A £12.2 million funding boost will help scientists at the University of Exeter and the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Trust contribute to national efforts to map how COVID-19 spreads and evolves.
As part of the COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) Consortium (COG-UK), the work has been backed by the Department for Health and Social Care Testing Innovation Fund to expand whole genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2
The £12.2 million in funding will facilitate the genome sequencing capacity needed to meet the increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases expected in the UK this winter.
Overnight closures at Countess Wear roundabout in Exeter are set to continue for another couple of weeks. The scheme, which includes drainage improvements, resurfacing and pavement repairs as well as the installation of a pedestrian crossing on Rydon Lane, was due to be completed this evening. However, it is running behind as essential repairs are being carried out on collapsed drains discovered beneath the roundabout road surface, which are related to historical flooding problems experienced at the roundabout. Delays had also been incurred by the contractor during the installation of the...
Virtual reality has tried to integrate into entertainment at the end of the last century. Then the massive distribution of VR was prevented by technical problems with implementation. The main disadvantage was the inability to take data from the vestibular apparatus and transmit realistic sensations to it. And, of course, the high price slowed down the process a lot. However, the successes achieved in the field of video-audio presence have opened up many prospects for virtual reality. Now there is a new wave of VR adoption in a variety of areas. How are companies using technology?...
Even though anxiety is an entirely normal emotion, excess anxiety can be debilitating. It can leave you feeling overwhelmed, demotivated and stressed, which can have an impact on your physical health and your emotional well-being.
Sadly, anxiety levels are increasing around the world. In 2020, in particular, the on-going COVID-19 pandemic has caused anxiety levels to skyrocket, with around 19 million adults in Great Britain reporting feeling anxious.
However, there are ways to combat feelings of anxiety and the associated symptoms it brings. As well as seeking help from...
With England in a month-long lockdown which started Thursday 5 of November, and varying restrictions in place across Britain, a normal life may be on pause, but that doesn’t mean you can’t continue to dream of exploring.
England is due to come out of lockdown on 2 December and is likely to move back to a tiered system of restrictions. There are hopes that a coronavirus vaccine and greater testing could make travel to more destinations possible.
Ministers say they could soon formally approve the idea of arrivals paying for a test after a week of self-isolation. This would...
According to the Office of National Statistics there was an 18% rise in divorces in 2019.
Figures just released indicate that both same sex couples and opposite sex couples saw an increase in divorce and/or dissolution.
There were 107,599 opposite-sex divorces in 2019, an increase of 18.4% from 90,871 in 2018 and the highest since 2014. For same-sex divorces the figure doubled from 822 to 428 since 2018.
Director Rachel Buckley from The Family Law Company said: “Although these figures do seem to indicate a significant increase, in fact many of these divorce matters...
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Businesses in Devon and Cornwall can now sign up to be part of the new South West Cyber Resilience Centre (SWCRC), established to help businesses and charities better protect themselves against cybercrime.
The police led initiative, in partnership with the private sector and academia, is part of a network of centres being established across England and Wales to provide businesses with a free level of support, and an affordable way to access more bespoke cyber security services and consultancy.
The SWCRC offers a range of membership options depending on the level of...
Business leaders from the likes of Exeter Science Park, Stephens Scown solicitors and Exeter City Futures will be amongst the experts talking about how collaboration can drive opportunity at a South West digital event.
Exeter-based Collaborate South West has today announced ‘Business Summit Live: Collaborating through Adversity’ will take place on Friday November 20 11am.
The summit will focus on how to build on lessons learnt in 2020, share examples of collaborations already making a positive difference in business and the public sector, and look forward to 2021 as...
Nationwide lockdowns are rarely convenient. But for a some people, they’re especially troublesome. If your MOT happened to be due in the middle of November, then the announcement that all non-essential businesses would be forced to close might have inspired a wave of panic. If your appointment with the garage is due in December, then you might find yourself similarly concerned – as it’s not entirely clear whether lockdown will in fact come to an end on the 2nd, despite the reassurances of the Prime Minister.
Let’s take a look at a few common questions, and see if we can establish...
