 Welcome
A number of articles
in the December edition of News
& Views
reflect the important role the University plays in medicine and health.
A new
oncologist at the University's Cancer Research Unit is taking part
in ground-breaking research into the fight against cancer. The Unit is
developing a drug to target tumours by developing cells from a new-born
child's umbilical cord to test anti-cancer drugs.
The president of the
American Vitiligo Research Foundation has visited
the University to discuss ways of raising US awareness of research
conducted into the pigmentary disorder of the skin.
And there has been
a huge amount of interest in the University's Foundation
and BSc Clinical Sciences degree courses, launched in September, which
has resulted in course directors exceeding their admissions targets.
Meanwhile, a number
of new projects have recently been launched at the University. These include
a new scheme to support female students in the School of Engineering,
Design & Technology. FAIRER (Females Actively
Involved in Rewarding Engineering Roles) is the first women's engineering
society at the University.
Also, social work
students will soon be able to take a new Honours
degree course which includes a new bursary scheme worth at least £3,000
per year. The BA (Hons) course in Social Work is due to commence in 2003
with the University being one of the first in the region to gain accreditation
for the course.
Finally, women are
invited to attend a lunch and discussion at the launch of the University's
academic women's network. The Bradford launch will take place in January.
News & Views
is always on the lookout for more research and other stories from departments.
Contact Rachael Ellis on r.ellis1@bradford.ac.uk
or call (23)3084.
4 December
2002
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