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Crickets' calling song hits the high notes
Appears under: School of Life Sciences
Research has detailed how acoustic communication has evolved within a unique species of cricket which exploits extremely high frequency harmonics to interact. read more...
Published: 16th May 2013, 9:59am
Mum and dad dinosaurs shared the work
Appears under: School of Life Sciences
Research into the incubation behaviour of birds suggests the type of parental care carried out by their long extinct ancestors. read more...
Published: 15th May 2013, 8:28am
Land animals kept fish-like jaws for millions of years
Appears under: School of Life Sciences
Research has confirmed how early land vertebrates, which evolved from fish, developed weight-bearing limbs and other adaptations long before their feeding systems adjusted to a vegetation-based diet. read more...
Published: 9th May 2013, 8:28am
Garden grown by social media is all a Twitter at Chelsea
Appears under: School of Psychology
Twitter will be in control of a unique digital garden at the 100th RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year. read more...
Published: 7th May 2013, 9:10am
Investment in new technology to advance understanding of neurological disorders
Appears under: School of Psychology
Scientists at the University of Lincoln have invested in new equipment that will help them to better understand how the human brain is affected by illnesses such as epilepsy and stroke. read more...
Published: 2nd May 2013, 10:52am
Identifying Afghanistan's war dead
Appears under: School of Life Sciences
A forensic anthropologist has contributed to a special report which outlines steps Afghanistan can take to help identify the victims of the country's 35-year conflict. read more...
Published: 1st May 2013, 11:15am
Computer game could improve sight of visually impaired children
Appears under: School of Psychology
Visually impaired children could benefit from a revolutionary new computer game being developed by a team of neuroscientists and game designers. read more...
Published: 24th April 2013, 10:33am
Does owning a dog improve physical health?
Appears under: School of Life Sciences
Animal behaviour experts are investigating whether dog ownership could bring physical benefits to the lives of older people. read more...
Published: 19th April 2013, 9:58am
Annual conference celebrates pioneering postgraduate research
Appears under: Uncategorised
Postgraduate students will be exhibiting their work in a celebration of research across the University of Lincoln, as it hosts its seventh Annual Postgraduate Student Conference. read more...
Published: 15th April 2013, 9:32am
Lincoln blue tits provide insight into climate change
Appears under: School of Life Sciences
Researchers believe that the size of birds' nests created in response to changing weather patterns may be partly to blame for reproductive failures over the last two years. read more...
Published: 15th April 2013, 8:40am
What is the future of our energy?
Appears under: Lincoln School of Engineering
When it comes to sustainable energy supplies hydroelectric plants are usually the best solution, according to researchers who have reviewed the economic, social and environmental impact of fuel provision. read more...
Published: 12th April 2013, 8:34am
Can you love cats too much?
Appears under: School of Life Sciences
A study into cat ownership looks at whether people who own an excessive number of cats are on the slippery slope to becoming animal hoarders. read more...
Published: 9th April 2013, 8:47am
Medieval conference to uncover secrets of Lincoln's famous bishop
Appears under: Lincoln School of Humanities
Lincoln will play host to some of the UK's most esteemed historians, as they gather for the city's celebrated annual medieval conference. read more...
Published: 8th April 2013, 10:03am
Ultrasonic sounds of the rainforest
Appears under: School of Life Sciences
Research aimed at developing ultrasonic microphones with insect-like sensitivity is to continue in the rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador. read more...
Published: 5th April 2013, 8:47am
Top primate researchers swing into Lincoln for annual meeting
Appears under: School of Psychology
Some of the world's leading primatologists will convene in Lincoln, UK, for the annual spring meeting of the Primate Society of Great Britain. read more...
Published: 28th March 2013, 10:12am
Research reveals Lincolnshire's ageing population could be missing out on local transport
Appears under: School of Social Sciences
A new report from the University of Lincoln has highlighted the vital role that community transport schemes play in empowering older people to lead active, fulfilling and independent lives. read more...
Published: 26th March 2013, 12:18pm
University to host international animal behaviour conference
Appears under: School of Life Sciences
World-leading animal behaviour experts will speak at an international conference hosted by the University of Lincoln. read more...
Published: 26th March 2013, 12:02pm
Growing success for 'green' compost
Appears under: School of Life Sciences
Research into environmentally friendly, peat-free compost is proving successful. read more...
Published: 26th March 2013, 8:49am
Politics expert talks e-petitions to Parliament
Appears under: School of Social Sciences
An academic expert on political participation has presented her views to Parliament on whether the Government's new e-petition system can help to engage the public and rebuild people's confidence in politicians. read more...
Published: 22nd March 2013, 12:09pm
Award for new technology which predicts environmental impact of buildings
Appears under: Lincoln School of Architecture
A ground-breaking new carbon management tool developed by sustainability experts at the University of Lincoln and NPS Humber Ltd has received a coveted national industry award in recognition of its potential to revolutionise the regulation of carbon read more...
Published: 21st March 2013, 11:51am
Lincoln academic presents to politicians
Appears under: School of Life Sciences
Research by a University of Lincoln academic was chosen to appear in Parliament.Dr Enrico Ferrari, a senior lecturer in the School of Life Sciences, presented his research to a range of politicians and a panel of expert judges, as part of SET... read more...
Published: 19th March 2013, 8:52am
Born to be King? Henry V before 1413
Appears under: Lincoln School of Humanities
An internationally renowned historian will take to the stage in a free public lecture to celebrate the minority of Henry V, on the 600th anniversary of his accession to the throne. read more...
Published: 18th March 2013, 12:02pm
From farm to fork: ensuring food safety with intelligent vision software
Appears under: Lincoln School of Computer Science
Safer foods, less waste and better use of natural resources are key concerns in modern mass food production. read more...
Published: 18th March 2013, 8:35am
Plug in to a healthier future
Appears under: Lincoln School of Computer Science
Research to set up an online system enabling doctors to access patients' health records from across the European Union has been launched. read more...
Published: 13th March 2013, 9:05am
International recognition for Lincoln filmmaker
Appears under: Lincoln School of Media
A leading filmmaker from the University of Lincoln has been shortlisted for a prestigious international award in recognition of his pioneering work to document the on-screen heritage of the Midlands. read more...
Published: 12th March 2013, 4:17pm
Incredible archive of engineering history is saved for future generations
Appears under: Lincoln School of Engineering
A vast archive of documents, photographs and films spanning 150 years of Lincolnshire's engineering history has been preserved for posterity. read more...
Published: 8th March 2013, 3:58pm
Lizards facing mass extinction
Appears under: School of Life Sciences
Climate change could lead to dozens of lizard species becoming extinct within the next 50 years, according to new research published this week. read more...
Published: 7th March 2013, 8:56am
New procedure to combat threat from mercury in museum specimens
Appears under: School of Life Sciences
A safe and cheap procedure to aid the reduction of harmful levels of toxic pesticides in museums' plant specimens has been discovered. read more...
Published: 5th March 2013, 8:30am
Midlands In Film: the history of a region
Appears under: Media, Humanities & Performance
Media experts from the University of Lincoln have retraced historical footprints to document the on-screen heritage of the Midlands. read more...
Published: 28th February 2013, 4:40pm
Insects inspiring new technology
Appears under: Lincoln School of Computer Science
Scientists from the University of Lincoln and Newcastle University have created a computerised system which allows for autonomous navigation of mobile robots based on the locust's unique visual system. read more...
Published: 21st February 2013, 8:25am