Latest research news stories from Aston University http://www1.aston.ac.uk/research-news.rss A hydrogen powered car designed by Engineering students has won a major award in the 2012 Shell Eco- Marathon challenge. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/may/-design-award/ 124905 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:12:11 GMT 20120523111211 Mon, 21 May 2012 13:43:01 GMT 20120521134301 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:12:11 GMT 2012052311111211 Two new partnership agreements strengthen Aston's links with Hong Kong and China. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/may/partnerships-hong-kong/ 124729 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:42:01 GMT 20120522144201 Fri, 18 May 2012 10:25:08 GMT 20120518102508 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:42:01 GMT 201205221424201 Researchers have developed an innovative bioenergy solution that uses waste products to generate cost-effective heat and power. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/may/sustainable-energy-solution-developed-by-aston-university/ 124266 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:59:35 GMT 20120521145935 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:34:32 GMT 20120510143432 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:59:35 GMT 201205211425935 Aston has signed an agreement with Santander to provide support for future students, researchers and entrepreneurs. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/may/partnership-santander/ 124173 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:40:21 GMT 20120522144021 Wed, 09 May 2012 11:13:51 GMT 20120509111351 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:40:20 GMT 201205221424020 A drug prescribed for Alzheimers disease does not ease clinically significant agitation in patients with Alzheimers disease, according to a new study involving Aston University. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/may/alzheimers-drug-fails-to-reduce-significant-agitation/ 123916 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:43:07 GMT 20120516124307 Fri, 04 May 2012 09:21:30 GMT 20120504092130 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:43:06 GMT 2012051612124306 Dr Shehzad Naroo was awarded a fellowship in recognition of his excellence and innovation in clinical practice, research, education and professional advancement of optometry. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/may/aston-university-optometrist-awarded-european-fellowship/ 123658 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:43:15 GMT 20120522144315 Wed, 02 May 2012 11:58:32 GMT 20120502115832 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:43:15 GMT 201205221424315 Scientists at Aston University have identified a new mechanism responsible for regulating the flow of water into and out of cells. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/april/water-balance/ 123005 Wed, 09 May 2012 11:52:44 GMT 20120509115244 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:31:00 GMT 20120423153100 Wed, 09 May 2012 11:52:44 GMT 2012050911115244 Aston University researchers are examining how metabolic disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes affect the ageing process. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/april/tackling-obesity-and-diabetes-in-an-ageing-population/ 121983 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:25:03 GMT 20120430142503 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:15:24 GMT 20120412091524 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:24:59 GMT 201204301422459 An €8m bioenergy project that will significantly reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfill, has been officially launched in the West Midlands. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/april/project-to-reduce-landfill-waste-launched-in-the-west-midlands/ 121815 Fri, 18 May 2012 11:40:45 GMT 20120518114045 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:00:13 GMT 20120405090013 Fri, 18 May 2012 11:40:44 GMT 2012051811114044 The Association of Graduate Recruiters has praised the benefits of an integrated placement year for students aiming to impress future employers. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/february/-graduate-recruiters-placement-year/ 117831 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:44:22 GMT 20120522144422 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:39:41 GMT 20120209113941 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:44:22 GMT 201205221424422