lack of wholehearted support for the European project, with both Jeremy Corbyn and David Cameron having been accused of previously tending towards Euroscepticism.

Publication date: 13 June 2016

Bangor University student wins national award

Bangor University’s Students’ Union Vice-President for Societies and Community Elect has won a national award.

Publication date: 13 June 2016

Will Les Bleus boost France at Euro 2016?

The victory of a racially diverse French football team in the France ‘98 World Cup was heralded as a sign of a tolerant modern France. Almost two decades on, and a very different vision is emerging as France prepares to host the 2016 European Championships. This article by Jonathan Ervine , Senior Lecturer in French, Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures, Bangor University was originally published on The Conversation . Read the original article .

Publication date: 13 June 2016

Climate-changing carbon loss from mangroves preventable - say Bangor scientists

The release of dangerous amounts of greenhouse gases from mangrove swamps could be halted, claim scientists. A team of researchers, led by Bangor University, say they have the potential to stop climate-changing amounts of gases, such as carbon dioxide, from leaving tropical mangroves if they are damaged or cut-down.

Publication date: 9 June 2016

Bangor University Student selected for Wales Rugby League squad

Wales Rugby League have confirmed their 20-man students’ squad in preparation for the forthcoming Four Nations tournament.

Publication date: 9 June 2016

A series of tours of Bangor University’s art and ceramic collections

Guided tours of Bangor University’s Art and Ceramic Collections will be held between June and September. The aim is to raise awareness of these important collections, with highlights including a mural by Edward Povey in Powis Hall, art and ceramics in the University’s Council Chamber Corridor and a chance to see and learn about works of arts by other renowned artists such as Kyffin Williams, Brenda Chamberlain, Peter Prendergast and Frederick William Hayes.

Publication date: 8 June 2016

CANCELLED EVENT: Have you decided how you will vote in the Referendum?

Following the events in West Yorkshire yesterday and the fact that both Remain and Leave campaigns have been temporarily suspended, the debate co-arranged by the Law School for tonight, 17 June, has been cancelled as a sign of respect to Jo Cox MP.

Publication date: 7 June 2016

How forests recover rapidly on logging roads in the Congo Basin

Large areas of tropical forest worldwide are used for selective logging which requires extensive road networks to access trees harvested for timber. It is well documented that building roads into intact forest can have consequences for forest ecosystems. This is because they lead to fragmentation and facilitate access for people which can lead to long-term forest degradation or deforestation. This article by John Healey , Professor of Forest Sciences, Bangor University and Fritz Kleinschroth , PhD Graduate and Researcher at CIRAD, Bangor University was originally published on The Conversation . Read the original article .

Publication date: 6 June 2016

How to achieve the best outcomes in bilingual education

With this years’ National Literacy and Numeracy tests for primary school children aged 6-14 across Wales just about complete, experts will be discussing the best way to educate children in a bilingual setting at a major international conference on Bilingualism in Education and will be making recommendations on how to ensure that the highest standards are achieved by children in all of their languages. Bangor University is hosting the International Conference on Bilingualism in Education June 10th – 12th 2016. This event, sponsored by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol , draws together researchers and practitioners from a range of countries to discuss developments and best practice in bilingualism in education.

Publication date: 6 June 2016

Bangor University begins research in Virtual Joint Centres with Brazil and China to improve nitrogen use in agriculture

Agriculture faces a pressing problem: the need to provide food security for a burgeoning population whilst safeguarding the environment. Whilst the use of fertiliser nitrogen has helped in increasing food production, this has been at the expense of the environment, especially in rapidly developing countries such as China and Brazil.

Publication date: 3 June 2016

At Royal Command

Two Bangor University academics have recently received royal invitations to take part in important and influential events.

Publication date: 3 June 2016

Megan wins the Learners’ Medal in the Urdd National Eisteddfod

Congratulations to Megan Elias, a second year student in the School of Welsh , who yesterday won the Welsh Learners’ Medal in the Urdd National Eisteddfod held in Flint. The competition aims to award an individual who is committed to learning Welsh and is proud of his or her Welsh identity. The Learners' Medal is awarded to an individual who shows how he or she uses the language on a daily basis at school, college or university and also in a social context.

Publication date: 1 June 2016

Scientists assess hydration potential of different drinks

Scientists at the universities of Stirling, Loughborough and Bangor are calling for the creation of a beverage hydration index to help people understand how different drinks can keep you hydrated. A recent research trial which tested the effects of 13 commonly consumed drinks on urine output and fluid balance, found several fluids were retained in the body for the same time, or longer, than water.

Publication date: 1 June 2016