Medical Students Organise an 'Information Hour'

Their efforts were supervised by University librarian Olga Anokhina, whose enthusiasm drove the project. The students gave a talk to peers from many Institutes, and quizzed their fellows on their knowledge of strokes.

The University encourages any efforts to raise awareness of medical issues, and promotes a healthy lifestyle among staff and students alike. When you see something is not quite right, remember, act FAST!

F – Face. One side of the face becomes paralysed. Can they smile?

A – Arms. Can the person raise both arms and keep them there?

S – Speech. Is the person slurring their words, or sounding strange?

T – Time. Time to call an ambulance. The shorter the period of symptoms, the better the chance of recovery.