WEIGHTED ANALYSIS
Obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities
Obesity is increasing more rapidly in the world’s rural areas than in cities, according to a new study of global trends in body-mass index (BMI).
Stories tagged with 'Global challenges Health and wellbeing'
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Two steps forward
Imperial MedSTEP: Medical students develop new online platform for revision
Students have created an interactive and user-friendly self-testing platform, as part of a range of projects supporting learning at the College.
Mind expanding research
Imperial launches world’s first Centre for Psychedelics Research
The first formal centre for psychedelic research in the world will launch at Imperial College London today.
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Dynamic Digital Learning
A year of digital learning: Imperial marks milestone at global conference
The College sent a large delegation to the Coursera Partner Conference this year, reflecting its growing expertise in delivering digital education.
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Climate Action
9 things you can do about climate change
As experts on climate change, many people ask us, what can I do personally about it?
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Jolly Good Fellows
Imperial scientist elected Royal Society Fellow
An Imperial virologist and immunologist who has spent a career shedding light on a cancer-causing virus has been elected to the Royal Society.
Early warning
Breast cancer blood test could help to spot relapse earlier
A simple blood test could help to detect breast cancer relapse up to two years earlier than imaging in patients with early-stage breast cancer.
Clean Power Programme
Imperial launches online courses on shift to low-carbon energy system
Imperial launches the Clean Power Programme, a Professional Certificate Programme about the global transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Nerve repair
Active lifestyles may help nerves to heal after spinal injuries
Leading an active lifestyle may increase the likelihood of damaged nerves regenerating after a spinal cord injury.
Chemistry Futures 2040
Discover how a chemistry revolution could transform the world of 2040
Chemistry experts from academia and industry will offer visions of 2040 on Friday at an all-day event in the Molecular Sciences Research Hub (MSRH).
