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Theatre producers and champions of the arts Lucy Neal and Rose Fenton emphasised the ‘critical’ role of arts venues in society as they were awarded honorary degrees from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ this week.

A simple Mediterranean-style diet in pregnancy does not reduce the overall risk of adverse maternal and offspring complications, but has the potential to reduce weight gain in pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes, according to an academic paper by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and Queen Mary University of London.

Rakie Ayola has received an honorary degree from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ for her work in theatre and as a TV actor as well as her production company which aims to increase ethnic representation in the entertainment industry.

A leading figure in the Midlands’ business community, Steven Hollis has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

Steven’s career saw him rise through the ranks during three decades at the accountancy firm KPMG, which included time on the company’s boards for the UK, Europe, EMA and as Chair of KPMG’s Midlands practice.

A new book by Dr Andi Hoxhaj from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ School of Law offers fresh insights into EU anti-corruption policy with a particular focus on the EU Anti-Corruption Report of 2014, and argues that recent changes in approach may put the EU’s achievements in this area at risk by viewing corruption purely as an economic problem. 

Observation of extended episodes of one-to-one synchronisation between heart rate and breathing rate for athletes suggests their training specifically contributes to an enhanced connection within the nervous system.