These new smart socks could help people with dementia live at home for longer 🧦

The socks, being developed in partnership with @UKDRI, can track heart rate, motion and sweat levels to help monitor stress levels.

They are even machine washable!
https://t.co/UFmNd90bpA

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New research using ‘smart’ socks could transform dementia care

SMART SOCKS FOR DEMENTIA - A sock which combines sensors with artificial intelligence could help care staff detect agitation and prevent falls in people with dementia.

🔁 RT @Grantham_IC: #SundayRead: Our weekly digest of all things #climate #environment at @imperialcollege
This week:
🌱Palm plantations blog by @Ben_J_Roberts
🛢️ Energy announcements
💨Air pollution podcast with @DrGaryFuller
👉https://t.co/gX3nLK1vpn https://t.co/OlsJNa2Usr

🔁 RT @ImperialMed: Can "magic mushrooms" help treat gambling addiction? 🍄

Why are people living with #HIV more at risk of #HeartDisease? 🫀

How can schools scale-up physical activity interventions? 🏃

Catch up on the latest news across @imperialcollege 👇 https://t.co/qgK3Ccd0Rw

Imperial College London

Psychedelic treatments and exercise for children: News from the College

NEWS IN BRIEF - Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.

Stunning 😍💙

🔁 RT @ImperialMed: Great to see Shadow Health Secretary, @wesstreeting, visit @CumbriaUni yesterday to learn about our exciting plans to launch a new #MedicalSchool in Carlisle!

The partnership will help level up opportunity and train a new generation of doctors in the North West 🌟

🔁 RT @PresHughBrady: These results confirm @ImperialCollege is one of the best universities in the world to be a student.

Congratulations to #OurImperial community - we wouldn't have these impressive results without your hard work and dedication to supporting our students.

https://t.co/tvGdYkoCxR

Imperial College London

Imperial celebrates London top spot, as NSS results are revealed

NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY - Student satisfaction at Imperial has increased overall, according to the most recent National Student Survey (NSS)

#OurImperial Professor Ara Darzi says the next global health threat is antibiotic resistance.

The pioneering surgeon is working to launch our new Fleming Centre, which, with the backing of @KensingtonRoyal Prince William, aims to combat the crisis.

https://t.co/NseInKoUGv

www.thetimes.co.uk

Ara Darzi: antibiotic resistance is more frightening than Covid

Ara Darzi says the next global health threat is antibiotic resistance. Now, with the backing of Prince William, the British surgeon is launching a new institute to combat a looming crisis

🔁 RT @ImperialBrains: 🧦New research from our @HaarShlomi @UKDRI will look at how 'smart' socks could help in #dementia care.

The socks give insights into the wearer’s wellbeing allowing researchers to understand a person’s cognitive state and distress levels.👇
https://t.co/2LNumZJEMU

Imperial College London

New research using ‘smart’ socks could transform dementia care

SMART SOCKS FOR DEMENTIA - A sock which combines sensors with artificial intelligence could help care staff detect agitation and prevent falls in people with dementia.

"The UK has all the ingredients to become a science superpower, but decisive action is needed to reach that potential."

Vice-Provost Professor Mary Ryan (@mpr_nano) on the need for targeted policy that boosts key industries, in today’s @FinancialTimes:

https://t.co/jI1qkMXRUM

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Letter: UK universities need to be part of an active industrial policy | Financial Times

From Professor Mary Ryan, Vice-Provost (Research and Enterprise), Imperial College, London SW7, UK

🔁 RT @icunion: 👋 Meet Camille - your Union President for 2023/24!

London born and raised, Camille studied Aero Engineering at @imperialcollege and was very active in many sports clubs during her time as a student!

Find out more about Camille's plans for the ahead 👉 https://t.co/V5mGc83MbB https://t.co/rQ3iZTTezq