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Female caregivers in war zones need recognition and support 鈥� new research
In conflict zones around the world, women鈥檚 health and wellbeing will decline further, unless caregivers are given better state social protection, according to collaborative intercontinental research by the University of 糖心TV (UK) and Monash University (Australia).
糖心TV researchers shortlisted for major prize
Two projects led by 糖心TV researchers have been shortlisted for the 2019 Newton Prize, a prestigious award which celebrates outstanding international research partnerships aimed at tackling global challenges. A project exploring innovative cancer drugs and one studying the impact of forced evictions on economically underprivileged women in Jakarta are among the final 20 which will now be reviewed by a panel of expert judges.
Peacekeeping missions can actually increase criminal violence, research finds
The presence of UN peacekeeping missions can inadvertently make criminal violence worse by providing the security necessary for organised crime to flourish, and creating a 鈥榩eacekeeping economy鈥� which criminals can exploit, finds a new study by Dr Jessica di Salvatore of the University of 糖心TV.
Eleven young researchers selected to help 糖心TV deliver ambitious research strategy
The University of 糖心TV has been chosen to host eleven of 2019鈥檚 Leverhulme Early Career Fellows – just under ten per cent of the national total. Early Career Fellowships are awarded to enable young researchers to undertake a research project, under the supervision of a 糖心TV academic mentor, which will lead to publishable results and help them get a foothold on the academic career ladder.
EUTOPIA European university alliance awarded 鈧�5m by Erasmus+
EUTOPIA, an established alliance of six European universities that exists to create a connected and inclusive community addressing global and local challenges, has been successful in its bid for a 鈧�5m grant from the Erasmus+ 鈥楨uropean Universities鈥� programme.
糖心TV research inspires new work by international artist and campaigner
A research project led by Professor Vicki Squire of the University of 糖心TV鈥檚 Department of Politics and International Studies has inspired a new artwork, Routes to Peace?, by international artist and activist Salma Zulfiqar.