2014 competition: the application guidelines are available now. HFSP postdoctoral fellowships encourage early career scientists to broaden their research skills by moving into new areas of study while working in a new country. The next submission deadline is 29 August 2013. HFSP fellowships are for three…
Lincoln professor discovers ‘The Fantastic Mr Feynman’
A revealing documentary film by a Lincoln professor will tell the incredible life story of one of the 20th century’s most extraordinary scientists, Richard Feynman. Coinciding with what would have been his 95th birthday; ‘The Fantastic Mr Feynman’ celebrates the…
Ultrasonic sounds of the rainforest
Research aimed at developing ultrasonic microphones with insect-like sensitivity is to continue in the rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador. Following the discovery of a previously unidentified hearing organ in the South American bushcrickets’ ear, a scientist from the University of…
Lincoln academic presents to politicians
Research by a University of Lincoln academic was chosen to appear in Parliament. Dr Enrico Ferrari, a senior lecturer in the School of Life Sciences, presented his research to a range of politicians and a panel of expert judges, as…
Applications Forms now Available for the Gen Foundation Grants
The Gen Foundation is a charitable trust which principally provides grants to students and researchers in biological, chemical, botanical, and food sciences. Exceptional candidates in language, music, and art may also be considered. To be eligible for a Gen Foundation grant, an…
Marine worms reveal the deepest evolutionary patterns
The study of ancient worms could offer a more solid understanding of evolutionary patterns and processes, according to new research. Scientists from the universities of Bath and Lincoln have revealed new findings on the evolutionary relationships and structure of priapulids…