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KSS Newsletter – 23 May 2013
The innovation mission This week the 15 emerging AHSNs have all had their designation confirmed so I will start with a restatement of why AHSNs are needed now. The country faces economic challenges and needs the UK life sciences … Continue reading
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Industry accelerator
The AHSN has a broad remit, with some responsibilities that overlap with others (e.g. the various research and clinical networks). We also have a particular remit to strengthen collaboration between industry and the NHS and have a couple of April … Continue reading
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‘Humane and generous’ UK welfare state still feasible
A new book by Peter Taylor-Gooby, Professor of Social Policy at the University of Kent, suggests that the UK can still afford an ‘inclusive, humane and generous’ welfare state and high quality public services. In his book, titled The Double … Continue reading
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KSS AHSN membership
Across the country, AHSN member organisations are being approached this month to formalise their membership. Members are being asked to pledge a financial sum and contribute to the development of a vibrant, member-based network. The draft commitments from members include: … Continue reading
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Research seminars
Seminar programme Seminars are held at 4.00 p.m. on Mondays in Biosciences Lecture Theatre 1 unless otherwise stated. If you would like to meet the speaker during his/her visit please contact the host. Monday 11th March [1] Professor Franz Rödel … Continue reading
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SHREWD: the Single Health Resilience Early Warning Database
In November 2012, the Centre for Health Services Studies at the University of Kent was commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway to conduct a rapid (23 day) appraisal of the SHREWD system and the way it was currently operating across … Continue reading
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Tizard Centre Taster Sessions 2013
Come and experience what it is like to study at the Tizard Centre and hopefully learning something new at the same time. These sessions provide free training but also give you the chance to find out more about studying at … Continue reading
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Important discovery about one of the pigments of life
Researchers at the University of Kent have discovered a new way in which nature makes heme – the component that gives blood its colour and allows red blood cells to carry oxygen around the body. Until now it was not … Continue reading
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Transition Board update
We hope you to see you at Expo on 13/14 March where we have a stand, are speaking about improving outcomes and reducing variation and plan to spend some time in the dementia ” village ” building on our local … Continue reading
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Kent student wins major award for paper on benefits of evolutionary medicine
A University of Kent student from the School of Anthropology and Conservation has won the international Pollitzer Travel award for the second consecutive year for her paper on evolutionary medicine. Justyna Miszkiewicz, a third year PhD research student, won the … Continue reading
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