University of Surrey News
University of Surrey’s impressive rise in the Guardian league table
21 May 2012
The University of Surrey is delighted to have risen to 12th place in the Guardian newspaper’s new University league table.
Unique Research reveals the forgotten needs of those physically injured victims of the Troubles and their families
17 May 2012
New research shows that thousands of victims and their family members of the Troubles in Northern Ireland have been overlooked and feel forgotten about after the Peace Process.
Computer games champion, Peter Molyneux OBE, awarded the prestigious Guildford Roll of Honour
15 May 2012
Internationally-renowned entrepreneur, computer games developer and programmer, Peter Molyneux OBE, has been named as this year’s recipient of the prestigious ‘Guildford Roll of Honour’. Peter will receive this exclusive accolade at a special celebratory dinner at Guildford’s historic Guildhall in front of representatives from business, education and public service on Wednesday 11 July 2012.
Bionic Vet to set to ‘Inspire Futures’ of Surrey students
14 May 2012
Noel Fitzpatrick, BBC ONE’s ‘Bionic Vet’ is getting geared up to deliver an inspirational talk to students as part of the University of Surrey's 'Inspiring Futures' series, on Monday 21 May.
New research to tackle common undiagnosed heart condition
9 May 2012
Researchers at the University of Surrey are joining forces with doctors specialising in the treatment of strokes to understand the causes of a common undetected heart complaint that affects more than a million people.
Universities Week 2012 highlights Surrey’s Olympics credentials
3 May 2012
New reports launched to mark the start of Universities Week 2012 illustrate the University of Surrey’s research and sport development around the Olympic and Paralympic Games and UK sports industry.
University leaps up student survey poll
26 April 2012
The University of Surrey has rocketed up the latest survey of students' opinions, according to the latest Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey.
The University leapt from 43 among UK universities to 15.
Salters’ Festival of Chemistry at the University of Surrey
18 April 2012
60 students from 15 schools in the south east will enjoy an interesting fun-filled day of chemistry at the Salters' Festival of Chemistry to be held at the University of Surrey on 24 April. Each school will be represented by a team of four 11-13 year olds.
Teenagers learn why they struggle to get out of bed in the morning
18 April 2012
Experts in sleep patterns at the University of Surrey have worked with teenagers on a project to examine how sleep deprived they are and whether the clock change in the UK has an impact on their alertness.
Unique course about space industry offers business people understanding not confusion
3 April 2012
Experts at the University of Surrey are holding a unique course aimed at people working with the thriving space industry who want to know more about the science behind it but do not wish to be left baffled.
The ‘Basics of Space’ Course will be held at the International Space Innovation Centre - Surrey (ISIC-Surrey) which is based at the Surrey Research on the university campus
BT Art of Sport
29 March 2012
The University of Surrey’s Lewis Elton Gallery and Surrey Sports Park are to host an exhibition of Olympic-inspired art as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad programme.
Staff and students of the University of Surrey get ready to carry the Olympic flame as part of the London 2012 Olympic Torch relay
21 March 2012
Selected students and staff from the University of Surrey are celebrating today (20 March) as it was announced that a trio of Torchbearers have been chosen to represent the University as part of Samsung’s nomination programme for the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.
Protein discovery could switch off cardiovascular disease
13 March 2012
Researchers from Queen Mary, University of London and the University of Surrey have found a protein inside blood vessels with an ability to protect the body from substances which cause cardiovascular disease.
Surrey and National Physical Laboratory to work together on earth observation
2 March 2012
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the University have signed a strategic agreement to work together in the area of Earth Observation.
New video launched to help prostate cancer patients
1 March 2012
A new video produced by researchers at the University of Surrey gives the chance for men who have had prostate cancer to tell other men how they have coped with the effects of the disease and its treatment.
Too much selenium may harm the body
29 February 2012
Although additional selenium might benefit people who are lacking in this essential micronutrient, for those who already have enough selenium in their diet (including a large proportion of the USA population), taking selenium supplements could be harmful, and might increase the risk of developing type-2 diabetes, concludes a new review of the evidence published Online First in The Lancet.
A Surrey engineer wins top space navigation award
21 February 2012
Dr Martin Unwin has been honoured for his work in Surrey with a leading award for his research and work in the field of GPS navigation in space.
Martin, who works at the world’s leading small satellite firm SSTL, has a long history of collaboration with the Surrey Space Centre at the University of Surrey where he completed his PhD.
Grammy Awards for Surrey Graduates
15 February 2012
Music producer Jim Abbiss who worked on Adele’s smash hit album 21 is one of two Surrey graduates who have won prestigious Grammy awards.
The Light Fantastic: An Evening with Alf Adams, Grandfather of the modern laser
6 February 2012
The “Grandfather of Modern Lasers”, distinguished University of Surrey Professor Alf Adams, will present his groundbreaking research at an Inaugural Lecture at the Royal Society in London on Monday 27 February 2012.
The University of Surrey renews agreement with Santander
24 January 2012
One of the world’s biggest banks, Santander, has renewed, through its Santander Universities Global Division, an agreement with the University of Surrey that will benefit both students and staff.
