9 July 2026

Study co-led at Aston University finds no evidence linking prenatal paracetamol use to autism or ADHD

Researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), along with Aston Pharmacy School’s Professor Ian Chi-Kei Wong, have shown that using...

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5 May 2026

Aston University gynaecologist to investigate the use of weight-loss drugs in treating polycystic ovary syndrome

Dr Shagaf Bakour, a gynaecologist and director of medical education at Aston Medical School, has won an NHS research grant to...

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23 March 2026

Aston University recognised as an Endometriosis Friendly Employer

Endometriosis UK, a charity supporting people affected by endometriosis in the UK, has accredited Aston University as an Endometriosis Friendly...

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8 December 2025

Aston University researchers to contribute to 1001 Critical Days Foundation study on screen use for babies and families

Professor James Wolffsohn and Dr Amy Sheppard from Aston University School of Optometry are part of a new study which will explore how screen time affects...

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4 September 2025

Aston Medical School to get 12 more NIHR fellows to research new areas including genomics, orthopaedics and obstetrics

Aston Medical School has successfully bid for funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) for 12...

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6 February 2025

Aston University opens new £1.5m simulation hospital wards for teaching

Aston University has opened a new £1.5m healthcare teaching facility which includes two interconnecting five-bed wards and an interactive immersive...

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21 November 2023

Aston University and Simulation Man launch overweight manikin for medical student training

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences and Simulation Man have jointly launched a new, overweight female manikin for...

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18 July 2023

Multiple factors delay timely endometriosis diagnosis, study shows

New research from Aston University has uncovered reasons why endometriosis, one of the most common and debilitating gynaecological conditions, takes...

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