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- The way a fish swims reveals a lot about its personality, say scientists February 23, 2021
- Global research into how the vulnerable have been hit by official responses to Covid-19 February 22, 2021
- High fructose diets could cause immune system damage - new research February 22, 2021
- Nursing students’ high-tech help for hospital patients February 18, 2021
Web Team 12:20 PM
Posted In: Misc
Stop, check, ask: TV Licensing scam emails
Like other large organisations, TV Licensing is currently a big target for scammers. While many scams emails include features which make them look authentic, there are often tell-tale signs you should look out for which give a scammer away. Below are the main things to look out for:
1. Check the sender
Genuine TV Licensing emails are sent from donotreply@tvlicensing.co.uk or donotreply@spp.tvlicensing.co.uk. (more…)
Student Communications Coordinator 09:51 AM
Postgraduate Virtual Open Day- 3 March 2021
There is still time to book your place on the Postgraduate Virtual Open Day! Find out more about our postgraduate programmes from PG Cert, Diploma, master’s to PhD and EngD, and funding opportunities.
Student Communications Officer 09:00 AM
Posted In: Events: What's on?
High Fructose Diets Could Cause Immune System Damage – New Research
New research by Swansea scientists in collaboration with scientists at the University of Bristol and the Francis Crick Institute in London has indicated that consuming a diet high in the sugar fructose might prevent the proper functioning of peoples’ immune systems in ways that has, until now, largely been unknown.
Fructose is commonly found in sugary drinks, sweets and processed foods and is used widely in food production. It is associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and its intake has increased substantially throughout the developed world in recent years. However, understanding the impact of fructose on the immune system of people who consume it in high levels, has been limited until now.
Read more here.
Student Communications Coordinator 04:45 PM
Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2021: Debuts and Female Voices Dominate Longlist
The international longlist for one of the world’s largest literary prizes for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – has been announced, featuring a record number of nine debut writers. (more…)
Student Communications Officer 10:30 AM
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Road Closure – Singleton Campus
Please be advised that the road to the north of campus running behind the residence buildings will be closed from Monday 1 March until close of play on Friday 5 March for essential tree maintenance– see plan. (more…)
Student Communications Officer 10:06 AM
Posted In: Campus News