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Scientists at The Universities of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø and Oxford have developed an AI framework that can identify and track new and concerning COVID-19 variants and could help with other infections in the future.

An international collaborative led by The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø and the University of Leicester has published a new paper which outlines how to reduce COVID-19 health inequity among ethnic minority groups.

Racism is the ‘fundamental cause’ of COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy among ethnic minority groups, according to a newly published briefing from the Runnymede Trust and The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø’s Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity.

A new study measuring the impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing and mental health of adolescents has found that the pandemic has made them more depressed and less satisfied with their lives.

The first results of an early trial of a multivariant COVID-19 vaccine booster, launched in Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø in September 2021, has shown it is driving a comprehensive immune response.

A new meta-analysis of over 150 research papers published during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic has shown the link between the weather and the spread of the illness.

The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø has received $500,000 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a low cost manufacturing route to Molnupiravir, a promising antiviral drug for the treatment of COVID-19, in order to widen access of the …

With the successful operation of the Student Travel Window which comes to a close on the 18 December in line with Government advice, The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø is now pleased to be extending help to community testing to aid local government.

Newly developed biosensor devices linked to smartphones could help medical practitioners dramatically cut down the real-time detection rates in the battle against COVID-19 and other future viral outbreaks.

A major scientific study has been launched to understand the risks of COVID-19 transmission on public transport such as buses and trains and to identify the best measures to control it.

University staff and frontline medical workers have combined to design and test a new type of respirator to keep healthcare professionals safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Immunologist Professor Tracy Hussell from The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø and a team from across the UK will be investigating the nature of COVID-19 infection outside hospital.

A world-leading materials expert from The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø is helping to launch a new global task force to drive innovation in digital health to combat pandemics like COVID-9 – and ambitious outputs could eventually include building …

A team of innovative engineers from The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø responded to a call from frontline NHS medics – by making it safer and easier for them to use life-saving non-invasive ventilator machines to support critically ill patients …

A group of University-based researchers are sharing free online content for children to learn about how food contributes to climate change.

A new coalition of more than 500 scientists from around the world has been created to share data on COVID-19 gleaned from the use of mass spectrometry techniques which examine people’s blood and other biomarkers.

A University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø academic has helped Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø City Council (MCC) coordinate and test thousands of pieces Personal protection Equipment (PPE) so that they could be delivered to key workers in the city.

Traffic pollution for most parts of the UK is plummeting thanks to the COVID-19 lockdown but more urban ozone – a dangerous air pollutant which can cause airway inflammation in humans - is probably being generated, say experts from The …

Face masks are a challenge for people with hearing difficulties Vuk Saric/Shutterstock Kevin Munro, University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø The use of face masks by the public is a controversial topic and not supported by the World Health Organization. …

World-leading Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø biotech researchers are working towards developing a test for COVID-19 that could be used at home like a domestic pregnancy test.

An early draft of a study by researchers at The University of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø and Swansea University shows social distancing and isolation is having significant impacts on people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing

  The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in new thinking about how cities are best organised to meet our needs. Part of this has involved short-term changes in the use of urban space. In England, some planning regulations have been …