Bacteria kept wet during coating formation survive around 500 times more, Surrey study finds https://www.surrey.ac.uk/news/new-permanently-wet-coating-method-could-transform-wastewater-treatment-helping-bacteria-survive

Professor Rupert Pearse OBE, who helped drive a fivefold increase in clinical studies at Barts Health, is joining Surrey as Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of Health and Medical Sciences this summer https://bit.ly/438ZqWC

Wartime records of the Dorking Refugee Committee – set up by E.M. Forster and Vaughan Williams to help people fleeing the Nazis – are going online for the first time. Surrey researchers and Dorking Museum are making them publicly accessible. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/wartime...

From September 2026, every University of Surrey student – undergraduate and postgraduate – will develop discipline-specific AI skills as part of their degree. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/ai-be-e... #AIEducation #HigherEducation

iNOS – a protein known for driving inflammation – turns out to have a hidden second role: physically binding to IRG1 to suppress the immune response, no nitric oxide required. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/discove... #Immunology #InflammatoryDisease

Women diagnosed with cancer in pregnancy face lasting emotional, psychological and financial harm, a Surrey study finds. Fragmented care compounds an already devastating experience. New research calls for better coordination between cancer and obstetric teams. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/cancer-...

Our pee could help tackle global fertiliser and wastewater challenges. In a new study, our researchers show how human urine can be turned into a nutrient-rich fertiliser using a low-energy process. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/our-pee...

Standard depression screening tools could be missing key symptoms in South Asian patients – including physical pain and heart-related sensations not listed in diagnostic criteria. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/standar... #MentalHealth #HealthInequalities

Children with cancer said improving their hospital experience should be a research priority. It received no recent funding at all. New study maps where UK childhood cancer research money goes – and where it doesn’t www.surrey.ac.uk/news/five-ch... #ChildhoodCancer #SurreyShapes

England faces a five billion litre daily water shortfall by 2055. A new report finds that showers, toilets and leaks are the priority – but habits, not motivation, are the real challenge. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/changin... #WaterEfficiency #Sustainability

A sugar-processing enzyme studied for 70 years has a hidden second function: the yeast Pfk2 subunit unwinds RNA and promotes translation of cell cycle mRNAs, independently of its catalytic glycolytic activity. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/sugar-p... #CellBiology #Glycolysis

AI that knows when to ask for help – and doesn't always ask the same person. Our researchers have developed a system that shares complex cancer cases fairly across pathology teams, reducing burnout risk. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/optimis... #SurreyShapes #CancerResearch

Don’t allow the mega-space-primes to limit UK ambitions in space. Collaborate to prevent fragmentation limiting our future in space. That is the call from Professor Adam Amara and the Surrey Space Institute. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/new-ins... #SurreySpace

£700,000 research project to understand why people with learning disabilities and severe mental illness face barriers to cancer treatment. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/six-yea... #SurreyShapes #CancerResearch

Have you listened to our latest Surrey Speaks episode: ADHD – Social Media Myths vs Medical Reality? We’ve unpacked why ADHD content has surged online, how misinformation spreads and why self-diagnosis can carry real risks. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3OdImuv #ADHD #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth

Annabelle Gawer, Professor of the Digital Economy, shares expert insight in a BBC investigation into men covertly filming women on nights out and profiting online. Revenues could reach millions: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

New sign language AI will learn from natural Deaf conversations – capturing turn-taking, body language and how people really communicate. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/sign-la... @peoplecentredai.bsky.social

The first dataset to improve machine translation from English to Malayalam – a language spoken by millions of people in India – has been developed by our researchers. 🔗 https://www.surrey.ac.uk/news/first-ever-dataset-improve-english-malayalam-machine-translation-fills-critical-gap-low-resource

How the retina builds itself: virtual model offers new hope for vision restoration. Read more: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/news/virtual-retina-could-help-unlock-new-treatments-vision-loss

Hosted the #RolandCliftLecture at @uniofsurrey.bsky.social last week! Prof. Alastair Lewis shared key insights on #airquality, #decarbonisation, and #systemsthinking, followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion. Thanks to Prof. Lewis, our panellists, and guests! #Sustainability #ClimateAction

Don’t miss tonight’s Beaver Moon as it lights up the sky this Bonfire Night. Find out everything you need to know about the largest supermoon of 2025 here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/news/commentary-everything-you-need-know-about-tonights-beaver-moon

Our researchers manipulated a card reader into taking a phantom payment of £25,000 while it was offline – exposing the hidden security loopholes in contactless payment systems. Here’s what they found out: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/news/exposing-security-loopholes-modern-contactless-payments

🌍 Roland Clift Lecture: Delivering an Equitable Low Carbon and Clean Air Future by Prof. Alastair Lewis 🗓️ 5 Nov | 🕕 6–8 PM 📍 Uni of Surrey 🎟️ Free: eventbrite.co.uk #ProudToBeSurrey #RolandCliftLecture #ClimateAction

Researchers from our School of Health Sciences and @oxprimarycare.bsky.social are tackling the NHS workforce crisis with a new NIHR-funded project. The study will explore how to best integrate new healthcare roles into GP surgeries to improve patient care. https://bit.ly/3IOMZcd #NHS

A positive outlook on ageing could be the key to getting older adults to be more active. Our latest research shows that viewing ageing as a time of growth, rather than decline, may lead to higher physical activity levels. https://bit.ly/4nMMKNL @victischler.bsky.social

Researchers found that different strains of Avian Pathogenic E. coli (APEC) act differently, some are able to invade cells, while others are more lethal. https://bit.ly/42ybX6b @jaimehat.bsky.social

We're partnering on an Innovate UK-backed project to create an AI-powered mental health app for neurodivergent young people. The project, led by Photography-Based Therapeutics Ltd, uses AR and AI to transform photography into a therapeutic tool for emotional expression. https://bit.ly/4mOYOgf

Our VC, Prof Stephen Jarvis, is honoured to join this week’s British trade mission to India. As founder members of the new UK Universities in India Alliance, we’re proud to be part of a higher education skills and research accelerator for UK/India trade and growth. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/surrey-...

Researchers are teaming to create "Immune Digital Twins", AKA virtual models of a patient's immune system, allowing doctors to simulate treatments for diseases before ever administering them. https://bit.ly/3WhUATv @researchdataall.bsky.social @rdaeurope.bsky.social

Our School of Health Sciences is leading research into whether drones could play a role in getting defibrillators to cardiac arrest patients more quickly. https://bit.ly/4mJUQWf @scottfsmunro.bsky.social #Drones #MedTech #Research #Innovation #Healthcare #EmergencyServices #PublicHealth

World’s first elephant herpesvirus vaccine trial found to be safe and immune-boosting www.surrey.ac.uk/news/breakth... (picture credit: Chester Zoo)

Trials are underway to explore how smart flooring could help prevent serious injuries in older adults by cushioning their falls. Volunteers are needed - find out more here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/news/new-trial-investigates-how-smart-flooring-could-protect-older-adults-fall-related-injuries

Always great to connect with our friends at BBC Radio Surrey. This morning our new President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Stephen Jarvis, popped in for the first time for an interview. If you want to listen back, check it out on BBC Sounds - https://bbc.in/42hrLdq (scroll to 3:13.00).

Suit up, stargaze and meet our space engineers at this year’s World Space Week Highstreet Takeover. We hope to see you there. 🔗 https://www.surrey.ac.uk/news/local-engagement-key-thriving-space-sector-say-surrey-scientists-university-invites-public-world

Our latest study from our School of Psychology found that exposure to body-positive and humorous content not only improves women's body satisfaction but also inspires them to take action against unrealistic beauty standards via gratitude. https://bit.ly/4pDxtAq @fabiofas.bsky.social

Is our internal body clock linked to how our body renews its bone tissue? A new study from our School of Biosciences suggests that this may be the case. #circadianrhythms #medicalresearch #health #bonehealth https://bit.ly/3K9Q07g

Our Vet School joins a major global project to combat schistosomiasis, a devastating tropical disease. Our researchers will co-lead the £8.1m Wellcome-funded DRIVERS project, investigating why current treatments fail and developing new strategies for disease control. bit.ly/46FDV19

New research highlights pervasive discrimination against LGBT+ professionals and students in the UK veterinary profession. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/discrim... #VeterinaryMedicine #LGBTQ+ #VetProfession

New research has found that 65% of our daily actions are triggered by habit, not conscious choice. https://bit.ly/42LBadk #HabitFormation #Psychology #Wellness #GoalSetting #PublicHealth #Habits #Health #Goals @uscarnoldschool.bsky.social#HabitFormation

Two-thirds of our daily behaviors are #habits, according to new research, and this is (mostly) good news. 🚶🏾‍♀️ 🏋🏼‍♀️ 🥗https://ow.ly/KW1c50X0J3k @uscnews.bsky.social @uscresearch.bsky.social @surreypsychology.bsky.social @amandarebar.bsky.social @profbengardner.bsky.social @phdsleepy.bsky.social

New research has found that D2 supplements can lead to a drop in the body's concentration of vitamin D3 https://bit.ly/46Mhg4p

The University of Surrey and Taiwan’s National Central University sign an agreement to work together on solar radiation measurement, deep space exploration and building stronger space infrastructure. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/uk-and-... #SpaceEngineering

The Surrey Space Institute brings together space engineering, law, business, biosciences, materials science and AI – all to tackle global challenges like water security and sustainable space exploration. stories.surrey.ac.uk/SurreyShapes... #SurreyShapes #Space

Today we are delighted to welcome Professor Stephen Jarvis, our new President and Vice-Chancellor, to campus. Welcome to Surrey, Stephen! #ProudToBeSurrey

A new opinion piece on the @bmj.com by our School of Health Sciences and @oxprimarycare.bsky.social suggests that general practice must remain central to primary care reforms, building on its core strengths: continuity of care and long-term patient relationships. https://bit.ly/4pwSg8T

Schools are back! Let's teach kids how to interact with animals safely. https://bit.ly/3Vj7ikr #ZoonoticDiseases #VeterinaryPublicHealth #ChildSafety #AnimalInteraction

Natural compound forskolin shows dual promise against aggressive leukaemia, a potential game-changer in the fight against Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. bit.ly/3UEa17O #LeukaemiaResearch #CancerTreatment #Leukaemia #CancerResearch

Are aggressive dog reports up, or is social media just louder? We shed light on why dogs show aggressive-like behaviour. 🔗 www.surrey.ac.uk/news/expert-... #DogBehavior #AnimalWelfare #VeterinaryMedicine #SocialMedia #BehaviouralMedicine

New research from our School of Psychology and Queen Mary University of London found a link between high sensitivity and increased risk for mental health issues like anxiety and depression. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/new-res...

With UK heatwaves increasing, how do we keep animals safe? Learn essential tips to protect pets and farm animals: 🔗https://www.surrey.ac.uk/news/expert-comment-heatwave-advice-animals #HeatwaveSafety #AnimalWelfare #VeterinaryAdvice