News from 2022

'Smart contact lens' hailed next big leap in testing eye infections

Scientists have developed a pioneering 'smart contact lens' to test for eye infections in a quick, non-invasive way.

Struggling students offered free food essentials

NEARLY 30 students a day have visited the University of Bradford’s newly opened Food Pantry, where they are given essential groceries and toiletries to help with the rising cost of living. 

'My life was a mess, football saved me,' says ex-Bradford City footballer

EX-BRADFORD CIty defender Wayne Jacobs feared he would have been “dead by 30, or in prison,” had it not been for football. 

Child safeguarding and neglect subject of conference

Organisations that work in child safeguarding including abuse and neglect will come together for a conference on Wednesday November 30 at the University of Bradford.

Stronger, lighter water pipes will be more sustainable

A method of making lighter, stronger plastic water pipes has been pioneered by the University of Bradford and global materials company SABIC.

School of Management marks 25 years of its Executive MBA in Dubai

The University of Bradford marked 25 years of running its Executive MBA in Dubai by hosting an alumni and corporate partner networking event at the country's British High Commission.

Global action needed to prevent weaponisation of toxin and bioregulator research

Leading biological and chemical weapons experts have warned that the two international bodies responsible for preventing development of toxin and bioregulator weapons, risk failing in their responsibilities.

Olympic coach launches Boxing Academy at University of Bradford

Bradford Boxing Academy, previously known as Bradford Police and College Boxing Academy, has a new home at Unique Fitness at the University of Bradford, launching on Wednesday 30 November.

Benefits of Team-Based Learning showcased at European Symposium

Teachers, lecturers and those involved in education are invited to an event on Team-Based Learning, an alternative approach to learning which is gaining popularity across Europe. 

One hour PE test could help identify children with movement skill deficit, say academics

Children with so-called movement skills deficit could benefit from a new ‘fun’ test that aims to make it easier for teachers to identify them.