Massive MOOC
Free COVID-19 online course re-launches to learners worldwide
Imperial researchers and Coursera have partnered to offer a free Massively Open Online Course explaining the science behind coronavirus.
Stories tagged with 'Global challenges Health and wellbeing'
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Education Innovation
COVID-19 response: EdTech expertise strengthening remote learning transition
With face-to-face teaching suspended due to coronavirus, Imperial is using its EdTech (education technology) expertise to keep delivering its mission.
Coronavirus lockdown
J-IDEA’s Neil Ferguson tells MPs lockdown can help NHS manage coronavirus
Imperial’s Neil Ferguson, Director of J-IDEA, has told MPs that the current UK lockdown could keep the coronavirus outbreak at manageable levels.
Coronavirus action
David Nabarro says coronavirus challenges can be averted with rapid action
The WHO’s coronavirus special envoy and Imperial academic David Nabarro says the challenges faced by Italy and Iran can be avoided with rapid action.
Community care
E-learning could train community health workers to help COVID-19 efforts
UK researchers say an emergency programme to train thousands of community health workers could help vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safe place
Women 10% more likely than men to report feeling unsafe on city public transport
A worldwide study of 327,403 metro and bus passengers found that women are ten per cent more likely to feel unsafe than men on urban public transport.
Combatting Coronavirus
Fighting coronavirus: Imperial researchers secure funds to help tackle COVID-19
Two Imperial research projects are among the first to receive national funding as part of a stream of work to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Caring Community
Global Health students and London voluntary sector share community expertise
Year 4 undergraduates in the College's BSc Global Health degree took part in a showcase event at the Invention Rooms with voluntary sector partners.
Innovative imaging
Seismic imaging technology could deliver detailed images of the human brain
Scientists have developed a new technique that could lead to fast, finely detailed brain imaging with a compact device that uses only sound waves.
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Gene Therapy
Mouse trial shows gene therapy potential for treating childhood brain disorder
Imperial researchers have developed a gene therapy with potential for treating a debilitating childhood neurological condition.
