Press Releases
New research centre to focus on quantitative and analytical political economy
A new research centre, headed by Professor Francesco Squintani and based within the Department of Economics at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ University, aims to become a centre of excellence for collaborative research in quantitative and analytical political economy. The Quantitative and Analytical Political Economy Research Centre (QAPEC) will consolidate and advance the research work of quantitative and analytical political economists at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ.
UK-based consortium established to develop prototype solid-state batteries
A consortium of seven UK-based organisations including WMG, University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ has signed a memorandum of understanding to combine ambitions to develop world-leading prototype solid-state battery technology, targeting automotive applications.
Coventry Creates returns with 12 partnerships between academics and Coventry artists
· The University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ and Coventry University have announced the 12 successful projects which will receive Arts Council England funding as part of the Coventry Creates 2021 project.
RECOVERY-RS trial finds continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reduces need for invasive ventilation in hospitalised COVID-19 patients
The Respiratory Strategies in COVID-19; CPAP, High-flow, and Standard Care (RECOVERY-RS) trial, co-led by the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ, has demonstrated that treating hospitalised COVID-19 patients who have acute respiratory failure with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reduces the need for invasive mechanical ventilation.
Tiny protein ‘squeezes’ cells like balloon animals
A protein that causes a cell’s skeleton to bend, allowing it to twist the cell into different shapes, could be key to how cells divide according to University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ scientists.
Chaotic electrons heed ‘limit’ in strange metals
Electrons in metals try to behave like obedient motorists, but they end up more like bumper cars. They may be reckless drivers, but a new study involving the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ confirms this chaos has a limit established by the laws of quantum mechanics.