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👀 What if your eyes could reveal more than just your vision?

New insights explored by ARU examine how retinal images could help researchers better understand health elsewhere in the body, including the heart. ❤️

Read more: aru.ac.uk/news/what-your…

#ARUProud #HealthResearch #HeartHealth

Did you know that one of England’s earliest and largest medieval leprosy hospitals was located in Lincoln?

A new archaeological project led by ARU is set to uncover the hidden stories of the people who lived, worked and died at the Hospital of the Holy Innocents, with local volunteers playing a key role in the excavation.

Led by Dr Samantha Tipper, the three-year Hidden Histories Unearthed project will explore the site and help preserve an often-overlooked chapter of Lincoln’s history.

Read more: aru.ac.uk/news/aru-leads…

#Lincoln #ARUProud #ARUResearch #UKHistory #ARUNews

Why is cheap winter veg under threat?
From carrots and potatoes to other seasonal staples, affordable winter vegetables could face growing challenges.
What's putting affordable winter vegetables at risk and what it could mean for the future of our food?
aru.ac.uk/news/why-cheap…

#ARUNews #ARUResearch

🐝 Flower power: Are honeybees putting other pollinators at risk?

New research led by researchers at ARU has revealed how honeybees can outcompete other flower-visiting insects, including bumblebees and hoverflies, for those vital food sources.

🌼 Discover what the findings could mean for the future of our wild pollinators.

👉 Read more: aru.ac.uk/news/honeybees…

#Pollinators #ARUResearch #UKEnvironment #ARUNews

⚠️Red alert: extreme heat from 24 - 25 June.
The University remains open. Live updates: aru.ac.uk/alerts

Our advice:
🧢 Take sensible precautions
👭Look out for each other
🗺️ Plan your journey
💧 Drink plenty of water
😎Wear sunscreen and reapply
⛱️Stay out of the direct sun between 11:00 and 15:00 when UV levels are at their highest
❗Know the symptoms of heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them: nhs.uk/conditions/hea…

📝Exams:
If you have an exam scheduled and cannot make it to campus, please submit a mitigation form and speak to a Student Advisor as soon as possible.

🚑Assistance on campus
In the event of a medical incident on campus, our Security team can be notified through the SafeZone app: safezoneapp.com/#download_app
It works 24/7 and will connect you directly with our Safety & Security Team if you need first aid, have an emergency or want to report something.
Staying safe in the hot weather: gov.uk/government/pub…