http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/GlobalFoodSecurity/news.aspx?schoolNewsListing_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/gold-for-nottingham-at-chelsea.aspx Nottingham academics have won a Gold Medal at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:16:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/gold-for-nottingham-at-chelsea.aspx RHS Chelsea Flower Show School of Biosciences Dr Sean Mayes Crops for the Future crop research global food security awards http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/eminate-awarded-us-patent-for-university-salt-reduction-technology.aspx Eminate, a wholly owned subsidiary of The University of Nottingham has been granted a US patent for its Soda Lo low salt technology, which is licensed to Tate & Lyle. Thu, 09 May 2013 14:21:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/eminate-awarded-us-patent-for-university-salt-reduction-technology.aspx Tate & Lyle soda lo eminate http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/nottingham-china-research-collaboration-holds-hope-for-bovine-and-human-tb-vaccine.aspx Scientists at The University of Nottingham are studying whether harmful bacteria found in cattle could be harnessed to protect livestock from the devastating disease bovine tuberculosis (TB). Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:09:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/nottingham-china-research-collaboration-holds-hope-for-bovine-and-human-tb-vaccine.aspx bovine TB bovine tuberculosis farming China Bacteria cattle livestock http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/unilever-signs-strategic-research-agreement-with-nottingham.aspx Unilever has signed a strategic framework agreement with The University of Nottingham which will see the University undertaking research in a range of areas for the consumer goods business. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:13:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/unilever-signs-strategic-research-agreement-with-nottingham.aspx Unilever Jim Crilly David Greenaway business engagement Services for Business http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/fertilisers-could-help-tackle-nutritional-deficiency-in-african-country,-researchers-say.aspx Enriching crops by adding a naturally-occurring soil mineral to fertilisers could potentially help to reduce disease and premature death in the African country of Malawi, researchers have said. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:01:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/fertilisers-could-help-tackle-nutritional-deficiency-in-african-country,-researchers-say.aspx Crops Africa Malawi selenium soil science fertilisers Research http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/nottingham-to-pioneer-food-manufacturing-and-medical-devices.aspx Two new innovative manufacturing centres announced for Nottingham to lead advances in food production and medical devices. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:43:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/nottingham-to-pioneer-food-manufacturing-and-medical-devices.aspx innovative manufacturing food manufacture medical device epsrc government funding http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/nottingham-and-birmingham-projects-to-strengthen-uk-brazil-research-links.aspx The Universities of Nottingham and Birmingham have strengthened their collaborations with Brazilian institutions after securing funding for a number of country-specific research projects. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:12:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/nottingham-and-birmingham-projects-to-strengthen-uk-brazil-research-links.aspx Research Brazil food security Bioenergy water resources Collaborations University of Birmingham Olivier Hanotte http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/tough-limits-on-global-greenhouse-gas-emissions.aspx Tough limits on global greenhouse gas emissions could reduce some climate change damage by two-thirds Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:27:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/tough-limits-on-global-greenhouse-gas-emissions.aspx The University of Nottingham Nottingham University greenhouse gases greenhouse gas emmissions climate change The School of Geography School of Geography Dr Simon Gosling simon gosling University of reading global emissions emissions greenhouse gas emissions http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/how-does-your-garden-glow.aspx Nature's ability to create iridescent flowers has been recreated by mathematicians. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:10:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/how-does-your-garden-glow.aspx nature plants petals iridescent iridescence Flowers The University of Nottingham Nottingham University School of Biosciences biosciences CPIB Centre of Plant Integrative Biology nottingham http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/soda-lo-wins-most-innovative-ingredient-award.aspx A unique low salt technology developed by The University of Nottingham has won a top European award for the most innovative food ingredient. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:40:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/soda-lo-wins-most-innovative-ingredient-award.aspx soda lo eminate spin outs university of nottingham licensing http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/university-of-nottingham-helps-local-brewers-find-a-route-to-asian-markets.aspx The University is helping microbrewers across the East Midlands to develop stable real ales which can be exported to the lucrative Asian markets. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:02:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/university-of-nottingham-helps-local-brewers-find-a-route-to-asian-markets.aspx iNet microbrewers Jerry Avis Asia Business Centre China http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/22m-quest-to-increase-wheat-.aspx £2.2m for an international study into the untapped reservoir of genetic variation in wild varieties of wheat. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:17:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/22m-quest-to-increase-wheat-.aspx wheat food security food food shortages global food security Nottingham University The University of Nottingham Professor Ian King Dr Julie King BBSRC wheat yields School of Biosciences Africa Asia India staple crops pests drought global warming http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/feeding-the-world-experts-gather-to-explore-challenges-of-global-food-security.aspx Experts from around the globe are to gather in Shanghai, China, to discuss the challenges and solutions to the biggest question facing the world – how do we achieve global food security? Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:06:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/feeding-the-world-experts-gather-to-explore-challenges-of-global-food-security.aspx global food security Research Forum knowledge transfer Crops food research China Shanghai http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/vanilla.aspx New research into cloning vanilla orchids could help meet the world's ever increasing demand for natural vanilla flavouring. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:40:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/vanilla.aspx University of Nottingham Malaysia vanilla vanilla orchid cloning Dr Peter Alderson Dr Chin Chiew-Foan Tissue culture http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/university-agrees-collaboration-with-biggest-chinese-drinks-company.aspx The University of Nottingham has signed a five-year agreement with Chinese soft-drinks giant Wahaha to undertake collaborative research. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:34:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/university-agrees-collaboration-with-biggest-chinese-drinks-company.aspx business engagement and innovation services business engagement UNNC University of Nottingham Ningbo Campus Technology Transfer beis Asia Business Centre China and the World Economy http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/score-stove.aspx A revolutionary sound-powered stove and electrical generator is currently being tested in the conditions it was designed for — rural villages in Nepal and Bangladesh. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:19:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/score-stove.aspx generator Electrical Engineering Score Nepal Bangladesh Malaysia http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/poorest-countries-climate-change.aspx Very poor and relatively wealthy countries may be less vulnerable to climate change Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:17:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/poorest-countries-climate-change.aspx The University of Nottingham Nottingham University School of Geography Dr Simon Gosling climate change http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/nottingham-role-in-sequencing-the-tomato-genome.aspx Nottingham plays key role in the sequencing of the tomato genome. Wed, 30 May 2012 18:01:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/nottingham-role-in-sequencing-the-tomato-genome.aspx tomato genome sequencing tomato genome sequence Professor Graham Seymour The University of Nottingham Nottingham University School of Biosciences biotechnology BBSRC Solanum lycopersicum Solanum pimpinellifolium The Tomato Genome Consortium TGC Dr Gerard Bishop Imperial College http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/science-and-industry-to-deliver-better-crops.aspx Plant scientists to deliver two of nine new industry relevant crop science projects to ensure future food security. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:42:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/science-and-industry-to-deliver-better-crops.aspx global food security The University of Nottingham Nottingham University plant science plant scientists Dr Martin Broadley Professor Zoe Wilson BBSRC CIRC http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/using-maths-to-feed-the-world.aspx In the race to breed better crops to feed the increasing world population, scientists are using maths to find out how a vital plant hormone affects growth. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:21:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/using-maths-to-feed-the-world.aspx Plant root growth plant hormones Centre for Plant Integrative Biology Research Crops http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/why-do-plant-roots-grow-down.aspx Why do plant roots grow downwards? Scientists at The University of Nottingham find the answer to a question that has fascinated scientists since Darwin. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:12:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/why-do-plant-roots-grow-down.aspx plants roots Plant roots Professor Malcolm Bennett The University of Nottingham Nottingham University BBSRC Centre for Plant Integrative Biology DII-VENUS http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/queensawardpalace.aspx Her Majesty the Queen honours University for global food security research. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/queensawardpalace.aspx awards Queen's Awards global food security research and business engagement http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/the-underground-world-of-plants.aspx Plant and computer scientists can now study the underground world of plants with more accuracy and clarity. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:55:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/the-underground-world-of-plants.aspx School of Biosciences School of Computer Science Centre for Plant Integrative Biology global food security micro CT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/making-sure-the-food-we-grow-is-good-enough-to-eat.aspx Meeting the world food demand by improving the shelf life of fruit and vegetables. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:05:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/making-sure-the-food-we-grow-is-good-enough-to-eat.aspx shelf life University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus UNMC Malaysia fruit vegetables Centre of Excellence for Post-harvest biotechnology CEPB School of Biosciences Dr Asgar Ali tropical fruit mehdi maqbool gum arabic pesticides bio-fungicides fungicides papaya bananas tomatoes http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/multi-million-pound-investment-in-bioscience-research-leaders.aspx Nottingham shares in a £67m pound investment to train world leading bioscientists. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:51:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/multi-million-pound-investment-in-bioscience-research-leaders.aspx The University of Nottingham Nottingham University biosciences School of Biosciences BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnerships DTP Rothamsted Research PhD PhD students CASE Studentships CASE http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/improving-crops-from-the-roots-up.aspx Research has taken us a step closer to breeding hardier crops that can better adapt to different environmental conditions and fight off attack from parasites. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:50:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/improving-crops-from-the-roots-up.aspx Crops plant and crop sciences root growth plant science Plant root growth Plant roots food security http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/wheats-roots-and-leaves.aspx New micro-scanning technology is helping scientists breed the supercrops of the future to feed the planet's growing human population. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/wheats-roots-and-leaves.aspx http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/queensanniversaryprize.aspx Royal recognition for research to help feed the world's growing population. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:30:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/queensanniversaryprize.aspx global food security royal Prizes Queen's Awards biosciences agriculture food http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/mast-from-classic-racing-yacht-key-to-sustainable-biofuels.aspx Yacht mast and samples from a Forestry Commission breeding trial play key role in the search for sustainable biofuels Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:50:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/mast-from-classic-racing-yacht-key-to-sustainable-biofuels.aspx The Univesity of Nottingham Nottingham Univesity Dr Anwesha Fernandes biophysicist Centre for Plant Integrative Biology School of Biosciences cellulose sustainable biofuels Biofuels crystalline cellulose Forestry Commission racing yacht yacht mast sitka spruce Dr Michael Jarvis Univeristy of Glasgow http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/breakthrough-in-flood-tolerant-crops.aspx Crop scientists make a discovery that could lead to the production of high-yielding, flood-tolerant crops. Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/breakthrough-in-flood-tolerant-crops.aspx The University of Nottingham Nottingham University plant science Crops Flooding farmland agriculture crop science Professor Michael Holdsworth Professor of Crop Science School of Biosciences flood tolerant crops http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/25m-research-facility-for-food-and-biofuels.aspx New £25m research facility for biofuels, brewing science and food and drink processing Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:24:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/25m-research-facility-for-food-and-biofuels.aspx The University of Nottingham Nottingham University biosciences brewing science Professor Katherine Smart Professor of Brewing Science SABMiller Biofuels Bioenergy food science food sciences Jerry Avis ERDF http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/protectingglobalcropsfromdisease.aspx Holding the key to developing disease resistant crops Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:16:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/protectingglobalcropsfromdisease.aspx Dr Paul Dyer school of biology The University of Nottingham Nottingham University disease resistant crops disease resistance Crops oil seed rape Light Leaf Spot fungus Pyrenopeziza brassicae crop yields R gene fungicides BBSRC Rothamsted Research KWS UK Ltd crop breeding http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/dairyresearch.aspx Scientists to lead major new research programme to help British dairy farms stay globally competitive. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:27:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/dairyresearch.aspx food food security farming Dairy biosciences sutton bonington veterinary http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/brazilpartnership.aspx Brazil's brightest and best researchers and postgraduate students are to be encouraged to bring their talent to the UK as part of a groundbreaking new initiative from two UK universities. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:19:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/brazilpartnership.aspx Brazil Research Fellowships Postgraduate scholarships Birmingham http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/newcropsforthefutureresearchcentre.aspx World's first international flagship research centre for crops for the future Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/newcropsforthefutureresearchcentre.aspx Crops for the Future Sustainability The University of Nottingham Nottingham University Professor Sayed Azam-Ali biosciences Research Priority Groups Malaysia UNMC University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus plants drought temperatures global warming human sustenance oil palm unconventional crops under utilised crops global diet indigenous species Malaysian Government Najib Tun Abdul Razak world's food problems food fuel medicines Materials http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/cereals2011.aspx Visitors to an exhibition for the UK farming industry will find out how Nottingham researchers are protecting the future of the world's crops, fuel and the environment. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:56:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/cereals2011.aspx farming School of Biosciences stephen ramsden Cereals 2011 http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/seeds.aspx The genetic 'wiring' that helps a seed to decide on the perfect time to germinate has been revealed by scientists for the first time. Mon, 23 May 2011 10:27:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/seeds.aspx seeds germination School of Biosciences Division of Plant and Crop Sciences global food security http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/advancedfoodsecurityskills.aspx New £12m advanced training programme for industry specialists in advanced food security skills Mon, 23 May 2011 02:00:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/advancedfoodsecurityskills.aspx ATP The University of Nottingham Nottingham University food security School of Biosciences biosciences Advanced Training Programme Advanced food security skills BBSRC global food security BBSRC Advanced Training Partnerships http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/mouldyfruit.aspx The short shelf life of soft fruit could be exended thanks to new research by university microbiologists into cold plasma sterilisation. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/mouldyfruit.aspx soft fruit Food and Drink iNet Dr Cath Rees Nottingham University university of nottingham Berryworld cold plasma http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/wheatsustainability.aspx Scientists to play a key role in a new £7m research programme to help maintain the world's production of wheat. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:11:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/wheatsustainability.aspx global food security food farming agriculture wheat BBSRC http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/october/plantreproductionmaysolvefoodshortages.aspx The final event in our series at Shanghai Expo 2010 explains advances in plant science that could contribute to global food security. Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/october/plantreproductionmaysolvefoodshortages.aspx Shanghai Expo 2010 Shanghai Expo China plant reproduction global food security plant science crop science School of Biosciences UNNC http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/september/coconuts.aspx Pioneering research is helping fight phytoplasma disease which is devastating coconut palms in Africa. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:10:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/september/coconuts.aspx coconut phytoplasma disease Africa Research http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2009/october/growing-greener-greens.aspx A new research project is aiming to boost the levels of minerals in our green veg. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:28:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2009/october/growing-greener-greens.aspx BBSRC Research plant sciences food agriculture http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2009/september/superscanner-helps-scientists-see-into-the-unknown.aspx A new superscanner will help researchers across the University see through solids. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:41:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2009/september/superscanner-helps-scientists-see-into-the-unknown.aspx