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How active is your child really?

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Children younger than eight need to be targeted to make sure they lead more active lives to combat the obesity 'time bomb,' according to a study involving researchers at the Universities of Strathclyde and Newcastle.

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Regular exercise in natural environments halves risk of poor mental health

Regular exercise in a natural environment may cut the risk of suffering from poor mental health by half, according to a new study.

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Tea drinkers at greater risk of prostate cancer

Men who are heavy tea drinkers may be more likely to develop prostate cancer, according to research from scientists at the University of Glasgow which is published in the journal ‘Nutrition and Cancer’.

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Strathclyde Principal knighted in Jubilee Birthday Honours

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The Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Strathclyde has been awarded a knighthood in The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Birthday Honours. Sir Jim McDonald, who has been Principal since 2009, has been honoured for his services to education, engineering and the economy.

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UWS students get animated at annual industry showcase

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University of the West of Scotland held its annual industry showcase of student work in Animation, Music, Multimedia, Web and Computer Games at its Paisley Campus on Tuesday 12 June 2012.

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Students’ innovation on display at Lighthouse

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Pioneering design projects by students at the University of Strathclyde are on display at an exhibition in Glasgow this week.

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Scottish Space School inspires the next generation of scientists and engineers

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Two astronauts who have spent over 200 days in space between them are part of a NASA team visiting the University of Strathclyde this week (June 10-15) for this year’s Scottish Space School.

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