World leading 3D design and printing technology used in facial reconstructions has been shown to aspiring Chinese medics. Abetawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board reports the twenty five students enjoyed a tour of the Maxillofacial Laboratory at Morriston Hospital in Swansea as part of a visit to the city’s university. They have come from universities … Continue reading Chinese students learn about 3D printing in Swansea

Researchers at Swansea University are hoping the increasing use of glucose monitoring devices will help encourage patients with diabetes to lead more active lifestyles. Swansea University reports their Associate Professor Dr Richard Bracken said “Hypoglycaemia, or low blood sugar, is a real fear facing people with type 1 diabetes. As exercise can cause glucose changes … Continue reading Glucose monitoring plays crucial role in healthier lifestyle

Researchers at Swansea University are helping to pioneer a range of bespoke collar sensors to detect stress in guide dogs in training, who have to learn to operate in tense situations. The project stems from the Celtic Advanced Life Science Innovation Network (CALIN), a €12m EU funded programme involving a network of experts based in … Continue reading New technology to detect stress in guide dogs

Swansea University and Pfizer have announced plans for future collaboration (Swansea University, 2017). The partnership will see Pfizer collaborate with Swansea University and other relevant partners on initiatives aimed at improving health across Wales. Plans also include the establishment of a Pfizer Innovation Hub, located within Swansea University’s School of Management on the Bay Campus, … Continue reading Swansea University and Pfizer announce plans for collaboration

Ahead of the Royal Welsh Show, a £7.3m EU-backed package to help address skills gaps and assist businesses in the food and agriculture sector develop new products and services has been announced by Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths. Led by Aberystwyth University’s Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) … Continue reading £7.3m EU-backed package to boost Wales’ food sector

Bionema has announced the completion of a £500,000 equity investment, led by an overseas private investor with co-investment from the Development Bank of Wales, Swansea Innovations, Swansea University, and existing investors. The Swansea University-based biotech company specialises in the development and sale of bio-pesticides in the agri-food sector. BQ reports the investment will be used … Continue reading Bionema secures £500K to develop organic pesticides

Swansea University Medical School and St John’s Research Institute have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly establish an education hub specialising in health informatics in the Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore. Swansea University reports the MoU will facilitate India’s first of its kind education hub specialising in health informatics to be established at St … Continue reading Swansea University health informatics hub for Bangalore

Swansea University reports it has signed a landmark Collaboration Agreement with Carmarthenshire County Council and a private sector partner to develop the £200m Wellness and Life Science Village planned for Llanelli. The partnership will bring a significant range of education provision to the site, which is expected to include training for doctors, nurses and other … Continue reading Agreement signed for Llanelli’s £200m Wellness Village

Governments could relieve the pressure on the NHS by investing in upgrades to social housing, according to a new study carried out by researchers at Swansea University. The National Institute for Health Research reports the study suggests that making home improvements could help to considerably reduce emergency hospital admissions. Cold houses are thought to cause … Continue reading Home improvements prevent hospital admissions

A financial injection, announced by the Welsh Government, has the potential to improve healthcare, grow the economy and create high quality jobs. Cardiff University reports £24m will come jointly from the European Regional Development Fund and the Welsh Government. Over three years it will support ACCELERATE, the Welsh Health Innovation and Technology Accelerator, bringing together … Continue reading £33m for new Welsh healthcare products and services