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Research news stories:
HIV vaccine
Researchers from Imperial College London have found a way to prevent HIV from damaging the immune system.
29 November 2011
Cleaner, greener cars
Engineers from Imperial College London are developing the next generation of sustainable vehicles.
23 November 2011
Fighting disease
University of West London is helping in the fight against healthcare infections such as MRSA.
13 November 2011
Science of invisibility
The science of invisibility is being discussed by London researchers at the British Science Festival.
7 November 2011
Flying video camera
A team of London engineers develop the UK’s first lightweight flying video camera for soldiers.
1 November 2011
Natural sunscreen
King’s College London researchers discover how coral protects itself from the sun.
28 October 2011
Engineering and enterprise
London South Bank University has opened a new institute to prepare the student engineers for their careers in the industry.
14 September 2011
Windpipe transplant
A UCL scientist and his team have designed and built a synthetic windpipe used in a successful operation in Sweden.
12 September 2011
Brazilian press award
A Brazilian academic from London has won an international media award for the promotion of Brazilian culture in the UK.
31 August 2011
Sanitation pioneer
African governments honour London professor for his contribution to improving the health and well-being of Africans.
15 August 2011
Read insight magazine
The latest edition of insight magazine is out now with lots of London university news and courses inside.
3 August 2011
Heart art
London science and health professors win British Heart Foundation science competition with their images and videos.
25 July 2011
Purifying clothes
Clothes designed by London professor use nanotechnology materials to help remove pollution from the air.
22 July 2011
Criminology expert
London criminology lecturer named "Professional of the Year" at the Asian Women of Achievement Awards 2011.
18 July 2011
Medical research boost
Imperial College London and King’s College London will join the UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation (UKCMRI).
13 July 2011
School of Public Health
Imperial College London opens new health school to tackle the major global health challenges of the 21st century.
26 April 2011
Cancer research
Queen Mary, University of London will lead a £5 million research unit for cancer screening, symptom awareness and early diagnosis.
15 March 2011
Silencing the dental drill
London researchers invent innovative device to silence the noise of the dental drill when people visit the dentist.
21 February 2011