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May 2012

Brunel the biggest climber in Guardian university league table

Brunel the biggest climber in Guardian university league table

Brunel University is the biggest climber in The Guardian University Guide league table for 2013, jumping from 82nd to 44th place in the overall ranking.
Philanthropist's donation for winner of Human Centred Design Research Prize

Philanthropist's donation for winner of Human Centred Design Research Prize

A £2,000 donation from Brunel University graduate and philanthropist Peter Ilori has been awarded to the winner of the University's annual Human Centred Design Research Prize.
'Zero defects manufacturing' targeted by  Brunel University researchers

'Zero defects manufacturing' targeted by Brunel University researchers

Brunel University has been awarded £213,390 by the European Commission to pursue the goal of 'zero defects' in micro manufacturing.
Brunel athletes strike gold to open London 2012 Olympic Stadium

Brunel athletes strike gold to open London 2012 Olympic Stadium

Brunel's athletes helped open the London 2012 Olympic Stadium in style, finishing second in the medal table at the British Universities and Colleges Sport Outdoor Athletics Championships.
Podium Award medals recognise Brunel’s Olympic contribution

Podium Award medals recognise Brunel’s Olympic contribution

Brunel University has been awarded two bronze medals as part of a celebration of the contribution of UK universities to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Impact of Brunel University’s research on London 2012 highlighted in new report

Impact of Brunel University’s research on London 2012 highlighted in new report

A revolutionary training product conceived and developed at Brunel has been included in a report showcasing the impact of universities on London 2012 and UK sport.

April 2012

Social care should not be privatised, argues Brunel academic

Social care should not be privatised, argues Brunel academic

A new report led by Brunel University's Professor Peter Beresford OBE recommends that services for the elderly, vulnerable and disabled should be paid for out of taxation.
Brunel Institute for Ageing Studies announces collaboration with Age UK

Brunel Institute for Ageing Studies announces collaboration with Age UK

Brunel Institute for Ageing Studies are working with Age UK in a £0.5 million project to further understand the lifestyles and requirements of the over 50s market, with the aim of encouraging businesses to adopt inclusive design.

 New NHS London physiotherapy contract awarded to Brunel University

New NHS London physiotherapy contract awarded to Brunel University

Brunel University has been awarded a new contract with NHS London for the provision of physiotherapy education, following a competitive tender.

March 2012

Personalised Wii technology offers stroke survivors a helping hand in rehabilitation

Personalised Wii technology offers stroke survivors a helping hand in rehabilitation

Brunel researchers have developed a new prototype technology based on the Nintendo Wii to improve rehabilitation for stroke survivors.

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