Press Releases 2012
December 2012
- New road scheme eases traffic congestion after first week »
- Top banker funds economics scholarships at the University of Surrey »
- Make a difference - become a nurse »
- Racing Green Endurance - electric cars come of age »
November 2012
- Palestinian experts visit the university to discuss prospects for statehood »
- CLDF funds research fellowship into paediatric fatty liver disease »
- New ‘virtual’ tape measure could give online clothes shoppers the perfect fit »
- Surrey welcomes Government investment in science innovation »
- University’s Vice Chancellor wins lifetime achievement award for his research »
- Young scientists of the future to flock to University »
- Top spacecraft engineer appointed to University backed by world leading satellite firm »
- Engineers win prestigious prize for work with pharmaceuticals giant »
- Public debate on the future of the European Union: has it passed its sell-by date? »
- Universities UK announces President for 2013 - 2015 »
October 2012
- Oil giant BP funds new research centre at the University of Surrey »
- Pioneering engineer behind DVD and broadband technology honoured for achievements »
- New Veterinary School plans to embrace links between human and animal health »
- Households can slash their energy bills by simple changes in the home, says a new study »
- Surrey academic awarded prestigious Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award »
- The University of Surrey secures £35M for new 5G research centre »
- Great step forward for capability to store gas to power cars of the future »
September 2012
- Royal nod for doctor of sewage sludge »
- Student survey reveals highest ever satisfaction score at Surrey »
- Space industry pioneer wins prestigious international award »
- Guildford Book Festival announces 2012 programme »
- Experts to test penetrator technology in space for potential exploration of asteroids or the Moon »
August 2012
- Parents of disabled children prefer specialist care in summer play schemes, says new research »
- Students raise thousands in cash for top heart charity by clearing out their rooms »
July 2012
- Warm welcome for Olympic athletes to Guildford »
- Surrey health professional has finger on London 2012 pulse »
- Honorary degree for pioneer of fertility research and broadcaster Robert Winston »
- Comedian and radio presenter Sandi Toksvig awarded honorary degree »
- University of Surrey celebrates the Olympic torch relay »
- Dean of Guildford Cathedral awarded an honorary degree by University of Surrey »
- University’s space experts welcome private space satellite launcher plan »
- Is conventional warfare dead in the Age of Drone killings? »
- Young entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas at University »
- Surrey study helps to discover the link between genes and face shape »
- Computer games champion Peter Molyneux OBE awarded the prestigious Guildford Role of Honour »
- Sleep deprivation effect on the immune system mirrors physical stress »
June 2012
- Launch of Free Community Technology to Bridge the World’s Digital Divide »
- Student nurses work with older people to write a radio play to foster empathy »
- World’s first environmentally friendly chilled drinks dispenser launched in the UK »
- Dream came true for Surrey’s Olympics Champion »
- Doubly Magic nuclear physics answers fundamental questions about the universe »
- University appoints new Pro Vice-Chancellor (International Relations) »
- Surrey rises up the Times Good University Guide »
- Surrey researchers accelerate procedures to test and monitor vaccine safety »
May 2012
- Health benefits of vitamin D dependent on type taken »
- New charity scheme to use tons of items left behind by students »
- Tiny carbon nano octopi invade Surrey University »
- Engineers use XBox technology to make 'space building blocks' »
- University of Surrey’s impressive rise in the Guardian league table »
- Unique Research reveals the forgotten needs of those physically injured victims of the Troubles and their families »
- Computer games champion awarded the prestigious Guildford Roll of Honour »
- Bionic Vet to set to ‘Inspire Futures’ of Surrey students »
- New research to tackle common undiagnosed heart condition »
April 2012
- University leaps up student survey poll »
- Teenagers learn why they struggle to get out of bed in the morning »
- Salters’ Festival of Chemistry at the University of Surrey »
- Unique course about space industry offers business people understanding not confusion »
March 2012
- Protein discovery could switch off cardiovascular disease »
- Surrey and National Physical Laboratory to work together on earth observation »
- New video launched to help prostate cancer patients »
February 2012
- Too much selenium may harm the body »
- A Surrey engineer wins top space navigation award »
- Grammy Awards for Surrey Graduates »
- The Light Fantastic: An Evening with Alf Adams, Grandfather of the modern laser »
January 2012
- The University of Surrey renews agreement with Santander »
- New website brings the latest research to business investors »
- Leading physics expert to explain the entire universe at free lecture »
- Jewish chaplain joins Olympics »
- Short-termism is a potential danger to all the economy says new research into drinks industry »
- Government to tackle nursing care problems »
- Vice-Chancellor receives Knighthood »
