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Digital tool that personalises antidepressant treatment significantly An AI-driven tool that tailors antidepressant treatment to individual patients was shown to improve outcomes for people with depression, compared to standard treatment, in a major international trial.

NEW: An AI-driven tool that tailors antidepressant treatment to individual patients was shown to improve outcomes for people with depression, compared to standard treatment, in a major international trial.

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A young child is reading a book, illuminated by soft light in a darkened room. Their face is in profile, focused intently on the text, creating a serene and introspective atmosphere.

There's no robust evidence that ADHD is being over diagnosed in the UK - our experts say 🧠

Instead, they say long waits for assessment, support and treatment are more pressing concerns.

Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/w9ouxzqudp | @sotonpsychology.bsky.social

#bsw26 | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology British Science Week is underway 🧪🥼 To mark the occasion, we’re highlighting some recent scientific milestones that are making a real difference: ⚛️ A new deal to turn nuclear fuel into life‑savin...

British Science Week celebrations kick off today and DSIT have posted a reel highlighting some recent scientific milestones that are making a real difference to people’s lives. Including research from @qmul.bsky.social 👇
www.linkedin.com/posts/scitec...

Text reads, 'Arrival of Homo Erectus may have triggered Mosquitoes' taste for human blood'

Mosquito-borne diseases present a significant burden on human health, with malaria alone causing an estimated 249 million cases and 608,000 deaths worldwide in 2022.

But where did their taste for humans come from?

www.nature.com/articles/s41...
@uom-ees.bsky.social #mosquitoes

Durham researchers play key role in breast cancer study with AI-VISION - Durham University

Our researchers are helping turn cutting-edge physics and AI into real-world impact for cancer patients.

Learn more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@durhamphysics.bsky.social

Children who started school during the Covid-19 pandemic may be experiencing lasting setbacks in their ability to self-regulate and adapt to new situations, according to new research involving @samhforbes.bsky.social @durhampsych.bsky.social. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3N7TUPM

@uniofeastanglia.bsky.social

YouTube video by King's College London New global research is out ahead of International Women's Day 2026 #kcl #iwd2026 #genderroles

📣 New global research is in.

23k people across 29 countries reveal a mixed picture of gender roles in 2026, progress in some areas, but also some surprising reversals among Gen Z men.

Professor Heejung Chung helps make sense of the findings.

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www.youtube.com/shorts/salaS...

Baby held by her mother who is kissing her baby's head.

Did you know that new mothers only have about an hour of their waking day for rest? A study by our psychologists has found this leads to stress, loneliness and emotional exhaustion.

tinyurl.com/4tbjj9fe

@thuyvytnguyen.bsky.social | @thesolitudelab.bsky.social | @durhamimh.bsky.social #IWD2026

Research shows how jackdaw chicks learn about predators. Recordings of predator calls were played with adult jackdaw alarm calls or contact calls that indicate no danger. Chicks that heard predator sounds and alarm calls learned to fear the predator while those that heard contact calls did not.

The tower of the University of Glasgow taken by drone with the city in the background.

Wishing a Happy Holi to our students, colleagues, alumni & friends who are celebrating 🎨

#OneTeamUofG #FestivalOfColours #Holi2026

Eight people pose indoors in casual attire. Two hold a small drone with blue accents. Behind them, screens display a logo and the words "Certificate to fly."

A person types on a black laptop displaying code, with a drone resting on a round table in front of them. The setting is informal, featuring green cushioned seating in the background.

Our student engineers have carried out the world’s first demo of a 'blockchain black box’ on a drone. It records flight data on a secure digital ledger so it's actions can be verified and trusted.

Read more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/j3o142z2pz

The International Women's day logo on a plum background. Test reads: "International Women's Day Sunday 8 March. This year's theme is #GiveToGain. We're celebrating with events on campus and elsewhere in York."

We'll be marking International Women's Day with a series of talks and events on campus and elsewhere in York. Join us as we explore the theme of #GiveToGain
Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/mv9yypdh

Could working from home help reverse declining birth rates? | King's College London Couples who work from home at least one day a week are having more children and planning larger families, according to a comprehensive new study spanning almost 40 countries.

Could working from home help reverse declining birth rates?

Couples who work from home at least one day a week are having more children and planning larger families, according to a new @kcl-spe.bsky.social study.

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www.kcl.ac.uk/news/could-w...

The quick ‘chairside’ dentist test that could boost diabetes diagnosis rates Estimates suggest that around 1.3 million people in the UK have type 2 diabetes but are yet to be diagnosed

One in three people who have a routine test during dental appointments are diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes.

The @kingsdentistry.bsky.social study builds on longstanding research into oral and metabolic health at King’s.

www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

Our researchers alongside the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have developed the world’s largest open-source database of canine and feline tumours, with over one million records, to improve understanding of cancer risk in pets. 🐶🐱

Read more: ▶️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/03/02/r...

A montage of images showing three people smiling at the camera, holding an award, a close up of the award and the Iron Age hoard being excavated from the ground.

Readers of Current Archaeology Magazine have voted to make the Melsonby Hoard Iron Age find its ‘Rescue Project of the Year’.

The hoard was excavated by @arcdurham.bsky.social, including Archaeological Services, with support from The British Museum and Historic England 👉 tinyurl.com/cjfmauj9

New national computing resources to open doors for researchers UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a £76 million investment to launch four new national compute resources (NCRs).

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A £76m investment from @ukri.org will deliver four new projects to support the UK Compute Roadmap - all at Russell Group universities.

New national compute resources will launch at @unibirmingham.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social & @ucl.ac.uk.

www.ukri.org/news/new-nat...

An excellent couple of days last week hosting friends and colleagues from around the world at GRIUN 2026 in London - a meeting of the Global Research-Intensive Universities Network. At a time of… | R... An excellent couple of days last week hosting friends and colleagues from around the world at GRIUN 2026 in London - a meeting of the Global Research-Intensive Universities Network. At a time of incr...

An excellent time last week hosting friends & colleagues from around the world at GRIUN 2026 in London, a meeting of the Global Research-Intensive Universities Network @germanu15.bsky.social @u15ca.bsky.social #Groupof8Australia, #RU11Japan, #LERU & #AAU. See more 👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/russel...

Solved: New analysis of Apollo Moon samples finally settles debate Researchers from the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford, have resolved a long-standing debate about the strength of the Moon’s magnetic field. For decades, scientists have argued

SOLVED: Oxford Earth Sciences researchers have resolved a decades-long debate over the Moon’s early magnetic field.

A new study shows the Moon likely had both strong and weak magnetic phases 3.5 - 4 billion years ago, meaning both sides were partly right.

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A major study by Durham and Oxford universities has found that specific learning difficulties like dyslexia are not being identified equally among school pupils in England, raising questions about fair access to support.

👉 tinyurl.com/4yzkh536

@durhameducation.bsky.social | @education.ox.ac.uk

A soft robotic wing submerged in water, made of flexible metallic material with yellow and green bands, featuring red sensor dots along its length. It is positioned in front of large blue cylindrical structures.

What if robots could move through water like fish? 🐟

Researchers have created a soft robotic wing that senses water currents and adapts its shape automatically.

Find out more: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/02...

Rice gene discovery could cut fertiliser use while protecting yields Researchers from the University of Oxford, Nanjing Agricultural University, and Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (Chinese Academy of Sciences) have finally identified the master

NEW: Oxford researchers, with partners in China, have identified the master regulator that helps plants balance root and shoot growth when nutrients are scarce.

The breakthrough could ultimately improve global crop yields while reducing dependence on synthetic fertilisers.

A close up of an Earth-like planet with the blackness of space behind. Text on the image reads "Our scientists are involved in the search for habitable worlds."

Did you know that @durhamphysics.bsky.social researchers are involved in the search for life on distant planets? They're investigating how a UK-led team could design and build a core instrument for the new NASA Habitable Worlds mission due to launch in the 2040s 👉 tinyurl.com/3fmwfyur

YouTube video by The University of Manchester Research impact, shaped together

🤝 Research impact, #ShapedTogether.

From mental health innovators to wildfire responders and community organisers, one truth holds: meaningful impact is built through shared ownership, respect and collaboration.

Find out more: www.manchester.ac.uk/research/imp...

youtu.be/AN9SeGshLjo?...

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Through @horizoneu.bsky.social partnerships, the UK's world-leading universities and cutting-edge R&D infrastructure help make research breakthroughs possible.

The UK government's new matchmaking service helps Horizon applicants find a UK partner for their consortium. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3MRWRDO

U15 Canada is joining our partners from across the Global Research-Intensive Universities Network #GRIUN for two days of meetings in London, hosted by @russellgroup.bsky.social.

Collectively, our universities are having a global impact developing talent, driving innovation and delivering impact.

It was also great to hear MPs Sir Alec Shelbrooke and John Slinger, who sponsored the event, talk about the value of investing in HE and empowering young researchers to make the breakthroughs that change and save lives.

Find out more about the event here ➡️ warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...

Congratulations to all the students who showcased research at yesterday's #PostersinParliament organised by @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social and the British Conference of Undergraduate Research👏

Our Director of Policy Dr Hollie Chandler was proud to be a judge in the Research Communications Competition.

New scholarship launched at our Mumbai Enterprise Campus 🎓

The University of Bristol today signed a historic agreement with the Government of Maharashtra to launch a fully funded scholarship programme for talented students studying at our new Mumbai Enterprise Campus.

Learn more: brnw.ch/21x0fRC

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From mapping human genomes, to designing green tech, to analysing digital archives - the new resources will provide the processing power researchers need, and make supercomputing better available to all across the research community.