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Dr Shane Heffernan, Swansea University

24 May 2022

Trans and DSD athletes - Swansea experts at forefront of research on eligibility criteria 

Fish shoal. Over 1 million species of insects have so far been identified, three-quarters of all invertebrate species on Earth. There are 31,269 species of fish: half of all vertebrate species.

25 August 2021

Venom contributed to the species diversity of insects and fishes

Industrial site with smoke billowing into atmosphere.

18 August 2021

Carbon capture research gets a boost

Ambulance on road:

17 August 2021

604,000 calls to 999 for Covid in first wave, with care provided varying widely across UK - survey

Graphic of car: research shows all windows should be open for car travel below 30mph. Once speed increases above this, it is more effective for only two opposite windows, one in the front and one in the back, to be opened - occasionally - to create a diagonal flow of air (as in picture).

15 August 2021

How to cut Covid risk in the car - researchers reveal best methods

First responders and NHS staff proved more resilient during early days of pandemic

13 August 2021

First responders and NHS staff proved more resilient during early days of pandemic

Illustrations of four robust micro-structure topologies of extreme metamaterials emerged from the proposed framework.

13 August 2021

New algorithm can help improve cellular materials design

Public torn over the issue of Covid-19 vaccinations in children

6 August 2021

Public torn over the issue of Covid-19 vaccinations in children

Santander Universities logo: Swansea University has a partnership with Santander, as part of the Santander Universities programme.

4 August 2021

Student wins £1000 from Santander to support freelance gaming business

Shout out for innovative new children’s video about fish migration

2 August 2021

Shout out for innovative new children’s video about fish migration

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