Research News

Competition for tropical disease funding is side-lining critical voices says Brunel researcher

Competition for grants to tackle debilitating parasitic diseases in the developing world means that concerns about the efficacy of current drug programmes are being sidelined, says a Brunel researcher in The Lancet today.


Brunel University in the driving seat to cut energy consumption in automotive industry manufacturing

Manufacturing systems researchers at Brunel are to team up with car industry giant SEAT to develop a new artificial intelligence-driven energy management system for the automotive industry.


International Symposium honours Brunel Professor Associate John Hunt

The greatest names in the science of solidification and casting met at Brunel University in December for an International Symposium in honour of the career of Professor John Hunt.


Brunel’s research into the effects of chemicals on the environment wins Queen’s Anniversary Prize

Brunel Institute for the Environment’s research revealing the link between chemicals in rivers and reproductive health has won the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize.



Research questions the cost-effectiveness of exercise referral schemes

A new study involving researchers from Brunel’s Health Economics Research Group has called into question the effectiveness of exercise referral schemes in increasing physical activity and improving health outcomes.


Brunel researchers turn crop and food waste into fuel

Brunel University researchers are proving that food really is fuel, as part of a revolutionary pilot project to turn the by-products of agriculture and food processing into biofuel.


Benjamin Zephaniah takes up Chair of Creative Writing at Brunel University

Leading British performance poet Benjamin Zephaniah is preparing to take up his first ever academic position as a chair of Creative Writing at Brunel University in West London.


Made in Brunel award-winner rounds off a first-class summer with New Designers prize

Made in Brunel award-winner Buster Palmano has won the New Designers InterContinental Hotels Group Award for his innovative ceiling fan design.


School students to discuss their experiences of religion at national event

More than a hundred secondary school students from all over the country will meet teachers, faith leaders and policy makers at a Brunel-hosted multi-faith event on 6 July.


Study provides insights into the food choices of allergy sufferers

New research published by the Food Standards Agency provides insights on how people with life-threatening nut allergies use food labels when choosing what to eat and buy.


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Issue 12 Winter 2011

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Leading Edge Issue 22 Autumn 11

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Link Magazine 2011

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