The first coronavirus testing facility is set to open in South Gloucestershire on Thursday 1 October, which will provide more capacity for local residents and students at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to improve the accessibility of coronavirus testing. The centre will be set […]
The future of UK and international farming and food production has been boosted after Innovate UK announced today funding of £2.5m for what is widely considered to be the world’s first robotic farm. ‘Robot Highways’ is a project which aims to ensure industry sustainability by addressing labour shortages, the need for global food production and […]
Police may be able to predict changes in crime patterns as coronavirus lockdown rules get relaxed. New research led by the University examined how criminals reacted once movement was restricted in England after the pandemic was declared a global health crisis in March. As town and cities were effectively shut down, police reported dramatic – […]
It is known that coronavirus spreads between close contacts. Researchers at the University of Bristol are investigating social contact patterns and physical distancing behaviours to help understand how the virus spreads. Understanding these contact patterns, and how people physically distance from each other in different settings and among different groups, will help policy makers design […]
Lancaster University is spearheading a unique, automated, social distancing and way-finding model for businesses preparing to re-open safely in the post-pandemic recovery. Testing out the social distancing initiative at The Storey in Lancaster.The new model, devised by the University’s new School of Architecture, uses algorithms, special design exploration processes, generative software, sympathetic signage, electronically created […]
An alternating cycle of 50 days of strict lockdown followed by 30 days of easing could be an effective strategy for reducing the number of COVID-19-related deaths and admissions to intensive care units, say an international team of researchers. This intermittent combination of strict social distancing, and a relatively relaxed period, with efficient testing, case […]
An international study to inform government response to the pandemic and understand its societal impact Since the World Health Organization’s announcement, we have “officially” been living with the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic. For some, this means not going into work or even loss of employment altogether. Others may be distraught over the loss of […]
Dr Harmony Otete Omeife is an epidemiologist and a lecturer in medical statistics in at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). She conducts collaborative epidemiology research to answer crucial questions that impact chronic disease prevention, public health and patient safety. Her area of interest has led to her writing her first article for The Conversation explaining […]
