http://www2.surrey.ac.uk Latest news from the University of Surrey en-uk http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss r.wyatt@surrey.ac.uk (Roger Wyatt) Sat, 18 May 2013 01:00:57 BST webteam@surrey.ac.uk (Web Team) http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/103000_cash_boost_for_university_of_surrey_to_help_stimulate_uk_economy.htm The University of Surrey has been given a share of a £50 million grant to develop mobile communications and technology which is a key area of potential growth for the UK economy. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 BST http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/103000_cash_boost_for_university_of_surrey_to_help_stimulate_uk_economy.htm http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/102161_surrey_wins_a_major_tourism_award.htm The University of Surrey has become the first in the UK to receive the prestigious Tourism Society Award, in recognition of its commitment to excellence in the industry for more than 40 years. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 BST http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/102161_surrey_wins_a_major_tourism_award.htm http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/102769_surrey_rises_to_13th_place_in_the_complete_university_guide.htm The University of Surrey has successfully risen by nine places within The Complete University Guide – the independent University League Table which ranks institutions overall and by individual subject area. Surrey has come out second in the South East region, second only to Oxford University. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 BST http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/102769_surrey_rises_to_13th_place_in_the_complete_university_guide.htm http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/101993_prestigious_award_for_surrey_sleep_expert.htm Professor Derk-Jan Dijk’s pioneering sleep-wake research has been recognised with a Royal Society Wolfson Merit Research Award. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 BST http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/101993_prestigious_award_for_surrey_sleep_expert.htm http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/101731_new_vision_of_35_million_5g_research_centre_revealed.htm The design for the world’s first centre for research into the next stage of mobile technology at the University of Surrey has been revealed by the newly appointed architects. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 BST http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/101731_new_vision_of_35_million_5g_research_centre_revealed.htm http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/101616_music_takes_centre_stage_this_summer.htm Whether you like your music loud and lively, classical or contemporary, the University of Surrey offers a superb range of concerts and events from May to July. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 BST http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/101616_music_takes_centre_stage_this_summer.htm http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/101623_exhibitions_at_the_lewis_elton_gallery.htm The renowned Lewis Elton Gallery at the University of Surrey is offering an eclectic variety of exhibitions this summer season.  Situated at the heart of the University of Surrey's campus and easily accessible by public transport and with easy parking the Gallery offers art lovers a chance to view an extensive and dynamic schedule of exhibitions and events in beautiful countryside surroundings. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 BST http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/101623_exhibitions_at_the_lewis_elton_gallery.htm http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/101521_surrey_among_universities_to_benefit_from_multimillion_pound_health_and_social_care_award.htm A £5.2 million package of renewed funding for health and social care researchers in the South East has ensured that they will receive valuable support and advice for the next five years.This National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) award will be made to the member universities of the NIHR Research Design Service South East (RDS South East).  Formed in 2008 to increase the quality and quantity of successful grant applications from researchers, this organisation includes the Universities of Surrey, Brighton and Kent.  Its services are open and offered to individuals seeking funding for applied health and social care research from open national peer reviewed funding programmes. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 BST http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/101521_surrey_among_universities_to_benefit_from_multimillion_pound_health_and_social_care_award.htm http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/101355_choose_satellites_and_save_millions_uk_academics_appeal_to_governments_over_deforestation.htm A new system of satellites will be needed to monitor the world's forests as part of the United Nations programme for reducing emissions from forest degradation, according to the University of Surrey’s Professor Jim Lynch and colleagues in an article in this week's Nature science journal. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 BST http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/101355_choose_satellites_and_save_millions_uk_academics_appeal_to_governments_over_deforestation.htm http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/101284_salters_festival_of_chemistry.htm 60 students from 15 schools in the (South East geographic region) will enjoy an interesting fun-filled day of chemistry at the Salters' Festival of Chemistry to be held at the University of Surrey on Wednesday 17 April.  Each school will be represented by a team of four 11-13 year olds. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 BST http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/101284_salters_festival_of_chemistry.htm