Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Advanced Rehabilitation Technologies Developing a trans-disciplinary European MSc ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/news/) - [Project meeting 4 - Jyvaskyla! ](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/project-meeting-4-jyvaskyla/) - The project's most recent meeting at the end of September 2013 saw the team gather in the beautiful lake district of Jyvaskyla, Finland. Hosted by Professor Ina Tarkka at the University of Jyvaskyla, the teams agenda was extremely busy over the 2 day meeting. Having recently received the results from the online questionnaire, the team - [Project Meeting 3 - Maastricht. ](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/project-meeting-3-maastricht/) - During May of this year, the project team visited Maastricht University for the third project meeting. The meeting was held in the University's faculty of Health, Medicine and Life sciences based on the large Randwyck Campus, south-east of Maastricht town centre. With the approaching launch of the projects online questionnaire, the key agenda of the - [Project Meeting 2: Bucharest!](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/project-meeting-2-bucharest/) - The beginning of last week saw the ART project team come together again in Bucharest, Romania for the second project partner meeting since the projects launch in October 2012. The meeting was held at one of Bucharest's top medical rehabilitation centres; University Hospital ELIAS. The main agenda was to focus on developing and finalising the Advanced Rehabilitation - [Introducing Ass. Professor Alessandra Pedrocchi!](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/introducing-dr-alessandra-pedrocchi/) - Ass. Professor Alessandra Pedrocchi. MSc Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. Bioengineering Alessandra Pedrocchi obtained a PhD in Bioengineering in 2001 from the Politecnico di Milano. Since June 2008, she has been an assistant professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the Politecnico di Milano where she teaches the MSc in Neuroengineering. Her research activities are carried - [Introducing Professor Panos Markopoulos! ](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/introducing-professor-panos-markopoulos/) - Professor Panos Markopoulos. BSc Electrical engineering and Computer Science, MSc, PhD Human-computer Interaction Professor Panos Markopoulos studied electrical engineering and computer science in the National Technical University of Athens and human-computer interaction in Queen Mary University of London, where he did his Masters and doctorate. He has held research positions in Queen Mary, and Philips - [Introducing Professor Philip Rowe!](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/introducing-professor-philip-rowe/) - Prof Philip Rowe BSc Hons Mechanical Engineering (Birmingham), PhD Bioengineering (Strathclyde). Professor Rowe obtained a BSc Hons in mechanical engineering from the University of Birmingham (1982) followed by a PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Strathclyde (1990). For his PhD work he was awarded the European Society of Biomechanics, Clinical Biomechanics award in 1987. - [Introducing Dr Hans Savelberg!](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/introducing-dr-hans-savelberg/) - Dr Hans Savelberg BSc Human Movement Science, PhD in the kinematics of carpal bones and the role ligaments play in controlling the movements in this complex joint. Dr Hans Savelberg is associate professor at the department of Human Movement Science at Maastricht University Medical Centre (NUTRIM). His research has been focussed around three topics: 1) - [Introducing Professor Ina M. Tarkka!](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/introducing-professor-ina-m-tarkka/) - Professor Ina M. Tarkka Professor of Gerontology. PhD. Professor Ina Tarkka is an international scientific lead in the neuroscience of human motor control and in development of neurological rehabilitation for people with cerebrovascular stroke working out of the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. Professor Tarkka is an expert in human neurophysiology and neurorehabilitation research. She is also - [Introducing Dr Mary Gobbi](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/introducing-dr-mary-gobbi/) - Dr. Mary Gobbi PhD Dr Mary Gobbi is one of the senior lecturing staff at the University of Southampton and is also an Erasmus Co-ordinator. Dr Gobbi is a well known European nurse education expert and researcher interested in improving patient outcomes and student/practitioner learning through competence based and student focussed health care education. In particular, Mary - [The ART EU Kick-Off Meeting](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/the-art-eu-kick-off-meeting/) - Hosted in Southampton last week was the first kick-off meeting for the project, with all but one of the European partners visiting the University of Southampton to get the project off the ground. Below is a picture of the team and all those who attended. The University of Southampton’s Dr Mary Gobbi provided professional training - [Introducing Dr. David Simpson](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/introducing-dr-david-simpson/) - Dr. David Simpson BSc, Biomedical Electronics (1978-1981), PhD, Electrical Engineering (1983-1988), Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice (2003-2004). After schooling in Austria, David Simpson graduated in Biomedical Electronics from the University of Salford (1981), and then worked as a mathematics and physics teacher in Nigeria. He obtained his PhD in Electrical Engineering in 1988, initiating his research - [Introducing Harriet Lea-Banks! ](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/introducing-harriet-lea-banks/) - One of the fundamental approaches to building this particular MSc programme is the involvement of Key stakeholders to help us produce an educational curriculum that is beneficial not only to the academics and industry, but to the students that will be enrolling on it. Harriet is one of our Student representatives from the University of Southampton! Student - [Introducing Dr. Christopher Freeman](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/introducing-dr-christopher-freeman/) - Dr Christopher Freeman BEng(Hons) Electromechanical Engineering (2000), BSc(Hons) Mathematical Sciences (2006), PhD Electrical Computer Science: Control Engineering (2004). Since 2007, Dr Christopher Freeman has been a lecturer at the University of Southampton in the Faculty of Applied Science. His primary research interests are in iterative learning and repetitive control theory and their experimental application to industrial systems. Over the last five - [Introducing Professor Jane Burridge](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/introducing-professor-jane-burridge/) - Prof. Jane Burridge PhD in Restorative Neuroscience Jane Burridge is a Professor in Restorative Neuroscience and her primary research focuses on the mechanisms of sensory-motor recovery following stroke. Prof. Burridge works collaboratively with electronics, control, design and signal processing engineers, psychologists and industrial partners, developing technologies for measurement and therapy, including: Rehabilitation robotics Functional Electrical - [Introducing Dr Ann-Marie Hughes! ](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/introducing-dr-ann-marie-hughes/) - As we mentioned last week, the A.R.T. team are going to be introducing some of the key academic staff behind the project to give you an insight into the people involved. First off, Dr Ann-Marie Hughes from the University of Southampton. Dr. Ann-Marie Hughes BSc Chemistry, BSc Physiotherapy, MSc Information Systems, PhD Technologies for Stroke - [Welcome!](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/welcome/) - Welcome to the new Advanced Rehabilitation Technologies (EU MSc) project website! Here you'll find information about the project and the various partners involved. Click on the 'About' page for more information concerning the project itself and why we're developing a masters programme for students in Advanced Rehabilitation Technologies. There is also information about the ## Pages - [Home](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/) - Welcome to the Advanced Rehabilitation Technologies (EU MSc) website. Here you will find information about the project, the people involved, and the latest information on news and events. If you would like any information regarding the project, or just fancy a chat, head to the 'Contact' page above and send the team a message! - [Additional Partners](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/industrial-partners/) - The ART project has many industrial ties within the healthcare industry. Below are some of the additional partners involved in the project. PAL Technologies Ltd PAL Technologies’ award winning activPAL™ is the researcher’s preferred choice for quantifying free-living sedentary, upright and ambulatory activities, providing the evidence to link sedentary behaviours to chronic disease - [Partners](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/people/) - University Partners Associated Partners Additional Partners - [Resources](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/resources/) - Below are a number of Journals published by academics at the University of Southampton. Click on the link below to download the list of key publications within the last two years! University of Southampton Publications - [Associated Partners](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/associated-partners/) - A number of associated partners are involved with the A.R.T. project, offering resources and support throughout the 2 year programme. Below is some information about the partners involved and a link to their website. Ectron Ltd. We specialise in medical devices for use in neurology, psychology, psychiatry and neuro rehabilitation. We aim to supply - [Contact](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/contact/) - If you have any questions or queries about the project or would like some information about Advanced Rehabilitation Technologies, please fill in the contact form below and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible. - [About the Project](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/about/) - The Award: The University of Southampton, along with 10 partner universities in Europe, has been awarded a prestigious Lifelong Learning Program: Erasmus Multilateral Projects Award to develop a European MSc in Advanced Rehabilitation Technologies over the next two years. This Award is shared between a number of faculties across the 11 University partners, and will - [University of Pierre & Marie Curie, France.](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/university-of-pierre-marie-curie-france/) - University Pierre & Marie Curie, France, stands for French excellence in science and medicine. The University has 7 teaching and research departments in Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine, Physics and Life sciences, Earth, Environmental and Biodiversity sciences. The inter-disciplinary research groups from the university pursue the application of robotic and intelligent systems to biology, medicine and neuroscience - [Politecnico di Milano, Italy.](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/politecnico-di-milano-italy/) - The Politecnico di Milano is a scientific-technical university which trains engineers, architects and industrial designers. The University has always focused on the quality and innovation of its teaching and research developing a successful relationship with business and productive world by means of experimental research and technological transfer. For the proposed Advanced Rehabilitation technologies MSc, the Biomedical Engineering Course - [University of Southampton, England: Lead Partner](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/university-of-southampton/) - The Faculty of Health Sciences is one of many nationally renowned faculties within the University of Southampton. With 2340 undergraduates, 685 taught postgraduates, and 149 research postgraduate students, the faculty is expanding its research and consultancy profile whilst pioneering modern teaching techniques such as enquiry based learning and trans-disciplinary education. The Rehabilitation and Health Technologies Research Group - [University of Zurich, Switzerland.](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/university-of-zurich-switzerland/) - The University of Zurich (UZH) is one of the largest public Universities in Switzerland. The University provides academic services, works with the private sector and considers itself part of a national and global network for the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge. Zurich’s international reputation is based on research, particularly in molecular biology, brain research and - [University of Strathclyde, Scotland.](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/university-of-strathclyde-scotland/) - The vision of the University of Strathclyde is bold and transformational, placing it among the leading international technological universities. This promises an institution that is vibrant, dynamic and internationally focused, carrying out cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary research, education and knowledge exchange of global relevance. The Bioengineering Unit at Strathclyde is a postgraduate department with a 50 year - [Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Rumania.](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/carol-davila-university-of-medicine-and-pharmacy-rumania/) - Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Rumania is a state-run health sciences University. It is the largest institution of its kind in Romania with over 2.865 employees, 1.654 teachers and over 4.800 students. The University uses the facilities of over 20 clinical hospitals all over Bucharest. Elias Emergency University Hospital is renowned for the - [Maastricht University, The Netherlands.](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/maastricht-university-the-netherlands/) - Maastricht University is one of the leading international universities in The Netherlands. Three research schools from the University of Maastricht will be contributing to the A.R.T. MSc project. The School for Public Health and Primary Care (CAPHRI). CAPHRI is the largest of the five research schools in the Faculty of Health, Medicine & Life Sciences. It aims to offer high-quality - [Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands.](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/eindhoven-university-of-technology-the-netherlands/) - The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Eindhoven, the Netherlands is a university of technology with 9 departments in different areas of engineering, Research at TU/e is focused on three overarching themes: health, energy, and mobility. The department of Industrial Design (ID) within TU/e focuses on the development and design of user-friendly intelligent systems, products and related - [University College Dublin, Ireland.](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/university-college-dublin-ireland/) - University College Dublin (UCD) is the largest University and the leading provider of 4th level education in Ireland, producing 28% of Ireland's PhD graduates each year. UCD runs overseas programmes in partnership with leading international universities and education providers in Chine, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain and Sri Lanka. Three related research groups and 2 Masters Programmes in - [University of Montpellier 2, France.](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/university-of-montpellier-2/) - The University of Montpellier 2, France, is a research intensive university with training and research activities covering all fields of science and technology. These include basic biology, applied biology and ecology, chemistry, engineering sciences, space sciences, physics and mathematics, management and science education. Notably, the University is associated with fifty laboratories in most of the major French - [University of Jyväskylä, Finland.](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/university-of-jyvaskyla-finland/) - The University of Jyväskylä, Finland is a nationally and internationally renowned research university that focuses on Human and Natural sciences. The University is Finland's leading expert in education, teacher education, adult education, as well as the largest exporter of education and is the only provider of sports and health sciences education in the country. The University operates in a multidisciplinary - [University Partners](https://www.rehabtech.soton.ac.uk/university-partners/) - University of Southampton, England: Lead Partner University of Jyväskylä, Finland. University of Montpellier 2, France. University of Pierre & Marie Curie, France. University College Dublin, Ireland. Politecnico di Milano, Italy. Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands. Maastricht University, The Netherlands. Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Rumania. University of Strathclyde, Scotland. 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