UK’s largest independent gambling harms research centre launches
The centre, a UKRI investment funded through the government's Gambling Levy, will direct world-leading research on how to tackle and prevent gambling harms.
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MOMENTUM - Research news from Swansea University
The plushie robot helping to ease anxiety and depression in LGBTQ+ young people
An interactive robotic plushie called Purrble could improve anxiety and depressive symptoms in LGBTQ+ young people.
Nitrogen pollution major driver of biodiversity loss in UK coastal waters
A new study of the British Isles’ coastal ecosystems has revealed that nitrogen enrichment is significantly reducing the abundance and variety of marine life.
Swansea University academic appointed OBE
A Swansea University academic has been appointed OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list in recognition of her services to suicide prevention and digital innovation.
Study reveals that without a reliable mate birds do what comes naturally
An interest sparked more than a decade ago by the favourite pastime of a student’s pet cockatiel has led to a groundbreaking study of masturbation in birds which will improve understanding of crucial and under-examined aspects of bird behaviour and welfare.
Swansea research helps power world-first hydrogen aero engine breakthrough
Researchers from Swansea University are celebrating their role in a major aviation milestone, following the successful completion of a four‑year, international programme led by Rolls‑Royce and easyJet to demonstrate hydrogen as a viable aviation fuel.
New book shows how disabled people’s histories can inform our future society
A Swansea University academic’s new book aims to highlight disabled people and their long-overlooked role in society.
Early diet may shape how the teenage brain develops, Swansea review finds
A major new review led by Swansea University has highlighted growing evidence that diet in the early years of life may shape how well the brain develops, with effects that can still be seen in adolescence.
Launch of PhD to enhance data-informed performance in elite sport
Swansea University has launched a new collaborative PhD project with the UK Sports Institute (UKSI), the UK’s leading provider of science, medicine, technology and engineering services to Olympic and Paralympic sports.
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University spin-outs share their expertise at prestigious UK investment summit
Three Swansea University spin-out companies were selected to showcase their pioneering work at this year’s UK Global R&D and Science Investment Summit in London.
Breakthrough precision on energy difference inside antihydrogen atoms
Swansea University physicists, as leading members of the ALPHA antihydrogen collaboration at CERN, have determined the ground state hyperfine splitting of antihydrogen 100 times more accurately than ever before.
£100k awarded to Swansea researchers developing gut hormone dementia treatment
Swansea University researchers have been awarded £102,949 by BRACE Dementia Research to investigate a stomach hormone's role in a potential new dementia treatment.
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