Nationally and internationally recognised Since the WP Unit was first formed in 2002, the work of individuals and the team has been recognised with well-respected awards for excellence and innovation:
2011 The Learning on Screen Awards - Courseware and Curriculum (Multimedia) (www.tasteofmedicine.com)
2009 The e-Learning Awards - Gold Medal winner - Excellence in the production of learning content: not for profit sector
2009 Lord Mayor of London Dragon Awards - Volunteer of the Year (Rosie Spooner, Student Ambassador)
2008 The Guardian Public Service Awards – Innovation and Progress in Diversity and Equality
2008 Special Commendation: Times Higher Education Awards – Widening Participation Initiative of the Year
2008 Lord Mayor of London Dragon Award - Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Inclusion
2008 London Education Partnership Awards – Individual professional contribution to higher-education progression (Kenton Lewis)
2007 Higher Education Volunteering Awards – Outstanding Project Award
2007 London Education Partnership Award – Innovation and outstanding achievement
2005 AUA Award for Excellence – Outstanding achievement in HE (Kenton Lewis)
2005 AAUA Nikolai Khaladjan International Award – Innovation in HE
2004 Child Safety Campaign Award – Promotion of health and first-aid awareness
2004 Heist Award – Widening Participation in HE
2003 Child Safety Education Foundation – Campaign Certificate
Scientists have identified genetic mutations in the deadliest malaria parasite in Africa that are giving it resistance to one of the most powerful anti-malarial drugs.
Scientists have identified what could be a biological tipping point in the development of high blood pressure, in a discovery that could one day lead to new treatment.