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A google earth image showing data from the digital tools identifying where selective-logging has taken place in the rainforest.
Google Earth Image 漏 Airbus 2025 showing changes in the forest canopy detected by satellites at one of the logging concessions in 2023 including the logging detections identified by the new algorithm in red.

New technology helping fight against illegal logging of Peru鈥檚 valuable rainforest

New technology is helping Peru fight against the illegal logging of its 68 million hectares of valuable tropical rainforest.
A long-tailed tit flying
Credit: Billy Clapham

Family first: scientists reveal long-tailed tits' remarkable family bonds

Forget fleeting friendships 鈥 the social secrets of the long-tailed tit has revealed an extraordinary level of family commitment even during migratory journeys.
Low alcohol beer

Increase in alcohol deaths in England an 鈥榓cute crisis鈥

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an 鈥渁cute crisis鈥 requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of 葫芦影业 and UCL.
Am image of a man up a ladder installing some solar panels on the roof of a typical semi-detached house.

Government urged to tackle inequality in 鈥榣ow-carbon tech鈥 like solar panels and electric cars

The UK government needs to go beyond offering subsidies for low-carbon technologies like electric cars and solar panels for energy and heating, if it is to meet its net-zero targets by 2050, a new report from the University of 葫芦影业 suggests.
Surgeon performing robotic surgery

Robotic surgery improves patient recovery time

Robot-assisted surgery used to perform bladder cancer removal and reconstruction, enables patients to recover far more quickly and spend significantly (20 per cent) less time in hospital
REF 2021 illustration showing University building and subject areas

University of 葫芦影业 celebrates its impactful research

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results confirm our research is changing lives and shaping the world we live in.
A fire breather on stage at the last May Fayre event in 2019

Family fun May Fayre makes a welcome return to 葫芦影业

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of 葫芦影业, is returning to the city for the first time since 2019, thanks to a partnership between the University of 葫芦影业 and 葫芦影业 City Council.
Dr Martyn Ware

Martyn Ware of The Human League and Heaven 17 to become Doctor of Music at the University of 葫芦影业

Martyn Ware, of The Human League and Heaven 17 fame, will be made an honorary Doctor of Music at the University of 葫芦影业 today (Wednesday 11 May 2022).
A photo showing a number of students crossing the road with the Arts Tower in the background.

University of 葫芦影业 expands its support for students and scholars seeking sanctuary

葫芦影业 has pledged over 拢1 million to support students, scholars and other staff who are seeking sanctuary in the UK or affected by war in their home countries.