Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/News/pressreleases/index.aspx/index.phtml?SyndicationType=2 2013-05-25T04:16:06Z Emma Rayner

Children's cancer expert campaigns for changes to EU clinical trials rules to make it easier for doctors to pioneer new treatments.

2013-05-23T17:42:00Z 2013-05-24T11:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/how-the-eu-could-help-more-children-survive-cancer.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Developing a long term strategy to imitigate the growing problem of human-elephant conflict

2013-05-22T17:20:00Z 2013-05-23T09:42:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/gps,-camera-traps-and-dung-expose-elephants.aspx Emma Rayner

A new secret weapon in thrill-seeking designed by a University of Nottingham research team has been tested out on the world's loopiest rollercoaster which opens at Alton Towers later this week.

2013-05-21T17:11:00Z 2013-05-23T13:24:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/the-smiler-showcases-university-thrill-laboratorys-secret-weapon.aspx Emma Thorne

Nottingham academics have won a Gold Medal at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

2013-05-21T15:16:00Z 2013-05-21T15:07:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/gold-for-nottingham-at-chelsea.aspx Emma Thorne

New research at The University of Nottingham aimed at preventing harmful blood clots associated with heart disease and stroke has received a major funding boost from the British Heart Foundation.

2013-05-21T14:01:00Z 2013-05-21T13:44:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/targeting-the-x-factor-to-tackle-cardiovascular-disease.aspx Emma Thorne

A prestigious new degree programme that offers undergraduates a sought-after accountancy qualification and an accelerated route into employment is being launched at Nottingham University Business School.

2013-05-20T12:02:00Z 2013-05-20T11:39:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/new-nottingham-degree-will-get-aspiring-accountants-off-to-a-flying-start.aspx Nicholas King

The University of Nottingham Institute for Enterprise and Innovation (UNIEI) and the Network of Energy Doctoral Training Centres is giving young energy researchers the chance to sharpen their business skills in a new competition.

2013-05-17T16:46:00Z 2013-05-17T17:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/energy-researchers-say-yes-to-entrepreneurial-skills-initiative.aspx Harry Waddle

Two final year students at The University of Nottingham are set to celebrate the end of their exams by taking on an incredible challenge in support of charity Water.

2013-05-17T15:48:00Z 2013-05-17T15:27:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/epic-student-cycle-for-water.aspx Tim Utton

University working to help more talented young people get into the electronics industry.

2013-05-15T16:38:00Z 2013-05-22T16:59:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/uk-electronics-skills-foundation.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

England's Chief Nurse officially opens £4.5 million School of Health Sciences.

2013-05-16T15:29:00Z 2013-05-17T12:27:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/englands-chief-nurse-to-open-new-45-million-school-of-health-sciences-.aspx Emma Rayner

University researchers create new kind of theatrical experience.

2013-05-16T19:05:00Z 2013-05-16T16:17:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/all-the-worlds-a-stage-the-drama-entertainment-of-the-future.aspx Nicholas King

One of China's leading business women, Madam Chen Jisheng, has been made an honorary professor of the University.

2013-05-16T11:28:00Z 2013-05-16T11:13:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/chairwoman-of-chinese-pharmaceutical-giant-receives-honorary-professorship.aspx Tim Utton

Professor Gindy, who played a leading role at the University of Nottingham for two decades, has died at the age of 62.

2013-05-15T10:15:00Z 2013-05-20T12:59:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/professor-nabil-gindy.aspx Emma Thorne

University of Nottingham researchers have developed a new predictive tool to help GPs identify and treat patients at risk of stroke.

2013-05-15T17:10:00Z 2013-05-15T16:59:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/new-qresearch-tool-to-improve-stroke-treatment.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Sports scholarship scheme launched for talented Chinese students

2013-05-15T16:47:00Z 2013-05-16T09:07:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/deng-yaping-sports-scholarships.aspx Deborah Storey

Guest lecture to celebrate the centenary of the first UK publication of DH Lawrence's most autobiographical novel.

2013-05-15T11:46:00Z 2013-05-15T17:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/100-years-of-sons-and-lovers-.aspx Emma Thorne

The social history of Nottingham's 'green lungs' is to be explored as part of a new research project being led by the University of Nottingham.

2013-05-15T11:05:00Z 2013-05-15T11:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/project-to-explore-the-social-history-of-nottinghams-green-lungs.aspx Emma Thorne

Research shows £10 million Government scheme which engages community nurses to safeguard children will only tackle around 10% of families involved in abuse and neglect.

2013-05-14T16:30:00Z 2013-05-15T10:25:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/a-better-way-to-prevent-child-abuse.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Sir Steve Redgrave supports Nottingham Potential.

2013-05-14T15:47:00Z 2013-05-14T15:26:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/helping-children-to-reach-their-potential.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

A research team in Clinical Oncology at The University of Nottingham has been awarded 'Research Team of the Year 2012' by Breast Cancer Campaign.

2013-05-14T14:23:00Z 2013-05-14T14:18:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/clinical-oncology-team-win-national-award.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Global Food Security is the focus of RHS Chelsea exhibit from Nottingham

2013-05-14T12:32:00Z 2013-05-15T15:19:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/what-plants-will-you-eat-in-the-future-a-showcase-at-rhs-chelsea-flower-show-.aspx Fraser Wilson

The level of dissent on the Government's backbenches has fallen, say Nottingham researchers, but is still on course to hand this Parliament the record for rebellions by MPs.

2013-05-14T11:39:00Z 2013-05-14T11:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/-cambo-chained-coalitions-backbench-mps-set-for-rebellion-record-.aspx Tim Utton

One of the University's closest friends and supporters, Dr Ron Haylock, has died aged 68.

2013-05-13T11:30:00Z 2013-05-13T22:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/ron-haylock-1944-2013.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Experts explore international collaborations with China's film and television industries

2013-05-10T15:16:00Z 2013-05-10T16:17:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/nottingham-sets-sights-on-chinas-new-hollywood-for-collaboration.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Partnership with Caterpillar to support engineers of the future.

2013-05-09T16:30:00Z 2013-05-09T16:43:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/supporting-engineers-of-the-future.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

The Orchard Hotel picks up RICS award.

2013-05-09T15:14:00Z 2013-05-09T15:11:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/nottingham-is-plum-happy-as-the-orchard-picks-up-award.aspx Nicholas King

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.

2013-05-09T14:21:00Z 2013-05-09T14:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/eminate-awarded-us-patent-for-university-salt-reduction-technology.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Toddlers living in socially-deprived areas are at the greatest risk of suffering a scald in the home, researchers at The University of Nottingham have found.

2013-05-08T17:51:00Z 2013-05-08T17:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/toddlers-from-socially-deprived-homes-most-at-risk-of-scalds,-study-finds.aspx David Aldred

Historians from The University of Nottingham are teaming up with local history societies, libraries and museums in Nottinghamshire to draw up a new history of the river Trent.

2013-05-08T17:08:00Z 2013-05-23T12:59:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/dredging-up-a-new-history-of-transport-and-trade-on-the-trent.aspx Fraser Wilson

May Fest, the University's free community open day, returns to University Park on Saturday 18 May 11am-5.30pm.

2013-05-08T14:58:00Z 2013-05-08T14:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/may-fest-returns-to-university-park-.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

The University of Nottingham features among the best in the world in a new ranking of individual subjects.

2013-05-08T09:12:00Z 2013-05-09T16:24:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/flying-high-in-global-rankings.aspx Lindsay Brooke

The search for cleaner, low temperature nuclear fuels produces shock result for chemists.

2013-05-07T16:07:00Z 2013-05-07T15:57:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/another-trophy-for-the-chemistry-cabinet.aspx Emma Thorne

An innovative study led by The University of Nottingham is to investigate whether arts and humanities can help improve the mental health and well-being of patients and carers alike.

2013-05-07T14:22:00Z 2013-05-07T13:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/putting-the-humanity-back-into-healthcare.aspx Nicholas King

Sony combines with researchers at the University and Nottingham University Hospitals Trust, to develop computer games to help cure 'Lazy Eye' in children, through the I-BiT project.

2013-05-07T13:57:00Z 2013-05-07T14:31:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/university-partners-with-sony-to-find-cure-for-lazy-eye.aspx Nicholas King

26 business people from across Nottingham have started on Growth 100 - a special programme delivered by Nottingham University Business School, designed to help their businesses to grow.

2013-05-07T13:56:00Z 2013-05-07T13:26:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/new-business-generation-gets-set-for-a-growth-boost.aspx Emma Thorne

Researchers at The University of Nottingham have examined why large numbers of children and young people sometimes don't take their medication.

2013-05-07T13:55:00Z 2013-05-07T13:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/staying-on-the-meds-involving-young-patients-in-the-treatment-for-their-chronic-illnesses.aspx Tara De Cozar

A stunning online exhibition featuring Soviet propaganda posters from World War II has been launched by The University of Nottingham.

2013-05-07T10:46:00Z 2013-05-08T11:19:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/windows-on-war.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Low dose penicillin twice a day for a year can reduce the number of repeat episodes of leg cellulitis.

2013-05-02T16:17:00Z 2013-05-02T16:26:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/keeping-our-legs-free-from-cellulitis.aspx Emma Rayner

Academic goes behind the scenes at the BBC to create new viewer experiences.

2013-05-03T10:00:00Z 2013-05-03T10:00:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/living-the-dream---university-computer-scientist-at-the-bbc.aspx Emma Rayner

App designed to give people the power to report poor sanitation wins ticket to Silicon Valley.

2013-05-02T13:08:00Z 2013-05-02T16:17:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/sanitation-app-wins-world-bank-competition.aspx Tim Utton

The University of Nottingham has been awarded a Silver Athena Scientific Women's Advancement Network (SWAN) Award.

2013-05-01T09:54:00Z 2013-05-03T09:42:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/may/university-of-nottingham-recognised-for-commitment-to-promoting-women-in-science.aspx Harry Waddle

The University of Nottingham finished victorious as students took on sports clubs from across the city at the second annual 'Town and Gown' tournament.

2013-04-30T15:45:00Z 2013-04-30T15:37:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/sport-used-to-create-strong-community-links.aspx Emma Thorne

A new transistor capable of revolutionising technologies for medical imaging and security screening has been developed by graphene researchers from the Universities of Nottingham and Manchester.

2013-04-30T16:00:00Z 2013-04-29T15:59:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/graphenes-high-speed-seesaw.aspx Fraser Wilson

The University of Nottingham has appointed Mary Visser as its new Chief Information Officer.

2013-04-26T13:52:00Z 2013-04-26T13:33:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/new-chief-information-officer-appointed.aspx Tara De Cozar

Six cutting edge medical technologies will be brought closer to the clinic thanks to new research funding.

2013-04-26T11:31:00Z 2013-04-26T10:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/bench-to-bedside.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Lord Speaker to give lecture at The University of Nottingham

2013-04-25T16:57:00Z 2013-04-25T16:49:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/lord-speaker-to-give-lecture-at-the-university-of-nottingham.aspx Harry Waddle

University of Nottingham student Rob Avery-Phipps, is to take on one of the world's toughest marathons as he takes on a 26-mile stretch of the Great Wall of China.

2013-04-25T12:28:00Z 2013-04-25T12:12:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/runner-planning-to-hit-the-wall-on-marathon-attempt.aspx Fraser Wilson

£1.3m of funding from the EPSRC will be used to buy a new molecular beam epitaxy system for large scale graphene production at The University of Nottingham

2013-04-24T15:40:00Z 2013-04-24T15:21:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/13m-epsrc-grant-enables-large-scale-graphene-production-at-nottingham.aspx Emma Thorne

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).

2013-04-24T11:09:00Z 2013-04-24T10:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/nottingham-china-research-collaboration-holds-hope-for-bovine-and-human-tb-vaccine.aspx Nicholas King

University of Nottingham teams up with Sondrel to train designers of the future

2013-04-23T17:29:00Z 2013-04-25T08:37:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/university-partners-with-sondrel-to-develop-chinese-design-talent.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

The University of Nottingham is shortlisted three times in national awards.

2013-04-23T15:50:00Z 2013-04-23T15:01:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/triple-award-nomination-for-the-university-of-nottingham-.aspx Fraser Wilson

A new study has found that TV programmes like Dragons' Den and The Apprentice depict entrepreneurial activity unrealistically and set budding entrepreneurs up for a fall.

2013-04-23T10:58:00Z 2013-04-23T11:01:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/think-youre-an-entrepreneur-in-the-making-its-not-as-easy-as-it-looks-on-tv.aspx Nicholas King

The University, along with partners in Nottingham is looking for business leaders to work with them to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs

2013-04-23T16:29:00Z 2013-04-23T15:50:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/business-leaders-wanted-to-inspire-nottinghams-next-generation.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Can we guess what provoked a reaction by simply observing a brief sample of behaviour?

2013-04-22T16:58:00Z 2013-04-22T15:56:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/can-you-guess-what-happened-last.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Communications experts monitor the media in the run up to Malayia's crucial general election

2013-04-22T16:57:00Z 2013-04-23T11:00:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/monitoring-the-media-during-malaysias-general-election.aspx Emma Rayner

Viking Symposium to hear sagas from Orkney field trip to uncover Old Norse heritage.

2013-04-22T09:01:00Z 2013-04-19T17:00:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/viking-researchers-invade-north-atlantic-islands.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

New IntoUniversity Centre is launched in St Ann's.

2013-04-19T11:48:00Z 2013-04-19T11:18:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/nottingham-potential-opens-its-doors-to-the-st-anns-community.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

A laboratory technician who has worked tirelessly to enhance the student experience at The University of Nottingham has been recognised with a national award

2013-04-19T10:42:00Z 2013-04-19T10:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/laboratory-technician-scoops-national-award.aspx Fraser Wilson

A student cast from The Nottingham New Theatre and a professional crew including staff from Lakeside Arts Centre bring Aristophanes' comedy Lysistrata to the stage next week.

2013-04-19T09:39:00Z 2013-04-19T09:25:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/no-sex-until-we-get-peace!-lysistrata-comes-to-lakeside-arts-.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Thirteen years since she was instrumental in setting up The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus Christine Ennew returnsas CEO and Provost.

2013-04-18T15:16:00Z 2013-04-18T14:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/ennew-ushers-in-new-era-for-unmc.aspx Harry Waddle

The University of Nottingham has set up a novel scheme to improve its environmental impact while helping schools and charities to provide better facilities for local people.

2013-04-17T17:20:00Z 2013-04-18T15:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/sustainable-nottingham-benefits-community-groups.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Symposium on 'comfort women' will deepen our understanding of human rights violations against women.

2013-04-16T16:38:00Z 2013-04-18T11:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/the-story-of-comfort-women.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Life changing research gets funding boost.

2013-04-16T16:39:00Z 2013-04-16T16:49:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/leading-the-way-in-regenerative-medicine-.aspx Harry Waddle

Former Olympic champion and University of Nottingham alumnus Tim Brabants has retired from his sport to resume his medical career.

2013-04-16T16:13:00Z 2013-04-16T15:59:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/olympic-champion-tim-brabants-retires.aspx Emma Thorne

Playing simple games using words and pictures can help people to learn a new language with greater ease, researchers from The University of Nottingham have shown.

2013-04-16T12:45:00Z 2013-04-16T12:26:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/fun-activities-can-improve-language-learning,-nottingham-academics-reveal.aspx Harry Waddle

The University of Nottingham has completed a clean sweep at national media awards this year, after the quality of its student magazine, radio station, television channel and theatre were all recognised.

2013-04-15T14:10:00Z 2013-05-23T14:56:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/student-media-sweep-national-awards.aspx Emma Thorne

A groundbreaking study could help to revolutionise the way in which mental health service users and their carers plan their care.

2013-04-15T12:15:00Z 2013-04-15T11:26:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/groundbreaking-study-to-transform-service-users-involvement-in-mental-health-care.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

An unpublished manuscript by DH Lawrence has been discovered which offers a revelatory insight into his opposition to sexism

2013-04-11T13:41:00Z 2013-04-11T13:25:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/unpublished-dh-lawrence-manuscript-discovered,-revealing-a-blistering-attack-on-1920s-misogyny.aspx Emma Thorne

A new mobile phone app developed by a University of Nottingham researcher is changing the lives of millions of people in Africa by giving them the power to instantly report problems with poor sanitation.

2013-04-10T12:58:00Z 2013-04-10T12:49:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/new-app-powers-better-sanitation-in-developing-world.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Developing Solutions scholarship programme enters its second decade

2013-04-05T16:47:00Z 2013-04-11T16:43:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/transforming-african-lives-for-a-second-decade.aspx Emma Thorne

Scientists discover copying is a social phenomenon

2013-04-08T17:15:00Z 2013-04-16T12:33:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/copying-is-social-phenomenon,-not-just-learning-say-scientists.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

The University of Nottingham has secured €6m in funding from the EU to enable post-doctoral researchers in child health to take part in exchanges and collaborations across the globe.

2013-04-04T15:38:00Z 2013-04-04T16:46:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/funding-of-6m-euros-will-help-child-health-researchers-to-work-across-the-globe.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

A new postgraduate science degree is aiming to boost the next generation of drug discovery, from 'concept to clinic

2013-04-04T14:50:00Z 2013-04-04T14:42:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/new-degree-to-boost-next-generation-of-drug-discovery.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Breakthrough in the search for new drugs to treat schizophrenia.

2013-04-04T14:19:00Z 2013-04-04T14:09:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/improving-new-schizophrenia-treatments.aspx Emma Rayner

World renowned fertility expert gives public lecture at Nottingham University Medical School.

2013-04-05T09:00:00Z 2013-04-05T10:44:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/live-longergive-up-sex.aspx Fraser Wilson

Researchers are looking for hearing aid users aged 18-40 to help investigate the link between the way we speak and the way we understand the speech of others.

2013-04-03T16:24:00Z 2013-04-03T16:16:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/young-adult-hearing-aid-users-wanted-to-help-explore-the-link-between-hearing-and-speech.aspx Miao He

The University of Nottingham is leading an initiative to boost the UK's business links with Indonesia.

2013-04-03T15:43:00Z 2013-04-03T15:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/indonesia-career-event.aspx Lindsay Brooke

New Chief Financial Officer played key roles in Nottingham based businesses.

2013-03-28T13:35:00Z 2013-03-28T13:35:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/new-chief-financial-officer.aspx Emma Thorne

Women who have suffered a still birth or have a range of other medical conditions are at greater risk of developing dangerous blood clots after giving birth, a study has revealed.

2013-04-02T15:00:00Z 2013-03-27T16:22:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/april/study-reveals-risk-factors-for-blood-clots-in-pregnant-and-postnatal-women.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Sir Andrew Witty makes his first official trip to The University of Nottingham's Malaysia Campus

2013-03-27T15:02:00Z 2013-03-27T14:46:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/sir-andrew-witty-makes-his-first-official-trip-to-the-university-of-nottinghams-malaysia-campus.aspx Nicholas King

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.

2013-03-27T11:13:00Z 2013-03-27T10:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/unilever-signs-strategic-research-agreement-with-nottingham.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

University Consortium will study long-term political change in British politics

2013-03-27T10:03:00Z 2013-03-27T09:54:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/consortium-plays-host-to-british-election-study.aspx Fraser Wilson

The University of Nottingham has hired 22 new members of staff as part of a £1million project to help students land their dream job upon graduation

2013-03-25T15:32:00Z 2013-03-25T15:12:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/graduate-careers-in-safe-hands.aspx Nicholas King

The University has signed an agreement with Fusion IP plc, which will allow the company to invest in the University's emergent spin-out companies.

2013-03-25T16:11:00Z 2013-03-25T15:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/nottingham-signs-agreement-with-fusion-ip-around-20-million-spin-out-fund.aspx Emma Rayner

How computer science at The University of Nottingham is helping to pioneer new ways of protecting the natural environment in Western Australia.

2013-03-25T15:01:00Z 2013-03-28T10:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/nottingham-australia-collaboration-on-environmental-conservation-of-the-future--.aspx Nicholas King

The University's technology transfer team were congratulated by the BBSRC for the impact of their work in commercialising technologies arising from clostridia research.

2013-03-22T18:26:00Z 2013-03-25T11:37:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/technology-transfer-team-receives-bbsrc-praise-for-its-12m-impact.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Early operable breast cancer in older women has distinct biological differences to breast cancer in the under 70s.

2013-03-21T13:57:00Z 2013-03-21T13:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/distinct-biology-of-breast-cancer.aspx Emma Rayner

New research finds no link between small and micro wind turbine noise and reports of ill health.

2013-03-21T12:58:00Z 2013-03-21T17:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/personality-clue-to-wind-turbine-syndrome.aspx Fraser Wilson

Some great money-making ideas came out at The University of Nottingham's annual Student Venture Challenge.

2013-03-20T12:44:00Z 2013-03-20T12:31:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/budding-entrepreneurs-impress-in-dragons-den-style-challenge.aspx Harry Waddle

The University of Nottingham will again take centre stage at the National Student Drama Festival, after being chosen to put on three of the 11 productions being shown

2013-03-19T12:58:00Z 2013-03-19T12:55:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/university-of-nottingham-students-steal-the-show.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Vet school surgeon transforms the life of orphaned gorilla.

2013-03-19T10:14:00Z 2013-03-19T10:07:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/operation-gorilla.aspx Emma Thorne

Scientists in Nottingham are leading an international study to investigate the effectiveness of a new treatment on a devastating type of stroke.

2013-03-18T15:17:00Z 2013-03-18T15:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/nottingham-leads-26m-international-clinical-trial-into-new-stroke-treatment.aspx Emma Thorne

Pioneering research by a world-leading team of University of Nottingham academics in the prevention of accidents involving children and young teenagers is being showcased to health and social care professionals.

2013-03-18T14:25:00Z 2013-03-18T14:14:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/new-nhs-advice-showcases-university-research.aspx Harry Waddle

Students at The University of Nottingham are being encouraged to invite their neighbours around for tea, as part of a campaign to further improve their relationship with the local community.

2013-03-18T11:16:00Z 2013-03-18T10:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/students-encouraged-to-be-berry-nice-neighbours.aspx Emma Rayner

New book reveals surprising extent of wit and drama in Viking literary culture.

2013-03-18T08:58:00Z 2013-03-15T15:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/viking-poetry-of-love-and-war.aspx Nicholas King

Over 80 small and medium sized businesses from across the city came to the University of Nottingham Innovation Park to find out more about the new business support programme - Growth 100.

2013-03-15T12:17:00Z 2013-04-15T10:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/local-businesses-take-up-the-growth-challenge.aspx Emma Rayner

An innovative support programme has helped to significantly transform the employment prospects of people in Nottinghamshire with a severe mental illness.

2013-03-14T09:00:00Z 2013-03-14T11:11:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/innovative-support-programme-improves-employment-prospects-for-people-with-mental-health-problems.aspx Emma Thorne

A study led by researchers from the University, published recently in the Journal of Neuroscience, has shown that punishment can act as a performance enhancer in a similar way to monetary reward.

2013-03-13T15:48:00Z 2013-03-13T15:32:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/punishment-can-enhance-performance,-nottingham-academics-find.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Sir Andrew Witty is officially installed as the seventh Chancellor of The University of Nottingham .

2013-03-13T15:02:00Z 2013-03-14T10:21:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/sir-andrew-witty-is-officially-installed-as-chancellor-of-the-university-of-nottingham.aspx Harry Waddle

University of Nottingham student Danielius Samsonas has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Sir William Siemens Medal, presented annually to outstanding engineering students.

2013-03-13T12:57:00Z 2013-03-13T12:23:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/nottingham-student-wins-national-engineering-award.aspx Fraser Wilson

Nottingham architecture students are heading to rural South Africa to turn their sketches, plans and 3D models into reality — and they're providing a deprived village with an educational facility in the process.

2013-03-13T13:00:00Z 2013-03-14T08:38:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/architecture-students-get-their-hands-dirty-to-boost-rural-south-african-village.aspx Harry Waddle

Four teams from have made it through to the BUCS Championship Finals, as Nottingham looks to follow Olympic success, by finishing in the UK's top ten sporting universities for another year.

2013-03-12T14:59:00Z 2013-03-12T14:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/nottingham-further-enhances-sporting-pedigree.aspx Nicholas King

Professor Dragos Axinte wins the Rolls-Royce Best Patent award for a miniature control device system which enables in-situ repairs to be made in aircraft.

2013-03-11T18:43:00Z 2013-03-11T19:03:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/nottingham-professor-wins-the-rolls-royce-best-patent-award-.aspx Emma Thorne

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.

2013-03-12T10:01:00Z 2013-03-12T11:31:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/fertilisers-could-help-tackle-nutritional-deficiency-in-african-country,-researchers-say.aspx Emma Rayner

UK children exposed to millions of tobacco images and messages on primetime TV.

2013-03-11T23:31:00Z 2013-03-08T16:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/research-calls-for-stricter-controls-on-tobacco-on-tv.aspx Tim Utton

Sir Andrew Witty to be officially installed as the seventh Chancellor of The University of Nottingham.

2013-03-08T09:23:00Z 2013-03-13T10:47:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/installation-of-the-new-chancellor-of-the-university-of-nottingham.aspx Emma Rayner

Former global CEO of Olympus to speak on whistleblowing at University event.

2013-03-07T13:22:00Z 2013-03-07T13:25:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/lessons-from-a-1bn-fraud-whistleblower.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Archaeologists team up with National Trust to promote Britain's wild deer as a cheap, healthy and sustainable food.

2013-03-07T12:07:00Z 2013-03-07T13:39:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/university-and-national-trust-partnership-to-promote-britains-wild-venison.aspx Emma Thorne

University holds brain-related community open event

2013-03-07T11:25:00Z 2013-03-13T15:39:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/come-on-over-and-pick-our-brains-.aspx Fraser Wilson

A photographic exhibition in response to the growing number of Latin American women in London — and the challenges they face — is coming to Nottingham's The New Art Exchange.

2013-03-07T11:25:00Z 2013-03-07T15:01:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/how-do-young-latin-american-women-adapt-to-living-in-the-uk-a-new-exhibition-investigates.aspx Emma Thorne

Professor Dame Sally C Davies, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Adviser to the Department of Health, will be in Nottingham on Thursday March 7 to see how government funding is supporting biomedical research in the city.

2013-03-06T12:42:00Z 2013-03-06T12:32:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/cmo-dame-sally-davies-to-see-medical-innovation-on-her-visit-to-nottingham.aspx Emma Rayner

A leading Hollywood visual effects producer says a new and unique film course at the University will fill a gap in the market for training in the competitive world of the film and television business.

2013-03-05T15:11:00Z 2013-03-07T10:48:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/hollywood-visual-effects-producer-endorses-new-film-course-.aspx Harry Waddle

Against a backdrop of the Arab Spring and global financial insecurity, students at The University of Nottingham are set to host their 14th annual Human Rights Conference.

2013-03-05T12:32:00Z 2013-03-05T12:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/march/human-rights-and-democracy.aspx Fraser Wilson

Dr Penelope Griffin, Head of Widening Participation at The University of Nottingham, has been appointed to the Office for Fair Access' advisory group to assist in widening access to higher education.

2013-02-28T15:54:00Z 2013-03-06T15:50:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/nottinghams-dr-penelope-griffin-takes-widening-participation-to-the-next-level-.aspx Fraser Wilson

The University has reinforced its reputation as a truly global university with a win for its international strategy at the inaugural Guardian University Awards.

2013-02-28T15:44:00Z 2013-02-28T16:30:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/nottingham-wins-international-strategy-gong-at-guardian-university-awards.aspx Fraser Wilson

Dr Richard Stallman — computer programmer and free software activist — will give a public lecture at The University of Nottingham on Monday 11 March.

2013-02-27T15:02:00Z 2013-03-05T12:43:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/stallman.aspx Emma Thorne

Two new innovative manufacturing centres announced for Nottingham to lead advances in food production and medical devices.

2013-02-27T13:43:00Z 2013-03-06T15:38:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/nottingham-to-pioneer-food-manufacturing-and-medical-devices.aspx Emma Thorne

Research at Nottingham that could help the UK manufacturing industry to remain competitive by evolving to meet future challenges is in line for a multi-million pound funding boost.

2013-02-27T12:56:00Z 2013-03-06T15:37:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/manufacturing-technologies-for-future-smart-factories.aspx Tara De Cozar

World-leading experts in quantum technologies, energy and the digital economy will gather at The University of Nottingham to discuss how they collaborate on a global scale.

2013-02-27T14:18:00Z 2013-02-27T14:19:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/building-global-engagements.aspx Emma Thorne

A new audio walk developed by Nottingham researchers - and narrated by John Kettley - is to help walkers at a Cumbrian beauty spot learn about the dramatic climate and weather conditions that shape its landscape.

2013-02-27T11:01:00Z 2013-02-27T10:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/audio-walk-to-reveal-the-climatic-history-of-british-beauty-spot.aspx Miao He

A University of Nottingham graduate from Ghana has won a coveted British Council award for his continued commitment and support for the University's activities in his home country.

2013-02-26T12:59:00Z 2013-02-26T13:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/british-council-ghana-award-winner.aspx Emma Thorne

A team of researchers is to examine whether learning about injury prevention in school really can help to prevent a distressing trip to the A&E department for children and their parents.

2013-02-25T15:40:00Z 2013-02-25T16:42:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/out-of-harms-way-does-injury-prevention-education-in-schools-really-work.aspx Tim Utton

Conference explores use of business intelligence by universities.

2013-02-23T12:53:00Z 2013-02-25T16:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/dashboardingperformanceconf.aspx Tom Wright

Research could help to disrupt the life cycle of the mosquito.

2013-02-22T18:08:00Z 2013-02-23T15:16:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/malaria-on-the-shelph.aspx Miao He

Technology developed at The University of Nottingham has been used in a breakthrough study aimed at developing the first comprehensive model of a fully functioning fetal heart.

2013-02-21T12:01:00Z 2013-02-21T12:37:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/technology-in-heart-development.aspx Tim Utton

Free online courses will be offered as part of a new venture run by the Open University.

2013-02-19T16:29:00Z 2013-02-19T16:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/futurelearn.aspx Harry Waddle

The University of Nottingham Health Service has been nominated in the 'Primary Care Team of the Year' and 'Mental Heath Team of the Year' categories at the British Medical Journal Group Awards.

2013-02-19T15:52:00Z 2013-02-19T15:41:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/university-medical-practice-in-fine-health.aspx Emma Thorne

New research could help people to save money on their energy bills by identifying which of their household electrical appliances are using the most power.

2013-02-19T13:07:00Z 2013-02-19T13:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/research-to-pinpoint-power-hungry-appliances-that-could-help-cut-home-energy-bills.aspx Nicholas King

Haydn Green Charitable Trust donates £1.5m to promote entrepreneurship.

2013-02-15T18:17:00Z 2013-02-19T13:07:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/haydngreencharitabletrustuniei.aspx Fraser Wilson

An exhibition of photographs from the Nottingham-based film Saturday Night and Sunday Morning is the latest in a long line of success stories for Lakeside, The University of Nottingham's public arts centre.

2013-02-15T15:37:00Z 2013-02-15T15:22:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/its-another-success-story-for-lakeside-as-1,000s-flock-to-saturday-night-and-sunday-morning.aspx Emma Rayner

Computer based tool with pharmacist support to protect against future prescribing mistakes.

2013-02-15T15:21:00Z 2013-02-15T17:02:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/new-tool-to-support-safer-gp-prescribing.aspx Harry Waddle

Students at the Universities of Nottingham and Trent are enjoying the opportunity to renew rivalries in the name of charity, ahead of the headline event in this year's Varsity Series

2013-02-13T14:16:00Z 2013-02-13T17:08:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/childrens-brain-tumour-charity-to-benefit-from-students-sporting-rivalry.aspx Emma Thorne

A campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of brain tumours in children under 18 years has won a major national NHS Innovation award for its work in improving early cancer diagnosis.

2013-02-13T10:36:00Z 2013-02-13T10:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/major-national-health-award-for-brain-tumour-awareness-campaign.aspx Emma Thorne

A real-time clinical monitoring system that receives data from 3,000 GP practices across the UK played a crucial role in helping to safeguard public health during the London 2012 Olympics.

2013-02-11T16:03:00Z 2013-02-12T14:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/nottingham-role-in-monitoring-the-health-of-the-nation-during-2012-london-olympics.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Sir Peter Mansfield autobiography tells his story of MRI

2013-02-08T10:29:00Z 2013-02-08T10:49:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/the-story-of-mri.aspx Fraser Wilson

LGBT people have been identified as the most likely group to face discrimination when it comes to end of life care – The University of Nottingham's Last Outing project is looking to turn this around.

2013-02-07T15:37:00Z 2013-02-07T15:32:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/the-bid-to-improve-end-of-life-care-for-lgbt-people-starts-here.aspx Harry Waddle

With this year's National Student Volunteering Week taking place from 11–16 February, students at The University of Nottingham are preparing to help a wide range of local projects and charitable causes across the city

2013-02-07T14:11:00Z 2013-02-07T14:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/local-community-to-benefit-from-national-student-volunteering-initiative.aspx Emma Rayner

University and Biocity Nottingham to create new complex molecules for testing against major diseases.

2013-02-07T12:19:00Z 2013-02-08T09:54:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/nottingham-in-196-million-euro-european-drug-discovery-drive.aspx Nicholas King

Researchers from the University's Institute for Screen Industries Research have been undertaking research on behalf of FOX Soccer, to gain an understanding of the British audience's reaction to the BEING: Liverpool TV programme.

2013-02-06T14:43:00Z 2013-02-06T14:50:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/researchers-tackle-audience-reaction-to-being-liverpool.aspx Fraser Wilson

Music, dancing and a spectacular fireworks display on Sunday 10 February will mark the arrival of the Year of the Snake at Lakeside Arts Centre.

2013-02-05T14:11:00Z 2013-02-06T18:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/celebrate-the-year-of-the-snake-with-lakeside.aspx Emma Thorne

A Nottingham professor has received a prestigious award from the Royal Society for his research into a new generation of regenerative medicines.

2013-02-08T00:01:00Z 2013-02-11T10:02:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/prestigious-award-to-support-regenerative-medicine-research.aspx Emma Thorne

East Midlands food businesses that make, distribute and sell chilled, ready-to-eat products are to be given help and advice to help them keep their products safe from a dangerous food-poisoning bacteria.

2013-02-05T12:36:00Z 2013-02-13T13:17:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/university-scientists-help-food-firms-fight-listeria.aspx Katherine Lakeland

The Universities of Nottingham and Birmingham have strengthened their collaborations with Brazilian institutions after securing funding for a number of country-specific research projects.

2013-02-06T10:12:00Z 2013-02-06T10:08:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/february/nottingham-and-birmingham-projects-to-strengthen-uk-brazil-research-links.aspx Nicholas King

Santander is offering grants of £1500 to enable 10 small local businesses to take on University of Nottingham interns for 12 weeks.

2013-02-04T15:51:00Z 2013-02-04T16:42:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/santander-offers-grants-to-help-small-businesses-take-on-nottingham-students.aspx Fraser Wilson

The University of Nottingham is to enter its first large-scale European partnership with world-class Swedish institution Lund University for research collaboration, student exchanges and joint degrees.

2013-01-31T15:33:00Z 2013-01-31T16:18:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/nottingham-to-enter-partnership-with-top-swedish-university.aspx Harry Waddle

Students from The University of Nottingham are to brave the winter weather in order to help police spread crime-prevention advice during the Dunkirk Week of Action

2013-01-31T13:46:00Z 2013-01-31T13:39:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/love-your-stuff.aspx Fraser Wilson

Recession — what recession? Armed with the knowledge gained during his MBA at Nottingham University Business School, Julian Anthoney and has wife Jelena have set up their own artisan bakery business.

2013-01-30T14:55:00Z 2013-01-30T15:41:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/business-school-bakers-recipe-for-success.aspx Emma Rayner

University music students to mentor inner city primary schoolchildren in Venezuelan-style music project.

2013-01-25T15:40:00Z 2013-01-25T14:41:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/spreading-the-classical-music-bug-to-boost-school-achievement.aspx Emma Rayner

Double awards for midwife teacher and midwife student for pioneering educational module.

2013-01-25T12:08:00Z 2013-02-01T15:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/university-lecturer-and-student-win-national-midwifery-awards.aspx Fraser Wilson

Information on Another successful commission for Lakeside as pianist Stephen Hough enjoys five-star reviews

2013-01-24T19:48:00Z 2013-01-24T15:33:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/another-successful-commission-for-lakeside-as-pianist-stephen-hough-enjoys-five-star-reviews.aspx Harry Waddle

Students at The University of Nottingham are now benefiting from a state of the art online veterinary anatomy, histology and pathology elearning museum thanks to the generosity of past students

2013-01-24T19:48:00Z 2013-02-05T15:31:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/veterinary-students-to-benefit-from-online-museum.aspx Emma Thorne

Keeping active can slow down the progression of memory loss in people with Alzheimer's disease, a study has shown.

2013-01-24T00:01:00Z 2013-01-23T17:17:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/exercise-can-slow-onset-of-alzheimers-memory-loss-scientists-identify-link.aspx Emma Thorne

Is it possible to put a price tag on the natural world? A Nottingham researcher has been examining the rise of a new concept to describe the multitude of resources supplied to us by Mother Nature.

2013-01-24T00:01:00Z 2013-01-23T16:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/valuing-nature-is-not-enough-.aspx Lindsay Brooke

A new study reveals a unique 12,000 year record of marine algae fossils that may hold clues about past climate change.

2013-01-24T15:31:00Z 2013-01-25T12:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/tiny-fossils-hold-answers-to-climate-change.aspx Emma Rayner

Scientists from Nottingham are part of a major European-wide project aimed at developing the next generation of medicines that are more effective and longer lasting.

2013-01-24T16:34:00Z 2013-01-24T11:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/nottingham-expertise-in-major-european-drug-discovery-partnership.aspx Emma Rayner

A University of Nottingham lecturer who has led an innovative work-based education programme for midwives has been nominated for a national award.

2013-01-24T16:31:00Z 2013-01-24T11:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/university-lecturer-shortlisted-for-national-midwifery-education-award.aspx Tara De Cozar

Launch of the Leverhulme research programme Making Science Public.

2013-01-24T13:24:00Z 2013-01-23T11:50:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/making-science-public.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Major new study will further uncover how influenza virus is transmitted between people.

2013-01-22T17:37:00Z 2013-01-22T17:22:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/how-is-influenza-transmitted-between-people.aspx Harry Waddle

Two students from The University of Nottingham have been recognised at the Brightside Student Mentor of the Year awards, after helping young people to make the transition from school to University.

2013-01-22T12:26:00Z 2013-01-22T11:35:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/inspirational-student-mentors-recognised.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Schmallenberg Virus — which causes deformities and neurological defects in unborn lambs and calves — has made a 'grim' return.

2013-01-22T11:31:00Z 2013-01-22T13:12:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/schmallenberg-virus,-a-grim-picture-for-2013.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Scholars from around the globe are to travel to Nottingham for an international colloquium dedicated to the Quran, the Muslim Scripture.

2013-01-17T15:36:00Z 2013-01-17T16:07:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/nottingham-hosts-conference-on-the-quran.aspx Miao He

A new pharmacy degree to be launched by The University of Nottingham in September 2013 will make it easier for talented international students to qualify in the UK.

2013-01-16T11:58:00Z 2013-01-16T12:18:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/new-pharmacy-degree-eases-visa-headache-for-international-students.aspx Harry Waddle

Students at The University of Nottingham raised a record breaking £1.6 million for good causes in 2012.

2013-01-16T20:28:00Z 2013-01-16T16:13:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/student-set-charity-fundraising-record.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

The UK's top employers choose The University of Nottingham graduates.

2013-01-15T16:41:00Z 2013-01-18T09:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/nottingham-is-a-top-target-for-graduate-employers.aspx Fraser Wilson

The University of Nottingham is in the top two for the third consecutive year in a list of the world's most sustainable universities.

2013-01-15T15:18:00Z 2013-01-15T14:47:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/top-two-finish-for-nottingham-in-green-campus-rankings.aspx Nicholas King

Free support programme launches for businesses with high growth potential

2013-01-15T10:46:00Z 2013-01-15T16:17:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/university-offers-high-growth-programme-for-businesses.aspx Miao He

Students at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) will have even more opportunities to study abroad, after the University announced partnerships with seven new institutions.

2013-01-15T13:48:00Z 2013-01-16T11:42:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/more-opportunities-for-unnc-students-to-study-abroad.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Tough limits on global greenhouse gas emissions could reduce some climate change damage by two-thirds

2013-01-14T16:27:00Z 2013-01-14T16:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/tough-limits-on-global-greenhouse-gas-emissions.aspx Lindsay Brooke

New and more effective strains of the fungus used to produce penicillin could be developed after scientists unearth its secret sex life

2013-01-11T13:25:00Z 2013-01-11T12:50:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/the-secret-sex-life-of-the-penicillin.aspx Nicholas King

University's Sino-UK geospatial centre awarded international research status by China

2013-01-10T15:43:00Z 2013-01-10T15:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/-universitys-geospatial-centre-awarded-international-joint-research-status-by-china.aspx Emma Rayner

The findings of the Eclipse trial are published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine.

2013-01-10T00:01:00Z 2013-01-10T11:01:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/iud-best-treatment-for-heavy-periods,-major-trial-shows.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Nature's ability to create iridescent flowers has been recreated by mathematicians.

2013-01-09T17:10:00Z 2013-01-09T16:28:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/how-does-your-garden-glow.aspx Emma Thorne

The crucial work of Nottingham researchers in one of the greatest scientific breakthroughs of the 20th-century has been officially recognised for the first time.

2013-01-09T13:46:00Z 2013-01-09T12:48:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/dna-updated-book-credits-nottinghams-role-in-scientific-breakthrough-of-the-century.aspx Harry Waddle

The University of Nottingham is teaming up with sixth form institutions across the city to secure the future of, and enthusiasm for Geography within the region.

2013-01-07T16:47:00Z 2013-01-10T09:45:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/geography-at-nottingham.aspx Emma Thorne

People with cystic fibrosis (CF) will be able to access the latest research findings about their condition, volunteer for clinical trials and influence the direction of future scientific studies thanks to a new website.

2013-01-07T14:23:00Z 2013-01-07T13:43:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/new-website-to-unite-cystic-fibrosis-patients-and-researchers.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Nottingham academics receive royal recognition.

2013-01-03T11:11:00Z 2013-01-17T10:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/new-year-honours-for-research-and-diversity.aspx Katherine Lakeland

Chinese students who have studied in the UK have seen a "profound transformational experience" in their personal and professional lives, according to research into the impact of studying abroad.

2012-12-21T14:57:00Z 2012-12-21T14:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/chinese-students-hail-transformational-uk-study-experience.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Groundscare expert from The University of Nottingham wins national award.

2012-12-20T16:33:00Z 2012-12-20T16:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/university-groundscare-expert-wins-industry-award.aspx Nicholas King

New technology will help sufferers of disorders like ADHD, Tourette's, autism and bipolar syndrome.

2012-12-20T13:55:00Z 2013-01-08T15:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/how-new-technology-could-help-people-with-mental-health-disorders.aspx Katherine Lakeland

The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus annouces three senior appointments to strengthen teaching, learning and research.

2012-12-19T18:22:00Z 2012-12-19T17:35:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/three-senior-appointments-for-unmc.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Nottingham alumni do battle on University Challenge

2012-12-19T16:15:00Z 2012-12-20T16:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/starter-for-ten,-fingers-on-the-buzzers-university-of-nottingham.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Hope Powell CBE is recognised by The University of Nottingham

2012-12-19T15:54:00Z 2012-12-19T11:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/the-university-of-nottingham-recognises-honorary-graduates.aspx Tim Utton

Searchable database includes details of all equipment that can be shared.

2012-12-14T10:15:00Z 2012-12-17T14:24:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/m5universities.aspx Nicholas King

Manufacturing specialist receives award for international collaboration

2012-12-13T16:46:00Z 2012-12-14T10:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/manufacturing-specialist-wins-international-collaboration-award.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

The Chinese Ambassador officially open the School of Contemporary Chinese Studies.

2012-12-19T21:30:00Z 2012-12-20T16:56:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/chinese-ambassador-to-open-the-school-of-contemporary-chinese-studies.aspx Emma Rayner

Volunteers offered £30 gift to take part in new research on present giving.

2012-12-13T14:04:00Z 2012-12-13T13:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/is-there-such-a-thing-as-the-perfect-gift.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Annual Christmas lecture provides an exciting insight into a career in engineering.

2012-12-13T10:48:00Z 2012-12-13T10:21:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/the-university-of-nottingham-hosts-annual-engineering-christmas-lecture.aspx Emma Rayner

Revealed for the first time - the yeast which helps give blue cheese its unique aroma.

2012-12-13T13:28:00Z 2012-12-13T13:14:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/bluecheese.aspx Lindsay Brooke

BBC documentary 'The Last Battle of the Vikings' presented by the underwater archaeologist who grew up near the battle ground.

2012-12-12T14:13:00Z 2012-12-12T13:02:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/underwater-archaeologist-presents-vikings-prog.aspx Fraser Wilson

After a long and distinguished career at the University of Oxford, Professor Michael Freeden is joining The University of Nottingham's School of Politics and International Relations for a fresh challenge.

2012-12-12T13:32:00Z 2012-12-12T12:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/its-goodbye-oxford,-hello-nottingham-for-professor-michael-freeden.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Identifying the danger signs of colic - the number one killer of horses.

2012-12-11T16:29:00Z 2012-12-11T16:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/transforming-diagnosis-of-equine-colic.aspx Tara De Cozar

Department of Architecture and Built Environment Yearbook 2012 launched.

2012-12-11T11:45:00Z 2012-12-11T16:34:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/architecture-yearbook.aspx Emma Rayner

University Tolkien expert reveals how the new Hobbit movie will fill a hole in 21st century wellbeing.

2012-12-11T11:42:00Z 2012-12-13T09:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/how-the-hobbit-will-fill-a-hole-in-21st-century-wellbeing.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

A new study links passive smoking to meningitis in children.

2012-12-10T01:00:00Z 2012-12-07T16:17:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/passive-smoking-doubles-risk-of-disease-linked-to-meningitis-in-children.aspx Charlotte Anscombe

Benzodiazepines put patients at an increased risk of contracting and dying from pneumonia

2012-12-07T15:58:00Z 2012-12-07T16:25:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/sleeping-pills-can-increase-the-risk-of-pneumonia.aspx Tim Utton

Chancellor honoured with building renaming

2012-12-07T12:08:00Z 2012-12-10T10:54:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/university-of-nottingham-honours-outgoing-chancellor.aspx Nicholas King

A detective style research team are taking a forensic look at the nature of corrosion in the oil and gas sector.

2012-12-05T16:14:00Z 2012-12-13T16:25:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/december/the-detectives-of-corrosion-.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Disease-causing mutations occur in the genes that evolved to make us smarter than our fellow animals.

2012-12-04T13:21:00Z 2012-12-04T13:00:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/smart-genes-put-us-at-risk-of-mental-illness.aspx Tim Utton

University wins 'Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Development' award.

2012-11-30T17:31:00Z 2012-11-30T19:11:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/timeshigherawards.aspx Emma Rayner

Study says more action needed to prevent poisonings among pre-school children in UK.

2012-12-02T00:01:00Z 2012-11-30T11:22:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/advice-needed-for-parents-on-risk-of-poisoning-in-toddlers,-research-says.aspx Fraser Wilson

Businessman Willie Walsh, Chief Executive of International Airlines Group, is to give a talk at Nottingham University Business School (NUBS) on Monday 3 December.

2012-11-30T09:38:00Z 2012-11-30T09:21:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/willie-walsh-to-speak-at-nottingham-university-business-school.aspx Emma Rayner

Experts converge on University Park to unearth the secrets of Britain's early pagan societies.

2012-11-29T15:54:00Z 2012-11-29T15:07:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/solving-the-mysteries-of-our-pagan-past.aspx Tara De Cozar

Student-run farmers' market wins prestigious national food award.

2012-11-29T12:58:00Z 2012-12-04T08:35:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/food-oscar.aspx Tim Utton

Professor Colin Snape is a special guest at British Library debate.

2012-11-28T13:45:00Z 2012-11-28T16:41:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/colinsnapeenergydebate.aspx Emma Thorne

A youth offending facility in the East Midlands has been criticised in a new report for taking criminals from rival gangs in Leicester and Nottingham.

2012-11-28T15:44:00Z 2012-11-28T15:31:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/research-criticises-young-offenders-institution-for-gang-related-violence.aspx Emma Thorne

Many of the controversial incentive schemes aimed at improving quality of service in the NHS may not be working as intended, a major new study has warned.

2012-11-27T17:16:00Z 2012-11-27T17:07:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/nhs-performance-schemes-having-little-impact,-says-report.aspx Tara De Cozar

UK viewers want high quality TV content on all platforms — but don't want to pay for it, according to new research.

2012-11-28T12:00:00Z 2012-11-27T15:46:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/making-tv-pay.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Why are more than a third of lung cancer patients diagnosed following an emergency admission to hospital?

2012-11-27T15:57:00Z 2012-11-27T15:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/new-research-into-emergency-admissions-for-lung-cancer.aspx Emma Thorne

A new £1.3m project is to look at people's attitudes to energy consumption in the workplace and how to encourage colleagues to work together in reducing their organisation's carbon footprint.

2012-11-27T11:16:00Z 2012-11-27T12:23:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/an-energy-conscious-workforce-new-research-looks-at-how-to-encourage-staff-to-go-green.aspx Gemma Wilks

A Sumatran orangutan and a neuroscientist hope to explain some of the mysteries of the visual brain and improve the lives of captive bred animals.

2012-11-26T16:20:00Z 2012-12-20T11:28:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/seeing-through-the-eyes-of-an-orangutan.aspx Fraser Wilson

Sixty years on the throne is no mean feat and that's why The University of Nottingham is teaming up with the Woodland Trust to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in a way that will quite literally grow and grow.

2012-11-26T15:23:00Z 2012-11-26T14:54:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/spades-at-the-ready-as-planting-begins-at-sutton-boningtons-diamond-wood.aspx Harry Waddle

After cycling the length of Britain this summer, staff from The University of Nottingham have successfully raised over £250,000 to help disadvantaged children access education

2012-11-26T14:23:00Z 2012-11-26T14:17:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/charity-lifecycle-raises-250,000-to-improve-access-to-education.aspx Nicholas King

A unique low salt technology developed by The University of Nottingham has won a top European award for the most innovative food ingredient.

2012-11-23T14:40:00Z 2012-11-23T15:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/soda-lo-wins-most-innovative-ingredient-award.aspx Nicholas King

Ingenuity Knowledge Hub will offer university and industry expertise in unique way.

2012-11-23T14:01:00Z 2012-11-23T15:47:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/life-in-the-fishbowl---expert-online-mentoring-for-local-businesses.aspx Nicholas King

The University is helping microbrewers across the East Midlands to develop stable real ales which can be exported to the lucrative Asian markets.

2012-11-23T14:02:00Z 2012-11-23T15:50:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/university-of-nottingham-helps-local-brewers-find-a-route-to-asian-markets.aspx Emma Rayner

New research into redacted FBI files finds key campaigner informed on former colleagues.

2012-11-23T10:55:00Z 2012-11-23T11:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/1960s-us-civil-rights-official-revealed-as-fbi-informer.aspx Emma Rayner

More research is needed to realise full potential of digital technology in education, study concludes.

2012-11-22T17:38:00Z 2012-11-23T13:56:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/innovative-teaching-not-technology-alone-has-greatest-impact-in-the-classroom-.aspx Lindsay Brooke

£2.2m for an international study into the untapped reservoir of genetic variation in wild varieties of wheat.

2012-11-21T17:17:00Z 2012-11-22T14:59:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/22m-quest-to-increase-wheat-.aspx Nicholas King

Three businesses working with the University win innovation awards.

2012-11-21T15:44:00Z 2012-11-21T15:13:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/businesses-working-with-university-food-and-drink-experts-win-top-innovation-awards.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Are biscuits better dunked? University of Nottingham's Food Scientists help Heston Blumenthal find out.

2012-11-20T15:47:00Z 2012-11-20T15:23:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/heston-biscuits-taste-better-when-they-are-dunked-.aspx Harry Waddle

With the help of a sports bursary, presented by London 2012 gold medalist and alumnus Etienne Stott, 23 elite student athletes now have their sights set on adding to The University of Nottingham's proud sporting tradition.

2012-11-20T15:05:00Z 2012-11-20T13:41:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/olympic-inspiration-for-sports-stars-of-the-future.aspx Emma Thorne

Global energy company BP plc has pledged £800,000 to The University of Nottingham, as part of a new scholarship programme to support students over the next four years.

2012-11-19T17:12:00Z 2012-11-19T16:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/the-university-of-nottingham-receives-800,000-in-scholarships-from-bp.aspx Emma Thorne

Leading national advisor on climate change, Lord Deben, is to give the annual Papplewick Lecture at The University of Nottingham later this week.

2012-11-19T14:12:00Z 2012-11-19T13:48:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/water-a-victorian-vision-and-todays-reality.aspx Emma Thorne

German comedian to offer his own wry view of language learning and cultural differences at a Festival of Languages at The University of Nottingham this week.

2012-11-19T13:20:00Z 2012-11-19T13:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/german-stand-up-comedian-celebrates-languages-at-university-festival.aspx Tara De Cozar

London event examines idents as an art form.

2012-11-15T15:03:00Z 2012-11-15T14:01:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/idents-and-trailers.aspx Tara De Cozar

£2.6m funding will tackle research 'valley of death'

2012-11-15T11:30:00Z 2012-11-15T11:11:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/valley-of-death.aspx Tim Utton

Long-term partnership signed with Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta.

2012-11-14T15:35:00Z 2012-11-14T17:30:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/indonesia-links.aspx Tim Utton

Experts attend international research workshop in Natal, Brazil.

2012-11-13T12:23:00Z 2012-11-14T17:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/brazil-uk-event.aspx Emma Thorne

Scientists have discovered that a rare parasitic fungus that lives on hibernating caterpillars in Tibet could have a role to play in anti-inflammatory drugs for conditions such as asthma.

2012-11-16T00:01:00Z 2012-11-19T10:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/rare-parasitic-fungi-could-have-anti-flammatory-benefits-.aspx Emma Rayner

A new government-funded study is to be carried out into how Britain's roads could be made safer for cyclists to reduce the risk of cycling injuries, encourage more people to use bikes and improve public health.

2012-11-14T16:04:00Z 2012-11-16T12:54:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/how-safe-are-our-roads-for-bradley-and-the-nations-cyclists.aspx Emma Rayner

A new surveying technique is giving geologists their first detailed picture of how ground movement associated with historical mining is changing the face of our landscape.

2012-11-14T12:45:00Z 2012-11-15T10:47:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/what-lies-beneath-new-survey-technique-offers-detailed-picture-of-our-changing-landscape.aspx Emma Thorne

Researchers from Nottingham have played their part in the discovery of a rare genetic mutation that increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease, in a study with major implications for understanding the causes of the disease.

2012-11-14T22:00:00Z 2012-11-13T15:45:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/nottingham-researchers-in-alzheimers-risk-gene-discovery.aspx Harry Waddle

The University of Nottingham's student run radio station has been named Best Student Station at the Student Radio Awards for a record third year running

2012-11-13T16:56:00Z 2012-11-13T15:28:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/nottingham-sweeps-board-at-student-radio-awards.aspx Emma Thorne

Researchers from the Universities of Nottingham and Leicester are leading the largest ever study of the genetics relating to lung disease.

2012-11-14T00:01:00Z 2012-11-13T10:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/worlds-largest-respiratory-genetics-study-launches-on-world-copd-day.aspx Emma Thorne

The University of Nottingham has been awarded funding of £2.9m to help make low-carbon fuel.

2012-11-12T13:44:00Z 2012-11-12T13:22:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/nottingham-part-of-20m-investment-for-uk-synthetic-biology.aspx Fraser Wilson

Is studying what you love the key to academic success? That's what The University of Nottingham is encouraging prospective students to do.

2012-11-12T10:32:00Z 2012-11-12T10:18:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/follow-your-heart-and-study-what-you-love.aspx Tara De Cozar

Information on Can living through genocide lead to personal growth?

2012-11-09T15:43:00Z 2012-11-09T14:57:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/can-living-through-genocide-lead-to-personal-growth.aspx Tim Utton

Nottingham publishes commission rates in a bid to encourage transparency.

2012-11-08T14:30:00Z 2012-11-09T14:02:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/agent-commission-rates.aspx Emma Rayner

Stunnng new eco-hotel opens for business next to the East Midlands Conference Centre on University Park.

2012-11-12T09:00:00Z 2012-11-09T10:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/20-million-eco-hotel-opens-at-the-university-of-nottingham.aspx Nicholas King

University receives praise for building links between China and the UK

2012-11-08T16:54:00Z 2012-11-08T16:32:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/university-recognised-as-one-of-britains-leading-businesses-in-china.aspx Nicholas King

The University held a special event to celebrate the achievements of the 60 businesses that have taken part in Knowledge Transfer Programme projects with them

2012-11-08T13:46:00Z 2012-11-09T12:14:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/university-celebrates-60-knowledge-transfer-partnerships-with-business.aspx Nicholas King

Ken Clarke opens new premises for University spin-out, Promethean

2012-11-07T18:25:00Z 2012-11-07T22:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/university-nanotechnology-business-gets-set-for-growth.aspx Nicholas King

University's HeartLight gets a Royal appointment at Buckingham Palace.

2012-11-07T17:58:00Z 2012-11-07T22:59:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/universitys-baby-monitor-technology-gets-a-royal-viewing.aspx Emma Thorne

Child protection professionals are to be offered new guidance on how best to involve families in the case reviews that follow the death or serious injury of a child as a result of abuse or neglect.

2012-11-12T00:01:00Z 2012-11-07T16:49:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/report-offers-new-guidance-on-family-involvement-of-child-abuse-case-reviews.aspx Harry Waddle

5,000 students from across the UK are to converge on The University of Nottingham for the 28th Nottingham Malaysian Games.

2012-11-07T15:01:00Z 2012-11-07T14:21:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/nottingham-hosts-malaysian-games-spectacular.aspx Emma Thorne

A prestigious academic prize that recognises outstanding scholars who are international leaders in their field has been awarded to two academics in the Department of Classics.

2012-11-06T18:58:00Z 2012-11-06T17:09:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/prestigious-prize-for-classics-scholars.aspx Emma Thorne

New research into controversial pay-for-performance schemes has suggested they may help to save the lives of NHS patients.

2012-11-07T22:00:00Z 2012-11-06T16:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/financial-incentives-may-improve-hospital-mortality-rates,-says-study.aspx Nicholas King

Official launch of the Shanghai Nottingham Advanced Academy.

2012-11-05T14:15:00Z 2012-11-14T12:50:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/snaalaunchshanghai.aspx Lindsay Brooke

The Midlands is to be put at the heart of research into age related ill health — to ensure old age can be enjoyed and not endured.

2012-11-07T00:01:00Z 2012-11-07T16:03:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/new-3m-centre-to-tackle-age-related-illness.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Students test-drive ultra-low energy building design at the UK Passivhaus Conference 2012.

2012-11-05T16:03:00Z 2012-11-05T14:54:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/national-energy-saving-conference.aspx Lindsay Brooke

'Punched from the Screen' – cyber bullying, such as e-mails, texts or web-postings - is as common in the workplace as 'conventional' bullying.

2012-11-03T00:39:00Z 2012-11-02T16:46:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/punched-from-the-screen---workplace-cyber-bullying.aspx Emma Rayner

How Cuba could teach the world about the power of the written word.

2012-11-02T17:34:00Z 2012-11-01T12:15:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/november/cuba-one-of-the-worlds-most-literary-countries.aspx Emma Thorne

Smokers are costing the UK economy £1.4 billion by taking an average of two or three days more sick leave per year than their non-smoking colleagues, a new study has revealed.

2012-10-31T17:37:00Z 2012-10-31T16:48:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/university-research-reveals-smokers-take-27-extra-sick-days-per-year.aspx Emma Thorne

Business ethics are to hit the big screen in Nottingham during November in a season of films that explore issues around corporate social responsibility in global industry.

2012-10-31T17:33:00Z 2012-10-31T16:22:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/doing-the-business-for-a-decade.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Academics, researchers, analysts and commentators offer comment and analysis to mark the 18th Party Congress in Beijing.

2012-10-30T16:47:00Z 2012-10-30T15:11:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/special-blog-series-for-communist-party-congress.aspx Emma Rayner

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?

2012-10-30T12:06:00Z 2012-11-01T14:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/feeding-the-world-experts-gather-to-explore-challenges-of-global-food-security.aspx Emma Thorne

'Whistleblowers' who expose mistreatment of vulnerable patients within the care home system need to be confident that their allegations will be treated seriously, a national charity has said.

2012-10-29T17:22:00Z 2012-10-30T09:38:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/behind-closed-doorswhistleblowers-need-voice-over-care-home-concerns,-says-charity.aspx Emma Thorne

High birth weight, rapid weight gain and having an overweight mother who smokes can all increase the risk of a baby becoming obese later in childhood, research by experts at The University of Nottingham has found.

2012-10-29T23:30:00Z 2012-10-29T16:43:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/risk-factors-predict-childhood-obesity,-researchers-find.aspx Nicholas King

New £5.1 million Aerospace Technology Centre opens at the University of Nottingham Innovation Park

2012-10-26T16:45:00Z 2012-10-30T16:41:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/new-technology-centre-puts-nottingham-at-forefront-of-aerospace-research.aspx Fraser Wilson

Pupils from King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls in Birmingham were treated to an all expenses paid trip to The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus after winning the team prize at the Academy Excellence Awards.

2012-10-26T03:41:00Z 2012-10-26T12:39:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/top-academy-pupils-treated-to-a-taste-of-malaysia.aspx Tim Utton

Sir Andrew Witty, a Nottingham alumnus, appointed as the University's seventh Chancellor.

2012-10-25T13:27:00Z 2012-10-26T11:37:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/newchancellor.aspx Emma Rayner

International symposium to debate zero carbon homes and future sustainable development.

2012-10-19T16:45:00Z 2012-10-19T22:55:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/international-pioneers-of-zero-carbon-housing-share-ideas-for-the-future.aspx Harry Waddle

A new online learning tool will guide doctors through what GMC chief Niall Dickson called "the biggest change in medical regulation for more than 150 years

2012-10-19T15:58:00Z 2012-10-19T16:34:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/revalidation-training.aspx

New research into MRI will help diagnosis and monitoring of neuro-degenerative diseases.

2012-10-23T09:00:00Z 2012-10-19T16:30:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/mri-research-sheds-new-light-on-nerve-fibres-in-the-brain.aspx Tim Utton

Biggest-ever fundraising campaign already half way to £150m target.

2012-10-17T14:05:00Z 2012-10-18T17:26:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/campaign-first-year.aspx Emma Thorne

Do subtitles have an impact on how audiences understand the movie? A University academic published a book on viewers' interpretations of dynamic interactions represented in films via subtitling.

2012-10-17T16:40:00Z 2012-10-17T16:19:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/new-book-reveals-audience-responses-to-film-subtitling.aspx Harry Waddle

Two trainee technicians from The University of Nottingham have made the shortlist to represent Great Britain at the World Skills event in Leipzig in July.

2012-10-17T12:55:00Z 2012-10-17T12:21:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/nottingham-retaining-uks-world-class-manufacturing-skills.aspx Harry Waddle

Students at The University of Nottingham have joined forces with the Association of Veterinary Students (AVS) to ensure the welfare of the next generation of UK vets.

2012-10-16T17:16:00Z 2012-10-16T15:59:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/ensuring-the-welfare-of-trainee-vets.aspx Deborah Storey

Drivers of hydrogen cars will be able to fill up their tanks in Nottingham for the first time later this week, following the launch of an innovative sustainable energy research facility at The University of Nottingham.

2012-10-15T16:02:00Z 2012-10-22T16:35:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/citys-first-hydrogen-filling-station-opens-at-new-green-university-research-building.aspx Tim Utton

Tributes paid to internationally renowned scientist, who has died at the age of 58.

2012-10-11T22:00:00Z 2012-10-12T11:12:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/keith-campbell.aspx Harry Waddle

A Farmers' Market founded by students at The University of Nottingham has been named as a finalist in BBC Radio Four's Food Awards

2012-10-09T19:13:00Z 2012-10-09T14:18:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/student-run-market-nominated-for-radio-4-award.aspx Tim Utton

World's leading experts in the field of geomechanics gather at the University.

2012-10-08T11:44:00Z 2012-10-10T17:12:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/geomechanicsconference.aspx Emma Thorne

Research will study whether a nationwide hearing screening programme in schools would be successful and cost effective in detecting hearing loss in children.

2012-10-08T13:24:00Z 2012-10-08T12:38:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/school-hearing-tests-are-they-as-good-as-they-sound.aspx Harry Waddle

Students from The University of Nottingham are set to join local residents and businesses during a day of action designed to improve the appearance of Lenton Boulevard.

2012-10-08T12:12:00Z 2012-10-08T11:30:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/students-to-help-give-lenton-a-boost.aspx Fraser Wilson

Nottingham University Business School (NUBS) is celebrating after jumping up this year's Economist MBA rankings.

2012-10-08T12:27:00Z 2012-10-08T12:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/jump-for-business-school-in-economist-student-centric-mba-rankings.aspx Lindsay Brooke

There has to be nothing less than a culture shift to improve the hospital care of older people admitted with delirium and dementia.

2012-10-05T00:01:00Z 2012-10-04T15:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/culture-shift-needed-to-improve-the-hospital-care-for-elderly.aspx Emma Rayner

Two famous radio voices will help launch a new hub of arts and humanities research.

2012-10-05T09:01:00Z 2012-10-04T16:47:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/a-new-hothouse-for-the-arts,-humanities-and-social-sciences.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Can just 15 minutes of high intensity exercise three times a week get us fit and improve our health?

2012-10-05T16:54:00Z 2012-10-05T16:28:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/high-intensity-training.aspx Tim Utton

Professor Julie Sanders will take up her new post in Ningbo in 2013.

2012-10-04T10:21:00Z 2012-10-04T11:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/juliesandersningbo.aspx Tara De Cozar

New techniques could counter the damaging effects of solar fluctuations on GNSS technology.

2012-10-03T16:54:00Z 2012-10-04T16:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/solar-activity-on-gnss.aspx Emma Thorne

A University of Nottingham centre, which brings together specialist experts to support 'bench to bedside' research projects, has been recognised as a centre of excellence.

2012-10-02T13:47:00Z 2012-10-02T12:19:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/october/nottingham-clinical-trials-unit-acknowledged-as-centre-of-excellence-in-clinical-trials-research.aspx Emma Thorne

Britain's male-dominated unions are allowing chauvinism to erode their power as more women enter the labour market, a groundbreaking new study has suggested.

2012-10-01T18:03:00Z 2012-10-01T17:07:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/chauvinism-to-blame-for-decline-in-union-power,-says-research.aspx Harry Waddle

Students at The University of Nottingham are among the most satisfied when it comes to the teaching, resources and experience available to them, according to the National Student Survey.

2012-09-28T18:04:00Z 2012-10-05T11:37:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/nottingham-students-satisfaction-grows.aspx Tim Utton

Charitable foundations to support the work of Nottingham's pioneering international campuses.

2012-09-25T14:30:00Z 2012-09-27T14:37:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/fundraising-campaign-goes-global.aspx Tim Utton

Two universities launch a £400,000 fund to promote collaboration.

2012-09-27T11:00:00Z 2012-09-27T12:42:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/birminghamnottinghamcollaborationfund.aspx Harry Waddle

A University of Nottingham student has arrived back in the UK just in time for the resumption of his course after travelling more than 12,000 miles on the back of an 110cc scooter.

2012-09-27T15:02:00Z 2012-10-11T10:55:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/student-explorer-returns-for-start-of-term.aspx Emma Rayner

Seven time Oscar winner Gary Rydstrom to collaborate in film research at the University.

2012-10-11T10:10:00Z 2012-10-11T11:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/new-hollywood-partner-to-work-with-university-film-institute.aspx Emma Thorne

A University of Nottingham expert has been awarded £80,000 by two national charities to study the impact of gluten intolerance on patients in the UK.

2012-09-26T14:43:00Z 2012-09-26T16:24:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/new-study-will-examine-the-incidence-and-impact-of-gluten-intolerance-in-the-uk.aspx Nicholas King

Platelet Solutions and NPI have received £190k of TSB funding to develop their personalised medicine solutions.

2012-09-25T19:41:00Z 2012-09-25T17:41:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/nottingham-spin-outs-win-funding-for-personalised-medicine-technologies.aspx Nicholas King

New 'super batteries' are being developed which combine the energy storage qualities of a traditional battery with the fast charge and discharge capabilities of a supercapacitor.

2012-09-24T16:30:00Z 2012-09-25T16:27:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/university-to-develop-super-batteries-with-eon.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Vets hope to ease the suffering of abandoned pets

2012-09-24T15:30:00Z 2012-09-24T13:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/census-to-help-homeless-cats-and-dogs.aspx Fraser Wilson

Vice-Chancellor Professor David Greenaway has been awarded honorary citizenship of Ningbo — the home of the University's China campus.

2012-09-24T12:51:00Z 2012-09-24T12:17:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/ningbo-honorary-citizenship-for-nottinghams-vice-chancellor.aspx Fraser Wilson

A low-cost new material that could lead to innovative technologies to tackle global warming has been discovered by scientists at The University of Nottingham.

2012-09-24T00:01:00Z 2012-09-21T17:27:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/scientific-discovery-offers-green-solution-in-fight-against-greenhouse-gases.aspx Nicholas King

A Knowledge Transfer Partnership is helping Lindhurst Engineering to develop a microbial fuel cell.

2012-09-21T16:14:00Z 2013-01-15T10:28:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/university-helps-local-business-turn-farm-waste-into-energy.aspx Nicholas King

David Willetts opens new Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at The University.

2012-09-21T16:07:00Z 2012-09-24T12:46:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/university-opens-new-institute-for-advanced-manufacturing.aspx Lindsay Brooke

New discovery could help to design drugs that would save the lives of thousands of malaria victims.

2012-09-20T22:01:00Z 2012-09-20T15:26:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/mutant-parasite-could-stop-malaria.aspx Tim Utton

The University of Nottingham has launched an apprenticeship scheme, providing employment and training for 17 motivated school leavers from the East Midlands.

2012-09-20T10:22:00Z 2012-09-24T18:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/apprentices-to-make-significant-contribution-to-university.aspx Harry Waddle

Past and future students came together to celebrate the opening of the University's West Africa Office, which was officially opened in the Ghanaian capital Accra in April this year.

2012-09-18T16:09:00Z 2012-09-18T15:32:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/university-of-nottingham-launches-african-office.aspx Lindsay Brooke

First Notts paramedic to gain MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.

2012-09-18T16:55:00Z 2012-09-18T16:12:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/inspirational-nottinghamshire-paramedic-gains-msc.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Nottingham scientists play lead role in the hunt for dark energy and the origin of the accelerating universe.

2012-09-17T16:12:00Z 2012-09-18T10:48:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/worlds-most-powerful-camera-in-hunt-for-dark-energy-.aspx Emma Rayner

Jon McGregor will establish a new type of literary journal with students and writers.

2012-09-17T13:04:00Z 2012-09-18T10:11:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/acclaimed-writer-joins-university-as-professor-of-creative-writing.aspx Tara De Cozar

A Nottingham academic has created an online tool to let you write your name in the stars.

2012-09-14T15:30:00Z 2012-09-14T14:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/stars.aspx Emma Rayner

Scientists uncover complex toxicity mechanism in sea sponge defences.

2012-09-13T19:01:00Z 2012-09-14T17:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/study-reveals-the-secret-to-a-sea-sponges-toxicity.aspx Harry Waddle

A student at The University of Nottingham has managed to capture incredible images of the Earth's curvature from space on a budget of just £200.

2012-09-12T17:14:00Z 2012-09-13T13:16:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/space-exploration-on-a-student-budget.aspx Emma Thorne

GPs are not always using the most comprehensive and reliable online resources to support them in treating patients with the debilitating hearing condition tinnitus, researchers have found.

2012-09-12T14:57:00Z 2012-09-12T13:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/gps-using-unreliable-websites-for-tinnitus-information,-study-finds.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Adverse side-effects of quinine could be controlled by what we eat

2012-09-11T08:14:00Z 2012-09-10T14:47:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/diet-could-combat-side-effects-of-quinine.aspx Harry Waddle

Twelve members of staff from the University of Nottingham have completed a 1,100 mile fundraising cycle to improve access to higher education for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

2012-09-07T11:47:00Z 2012-09-20T11:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/access-to-education-widened-as-epic-cycle-comes-to-an-end.aspx Tim Utton

New research could help predict survival outcomes.

2012-09-06T12:23:00Z 2012-09-06T12:38:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/breast-cancer.aspx Emma Thorne

The key challenges facing researchers investigating the debilitating hearing condition tinnitus have been identified.

2012-09-05T17:07:00Z 2012-09-05T15:34:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/initiative-identifies-unanswered-questions-in-tinnitus-research.aspx Emma Thorne

A leading national brain tumour charity is joining forces with experts at The University of Nottingham in a £1.5 million partnership to fight brain tumours in children.

2012-09-05T13:57:00Z 2012-09-05T11:42:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/15m-partnership-will-fight-childhood-and-adolescent-brain-tumours.aspx Emma Thorne

Nottingham scientists develop a novel antimicrobial catheter that remains infection-free for up to 12 weeks.

2012-09-04T00:01:00Z 2012-09-05T10:33:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/september/new-long-term-antimicrobial-catheter-developed.aspx Nicholas King

The University signs a £3 million research agreement with the Chinese aerospace business, ACAE, to set up a new University Innovation Centre.

2012-08-31T10:46:00Z 2012-09-25T16:34:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/chinese-aerospace-business-funds-3m-university-innovation-centre.aspx Fraser Wilson

The University is supporting fresh new guidance by the British Society of Audiology which promises to improve quality of life for patients with hearing and balance problems and tinnitus.

2012-08-30T16:47:00Z 2012-08-31T09:19:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/guidance-to-rehabilitate-patients-with-hearing-and-balance-problems-and-tinnitus.aspx Harry Waddle

With Nottingham Rugby Football Club due to kick off their league season on Friday 31 August 2012, the club has recruited its latest talent from the ranks of The University of Nottingham Rugby Club

2012-08-30T12:49:00Z 2012-08-30T11:07:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/varsity-rugby-stars-win-professional-contracts.aspx Fraser Wilson

Twelve staff members from The University of Nottingham are setting off on a 1,100 mile fundraising cycle to widen access to higher education for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

2012-08-23T09:42:00Z 2012-08-24T12:34:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/pedal-power-promises-to-open-doors-to-education.aspx Emma Thorne

A report that warns that disabled children in England need better protection against neglect or abuse has been welcomed by a national charity.

2012-08-22T17:18:00Z 2012-08-22T16:38:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/charity-echoes-ofsted-concerns-on-safeguarding-disabled-children.aspx Fraser Wilson

Professor Christine Ennew, currently Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Internationalisation, is to be the new Provost and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of The University of Nottingham's pioneering Malaysia Campus.

2012-08-22T11:24:00Z 2012-08-22T11:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/new-boss-at-the-helm-of-nottinghams-malaysia-campus.aspx Emma Thorne

Nottingham scientists have discovered that a space inside a special type of carbon molecule can be used to imprison other smaller molecules such as hydrogen or water.

2012-08-20T18:52:00Z 2012-08-20T15:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/imprisoned-molecules-quantum-rattle-in-their-cages.aspx Emma Rayner

Heart-rending stories of the European refugees displaced by WWII told in new exhibition.

2012-08-17T14:03:00Z 2012-08-17T15:34:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/new-exhibition-gives-a-voice-to-wwii-refugees.aspx Lindsay Brooke

19th Century chemist and a band of award winning scientists set out on youtube challenge.

2012-08-17T12:09:00Z 2012-08-17T12:00:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/youtube-experiment-for-scientific-hero.aspx Harry Waddle

Graduates win five medals at London 2012, making The University of Nottingham the second most successful UK University at the Olympic Games.

2012-08-14T17:30:00Z 2012-08-14T16:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/london-2012-medallists-made-in-nottingham.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Volunteers needed for new research into Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in pre-school children.

2012-08-13T16:29:00Z 2012-08-13T14:48:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/early-detection-of-adhd.aspx Harry Waddle

A team of budding digital entrepreneurs from The University of Nottingham has won the inaugural Digital Economy Young Entrepreneurs Scheme (Digital Economy YES) for their sustainability app

2012-08-13T14:50:00Z 2012-08-13T13:30:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/entrepreneurial-capabilities-with-real-world-potential.aspx Lindsay Brooke

A new class of polymers could lead to significant reduction in hospital infections and medical device failures.

2012-08-12T18:10:00Z 2012-08-13T10:19:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/new-bacteria-resistant-materials.aspx Simon Butt

The University of Nottingham has signed a five-year agreement with Chinese soft-drinks giant Wahaha to undertake collaborative research.

2012-08-09T17:34:00Z 2012-08-10T10:26:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/university-agrees-collaboration-with-biggest-chinese-drinks-company.aspx Harry Waddle

The Life Cycle 2 team from The University of Nottingham have raised over £130,000 to provide more young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with the opportunity to enter higher education.

2012-08-09T13:59:00Z 2012-08-13T16:38:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/breaking-the-cycle-of-educational-disadvantage.aspx Emma Thorne

A University of Nottingham-based charity committed to safeguarding disabled children and vulnerable adults from abuse says it hopes lessons can be learned from the cases of abuse uncovered at Winterbourne View.

2012-08-07T16:54:00Z 2012-08-07T16:41:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/will-we-learn-from-the-winterbourne-view-findings.aspx Tara De Cozar

Confidence in Concept award will take research from bench to bedside.

2012-08-07T14:21:00Z 2012-08-07T13:39:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/biomedical-catalyst.aspx Tara De Cozar

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.

2012-08-06T14:19:00Z 2013-01-09T08:26:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/score-stove.aspx Tim Utton

Professor Julie Sanders recognised for her work in the field of literary geography.

2012-08-02T22:35:00Z 2012-08-03T12:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/sanderscrawshayprize.aspx Gemma Wilks

New website and app lets you profile and share the places you love.

2012-08-02T08:38:00Z 2012-08-02T08:39:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/august/share-the-places-you-love.aspx Nicholas King

Sino-UK Geospatial Centre opens

2012-07-27T10:26:00Z 2012-08-01T17:07:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/sino-uk-geospatial-centre-opens.aspx Lindsay Brooke

MRI scanner which was at heart of pioneering research for over a decade heads for a new life at CERN

2012-07-26T15:00:00Z 2012-07-30T12:28:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/mri-scanner-heads-for-cern.aspx Simon Butt

Des Wilson, a former Lord Mayor of Nottingham who worked tirelessly for decades on behalf of local communities in Nottingham and now in Jamaica, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by The University of Nottingham.

2012-07-25T13:48:00Z 2012-07-25T13:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/honorary-doctorate-for-former-nottingham-lord-mayor.aspx Harry Waddle

The University of Nottingham is looking to add to its list of Olympic medal winners this summer, with 11 past and future students preparing to take on the world's best athletes at London 2012.

2012-07-24T13:39:00Z 2012-07-24T13:13:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/olympic-stars-developed-in-nottingham.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Volunteers needed for largest study of its kind in the world into rare, painful and disfiguring skin condition.

2012-07-24T13:37:00Z 2012-07-25T14:16:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/first-major-scientific-study-into-rare-skin-condition.aspx Harry Waddle

University of Nottingham alumnus Johny Akinyemi has returned from Beijing 2008 heartbreak to win selection for Team Nigeria in the K1 event at the London Olympics.

2012-07-20T17:14:00Z 2012-07-24T09:46:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/johny-be-good.aspx Nicholas King

University signs £1m research deal with Chinese car giant FAW

2012-07-20T13:17:00Z 2012-07-20T13:23:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/faw-research-collaboration.aspx Lindsay Brooke

University engineers forge new 'smart healthcare' products with nanotechnology.

2012-07-19T15:40:00Z 2012-07-23T12:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/engineering-the-smart-healthcare-of-the-future.aspx Emma Rayner

New and surprising insights into how fat in food affects our taste.

2012-07-19T13:52:00Z 2012-07-19T13:59:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/new-research-questions-how-fat-influences-flavour-perception.aspx Fraser Wilson

Discarded mobility equipment from the East Midlands is helping to transform the lives of hundreds of disabled people in Uganda thanks to academics, students and medics from Nottingham and Derby.

2012-07-19T10:56:00Z 2012-07-19T10:33:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/east-midlands-mobility-devices-get-disabled-ugandans-back-on-their-feet.aspx Simpson Sohotra

Fighting obesity — with a pioneering thermal imaging technique.

2012-07-18T14:38:00Z 2012-07-23T10:08:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/fighting-obesity-with-thermal-imaging.aspx Harry Waddle

The University of Nottingham have teamed up with the Ear Foundation to provide training for teachers, parents and carers of children with cochlear implants.

2012-07-18T15:05:00Z 2012-07-19T13:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/university-expertise-used-to-help-deaf-children-learn.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Living with and managing Type Two Diabetes.

2012-07-17T16:49:00Z 2012-07-17T16:23:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/taking-control-of-type-2-diabetes.aspx Fraser Wilson

The University of Nottingham has been awarded a record-breaking tenth consecutive Green Flag Award.

2012-07-17T12:44:00Z 2012-10-22T11:44:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/an-unrivalled-decade-of-success-for-university-parks-green-spaces.aspx Lindsay Brooke

A team of 20 medics, researchers, graduates and students on duty at Olympic Games

2012-07-16T17:09:00Z 2012-07-16T16:45:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/medics-answer-olympic-call-up.aspx Harry Waddle

The University of Nottingham has once again shown its sporting prowess after dominating the prize categories at the 2012 BUCS Awards in Exeter.

2012-07-13T16:12:00Z 2012-07-18T11:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/sporting-success-recognised-at-national-awards.aspx Emma Thorne

Student nurses coming to Derby to study are set to benefit from state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities at a new multi-million pound education centre.

2012-07-12T09:00:00Z 2012-07-11T17:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/multi-million-pound-centre-to-transform-nurse-training-in-derby.aspx Fraser Wilson

High performing year nine pupils are being treated to a jam-packed day of events at The University of Nottingham to encourage them to aim for a place at a top university.

2012-07-11T18:26:00Z 2012-07-16T17:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/rewarding-pupils-achievement-with-a-day-at-university-park.aspx Harry Waddle

After raising over £230,000 during 2011's Life Cycle fundraiser, the Vice-Chancellor and 11 of his staff from The University of Nottingham are to re-mount their bikes and raise funds to help more young people enter higher education

2012-07-11T18:16:00Z 2012-07-11T14:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/pedal-power-set-to-widen-access-to-education.aspx Emma Thorne

Nottingham researchers are leading a study to test the effectiveness of a controversial drug in the treatment of a common loss of vision.

2012-07-11T13:07:00Z 2012-07-11T12:47:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/study-to-test-success-of-vision-loss-drug-which-could-slash-treatment-costs-for-nhs.aspx Emma Thorne

The University of Nottingham has set a new Guinness World Record for the most electrical energy generated by indoor rowers in 24 hours.

2012-07-10T17:51:00Z 2012-07-10T16:48:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/world-record-for-rowers-who-generated-enough-electricity-to-power-a-house-for-a-day.aspx Emma Thorne

The University of Nottingham has joined a 10 million euro project to develop cost effective, solar generated electricity.

2012-07-09T15:17:00Z 2012-07-09T14:26:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/university-of-nottingham-to-play-key-role-in-european-solar-energy-technology-project.aspx Emma Thorne

Asthma researchers in Nottingham are appealing for volunteers to come forward for a study that could radicalise our understanding of the disease.

2012-07-09T13:08:00Z 2012-07-09T12:25:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/major-asthma-study-seeks-volunteers.aspx Simon Butt

Public awareness of shale gas extraction is low, according to new University of Nottingham research.

2012-07-06T15:16:00Z 2012-07-10T14:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/fracking.aspx Rebecca Andrew

Does loud music wreck your hearing? New study seeks volunteers to find out.

2012-07-06T15:15:00Z 2012-08-23T13:38:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/loud-music.aspx Tim Utton

Inspiration Day and awards ceremony held on campus.

2012-07-06T18:26:00Z 2012-07-11T17:30:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/academy-excellence-awards.aspx Harry Waddle

Broadway cinema and The University of Nottingham are to team up to give cinema-goers a rare glimpse of Olympia — a film commissioned by Adolf Hitler to document the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

2012-07-05T15:38:00Z 2012-07-05T15:17:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/olympia-at-broadway-a-rare-treat-for-cinema-goers.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Could spaceflight slow the process of ageing?

2012-07-05T15:37:00Z 2012-07-05T15:14:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/spaceflight-may-extend-the-lifespan.aspx Tim Utton

A dozen honorary graduates to join in celebrations from July 10th-20th.

2012-07-05T13:51:00Z 2012-07-06T10:27:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/summergraduation.aspx Lindsay Brooke

The search begins for a new class of injectable materials to stimulate stem cells to regenerate damaged tissue.

2012-07-03T15:26:00Z 2012-07-05T10:21:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/taking-tissue-regeneration-state-of-the-art.aspx Emma Thorne

Scientists at The University of Nottingham are leading research that will develop the world's first 'atlas' of the Asian brain.

2012-07-03T13:37:00Z 2012-07-03T13:17:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/july/road-mapping-the-asian-brain.aspx Tim Utton

Breakthrough which could have implications for the nuclear energy industry.

2012-06-28T19:10:00Z 2012-07-02T16:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/trophy-molecule-breakthrough.aspx Fraser Wilson

A chance discussion between a Nottingham Professor and the MD of a Derby company has resulted in the development of new technology which could help save lives in the mining industry.

2012-06-27T11:53:00Z 2012-06-27T11:08:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/east-midlands-designed-health-sensor-could-be-a-lifesaver-for-miners.aspx Fraser Wilson

A taste of campus life will be on offer later this week when The University of Nottingham throws opens its doors to thousands of prospective students.

2012-06-27T09:24:00Z 2012-06-27T09:37:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/university-open-days-take-place-amid-olympic-torch-excitement.aspx Harry Waddle

University of Nottingham student, Ahmad Mashadani is set to end his study aboard placement in memorable style, by embarking on a 20,000km road trip on the back of his trusty 110cc scooter.

2012-06-26T16:51:00Z 2012-09-25T13:30:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/the-ultimate-road-trip.aspx Tim Utton

New programme helps Asian students improve their understanding of accented English speech.

2012-06-25T17:10:00Z 2012-06-25T17:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/understanding-regional-accents.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Children's Commissioner for England lecturers on 'Childhood in Adversity'

2012-06-22T15:36:00Z 2012-06-22T15:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/childrens-commissioner-childhood-adversity.aspx Emma Rayner

Oscar-winning sound designer Randy Thom brings a slice of Hollywood to Nottingham.

2012-06-22T14:43:00Z 2012-07-03T11:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/oscar-winning-hollywood-sound-designer-visits-university-film-institute.aspx Emma Rayner

How pioneering new language research will improve international translation and global conflict resolution.

2012-06-21T17:11:00Z 2012-06-21T16:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/translating-cultures.aspx Emma Rayner

Scientists at the University of Nottingham are among a global collaboration of astronomers who are on a mission to build a satellite that will help to unlock the mysteries of the 'dark universe'.

2012-06-21T09:00:00Z 2012-06-21T11:50:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/looking-into-the-dark-nottingham-scientists-on-satellite-mission.aspx Emma Thorne

A University of Nottingham academic has been elected president for the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).

2012-06-20T12:31:00Z 2012-06-20T12:13:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/top-national-gps-role-for-nottingham-professor.aspx Simpson Sohotra

A time-travelling romantic Bollywood movie which was partly filmed on campus at The University of Nottingham hits the cinema screens in the UK this Friday.

2012-06-20T10:48:00Z 2012-06-21T14:23:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/bollywood-blockbuster-shot-on-campus-hits-the-screens.aspx Lindsay Brooke

OBEs for services to scholarship, business and higher education and forensic mental health.

2012-06-19T16:53:00Z 2012-06-19T16:27:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/university-celebrates-birthday-honours.aspx Emma Thorne

Nottingham joins forced with Manipal University in India to establish forum for best practice and collaboration in international higher education.

2012-06-19T14:43:00Z 2012-06-19T14:25:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/uk-india-initiative-embodies-spirit-of-collaboration-for-transnational-universities.aspx Tim Utton

Ofsted rates NUSA a 'good school' across all of its four categories.

2012-06-19T11:30:00Z 2012-06-19T17:59:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/nusaofsted.aspx Emma Thorne

Nottingham University Business School is celebrating after being picked to join an elite group of business education institutions in the 2012 Financial Times Masters in Finance ranking.

2012-06-18T17:43:00Z 2012-06-18T17:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/an-ft-first-for-nottingham-university-business-school.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Very poor and relatively wealthy countries may be less vulnerable to climate change

2012-06-18T16:17:00Z 2012-06-18T16:09:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/poorest-countries-climate-change.aspx Harry Waddle

The fourth Tri Campus Games will see students from more than 20 nations represent The University of Nottingham's China, Malaysia and UK campuses in an Olympic inspired multi-sport competition

2012-06-18T16:15:00Z 2012-06-18T16:02:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/the-other-2012-international-multi-sport-event.aspx Fraser Wilson

How bugs kill bugs — new research reveals how a bacterial toxin could help in the fight against hospital and community superbugs like E.Coli.

2012-06-18T14:42:00Z 2012-06-18T15:12:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/harnessing-the-power-of-killer-bacteria-.aspx Simpson Sohotra

A literary victory in the biggest book prize in the world for Nottingham author, Honorary Graduate and Honorary Lecturer at The University of Nottingham, Jon McGregor.

2012-08-03T10:03:00Z 2012-08-03T10:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/worlds-biggest-book-prize-for-nottingham-author-and-honorary-lecturer.aspx Emma Rayner

Two new genetic markers discovered to improve diagnosis of children's brain tumours.

2012-06-15T11:57:00Z 2012-06-15T11:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/genetic-markers-hope-for-new-brain-tumour-treatments.aspx Simon Butt

Global roadshows organised by the University start next week to showcase opportunities for international partnership and collaboration.

2012-06-15T15:00:00Z 2012-06-14T23:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/taking-nottingham-on-the-road-and-around-the-globe.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Gut reaction - how do probiotics work?

2012-06-14T16:27:00Z 2012-06-14T15:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/gut-reaction-how-do-probiotics-work.aspx Emma Rayner

University's 'Viking knight' unveils Old Norse road signs in the North West of England.

2012-06-14T14:02:00Z 2012-06-15T11:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/the-road-to-thingwall-road-signs-commemorate-viking-past.aspx Tara De Cozar

Inspirational alumni celebrated at the 2012 Alumni Laureate Awards.

2012-06-14T12:47:00Z 2012-06-14T11:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/alumni-achievement.aspx Harry Waddle

Over 200 former students are set to return to Nottingham to re-live their past sporting glory this weekend at the second Alumni Sports Challenge Weekend, supported by Instant Impact Interns.

2012-06-14T12:42:00Z 2012-06-14T11:30:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/graduates-return-to-nottingham-to-re-live-their-sporting-days.aspx Emma Thorne

Research that could help GPs to speed up the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering with gastro-oesophageal cancer is in the running for a national award.

2012-06-13T14:29:00Z 2012-06-13T14:00:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/national-recognition-for-cancer-diagnosis-tool.aspx Harry Waddle

The University of Nottingham are to once again add their voice to the campaign to eradicate homophobia in football, after organising the third annual Justin Campaign Nottingham Football Tournament.

2012-06-13T13:08:00Z 2012-06-13T12:28:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/university-continues-its-support-for-eradicating-homophobia-in-sport.aspx Simon Butt

Experts in aerospace, marine engineering, transport logistics, renewable energy and coastal engineering from the University are seeing how they can support rapid growth in China.

2012-06-12T16:40:00Z 2012-06-12T17:12:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/china-delegation-tackles-land,-sea,-air-transport-challenges.aspx Harry Waddle

Students at The University of Nottingham are to showcase their work and build links with the city's thriving art scene, after setting up their own city based gallery

2012-06-12T12:57:00Z 2012-06-12T11:55:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/student-art-set-to-crop-up-across-city.aspx Tim Utton

New native woodland to be planted on University land at Sutton Bonington.

2012-06-11T14:50:00Z 2012-06-11T16:46:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/diamondwood.aspx Emma Thorne

A novel porous material that has unique carbon dioxide adsorption properties has been developed through research led by The University of Nottingham.

2012-06-11T16:36:00Z 2012-06-12T10:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/potential-carbon-capture-role-for-new-co2-absorbing-material.aspx Fraser Wilson

Fifty postgraduate students from across the University are exhibiting their research for all to see.

2012-06-08T15:24:00Z 2012-06-08T14:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/showcasing-nottinghams-postgraduate-research.aspx Tim Utton

Vulnerable adults could be at risk following new legislation.

2012-06-08T10:58:00Z 2012-06-08T16:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/forced-marriage.aspx Harry Waddle

A group of students from The University of Nottingham are to travel almost 8,000 miles to help the victims of Sri Lanka's civil war to rebuild their lives and communities.

2012-06-08T10:42:00Z 2012-06-08T10:23:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/students-to-help-sri-lankan-civil-war-widows.aspx Emma Thorne

Effectively communicating the risks of climate change to the general public could all hinge on bringing the issue closer to home, research led by a University of Nottingham academic has found.

2012-06-07T11:07:00Z 2012-06-11T12:21:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/climate-change-message-needs-to-be-closer-to-home-to-hit-home,-say-researchers.aspx Emma Thorne

A University of Nottingham academic has been awarded a prestigious national fellowship for her work to improve our understanding of asthma, while using fewer animals in the research.

2012-06-07T11:44:00Z 2012-06-06T17:39:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/improving-our-understanding-of-asthma,-while-reducing-animal-testing.aspx Emma Thorne

Staff and students at The University of Nottingham will be breathing life into characters from history and fiction to take local primary school pupils on a whistle-stop tour of the arts and humanities.

2012-06-07T09:00:00Z 2012-06-06T17:15:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/curious-minds-come-alive-to-explore-the-arts-and-humanities.aspx Fraser Wilson

Three quarters of Britons are still making little provision for their retirement, according to new research.

2012-06-06T12:40:00Z 2012-06-06T12:02:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/still-little-enthusiasm-for-retirement-planning,-say-survey.aspx Harry Waddle

The University of Nottingham is set to unveil the research behind some of the summer's biggest sporting events.

2012-06-06T10:40:00Z 2012-06-07T10:00:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/nottinghams-sports-research-takes-centre-court.aspx Tim Utton

'Team of the Year' among the accolades for Nottingham at the Heist Awards 2012.

2012-06-01T15:00:00Z 2012-06-01T22:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/heistawards.aspx Emma Thorne

Business Secretary Vince Cable looks at work being done in collaboration with industry.

2012-06-01T12:15:00Z 2012-06-06T12:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/june/secretary-of-state-business-collaborations.aspx Lindsay Brooke

New sustainable feedstocks for the chemical industry

2012-05-31T17:18:00Z 2012-05-31T17:16:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/depleted-uranium-could-this-reduce-our-dependency-on-crude-oil.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Funding of £675,000 provided by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

2012-05-31T13:39:00Z 2012-05-31T14:13:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/lipps-x-ray-machine.aspx Tim Utton

New Professor will be a leader in 'green' chemistry.

2012-05-31T13:38:00Z 2012-05-31T13:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/chairsustainablechemistry.aspx Emma Rayner

Community players timetravel by tandem to bring Raleigh factory back to life.

2012-05-31T11:08:00Z 2012-05-31T12:42:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/the-raleigh-players-bring-nottinghams-bike-factory-back-to-life.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Nottingham plays key role in the sequencing of the tomato genome.

2012-05-30T18:01:00Z 2012-05-31T13:02:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/nottingham-role-in-sequencing-the-tomato-genome.aspx Deborah Storey

Researchers have called for a consistent and supportive approach to child abandonment in Europe to protect the welfare of the hundreds of youngsters given up by their parents every year.

2012-05-29T07:58:00Z 2012-06-25T11:17:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/child-abandonment-in-europe-is-neglected-issue,-say-researchers.aspx Emma Rayner

Learning sciences research project to teach medical students how to draw to help understand anatomy.

2012-05-25T13:46:00Z 2012-05-25T13:46:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/lessons-from-leonardo--medical-students-to-learn-by-drawing.aspx Fraser Wilson

New research shows holidays could serve as a valuable extension of the national curriculum for the UK's disadvantaged youngsters

2012-05-24T10:53:00Z 2012-05-24T10:11:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/holidays-inspire-disadvantaged-children-to-learn,-says-study.aspx Rebecca Andrew

The main barriers to hearing aid use are being addressed by experts in Nottingham as part of an innovative research project.

2012-05-23T17:24:00Z 2012-08-23T13:35:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/how-to-video-tutorials-could-boost-hearing-aid-use,-say-researchers.aspx Lindsay Brooke

£3.5m supercomputing hub is set to power growth and innovation in the Midlands

2012-05-23T17:16:00Z 2012-05-23T16:13:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/supercomputing-boost-regions-competitiveness.aspx Tim Utton

Funding for researh into the large scale manufacturing of nano-materials.

2012-05-22T10:15:00Z 2012-05-23T15:49:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/shymanpromethean.aspx Peggy Mcgregor

Leading engineering company to move into £5.6m facility.

2012-05-21T17:00:00Z 2012-07-27T10:47:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/romaxunip.aspx Lindsay Brooke

GPS and satellite technology is helping to protect the endangered Malaysian elephant.

2012-05-22T15:20:00Z 2012-05-23T13:45:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/tracking-endangered-elephants.aspx Emma Thorne

A campaign that aims to reduce the time it takes doctors to diagnose a brain tumour in children and young people is showing positive results within a year of its launch.

2012-05-23T00:01:00Z 2012-05-22T14:09:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/headsmart-campaign-shows-success-within-one-year.aspx Fraser Wilson

Scientists have discovered that a parasitic flatworm found in cattle is partly responsible for the continued spread of bovine TB

2012-05-22T12:09:00Z 2012-05-22T16:02:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/research-reveals-new-clue-in-fight-against-tb-in-cattle.aspx Emma Thorne

A £7 million building for the Institute of Mental Health will officially open its doors on Jubilee Campus later this week.

2012-05-21T12:12:00Z 2012-05-21T11:33:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/unveiling-of-new-7million-building-for-the-institute-of-mental-health-.aspx Emma Rayner

University researchers have proved a long-held theory about how bacteria communicate with each other.

2012-05-17T13:02:00Z 2012-05-17T12:35:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/fighting-bacterias-strength-in-numbers.aspx Emma Thorne

Nottingham researchers lead the largest ever international research project into the genetics of pre-eclampsia.

2012-05-16T16:17:00Z 2012-05-16T15:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/nottingham-researchers-lead-worlds-largest-study-into-pre-eclampsia.aspx Emma Rayner

A rare medieval service book is returning in 'virtual form' in the Nottingham parish church where it was used hundreds of years ago.

2012-05-11T16:44:00Z 2012-05-12T00:01:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/famous-medieval-service-book-returned-to-wollaton-church-in-virtual-form.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Space flight veterans help launch student project on first commercial flight to the International Space Station.

2012-05-10T13:28:00Z 2012-05-10T13:24:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/nottingham-in-worlds-first-commercial-space-flight.aspx Simon Butt

A flexible miniature six-legged machining 'robot' for repairs in confined spaces wins a Rolls-Royce innovation award.

2012-05-10T10:58:00Z 2012-05-10T10:54:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/rolls-royce-innovation-award-for-freehex.aspx Harry Waddle

Students, residents and local businesses can now apply for a £500 grant from The University of Nottingham to make their community an even better place to live.

2012-05-08T15:17:00Z 2012-05-08T14:44:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/university-to-invest-in-local-community.aspx Simpson Sohotra

British servicemen and women are being offered graduate teacher training at the School of Education.

2012-05-03T15:09:00Z 2012-05-03T15:25:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/troops-to-teachers-university-offers-retraining-for-service-leavers.aspx Rebecca Andrew

It's a packed schedule for this year's May Fest on Saturday 19 May.

2012-05-02T16:25:00Z 2012-05-08T15:14:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/free-family-fun-on-campus.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Left for dead and now backing calls for safer cycling

2012-05-02T15:49:00Z 2012-05-02T15:42:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/nottingham-bioengineer-safer-cycling.aspx Tim Utton

Major study of GP prescribing

2012-05-02T01:30:00Z 2012-07-12T15:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/gp-prescribing-improvement-possible.aspx Emma Thorne

The words of real athletes have been used in a compelling new art installation video that offers an insight into how athletes get into 'the zone'.

2012-05-01T12:40:00Z 2012-05-01T14:07:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/may/athletes-in-the-zone-explored-through-new-film.aspx Emma Thorne

Research sheds new light on the ultimate competition canoe for Olympic Team GB

2012-05-02T00:01:00Z 2012-04-30T14:56:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/olympic-kayak-designers-quest-for-gold.aspx Tim Utton

Carbon Neutral Laboratory to be constructed with £12m support from GSK.

2012-04-26T15:40:00Z 2012-07-27T12:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/gsk-and-university-of-nottingham-collaborate-to-create-centre-of-excellence-for-sustainable-chemistry.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Plant scientists to deliver two of nine new industry relevant crop science projects to ensure future food security.

2012-04-26T14:42:00Z 2012-04-26T14:31:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/science-and-industry-to-deliver-better-crops.aspx Emma Thorne

A pioneering international scholarship scheme which has supported 850 overseas students from more than 30 countries in their ambition to study in the UK is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

2012-04-25T10:26:00Z 2012-04-25T10:22:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/developing-solutions-for-10-years.aspx Simon Butt

Policymakers who try to boost the economy by creating a more favourable environment for entrepreneurs "can't have their cake and eat it", a new study has warned.

2012-04-17T14:00:00Z 2012-06-14T18:07:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/study-raises-questions-over-entrepreneurship-policies.aspx Emma Rayner

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.

2012-04-17T12:21:00Z 2012-04-27T10:01:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/using-maths-to-feed-the-world.aspx Emma Thorne

A unique study is to test the effectiveness of personally tailored exercise programmes on young people with depression.

2012-04-17T10:59:00Z 2012-04-17T12:56:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/raising-the-pulse-to-beat-teenage-blues.aspx Harry Waddle

A University of Nottingham student will have her film played at the biggest show on earth this summer, after winning London 2012's Film Nation Shorts competition.

2012-04-16T15:56:00Z 2012-04-16T15:44:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/student-film-to-bring-olympics-to-life.aspx Fraser Wilson

£300,000 Young Investigator grant for University of Nottingham microbiologist.

2012-04-16T12:13:00Z 2012-04-16T14:00:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/research-grant-for-international-collaboration.aspx Simpson Sohotra

UK and Malaysian Prime Ministers at University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus for historic meeting.

2012-04-12T14:30:00Z 2012-04-12T15:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/prime-minister-david-cameron-visits-the-university-of-nottingham-malaysia-campus.aspx Tara De Cozar

The Periodic Tables team etch an image of the Queen onto a diamond to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee.

2012-04-13T14:26:00Z 2012-04-11T15:26:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/diamond-image.aspx Tim Utton

New centre will lead research helping to fight climate change.

2012-04-05T12:15:00Z 2012-04-06T12:42:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/carboncapturecentre.aspx Tim Utton

Role of antibiotics in acute uncomplicated appendicitis 'has been overlooked', study suggests.

2012-04-05T11:45:00Z 2012-04-06T00:30:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/antibioticsappendicitislobo.aspx Tim Utton

A new office in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, is Nottingham's first in Africa.

2012-04-04T12:47:00Z 2012-04-05T17:48:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/africaofficeghana.aspx Harry Waddle

Students at the University of Nottingham have once again shown their aptitude for entrepreneurship at the annual Student Venture Challenge.

2012-04-05T18:15:00Z 2012-04-05T15:54:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/green-fingered-entrepreneur-gets-big-company-backing.aspx Rebecca Andrew

Transforming the manufacture of complex aerospace, optical and biomedical structures and devices

2012-04-06T09:22:00Z 2012-04-11T10:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/april/controlling-the-cut---nottingham-engineers-top-the-leader-board.aspx Tim Utton

Replacing the paging system in hospitals could free up nurses to spend more time with patients.

2012-03-30T12:01:00Z 2012-03-30T20:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/bmjhospitalswireless.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Archaeologists want to hear from amateurs keen to investigate their local heritage

2012-03-29T15:51:00Z 2012-03-29T15:45:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/writing-our-history-and-digging-our-past.aspx Tim Utton

Innovative training centre attracts almost £2m in further funding.

2012-03-29T14:45:00Z 2012-03-29T15:37:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/doctoraltrainingpharmacy.aspx Lindsay Brooke

A gene in a simple water-dwelling worm might play a role in the development of cancer

2012-03-29T22:01:00Z 2012-03-29T14:12:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/gene-in-worms-could-play-role-in-cancer.aspx Emma Thorne

The European Satellite Navigation Competition (ENSC) set to find the home-grown ideas to drive innovation in the space sector.

2012-03-31T00:01:00Z 2012-03-28T16:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/space-and-technology-leaders-call-on-public-to-turn-satellite-data-into-40-billion-industry-.aspx Tim Utton

A chromosomal abnormality in children with a deadly form of brain cancer is linked with a poorer chance of survival, clinician scientists at Nottingham have discovered.

2012-03-29T00:01:00Z 2012-04-03T13:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/genetic-abnormality-offers-diagnostic-hope-for-childrens-cancer.aspx Emma Thorne

Online survey asks small firms where they turn for advice following the demise of Business Link.

2012-03-28T17:46:00Z 2012-03-28T12:35:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/what-do-businesses-do-when-seeking-advice--phone-a-friend-or-an-accountant.aspx Emma Thorne

Major new study to investigate whether IV antibiotics are effective in killing a germ that causes dangerous complications in cystic fibrosis patients.

2012-03-27T12:24:00Z 2012-03-27T16:35:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/clinical-trial-to-test-success-of-cystic-fibrosis-lung-infection-treatment.aspx Emma Thorne

Researchers have launched a major clinical trial to investigate whether eliminating a common stomach bug could make taking aspirin safer.

2012-03-26T15:13:00Z 2012-03-26T15:11:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/can-eradicating-a-common-stomach-bug-make-taking-aspirin-safer.aspx Emma Thorne

A new NHS community pharmacy scheme is to be tested and evaluated by a team involving Nottingham experts.

2012-03-26T14:27:00Z 2012-03-26T14:24:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/university-researchers-to-test-new-community-pharmacy-service.aspx Tim Utton

Next generation of electrical machines to be developed at new research centre.

2012-03-22T12:30:00Z 2012-03-22T14:32:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/cummins-innovation-centre.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Major screening trial for lung cancer uses new blood test developed by University spinout company

2012-03-22T12:36:00Z 2012-03-22T12:17:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/nhs-scotland-evaluates-new-blood-test-for-lung-cancer.aspx Fraser Wilson

Professor Kevin Shakesheff is taking part in a kayak marathon to raise money for Children's Brain Tumour Research.

2012-03-21T19:33:00Z 2012-03-22T11:59:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/professors-kayak-challenge.aspx Fraser Wilson

A study into the safety of some of the most widely used medicines has reached a milestone by recruiting its 6,000th patient.

2012-03-21T14:38:00Z 2012-03-22T12:09:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/study-into-safety-of-common-over-the-counter-drugs-reaches-milestone.aspx Tim Utton

A research trial to test the effectiveness of free nicotine patches and proactive telephone counselling through a national quitline has shown this makes no difference to success rates of quitters.

2012-03-23T23:30:00Z 2012-03-22T20:32:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/free-nicotine-patches-and-counselling-offered-by-national-smoking-helpline-dont-help-quitters,-says-study.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Shipping pallets provide shelter from the elements

2012-03-20T14:03:00Z 2012-03-20T13:48:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/students-take-pallet-pavilion-to-ecobuild.aspx Simon Butt

Ireland's President has invited Professor Fintan Cullen to present him with a copy of his new book, Ireland on Show, in Dublin on 2 April

2012-03-19T08:47:00Z 2012-03-20T14:38:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/irish-president-to-see-complexities-of-irish-cultural-life-through-art.aspx Emma Thorne

An online survey that seeks the views of SMEs and their advisers on the hot topics affecting the world of business is launching a new look website.

2012-03-20T11:57:00Z 2012-03-20T11:42:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/small-business-survey-launches-new-website.aspx Harry Waddle

Inspirational staff and students from The University of Nottingham have been chosen to carry the Olympic torch when it passes through the city on 28 June.

2012-03-19T23:38:00Z 2012-06-26T11:50:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/university-figures-to-shine-a-torch-on-olympic-inspiration.aspx Rebecca Andrew

A new clinical trial is to test whether a pocket-sized device that uses sound simulation to reboot faulty 'wiring' in the brain could cure people with tinnitus.

2012-03-19T23:37:00Z 2012-08-23T13:31:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/study-to-test-new-tinnitus-treatment.aspx Fraser Wilson

A drug commonly used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease can have positive benefits for patients in the later stages of dementia.

2012-03-19T23:36:00Z 2012-03-22T12:03:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/study-proves-drug-success-for-the-treatment-of-severe-dementia.aspx Tim Utton

Successful collaboration yields benefits for two leading universities.

2012-03-16T14:25:00Z 2012-03-16T20:03:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/birminghamcollaboration.aspx Tim Utton

New teaching and research links forged between Nottingham and Ethiopia.

2012-03-15T10:15:00Z 2012-03-28T10:33:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/ethiopianambassador.aspx Lindsay Brooke

A chance for the public to see what goes on behind the laboratory door.

2012-03-13T11:40:00Z 2012-03-13T11:24:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/science-uncovered-open-day-reveals-all.aspx Tara De Cozar

British far right believe violence between different ethnic, religious and racial groups is largely inevitable, according to a new survey.

2012-03-09T15:59:00Z 2012-03-09T15:55:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/inevitable.aspx Emma Rayner

Poor numeracy hits consumers hard in the pocket when it comes to choosing loans and credit.

2012-03-08T14:51:00Z 2012-03-08T15:03:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/numerically-challenged-consumers-hit-in-the-pocket-by-loans.aspx Emma Thorne

A new book examines the impact of the classical civilisation Sparta in modern times and our prolonged fascination with the politics, society and customs of its people.

2012-03-09T00:40:00Z 2012-03-07T16:50:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/new-book-to-examine-the-enduring-influence-of-ancient-sparta.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Why do plant roots grow downwards? Scientists at The University of Nottingham find the answer to a question that has fascinated scientists since Darwin.

2012-03-07T16:12:00Z 2012-03-07T16:28:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/why-do-plant-roots-grow-down.aspx Simpson Sohotra

Broadcaster and alumnus Matthew Bannister, who controversially shook up BBC Radio 1 in the 90s, is returning to his old stomping ground to give a free public lecture on radio.

2012-06-14T17:40:00Z 2012-06-15T09:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/broadcaster-and-alumnus-matthew-bannister-returns-to-old-stomping-ground.aspx Tim Utton

Scholarships offered in new energy technologies and the digital economy.

2012-03-06T10:55:00Z 2012-03-07T12:15:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/100phdscholarshipsidic.aspx Emma Thorne

Anti-business rhetoric more likely a reflection of the behaviour of large corporations than a distrust of small firms, survey says

2012-03-06T15:41:00Z 2012-03-06T14:26:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/big-business-giving-smes-a-bad-name,-says-survey.aspx Simon Butt

UK-India Innovation and Leadership Meeting to inspire Indian and UK bioscience researchers and entrepreneurs.

2012-03-05T10:09:00Z 2012-03-07T12:09:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/indian-event-will-develop-future-health-science-collaborations.aspx Emma Thorne

Scientists have used a revolutionary technology in research that could lead to correct genetic diagnosis for muscle-wasting diseases.

2012-03-05T16:57:00Z 2012-03-06T11:56:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/next-generation-dna-sequencing-to-improve-diagnosis-for-muscular-dystrophy.aspx Emma Rayner

Raleigh workers go back in time to reminisce about working at the famous Nottingham bike factory.

2012-03-02T13:36:00Z 2012-03-02T13:21:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/raleigh-workers-to-relive-memories-at-public-event.aspx Harry Waddle

Biosciences student and international high-jumper Isobel Pooley has her sights set on a place at London 2012 after taking gold at the BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships.

2012-03-02T11:57:00Z 2012-03-05T15:16:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/student-has-high-ambitions-as-olympic-qualification-nears.aspx Emma Rayner

Never before seen phase of early embryo development is revealed thanks to a new polymer 'womb' developed by Nottingham scientists.

2012-03-01T12:58:00Z 2012-03-01T12:38:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/artificial-womb-unlocks-secrets-of-early-embryo-development.aspx Tim Utton

Prof David Greenaway to lead a review that will shape the way doctors are trained in the UK.

2012-02-29T10:01:00Z 2012-02-29T17:17:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/vcmedicalreview.aspx Simon Butt

Taking L-carnitine and carbohydrate in combination with exercise could change sports nutrition. Now the scientific research has led to a supplement — NutraMET Sport — for elite athletes.

2012-02-29T16:16:00Z 2012-03-01T16:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/scientific-research-to-sports-supplement-in-time-to-boost-training.aspx Emma Thorne

Parasitic worms could offer a new treatment hope for patients suffering from the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis, scientists believe.

2012-02-29T14:16:00Z 2012-02-29T14:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/hookwormtrial.aspx Emma Thorne

Shortcuts in the design of payment schemes to persuade farmers to undertake conservation works could be putting the potential environmental benefits at risk.

2012-03-05T15:00:00Z 2012-03-13T11:11:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/shortcuts-costly-when-buying-conservation-from-farmers.aspx Emma Thorne

Experts in Nottingham are using Rare Disease Day 2012 to raise awareness of the symptoms of children's brain tumours and to call for urgently needed funding for research.

2012-02-29T12:48:00Z 2012-02-29T12:03:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/rare-disease-day.aspx Tim Utton

Official launch of Nottingham Potential - breaking down the barriers to higher education.

2012-02-27T11:25:00Z 2012-02-28T17:25:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/nottinghampotential.aspx Emma Thorne

Experts at the University are embarking on a two-year study of the changing landscape of the regulation of health and safety in the workplace.

2012-02-29T12:42:00Z 2012-02-29T10:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/uk-occupational-health-and-safety-does-less-regulation-really-benefit-employers.aspx Tim Utton

Her Majesty the Queen honours University for global food security research.

2012-02-28T10:30:00Z 2012-03-01T14:34:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/queensawardpalace.aspx Emma Thorne

Researchers from The University of Nottingham have demonstrated how a species of flatworm overcomes the ageing process to be potentially immortal.

2012-02-27T20:06:00Z 2012-02-28T15:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/immortal-worms-defy-ageing.aspx Emma Thorne

England should look to Scotland to solve its drinking culture, says University expert.

2012-02-27T16:44:00Z 2012-02-27T15:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/england-should-look-to-the-scots-to-solve-alcohol-problem,-says-nottingham-academic.aspx Emma Thorne

Nicotine patches don't work in pregnant women according to the largest ever clinical study.

2012-03-22T23:30:00Z 2012-03-21T14:48:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/nicotine-patches-ineffective-in-pregnancy.aspx Emma Rayner

Scientists discover a new target in the fight to stop the malaria parasite reproducing.

2012-02-23T22:00:00Z 2012-02-23T14:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/slamming-the-brakes-on-the-malaria-life-cycle.aspx Tara De Cozar

New research into government corruption across Europe, funded by the EU.

2012-02-24T13:59:00Z 2012-02-24T13:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/corruption.aspx Emma Rayner

Food manufacturers are invited to a summit on new research into how to reduce salt in food products.

2012-02-23T12:04:00Z 2012-02-23T11:55:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/saltsummit.aspx Emma Rayner

A new study has proved that assessing family medical history is a vital tool in helping GPs spot patients at risk of heart disease.

2012-02-22T17:06:00Z 2012-02-23T10:48:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/family-history--is-a-significant-tool-in-detecting-heart-disease-risk.aspx Tim Utton

A study of 17,000 people highlights psychological effects of the economic downturn.

2012-02-21T16:00:00Z 2012-02-22T11:55:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/stressinrecession.aspx Tim Utton

New research suggests a way to reduce medication errors.

2012-02-21T00:01:00Z 2012-02-22T14:15:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/inhousepharmacists.aspx Emma Thorne

A discovery of some of the earliest evidence of prehistoric architecture in the Jordanian desert has provided new insight into how humans lived 20,000 years ago.

2012-02-21T15:27:00Z 2012-02-21T18:35:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/nottingham-academic-reveals-insight-into-early-prehistoric-human-occupations.aspx Simon Butt

New nano nasal spray could revolutionise treatment of osteoporosis.

2012-02-17T12:33:00Z 2012-06-14T17:59:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/osteoporosisnasalspay.aspx Simon Butt

Scientists have discovered a molecular mechanism that could help explain how multiple sclerosis is made worse by infection.

2012-02-17T17:15:00Z 2012-06-14T18:00:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/the-balancing-act-in-ms.aspx Simon Butt

New research could lead to significant reduction of salt in snack foods

2012-02-16T13:31:00Z 2012-02-17T12:11:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/reducing-salt-in-crisps-without-affecting-the-taste.aspx Simon Butt

Public lecture launches major celebration of 125 years of Raleigh bicycles in Nottingham.

2012-02-16T14:23:00Z 2012-06-14T17:59:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/raleighanniversary.aspx Simon Butt

Plant and computer scientists can now study the underground world of plants with more accuracy and clarity.

2012-02-15T15:55:00Z 2012-02-15T15:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/the-underground-world-of-plants.aspx Emma Thorne

Scientists have discovered a new molecule that could offer the hope of new treatments for people allergic to the house dust mite.

2012-02-15T11:22:00Z 2012-02-15T11:17:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/new-molecule-discovered-in-fight-against-allergy.aspx Harry Waddle

Olympic 2012 organisers have officially recognised The University of Nottingham's sports for all initiative — Any-Body Month — for the second successive year.

2012-02-14T18:08:00Z 2012-02-14T13:46:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/olympic-seal-of-approval-for-inclusive-sport-event.aspx Lindsay Brooke

First mathematical model of a rather special beating heart cell.

2012-10-12T18:57:00Z 2012-02-14T13:15:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/the-mathematics-of-a-heart-beat-could-save-lives.aspx Tim Utton

£260,000 to support scholarships for study and research, as new branch opens on campus.

2012-02-10T15:10:00Z 2012-02-13T11:37:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/santanderscholarships.aspx Lindsay Brooke

University harvested own straw to construct its latest landmark building.

2012-02-08T19:27:00Z 2012-02-08T14:16:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/uks-largest-prefabricated-straw-bale-building-opens.aspx Emma Thorne

University leads exciting programme of activities to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Raleigh, the world's oldest bike company.

2012-02-08T10:37:00Z 2012-02-08T10:34:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/on-yer-bike!-university-community-project-celebrates-125-years-of-raleigh.aspx Simon Butt

A staggering 46,800 people flocked to the University's prestigious Lowry exhibition in just 10 weeks.

2012-02-08T10:19:00Z 2012-06-14T17:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/lowrybreaksallrecords.aspx Emma Thorne

A new smartphone app designed to identify patients at risk of heart disease has been launched by researchers at The University of Nottingham and medical software company Clinrisk Ltd.

2012-02-07T15:40:00Z 2012-02-07T15:32:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/qapp.aspx Harry Waddle

Student ambassadors will be joining police to provide crime prevention advice in Lenton and Radford on Thursday 9 February 2012

2012-02-07T15:41:00Z 2012-02-07T15:34:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/students-urge-peers-to-love-your-stuff.aspx Emma Thorne

Scientists in Nottingham have found abnormal levels of proteins in spinal fluid could help detect Alzheimer's disease.

2012-02-07T14:49:00Z 2012-02-07T15:34:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/scientists-uncover-new-clues-in-the-early-diagnosis-of-alzheimers.aspx Lindsay Brooke

New book helps to explain how homophobia is defined and experienced across Europe.

2012-02-07T11:54:00Z 2012-02-07T11:43:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/new-book-confronts-homophobia-.aspx Emma Thorne

An unusual collaboration between an amateur astronomer and professional astrophysicists has shed new light on the first stage of the process by which small galaxies grow into large ones.

2012-02-08T19:08:00Z 2012-02-08T11:57:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/dwarfgalaxies.aspx Emma Rayner

New research says babies who feed themselves solid food have healthier food preferences than spoon-fed babies.

2012-02-07T00:01:00Z 2012-02-10T11:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/babyweaning.aspx Tim Utton

Women find a healthy glow more attractive than a square jaw, research suggests.

2012-02-03T12:21:00Z 2012-02-03T11:37:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/healthyfacesmoreattractive.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Pioneering new book demonstrates that rather than ruining your life, a traumatic event can often improve it.

2012-02-02T13:05:00Z 2012-02-02T12:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/adversity-catalyst-for-positive-change.aspx Tim Utton

Professor Terry Eagleton on 'Culture and the death of God', February 14 and 15.

2012-02-01T15:01:00Z 2012-02-10T10:43:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/terryeagletonfirthlectures.aspx Lindsay Brooke

A unique 'wing' shaped building close to the ancient capital of the Iceni in Norfolk mystifies archaeologists.

2012-02-01T15:54:00Z 2012-02-01T15:44:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/archaeologists-discover-wing-shaped-building.aspx Emma Thorne

The NHS in England may be in turmoil, but a major new academic study claims its Scottish equivalent should serve as a role model for the public sector.

2012-02-01T15:11:00Z 2012-02-01T14:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/nhs-scotland-a-role-model-for-reform,-says-study.aspx Emma Thorne

A University of Nottingham professor is preparing to receive two top accolades from the world of science for his work to raise the profile of chemistry.

2012-02-01T15:11:00Z 2012-02-01T14:57:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/february/more-scientific-accolades-for-nottingham-chemistry-professor.aspx Emma Thorne

The University of Nottingham is the UK's most popular university among applicants, according to official figures released today.

2012-01-30T15:23:00Z 2012-01-31T09:55:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/bucking-the-trend.aspx Emma Thorne

A new family of proteins which regulate the human body's 'hypoxic response' to low levels of oxygen has been discovered by scientists working at The University of Nottingham.

2012-01-30T11:43:00Z 2012-01-30T11:27:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/cutting-off-the-oxygen-supply-to-serious-diseases.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Professor John Holmwood has been appointed President of the British Sociological Association

2012-01-27T12:46:00Z 2012-01-27T12:34:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/new-president-british-sociological-association.aspx Simon Butt

World elite companies and business schools gather for global conference on corporate social resonsibility.

2012-01-27T11:34:00Z 2012-06-14T17:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/csrconference.aspx Simon Butt

University's virtual maternity unit in Second Life wins national award from Royal College of Midwives.

2012-01-26T16:52:00Z 2012-06-14T17:23:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/virtualmaternityaward.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Meeting the world food demand by improving the shelf life of fruit and vegetables.

2012-01-26T15:05:00Z 2012-01-26T15:33:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/making-sure-the-food-we-grow-is-good-enough-to-eat.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Nottingham shares in a £67m pound investment to train world leading bioscientists.

2012-01-24T16:51:00Z 2012-01-24T16:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/multi-million-pound-investment-in-bioscience-research-leaders.aspx Simon Butt

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.

2012-01-24T16:50:00Z 2012-06-14T17:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/improving-crops-from-the-roots-up.aspx Tim Utton

Colleagues and friends pay tribute to inspirational academic, who has died at the age of 87.

2012-01-24T14:25:00Z 2012-01-24T15:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/donvarley.aspx Lindsay Brooke

£1.66m study to assess both the opportunities and the challenges associated with making science public.

2012-01-23T17:48:00Z 2012-01-23T17:44:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/166m-to-explore-the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-making-science-public.aspx Lindsay Brooke

A new Centre of Excellence for Autoimmunity in Cancer opens

2012-01-23T16:14:00Z 2012-01-24T15:54:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/revolutionising-the-early-detection-of-cancer.aspx Emma Thorne

Horse owners are most likely to use their vet to guide their choice of nutritional supplements, but also rely on advice from other riders, a unique study has revealed.

2012-01-23T15:53:00Z 2012-01-23T15:48:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/straight-from-the-horses-mouth-study-reveals-owners-supplement-choices.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Tributes to Dr Janet Folkes - outstanding academic and balloonist

2012-01-20T14:38:00Z 2012-01-20T14:34:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/high-flying-academic-cancer.aspx Simon Butt

University scientist and Viking expert gets a prestigious New Year honour from the King of Norway.

2012-01-20T11:45:00Z 2012-06-14T17:56:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/vikingknight.aspx Simon Butt

Virtual reality maternity unit wins national recognition for a Nottingham midwife teacher.

2012-01-19T16:48:00Z 2012-06-14T17:55:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/new-life-in-second-life.aspx Tim Utton

Enjoy dragon dancing, music and a fireworks spectacular at a free event on Sunday January 29th.

2012-01-18T15:35:00Z 2012-01-19T17:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/chinesenewyear.aspx Simon Butt

Businesses and advisers share their hopes and dreams for the coming year in first Barometer project survey for 2012.

2012-01-18T16:43:00Z 2012-06-14T17:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/hopes-and-fears-for-2012-business-and-advisers-share-their-views.aspx Emma Thorne

Scientists at The University of Nottingham are leading a £1.3 million research project to develop new treatments to replace brain cells lost during dementia.

2012-01-17T16:02:00Z 2012-01-17T16:00:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/stem-cell-genetic-switch-offers-alzheimers-hope.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Malaysian Chinese adapt facial recognition techniques to cope with living in a multicultural environment.

2012-01-13T16:41:00Z 2012-01-13T16:44:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/i-recognise-you!.aspx Simon Butt

Research hails pilot scheme to cut demand and supply of illegal tobacco a success.

2012-01-13T13:22:00Z 2012-06-14T17:57:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/tackling-the-temptation-of-illegal-cheap-tobacco.aspx Tim Utton

Can you really learn to be an entrepreneur? Research offers fresh insights...

2012-01-12T14:00:00Z 2012-01-16T13:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/chineseentrepreneurs.aspx Lindsay Brooke

New sensor allows scientists to spy on an important plant hormone

2012-01-15T18:00:00Z 2012-01-12T13:47:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/new-tool-puts-plant-hormone-under-surveillance-.aspx Lindsay Brooke

New national research centre in the Midlands to reduce the pain and disability of ageing

2012-01-12T13:00:00Z 2012-01-12T12:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/midlands-scientists-keep-us-fit-as-we-age.aspx Tim Utton

Michael Carr joins the University as Director of Business Engagement and Innovation Services.

2012-01-05T14:00:00Z 2012-01-09T15:57:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/beisdirectormikecarr.aspx Emma Thorne

A unique £10 million centre for sport and exercise medicine is to be set up in the East Midlands as part of Olympic-year government plans to promote health and fitness.

2012-01-09T15:07:00Z 2012-01-09T15:02:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/east-midlands-to-lead-the-way-in-sports-medicine.aspx Simon Butt

HRH The Princess Royal helped celebrate 25 years of work by Nottingham occupational therapy researchers during a visit to the university.

2012-01-09T14:43:00Z 2012-06-14T17:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/hrh-the-princess-royal-to-help-celebrate-25-years-of-nottingham-occupational-therapy-research.aspx Simon Butt

New research shows many clinical trials in the US are failing to report their findings in a publically available database.

2012-01-05T11:51:00Z 2012-06-14T17:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/clinicaltrialsus.aspx Simon Butt

Using powerful magnets to levitate fruit flies can provide vital clues to how biological organisms are affected by weightless conditions in space, researchers at The University of Nottingham say.

2012-01-04T15:55:00Z 2012-06-14T17:54:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/magnetically-levitated-flies-offer-clues-to-future-of-life-in-space.aspx Simon Butt

A Nottingham professor who has dedicated her professional life to helping to rehabilitate people affected by stroke has received royal recognition for her work.

2012-01-04T12:38:00Z 2012-06-14T17:55:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/mbe-for-nottingham-stroke-expert.aspx Simon Butt

The lives of hundreds of women could be saved every year, thanks to a simple online calculator that could help GPs identify women most at risk of having ovarian cancer at a much earlier stage.

2012-01-04T10:48:00Z 2012-06-14T17:57:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/january/simple-online-tool-to-aid-gps-in-early-ovarian-cancer-diagnosis.aspx Simon Butt

David Willetts MP, Minister of State for Universities and Science, will return to speak at the 2012 Annual Dearing Higher Education Conference: 'The Business Growth Benefits of Higher Education'.

2011-12-22T15:05:00Z 2012-01-26T10:19:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/business-minister-to-address-2012-dearing-conference.aspx Harry Waddle

Student charity Karnival has announced that members raised over £1.3million for good causes during 2011

2011-12-21T22:43:00Z 2011-12-21T14:50:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/students-raise-over-13million-for-good-causes.aspx Emma Thorne

Small businesses and their advisors appear to have backed the Government's stance over the Eurozone crisis, a survey has shown.

2011-12-20T16:29:00Z 2011-12-20T16:21:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/businesses-offer-cautious-backing-over-pms-handling-of-eurozone-crisis.aspx Simon Butt

The Sino-UK Geospatial Engineering Centre has been launched by China's National Administration for Survey, Mapping and Geoinformation (NASM) and The University of Nottingham.

2011-12-20T15:40:00Z 2011-12-20T17:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/uk-and-chinese-geospatial-experts-launch-new-joint-centre.aspx Tim Utton

Talented engineering academics sought as University increases degree programmes and research.

2011-12-19T15:50:00Z 2011-12-19T17:42:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/engineerrecruitingunnc.aspx Tim Utton

University tops a new international league table of sustainable universities.

2011-12-19T14:30:00Z 2011-12-19T17:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/greenestcampus.aspx Emma Rayner

University researchers reveal the best ways to encourage more people to have a working smoke alarm in their homes.

2011-12-15T13:12:00Z 2011-12-16T11:00:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/smokealarms.aspx Emma Rayner

People applying for social work courses at The University of Nottingham are being urged to apply for government bursaries.

2011-12-15T12:30:00Z 2011-12-16T10:26:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/socialworkbursaries.aspx Tara De Cozar

Laboratory avalanched could help us understand these lethal events.

2011-12-14T15:00:00Z 2011-12-15T10:16:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/laboratory-avalanches.aspx Simpson Sohotra

Making Christmas special doesn't have to break the bank

2011-12-14T15:08:00Z 2011-12-15T10:09:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/christmasitsnotaboutthemoney.aspx Emma Thorne

A simple online calculator could offer family GPs a powerful new tool in tackling two of the most deadly forms of cancer, say researchers.

2011-12-14T10:23:00Z 2011-12-14T10:19:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/simple-test-to-help-diagnose-bowel-and-pancreatic-cancer-could-save-thousands-of-lives.aspx Andrew Burden

New state-of-the-art MR incubator for QMC Neonatal Unit.

2011-12-13T16:25:00Z 2012-01-11T11:33:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/an-early-christmas-present-for-nottinghams-neonatal-babies.aspx Karen Shale

The University of Nottingham Museum has moved to a purpose-built home near the Lakeside Arts Centre.

2011-12-13T17:13:00Z 2011-12-13T17:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/universitymuseummovestonewhome.aspx Tim Utton

A record-breaking 10,600 people have visited the University's Lowry exhibition in the first four weeks.

2012-01-13T11:11:00Z 2012-01-13T11:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/lowryhits10,600k.aspx Tim Utton

China's Deputy Education minister praises UNNC on a visit to the campus.

2011-12-06T15:30:00Z 2011-12-12T16:38:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/deputyministervisitsunnc.aspx Lindsay Brooke

New research could lead to a new form of treatment for autoimmune disease

2011-12-12T14:09:00Z 2011-12-12T14:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/treatments-for-sufferers-of-autoimmune-diseases.aspx Emma Rayner

But University-led analysis of Bowel Cancer Screening Programme reveals need for more efficient screening techniques.

2011-12-09T13:30:00Z 2011-12-09T16:42:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/bowel-cancer-screening.aspx Tim Utton

Distinguished guests join thousands of graduands at this year's winter graduation ceremonies.

2011-12-08T12:15:00Z 2011-12-12T14:16:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/honorarygraduates.aspx Emma Thorne

Cities are wasting the potential of smart technologies by failing to realise the value of their hidden infrastructure and digital assets.

2011-12-07T10:49:00Z 2011-12-07T10:44:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/smart-cities.aspx Emma Thorne

Injuries in the UK are having a much greater impact on peoples' lives than previously estimated, a study has found.

2011-12-06T22:00:00Z 2011-12-07T15:31:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/impact-of-injuries.aspx Emma Thorne

A new website has been launched to seek the views of parents and healthcare professionals on the issue of childhood obesity.

2011-12-05T14:24:00Z 2011-12-05T15:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/parents-views-sought-on-childhood-obesity-risk.aspx Emma Rayner

New micro-scanning technology is helping scientists breed the supercrops of the future to feed the planet's growing human population.

2011-12-08T13:00:00Z 2011-12-08T13:21:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/wheats-roots-and-leaves.aspx Emma Rayner

British composer Howard Skempton is commissioned to write a new choral work in memory of University medical scientist Dr David Ray.

2011-12-01T14:20:00Z 2011-12-01T14:43:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/choral-tribute-to-inspirational-medical-scientist.aspx Lindsay Brooke

University recognised as a 'Good Egg' by Compassion in World Farming

2011-12-01T13:54:00Z 2011-12-01T13:35:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/the-university-recognised-as-good-egg.aspx Lindsay Brooke

'Big Beasts' bring the world of HE and TV closer together

2011-12-01T13:17:00Z 2011-12-01T13:15:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/big-beasts-join-forces.aspx Emma Rayner

A blue plaque commemorating the life and work of astronomer and botanist Edward Joseph Lowe is to be unveiled at the Beeston home he built.

2011-12-02T10:52:00Z 2011-12-02T10:49:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/eminent-notts-scientist-receives-blue-plaque-honour.aspx David Aldred

World-leading experts gather at the University's China campus to discuss breakthroughs in medical imaging technologies.

2011-12-01T10:47:00Z 2011-12-01T12:17:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/december/watching-living-cells-in-action.aspx Emma Thorne

Nottingham scientists have discovered a way to control how tiny flat molecules fit together in a seemingly random pattern.

2011-11-30T12:04:00Z 2011-11-30T12:44:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/controlled-disorderscientists-find-way-to-form-random-molecular-patterns.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Life on Mars – is the human body up to it? Special microscopic worms can help us find out.

2011-11-30T00:01:00Z 2011-11-30T09:56:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/microscopic-worms-hold-the-key-to-living-life-on-mars.aspx Harry Waddle

International athlete, Thomas Green, has been named Nottingham's 'Disabled Sportsperson of the Year' after a dream year which has seen him rise to fifth place in the world rankings.

2011-11-29T16:10:00Z 2011-11-29T16:03:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/university-of-nottingham-athlete-named-citys-disabled-sportsperson-of-the-year.aspx Simon Butt

Malaysian Government employees will benefit from postgraduate innovation, commercialisation and entrepreneurship (ICE) training at Nottingham's Malaysia Campus (UNMC).

2011-11-29T15:08:00Z 2011-11-29T15:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/malaysian-government-chooses-nottingham-entrepreneurship-training.aspx Tim Utton

Forget your supermarket advent calendars this Christmas — The University of Nottingham is launching a free calendar with an interactive twist.

2011-12-01T13:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:44:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/counting-down-to-christmas.aspx Simon Butt

Nottingham's new Asia Business Centre will support innovation partnerships across Asia.

2011-11-28T18:10:00Z 2011-12-06T14:45:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/new-asia-business-centre-to-boost-growth.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Yacht mast and samples from a Forestry Commission breeding trial play key role in the search for sustainable biofuels

2011-11-24T12:50:00Z 2011-12-05T10:19:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/mast-from-classic-racing-yacht-key-to-sustainable-biofuels.aspx Tim Utton

Royal recognition for research to help feed the world's growing population.

2011-11-24T18:30:00Z 2011-11-25T14:55:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/queensanniversaryprize.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Young researcher specialising in the study of guide dog behaviour wins yet another award

2011-11-22T14:38:00Z 2011-11-22T14:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/guide-dog-researcher--accolade.aspx Tom Wright

Four students from The University of Nottingham have launched a campaign to encourage students, the university and the wider community to take action against climate change

2011-11-21T16:02:00Z 2011-11-21T17:46:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/dont-be-a-mug-reduce-your-carbon-footprint.aspx Simon Butt

Follow the second annual International Leadership Conference: Managing Global Universities in Malaysia on Twitter @GlobalHE.

2011-11-21T13:48:00Z 2011-11-21T13:43:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/managing-global-universities-master-class-in-malaysia.aspx Harry Waddle

2010/11 University of Nottingham student magazine editor Dave Jackson has been nominated for 'Student Journalist of the Year' at the 'Mind' Media Awards.

2011-11-21T12:16:00Z 2011-11-21T12:22:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/student-union-magazine-editor-nominated-for-national-journalism-award.aspx Emma Rayner

The search for string theory evidence and challenging Einstein… our Particle Theory Group makes its own Big Bang in the research stakes.

2011-11-18T15:00:00Z 2011-11-18T15:32:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/particletheory.aspx Emma Rayner

New study finds that private family businesses are consistently less likely to go under in the current economic recession.

2011-11-17T15:15:00Z 2011-11-17T15:22:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/familybusiness.aspx Tim Utton

Collaboration agreement signed to promote the commercial exploitation of science and technology.

2011-11-16T13:15:00Z 2011-11-17T13:43:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/guanghuacollaborationchina.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Could we be more at risk of health problems if we are lean as children and become obese as adults?

2011-11-16T12:12:00Z 2011-11-16T11:48:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/childhood-obesity-health-risks.aspx Harry Waddle

Following the success of the city's first dodgeball festival for children with learning difficulties in 2010, students at The University of Nottingham are set to hold the event again this year.

2011-11-16T12:10:00Z 2011-11-16T11:39:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/dodge,-duck,-dip,-dive-and-dodge.aspx Harry Waddle

The University of Nottingham's student radio station has become the first to retain the 'Best Station' prize at the Student Radio Awards 2011

2011-11-14T15:38:00Z 2011-11-14T15:46:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/university-radio-nottingham-(urn)-become-first-to-retain-best-student-station-award.aspx Harry Waddle

Ten years after three medical students were inspired to help some of the world's most vulnerable children, they have returned to the University to celebrate

2011-11-11T17:08:00Z 2011-11-14T15:48:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/kenyan-orphan-charity-celebrates-tenth-anniversary-where-it-all-began.aspx Emma Thorne

The role that emotional support plays in helping a patient in their fight against breast cancer is to be examined as part of a year-long research project at The University of Nottingham.

2011-11-09T15:16:00Z 2011-11-09T15:47:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/coming-through-cancer-together.aspx Eugene Otoakhia

Experts and students help save the life of Okanda, a six month old baby gorilla who had to be separated from his mother after falling ill.

2011-11-09T14:37:00Z 2011-12-02T12:30:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/baby-gorilla.aspx Emma Thorne

Parents at an inner city primary school who speak little or no English are to get free lessons thanks to University of Nottingham students and the global information company Experian.

2011-11-09T14:37:00Z 2011-11-09T14:27:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/breaking-down-language-barriers-at-inner-city-school.aspx Harry Waddle

Students from The University of Nottingham have urged the government to make public transport "cheaper, better and accessible to all" following the third annual UK Youth Parliament debate in the House of Commons.

2011-11-08T15:32:00Z 2011-11-09T10:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/students-park-public-transport-at-the-centre-of-the-political-agenda.aspx Simon Butt

A new study challenges the stereotypes of 'good' and 'bad' universities suggested by higher education league tables.

2011-11-08T15:54:00Z 2011-11-08T16:08:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/degree-education-more-equal-than-league-tables-claim,-say-researchers.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Developing new drugs to end the suffering of patients affected by osteoporosis or other bone diseases and fractures.

2011-11-08T12:38:00Z 2011-11-08T13:00:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/drug-hunters-rebuild-our-bones.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Researchers win prestigious award for research on low carbon housing design.

2011-11-07T15:08:00Z 2011-11-08T10:56:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/prestigious-award-for-zero-carbon-home-research.aspx Emma Thorne

Scientists at The University of Nottingham are leading an ambitious research project to develop a 're-programmable' biological cell.

2011-11-07T12:41:00Z 2011-11-08T11:33:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/easily-re-programmable-cells-could-be-key-in-creation-of-new-life-forms.aspx Tim Utton

University of Nottingham Innovation Park shortlisted for a Lord Stafford Award.

2011-11-04T14:40:00Z 2011-11-04T14:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/uniplordstaffordaward.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Interactive website to help children learn about the human brain features iin Alice in Wonderland exhibition at Tate Liverpool.

2011-11-04T14:02:00Z 2011-11-04T13:47:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/alices-wonderland-inspires-wondermind.aspx Vivianne Whitney

The University Of Nottingham has joined forces with a local charity to offer free basic IT skills training courses for older people in Nottinghamshire.

2011-11-02T12:37:00Z 2011-11-02T12:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/surfing-lessons-skill-sharing-with-the-local-community.aspx Tim Utton

Climate change researcher shadows Barry Gardiner MP for a week in Westminster.

2011-11-01T14:15:00Z 2011-11-01T17:25:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/simongoslingwestminster.aspx Emma Thorne

New research into the causes of the credit crisis has cast doubt on the alleged link between bonus payments and risk exposures in the UK financial sector.

2011-11-01T11:44:00Z 2011-11-01T13:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/november/bonuses-and-risk-not-linked,-says-research.aspx Tim Utton

Worldwide license agreement signed for unique salt reduction technology.

2011-10-31T13:30:00Z 2011-10-31T17:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/tatelylesodalo.aspx Tim Utton

A science champion who will promote the value of studying chemistry — and the impact it has on the world around us — has taken up a new post based at The University of Nottingham.

2011-10-31T14:42:00Z 2011-12-02T10:47:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/here-comes-the-chemistry-regional-coordinator-appointed.aspx Simon Butt

On Saturday 29th October budding inventors can meet innovation experts at a free Inventors Clinic at Nottingham Contemporary.

2011-10-28T09:46:00Z 2011-10-28T17:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/inventors-invited-to-bring-their-creations-to-nottingham-contemporary.aspx Emma Thorne

A computer-based tool could help GPs to speed up diagnosis and treatment for patients suffering from two common forms of cancer.

2011-10-31T17:05:00Z 2011-10-31T15:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/qcancer.aspx Emma Thorne

Government plans to boost the finances of small businesses have been met with a wave of apathy and scepticism by respondents to a University of Nottingham survey.

2011-10-25T15:11:00Z 2011-10-25T15:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/government-cash-unlikely-to-steady-small-business-finance-nerves.aspx Simon Butt

Boeing is to invest $1m per year in a strategic research collaboration with The University of Nottingham developing processes for reclaiming carbon fibre from composites that were once too difficult to recycle.

2011-10-25T14:09:00Z 2011-12-06T14:49:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/strategic-collaboration-with-boeing-advances-carbon-fibre-recycling.aspx Emma Thorne

A network of volunteer mentors offering free business advice is unlikely to prevent support for new enterprises from going into freefall, says a survey.

2011-10-25T11:22:00Z 2011-10-25T11:18:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/warning-sounded-by-smes-over-funding-withdrawal-for-business-advice.aspx Emma Thorne

A multi-million pound programme of expansion and improvements is set to cement The University of Nottingham's status as one of the most popular destinations among UK students.

2011-10-25T11:01:00Z 2011-11-08T15:43:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/multi-million-pound-programme-to-enhance-the-student-experience.aspx Harry Waddle

A team from The University of Nottingham have overcome students from Harvard at the 2011 International Varsity Debate organised by Central China Television

2011-10-24T16:07:00Z 2011-10-24T15:47:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/nottingham-defeats-harvard-at-2011-international-varsity-debate.aspx Karen Shale

The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham is joining The University of Nottingham in celebrating 400 years of the King James Bible.

2011-10-24T12:54:00Z 2011-10-24T12:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/kingjamesbible.aspx Katherine Higgs

The University of Nottingham is proud to host the 27th Nottingham Malaysian Games – the biggest Malaysian sporting event in the UK.

2011-10-21T15:14:00Z 2011-10-21T15:45:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/university-hosts-the-biggest-malaysian-sporting-event-in-the-uk.aspx Lindsay Brooke

New £25m research facility for biofuels, brewing science and food and drink processing

2011-10-21T10:24:00Z 2011-10-21T09:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/25m-research-facility-for-food-and-biofuels.aspx Emma Thorne

The amazing discovery of a manuscript hidden among papers in an ancient family archive is shedding light on the legendary career of William Shakespeare's biggest rival, the poet and playwright, Ben Jonson.

2011-10-25T15:23:00Z 2011-10-25T15:11:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/benjonson.aspx Lindsay Brooke

University lecturer heads for bestseller chart with new horror novel.

2011-10-27T09:01:00Z 2011-10-28T10:24:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/thehaunted.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Eminent psychologists attend Malaysia's largest ever psychology conference.

2011-10-19T13:15:00Z 2011-10-19T12:54:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/hosting-malaysia-psychology-conference.aspx Emma Thorne

Crop scientists make a discovery that could lead to the production of high-yielding, flood-tolerant crops.

2011-10-23T18:00:00Z 2011-10-24T10:22:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/breakthrough-in-flood-tolerant-crops.aspx Emma Thorne

A new smartphone app that will guide motorists through the trauma of a car accident, while potentially saving millions in fraudulent insurance claims has won a national competition.

2011-10-17T15:21:00Z 2011-10-19T10:49:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/accident-app-to-reduce-motorist-stress-and-combat-fraud.aspx Tim Utton

A-level pupils win a prize trip to The University of Nottingham Ningbo China.

2011-10-12T11:28:00Z 2011-10-18T11:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/academyexcellenceawardwinners.aspx Emma Thorne

A clinical trial to test a new 3-drug combination for stroke treatment is being expanded internationally.

2011-10-17T09:01:00Z 2011-10-18T15:43:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/tardisstroketrial.aspx Simon Butt

Business School MBA listed in world top 100 rankings by The Economist magazine

2011-10-13T16:30:00Z 2011-12-06T14:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/economistmbaranks.aspx Emma Rayner

Volunteers needed to investigate fear factor of the paranormal

2011-10-13T11:00:00Z 2011-10-13T11:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/paranormalevent.aspx Lindsay Brooke

The University of Nottingham launches the biggest fundraising campaign in its 130 year history.

2011-10-17T00:01:00Z 2011-10-17T07:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/150m-to-change-lives,-tackle-global-issues.aspx Harry Waddle

The University of Nottingham Boat Club (NUBC) has beaten Asia's best, to return to the UK as Malaysian Varsity Champions for the second year in succession.

2011-10-11T15:27:00Z 2011-10-11T15:25:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/nottingham-row-to-golden-success-in-malaysia.aspx Harry Waddle

Karnival, the University of Nottingham Students' Union's charitable organisation, has helped keep a Nottingham primary school on the road with a generous donation of £2,000.

2011-10-10T16:21:00Z 2011-10-10T16:11:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/students-union-charity-keeps-primary-school-on-the-road-with-a-2,000-donation.aspx Emma Thorne

An innovative initiative could see filmmakers and studios in Hollywood and around the globe turning to Nottingham experts for solutions to the biggest challenges facing the screen industries.

2011-10-10T15:46:00Z 2011-10-10T14:31:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/nottingham-to-offer-ideas-incubator-for-the-film-industry.aspx Lindsay Brooke

UK's Chief Scientific Advisor says recent increases in food prices have thrown an additional 44 million people worldwide into extreme poverty.

2011-10-07T16:35:00Z 2011-10-07T16:31:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/chief-scientific-advisor-visits-malaysia-campus.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Movie industry computer graphics and the latest digital marine technology brings the world's oldest submerged city back to life.

2011-10-06T14:34:00Z 2011-10-06T14:33:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/bbc-documentary-brings-underwater-city-back-to-life-.aspx Emma Rayner

'Living Stones' event to hear testimony from Palestinian Christians.

2011-10-06T12:45:00Z 2011-10-06T12:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/palestinianchristians.aspx Harry Waddle

Students from The University of Nottingham are to once again work with police to reduce burglary in the city as part of the 'Love your stuff' campaign.

2011-10-05T14:38:00Z 2011-10-05T14:25:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/student-community-to-get-tough-on-crime.aspx Emma Thorne

A research team at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science is appealing for horse riders and owners to take part in a unique new study into equine nutritional supplements.

2011-10-05T11:18:00Z 2011-10-05T14:43:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/what-are-you-feeding-your-horse-this-autumn-new-study-to-examine-equine-supplements.aspx Simon Butt

Scientists are developing microscopic organic medical imaging systems to support a new generation of breakthrough treatments.

2011-10-05T10:43:00Z 2011-10-26T12:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/organic-medical-imaging-system-to-detect-disease-and-track-medication.aspx Tim Utton

Blimp to fly at Grove Farm site, near Clifton Bridge, to help interested parties gauge the scale of the project.

2011-10-03T11:45:00Z 2011-10-17T09:49:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/blimpturbines.aspx Andrew Gutteridge

The 2012 Guinness World Records confirms that scientists hold the record for writing the world's smallest periodic table

2011-10-03T16:51:00Z 2011-10-04T16:15:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/worlds-smallest-periodic-table.aspx Karen Shale

Three free Question Time-style events will help mark the launch of Impact:The Nottingham Campaign.

2011-10-13T10:51:00Z 2011-10-13T10:42:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/question-time-style-debates-for-impact-the-nottingham-campaign.aspx Emma Thorne

A University of Nottingham academic has been appointed to a prestigious new position on an advisory board for the Medical Research Council (MRC).

2011-10-03T13:43:00Z 2011-10-03T13:37:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/october/prestigious-appointment-for-nottingham-professor.aspx Simpson Sohotra

Improving the way plants soak up the sun to increase food and fuel production.

2011-09-30T12:04:00Z 2011-10-04T17:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/improving-photosynthesis-to-increase-food-and-fuel.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Indian summers could become more common, heat-waves could become even hotter, with important implications for human health.

2011-09-29T15:44:00Z 2011-09-29T15:44:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/unravellingtheuncertaintiesofheatwaves.aspx Tim Utton

New science and engineering facility at China's first Sino-foreign university is most significant development on campus since it opened in 2006.

1901-02-01T12:21:00Z 2011-09-28T17:34:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/scienceengineeringunnc.aspx Emma Thorne

Researchers are seeking children with amblyopia — also known as lazy eye — for a study investigating potential new treatments for the condition.

2011-09-28T16:11:00Z 2011-09-28T16:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/study-to-investigate-new-treatment-for-lazy-eye.aspx Lindsay Brooke

They expected to find Romans but their discovery could revolutionise our understanding of an historic Cathedral town.

2011-09-28T13:32:00Z 2011-09-29T11:03:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/revolutionisingsouthwell.aspx Emma Thorne

A tech start-up founded by a Nottingham University Business School alumnus and entrepreneur has a bright future ahead, according to judges at a prestigious regional business awards.

2011-09-27T16:55:00Z 2011-09-27T16:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/business-awards-success-for-nottingham-graduate-and-entrepreneur.aspx Simon Butt

A DVD that will help medical students and trainee GPs to improve their consultations with teenage patients has been recognised for its innovation.

2011-09-26T11:39:00Z 2011-09-28T11:47:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/improving-gp-care-for-teens-educational-dvd-receives-award-recognition.aspx Tom Wright

The University is to host a prestigious Lowry exhibition to celebrate 130 years of excellence.

2011-09-14T07:00:00Z 2012-02-08T10:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/lowry-exhibition.aspx Emma Thorne

Nottingham University Business School remains the UK's leading provider for MBAs which offer future business leaders a valuable insight into wider corporate social responsibility.

2011-09-21T16:47:00Z 2011-09-21T16:42:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/nottingham-still-best-in-uk-for-an-mba-in-corporate-social-responsibility,-says-survey.aspx Harry Waddle

Eight students from The University of Nottingham have been named among Britain's 100 most outstanding black graduates in a scheme backed by London Mayor Boris Johnson.

2011-09-21T14:18:00Z 2011-09-28T12:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/inspiring-the-next-generation-of-britains-african-and-african-caribbean-communities.aspx Emma Thorne

New research has added more gloom to the threat of strikes by showing how the emotional strain of protracted negotiations can lock rivals on a path to mutual destruction.

2011-09-21T13:03:00Z 2011-09-21T12:55:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/escalation-threatens-strike-resolution,-say-researchers.aspx Emma Thorne

Scientists discover 16 new sections of the genetic code relating to lung health — opening up the possibility for better prevention as well as treatment for lung diseases.

2011-09-26T09:37:00Z 2011-09-26T09:35:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/new-discoveries-in-the-genetics-of-lung-health.aspx Emma Thorne

Academics to study whether emissions information on new smart meters could persuade us to lower our carbon footprint.

2011-09-20T15:10:00Z 2011-09-20T13:33:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/can-smart-meters-make-us-greener.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Scientists and industrialists who live in the world of virtual reality bring their latest ideas and technologies to Nottingham

2011-09-20T09:49:00Z 2011-09-20T09:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/virtualrealitycomestonottingham.aspx Tim Utton

Agreement signed to launch International Doctoral Innovation Centre, which will train 100PhD researchers in energy and digital technologies.

2011-09-19T14:30:00Z 2011-09-19T22:55:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/idicatningbo.aspx Simon Butt

A new technique could revolutionise our understanding of the human brain

2011-09-19T20:00:00Z 2011-10-26T11:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/scientistsseehowourbraincommunicates.aspx Lindsay Brooke

New software to help protect vulnerable coastal communities from the destruction of a tsunami.

2011-09-16T15:31:00Z 2011-09-16T15:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/newtsunamisoftware.aspx Harry Waddle

The Open Nottingham team won the joint second prize for Learning Technologist team of the year award 2011 at the recent ALT Conference in Leeds.

2011-09-16T14:27:00Z 2011-09-16T14:25:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/learning-technology-praised-for-being-at-the-heart-of-university-strategy.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Nottingham gains the HR Excellence in Research award from the European Commission.

2011-09-14T16:29:00Z 2011-09-14T16:22:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/eucommissionresearcherdevelopment.aspx Gemma Wilks

Nottingham University Business School wants talented academics in a range of subjects to join its success story at Ningbo in China.

2011-09-13T09:21:00Z 2011-09-15T14:07:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/nottingham-seeks-talented-business-academics-for-china.aspx Harry Waddle

Eleven intrepid cyclists from The University of Nottingham have successfully completed a 1,000 mile journey to raise over £200,000 for palliative care research.

2011-09-12T13:38:00Z 2011-09-12T13:33:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/life-changing-ride-comes-to-an-end.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Lead role in nationwide research into the leading cause of food poisoning

2011-09-09T00:01:00Z 2011-09-08T14:18:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/tacklingfoodpoisoning.aspx Emma Rayner

Record numbers are expected at The University of Nottingham Open Days this week.

2011-09-08T13:00:00Z 2011-09-08T14:38:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/opendays.aspx Lindsay Brooke

The UK riots may have damaged properties and businesses, but the real damage hasn't even been properly considered yet, say University of Nottingham experts.

2011-09-07T15:15:00Z 2011-09-19T10:31:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/under-threat-the-legacy-of-the-riots.aspx Emma Thorne

An ambitious art installation, led by a Nottingham PhD student, is to bridge the divide between art and science using technology to raise public awareness of the effect of climate change.

2011-09-07T15:37:00Z 2011-09-07T16:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/conversationbetweentrees.aspx Harry Waddle

Students are happier than ever before with the teaching, facilities and opportunities available to them, according to the nation's largest student satisfaction survey.

2011-09-06T12:13:00Z 2011-09-06T11:50:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/student-satisfaction-on-the-up-at-nottingham.aspx Simon Butt

The QS World University Rankings 2011/2012 place The University of Nottingham 14th out of just 37 UK universities in the top 300, reflecting the University's excellence in teaching, learning and research.

2011-09-05T16:10:00Z 2011-09-06T12:32:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/top-75-ranking-confirms-nottinghams-global-status.aspx Harry Waddle

More than 150 people took to their bikes on Saturday, 3 September to support The University of Nottingham's Life Cycle team in their bid to raise £200,000 for charity.

2011-09-05T15:01:00Z 2011-09-06T15:56:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/public-spur-on-universitys-charitable-cycle.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Holding the key to developing disease resistant crops

2011-09-05T14:16:00Z 2011-09-05T14:11:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/protectingglobalcropsfromdisease.aspx Simon Butt

The Flood Risk Management Research Consortium (FRMRC) dissemination meeting announces practical research outputs from its work, inviting the public to participate online.

2011-09-05T10:45:00Z 2011-09-05T12:38:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/flood-risk-event-streams-research-results-online.aspx Lindsay Brooke

A bacterial strain of a harmless soil-dwelling bacteria that specifically targets tumours could be tested in cancer patients in two years.

2011-09-05T00:01:00Z 2011-09-02T14:47:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/soil-dwelling-bacteria-kill-cancer.aspx Lindsay Brooke

The University of Nottingham has been shortlisted for the title of University of Year

2011-09-01T13:31:00Z 2011-09-01T11:45:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/shortlisted-for-university-of-the-year.aspx Emma Thorne

University of Nottingham Ningbo China campus to host international conference on the future of social media technology.

2011-08-31T15:58:00Z 2011-08-31T15:56:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/the-rise-of-social-media-whats-next-for-the-world.aspx Emma Thorne

Nottingham academics awarded prestigious international funding grants for research innovation.

2011-08-31T15:18:00Z 2011-08-31T15:13:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/tiny-test-tubes-and-getting-to-grips-with-quantum-gravity-.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Acne - experts say there is very little research evidence to show which treatments work best.

2011-08-30T00:01:00Z 2011-08-26T15:07:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/acne-treatments.aspx Simon Butt

A postgraduate student at The University of Nottingham is recruiting volunteers for a study that will aim to explore the links between names and potential ethnic and racial discrimination.

2011-08-24T15:33:00Z 2011-08-31T09:46:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/whats-in-a-name.aspx Emma Thorne

More should be done to encourage students to use their drawing skills in science education, researchers at The University of Nottingham say.

2011-08-26T00:01:00Z 2011-08-31T10:35:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/drawing-integral-to-science-learning.aspx Lindsay Brooke

50,000th subscriber signs up to the award winning science website – the Periodic Table of Videos.

2011-08-24T15:09:00Z 2011-08-24T15:02:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/50,000thsubscriberforsciencewebsite.aspx Emma Thorne

Researchers are to investigate whether the therapeutic effects of clay modelling could help disturbed teenagers deal with feelings of anger, anxiety and depression.

2011-08-23T15:28:00Z 2011-08-23T16:19:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/modelling-emotions-a-potential-new-therapy-for-disturbed-teenagers.aspx Lindsay Brooke

There is no clear evidence that exclusive breastfeeding for four months or longer protects against childhood eczema

2011-08-24T00:01:00Z 2011-08-23T14:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/breastfeedingeczema.aspx Katherine Higgs

The University of Nottingham Life Cycle team are setting off on a gruelling 1,000-mile charity bike ride from John O'Groats to Land's End.

2011-08-22T10:43:00Z 2011-08-25T10:31:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/and-theyre-off-1,000-mile-life-cycle-begins.aspx Emma Rayner

£13.5 million funding has been awarded to the Nottingham Biomedical Research Units in hearing and digestive diseases.

2011-08-18T16:06:00Z 2011-08-18T16:12:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/brufunding.aspx Emma Thorne

A new risk prediction tool can identify patients at high risk of serious blood clots who might need preventative treatment, according to a study published on bmj.com.

2011-08-17T10:58:00Z 2011-08-17T10:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/blood-clots.aspx Emma Thorne

Researchers from The University of Nottingham have found that the key to copying may lie in an unspoken invitation communicated through eye contact.

2011-08-17T10:44:00Z 2011-08-16T15:19:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/seeing-eye-to-eye-is-key-to-copying,-say-scientists.aspx Emma Thorne

The University of Nottingham is offering 10 full undergraduate scholarships to study at its campuses in Asia.

2011-08-16T14:10:00Z 2011-08-16T14:08:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/asiascholarships.aspx Emma Thorne

Researchers show that chemical reactions which change the structure of carbon nanotubes can be sparked by an 'attack' from within.

2011-08-16T11:21:00Z 2011-08-16T11:13:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/carbonnanotube.aspx Tim Utton

A record number of students have applied to study at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China.

2011-08-10T16:41:00Z 2011-08-12T15:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/chinaapplicationsup.aspx Emma Rayner

A time-travelling Bollywood love story showcases University campuses and other famous Nottingham locations.

2011-08-11T11:07:00Z 2011-08-12T15:26:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/bollywoodmovie.aspx Tim Utton

China's young, affluent consumers are savvy about the costs of borrowing and wary about debt, according to new research.

2011-08-09T17:08:00Z 2011-08-09T17:07:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/creditcardchina.aspx Tim Utton

Free speech online has just as much legal protection as it does in traditional media, according to a UN decision guided by a Nottingham academic.

2011-08-09T15:46:00Z 2011-08-09T14:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/freespeechonline.aspx Emma Thorne

A derivative of a common culinary spice found in Indian curries could offer a new treatment hope for sufferers of the painful condition tendinitis

2011-08-09T11:18:00Z 2011-08-09T11:16:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/curry-spice.aspx Emma Thorne

Research could pave the way for nanomaterials to make a new generation of computers that are faster, smaller and more powerful

2011-08-08T17:14:00Z 2011-08-08T17:09:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/nanoribbon.aspx Tim Utton

Researchers awarded £670,000 to develop a new test that will pick up the presence of Alzheimer's much sooner than currently possible.

2011-08-02T16:48:00Z 2011-08-08T10:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/alzheimersdiseasediagnosis.aspx Tim Utton

Older people taking new generation antidepressants are at more risk of dying or suffering from a range of serious health conditions, a study says

2011-08-03T09:34:00Z 2011-08-08T10:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/new-antidepressants-increase-risks-for-elderly.aspx Tim Utton

Two academics receive prestigious National Teaching Fellowships for their inspirational and innovative work.

2011-07-28T14:35:00Z 2011-08-08T10:56:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/teachingfellows.aspx Tim Utton

A leading University of Nottingham animal scientist has been awarded one of the most prestigious medals in the field of animal reproductive biology.

2011-08-01T13:25:00Z 2011-08-08T10:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/august/marshallmedal.aspx Tim Utton

Midwife teachers play 'unique role' in ensuring newly qualified midwives are fit for practice.

2011-07-29T14:30:00Z 2011-08-08T10:57:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/midwifeteachers.aspx Karen Shale

University copywriter Jane Upton vowed to write a play before she was 30. Fast forward a year and her play is off to the Edinburgh Festival.

2011-08-08T11:24:00Z 2011-09-09T15:22:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/janeupton.aspx Tim Utton

Do you — can you — really love a sports team? Should we be learning from so-called bad role models instead of an impossible perfection? And fundamentally, why do we even bother watching sport? Should we rather watch a soap opera?

2011-07-29T09:10:00Z 2011-08-08T10:55:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/watching-sport-what-kind-of-fan-are-you.aspx Tim Utton

Professor Dirk Van Zyl Smit on the executive council of a pioneering project addressing key legal issues.

2011-07-26T17:43:00Z 2011-07-28T13:14:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/icellsmalaysialegal.aspx Tim Utton

A researcher recognised for her successful and significant work in animal welfare

2011-07-26T16:12:00Z 2011-08-08T10:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/younganimalwelfarescientistrecognition.aspx Lindsay Brooke

University of Nottingham Health Service best large practice in the Nottinghamshire

2011-07-26T15:45:00Z 2011-07-26T15:43:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/universityhealthservicebest.aspx Tim Utton

Campus receives its 9th consecutive Green Flag Award for its parks and gardens - making it one of the best in the country.

2011-07-26T10:59:00Z 2011-07-26T16:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/seeing-green-university-park-wins-award.aspx Tim Utton

Recent events in Norway will mark a turning point in how we seek to understand far-right groups, expert says.

2011-07-24T11:34:00Z 2011-07-24T11:34:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/norwayattacks.aspx Gemma Wilks

Student athletes have kept up The University of Nottingham's fine sporting tradition after finishing in the top ten of the BUCS league for the fifteenth year in succession.

2011-07-21T15:25:00Z 2011-08-18T15:37:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/student-athletes-excel-in-bucs-league.aspx Emma Rayner

New research into the role of healthcare assisants in demenita care takes to the theatrical stage.

2011-07-21T14:45:00Z 2011-07-21T15:11:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/dementiaplay.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Eighty four students make history today as they graduate from Britain's newest vet school

2011-07-22T06:00:00Z 2011-07-20T13:34:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/britainsnewestvetschoolgraduation.aspx Lindsay Brooke

A revolutionary biodegradable antibiotic pellet could transform the ltreatment of glue ear

2011-07-20T12:42:00Z 2011-07-20T10:27:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/revolutionarypellettargetsglueear.aspx Tim Utton

A formal planning application for the University's Grove Farm wind turbines scheme is due to be submitted on July 20th.

2011-07-18T14:10:00Z 2011-07-18T17:44:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/turbinesplanningapp.aspx Tim Utton

Professor Michael O'Flaherty appointed the new Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.

2011-07-18T13:20:00Z 2011-07-19T13:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/humanrightscommissioner.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Two leading academics are admitted as Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering

2011-07-18T11:23:00Z 2011-07-18T11:27:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/newfellowsofroyalacademyofengineering.aspx Emma Rayner

University philosopher challenges notion of the great novel in new video on Harry Potter phenomenon.

2011-07-18T09:01:00Z 2011-07-18T09:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/harry-potter-and-the-real-philosopher.aspx Emma Rayner

Cell biologist who uses fruit flies to study cancer genetics wins major CRUK award.

2011-07-15T12:00:00Z 2011-07-15T12:23:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/crukaward.aspx Harry Waddle

Not content with a demanding work schedule during term time, 32 University of Nottingham medical and psychology students are using their holidays to improve the lives of people in Sri Lanka.

2011-07-11T15:37:00Z 2011-07-11T15:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/students-swap-pina-coladas-for-paint-brushes.aspx Simon Butt

Baroness Wilcox, Minister for Intellectual Property, has visited the University's Technology Demonstrator to see how inventions based on university research are developed and taken to market.

2011-07-11T10:15:00Z 2011-07-13T10:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/minister-visits-nottingham-to-see-university-inventions.aspx Emma Thorne

A new material that can retain and release heat according to specific temperature requirements could make a significant difference to the cost of heating and cooling buildings, scientists say.

2011-07-06T17:06:00Z 2011-07-06T16:34:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/heatregulatingbuildingmaterial.aspx Tim Utton

Construction due to start on a new hotel on University Park, next to the East Midlands Conference Centre.

2011-07-06T17:03:00Z 2011-07-06T14:34:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/hotelconstruction.aspx Emma Thorne

Experts have called for increased awareness about the issue of adverse drug reactions after hearing how everyday prescription medicines are destroying the lives of some patients.

2011-07-06T13:51:00Z 2011-07-06T12:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/adrsconference.aspx Tim Utton

The 6,000 mile journey from Nottingham to New Delhi presents its own challenges - if you're travelling at 20mph in an auto-rickshaw.

2011-07-06T13:53:00Z 2011-07-06T14:46:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/tuktuk.aspx Karen Shale

Information on Children teach University researchers a thing or two

2011-07-05T18:29:00Z 2011-07-05T18:27:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/summerscience.aspx Tim Utton

Scientists to lead major new research programme to help British dairy farms stay globally competitive.

2011-07-05T17:27:00Z 2011-07-05T17:16:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/dairyresearch.aspx Katherine Higgs

More than 130 students from The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) have cut short their summer holidays to spend time teaching at schools in disadvantaged areas in China and Nepal.

2011-07-05T15:02:00Z 2011-07-05T12:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/disadvantagedchildrenbenefitfromnottinghamstudents.aspx Emma Thorne

Nottingham researchers are to brew up a new method of keeping track of thousands of beer casks that go missing every year.

2011-07-05T10:16:00Z 2011-07-05T09:56:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/beercasks.aspx Tim Utton

Successful students celebrate their achievements at this summer's graduation ceremonies.

2011-07-01T15:05:00Z 2011-07-04T16:49:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/july/summergraduation2011.aspx Tim Utton

New research sheds light on Chinese-English bilinguals' 'automatic' translation ability.

2012-10-12T18:46:00Z 2011-08-08T17:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/chinese-englishbilinguals.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Pioneer in regenerative medicine is recognised by the UK Society of Biomaterials

2011-06-30T13:38:00Z 2011-06-30T13:37:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/majorawardforleadingexpertinregenerativemedicine.aspx Emma Rayner

Future food scientists meet the boss of one of the UK's leading supermarkets

2011-06-30T13:20:00Z 2011-07-01T09:43:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/supermarketbossmeetsfuturefoodscientists.aspx Emma Thorne

A Nottingham scientist is part of a team of astronomers which has discovered the most distant quasar to date — which could help further our understanding of a universe still in its infancy following the Big Bang.

2011-06-29T21:34:00Z 2011-06-29T16:15:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/distantquasar.aspx Simon Butt

Researchers at Nottingham have found for the first time that taking a food supplement containing the nutrient L-carnitine burns fat rather than carbohydrate in muscles to produce energy during exercise.

2011-06-29T14:00:00Z 2011-06-29T13:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/supplementburnsmusclefat,improvesexerciseperformance.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Bdellovibrio has the potential to be used as a living antibiotic.

2011-06-27T16:09:00Z 2011-06-27T15:35:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/livingantibioticeffectiveagainstsalmonella.aspx Emma Thorne

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.

2011-06-27T11:19:00Z 2011-06-27T13:57:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/brazilpartnership.aspx Tim Utton

University climbs four places in the Times Good University Guide - and features on its front cover.

2011-06-24T12:52:00Z 2011-06-27T09:48:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/timesuniguide.aspx Gemma Wilks

World's first international flagship research centre for crops for the future

2011-06-27T06:00:00Z 2011-06-27T15:59:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/newcropsforthefutureresearchcentre.aspx David Aldred

Teenagers from all over the UK will get a unique taste of campus life at two exciting Chemistry Camps at the University.

2012-10-12T19:14:00Z 2011-08-08T16:14:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/chemistrycamp.aspx Emma Thorne

An award-winning US film and TV production designer come to Nottingham to offer Hollywood hopefuls an insight into breaking in to Tinseltown.

2011-06-22T09:41:00Z 2011-06-22T15:22:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/hollywooddesigner.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Scientists discover a molecular mechanism in the search for new treatments for MS

2011-06-21T13:59:00Z 2011-06-21T13:50:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/breakthroughinms.aspx Emma Thorne

University closes bookings early for one of this year's Open Days following unprecedented interest.

2011-06-21T09:43:00Z 2011-06-21T11:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/openday2011.aspx Emma Thorne

Researchers are talking to parents as part of a national study looking at the causes of the most common injuries in pre-school children.

2011-06-20T13:37:00Z 2011-06-22T15:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/keepingchildrensafe.aspx Harry Waddle

A week of intense student sporting competition has strengthened international links, raised awareness of UK education and seen lasting friendships forged.

2011-06-17T13:44:00Z 2011-06-20T14:49:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/sportusedtoshowtheopportunitiesavailableinukeducation.aspx Harry Waddle

The team behind a major charity fundraiser at The University of Nottingham are to take part in the Gem 106 Great Nottinghamshire Bike Ride 2011 this weekend, in a bid to step up their preparation and recruit more cyclists.

2011-06-15T16:46:00Z 2011-06-15T16:32:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/practicemakesperfectforfundraisingcyclists.aspx Emma Thorne

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.

2011-06-15T12:56:00Z 2011-06-15T14:19:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/cereals2011.aspx Emma Thorne

Leading educationalist to explore the challenges and opportunities of the post-Browne era in a public lecture taking place next week.

2011-06-15T12:35:00Z 2011-06-16T21:24:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/scottlecture.aspx Tim Utton

Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

2011-06-15T12:10:00Z 2011-06-15T12:00:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/mercedesmvaward.aspx Tim Utton

UNNC offers 15 new PhD scholarships across its three faculties.

2011-06-13T15:05:00Z 2011-06-15T11:11:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/phdchina.aspx Emma Thorne

University researchers are to explain how the science of the very small is helping to shape the aeroplanes of today and tomorrow at a fun event taking place at Nottingham Contemporary.

2011-06-14T16:53:00Z 2011-06-14T16:46:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/flightsoffancy.aspx Emma Thorne

University academy's new learning maze to harness the curiosity and wonder of its pupils to boost literacy levels.

2011-06-13T13:31:00Z 2011-06-14T15:21:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/nusamaze.aspx Emma Thorne

Offering MS sufferers support through group therapy sessions could improve their quality of life and save the NHS almost £500 per patient, says study.

2011-06-13T12:28:00Z 2011-06-13T12:18:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/msgrouptherapy.aspx Tim Utton

Charity set up in memory of medical student funds elective bursaries and Malawi hospital wing.

2012-10-12T19:39:00Z 2011-08-08T16:17:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/missiontomalawi.aspx Harry Waddle

Britain's current and future Paralympic stars are set to compete at the Cerebral Palsy Sports National Swimming Championships at The University of Nottingham this June.

2011-06-08T14:44:00Z 2011-06-08T14:23:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/currentandfutureparalympicstarsheadtonottingham.aspx Tim Utton

University is leading the way in bringing science and business together, according to the Chairman of the UK Science Park Association.

2011-05-31T14:15:00Z 2011-06-08T17:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/scienceparksunip.aspx Tom Wright

A new campaign is being piloted in the East Midlands to help parents and health professionals spot the signs of brain tumours in children and young people.

2011-06-08T10:26:00Z 2011-06-09T17:17:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/headsmart.aspx Harry Waddle

University of Nottingham graduate Sheridan Chilvers is spend three months researching the development of Social Enterprises in the USA, after being awarded the Nottingham Roosevelt Scholarship.

2011-06-08T10:07:00Z 2011-06-08T09:21:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/socialenterpriseresearchgetspresidentialsealofapproval.aspx Lindsay Brooke

New scientific theory on predictiveness and uncertainty could turn 30 years of research on its head.

2011-06-08T10:41:00Z 2011-06-07T16:22:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/learntopayattention!.aspx Emma Thorne

A researcher at The University of Nottingham is launching a national survey to establish whether student nurses are receiving vital alcohol training and education.

2011-06-06T10:09:00Z 2011-06-06T10:01:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/nursesurvey.aspx Harry Waddle

Determined to repay the hospitality they have received from their communities, students from The University of Nottingham are to donate useful but unwanted items to local charities before leaving for the summer.

2011-06-03T13:51:00Z 2011-06-03T13:38:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/studentsgivegiftofthegab.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Highest accolade for the first new vet school to open in the UK for 50 years.

2011-06-02T02:00:00Z 2011-06-02T15:28:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/britainsnewestvetschoolreceiveshighestaccolade.aspx Tim Utton

A space flight by millions of microscopic worms reveals some of the secrets of muscle degradation.

2011-06-02T10:30:00Z 2011-06-02T16:44:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/june/wormsinsapce.aspx Harry Waddle

The public are invited to meet with world-leading researchers of the future, to hear about their research and question them about what it means for society

2011-05-27T16:34:00Z 2011-05-31T14:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/thelatestresearchandinnovationsfromtheuniversityofnottingham.aspx Tom Wright

Children should be seen and not heard…who says? A Philosophy academic at The University of Nottingham is challenging the adage by teaching primary school children to argue properly.

2011-05-25T17:05:00Z 2011-06-09T17:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/thekidsarealright.aspx Lindsay Brooke

New study to find out why breast cancer treatments may stop working in some patients.

2011-05-25T02:00:00Z 2011-05-25T16:01:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/overcomingresistancetocancertreatment.aspx Emma Thorne

Female drink-drivers are more likely to be older, better-educated and divorced, widowed or separated, research has shown.

2011-05-25T13:19:00Z 2011-05-25T13:07:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/drinkdrivers.aspx Emma Thorne

The remarkable story of the Periodic Table of Videos features in the prestigious journal Science.

2011-05-27T10:19:00Z 2011-06-01T09:56:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/ptov.aspx Lindsay Brooke

New £12m advanced training programme for industry specialists in advanced food security skills

2011-05-23T02:00:00Z 2011-05-23T14:39:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/advancedfoodsecurityskills.aspx Harry Waddle

The third annual Tri Campus Games (TCG), to be held in Ningbo China from June 6-10, will see University of Nottingham students from across the globe compete in a truly unique sporting event

2011-05-23T13:11:00Z 2011-05-23T14:21:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/providingaworldwidesportingeducation.aspx Tim Utton

Staff, students and business leaders welcome a royal visitor to University Park.

2011-05-23T11:30:00Z 2011-05-23T12:07:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/dukeofyork.aspx Harry Waddle

A group of fundraisers from The University of Nottingham have scooped a national charity award after raising over £50,000 for breast cancer research.

2011-05-23T12:20:00Z 2011-05-23T11:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/nottinghamstudentscharitablespiritrecognised.aspx Tom Wright

The University of Nottingham have marked a nationwide palliative care awareness initiative, by announcing that its Life Cycle team have now raised £50,000 for its own Sue Ryder Care Centre

2011-05-21T09:00:00Z 2011-05-23T10:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/epicchallengegatherspaceaspalliativecareentersthespotlight.aspx Emma Thorne

The genetic 'wiring' that helps a seed to decide on the perfect time to germinate has been revealed by scientists for the first time.

2011-05-23T10:27:00Z 2011-05-23T09:35:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/seeds.aspx Tom Wright

Increasing awareness of patient reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions should prioritised

2011-05-19T14:04:00Z 2011-05-23T10:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/sideeffectsofdrugs.aspx Tim Utton

Professor Martyn Poliakoff nominated as the new Foreign Secretary of the Royal Society.

2011-05-21T08:15:00Z 2011-07-11T10:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/martynpoliakoffroyalsociety.aspx Emma Thorne

Pupils from the Nottingham University Samworth Academy are on a mission to top the charts with a charity single to raise funds for an educational project in a South African township.

2011-05-17T15:08:00Z 2011-05-18T11:43:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/singsing.aspx Tim Utton

Call to make the lives of lesbians and gay men more visible - without the fear of rejection and exclusion.

2011-05-17T03:03:00Z 2011-05-18T11:42:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/understandinghomophobia.aspx Simon Butt

SMEs voice concerns in first 2011 Barometer business surveys.

2011-05-13T12:00:00Z 2011-05-15T18:35:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/smallbusinessunimpressedbygovernmentsfirstyearinoffice.aspx Tim Utton

Brian Davidson, UK Consul-General in Shanghai, speaks at The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China.

2011-05-12T11:30:00Z 2011-05-13T10:48:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/ukuniversitiesinchina.aspx Harry Waddle

Nottingham's New Theatre — the country's first student-run theatre company — has won critical acclaim after dominating proceedings at the National Student Drama Festival 2011.

2011-05-12T14:23:00Z 2011-05-13T13:37:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/studentruntheatrestealstheshow.aspx Tom Wright

Bringing the plight of one of Brazil's most threatened ecosystems to the heart of British forests.

2011-05-13T15:10:00Z 2011-05-16T10:11:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/iftreescouldtalk.aspx Tom Wright

The NHS in England may be in turmoil, but a major new academic study claims its Scottish equivalent should serve as a role model for the public sector.

2011-05-11T17:27:00Z 2011-06-09T17:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/nhsscotland.aspx Tim Utton

New post will make the University one of the UK's leading centres for the study of Judaism.

2011-05-09T15:55:00Z 2011-05-10T16:27:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/jewishstudiesprof.aspx Emma Thorne

Building work on a new £7 million home for a University of Nottingham-based research centre will be officially marked later this month with a ground-breaking ceremony.

2011-05-10T10:43:00Z 2011-05-10T15:12:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/imhgroundbreaking.aspx Harry Waddle

Healthy local produce is now the food of choice at The University of Nottingham following the success of a student run farmers market at Sutton Bonington Campus

2011-05-09T16:12:00Z 2011-05-09T15:55:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/healthylocalproducetopsstudentsshoppinglist.aspx Emma Rayner

New Clinical Research Facility to help scientists translate their research into new treatments for patients is unveiled.

2011-05-09T09:00:00Z 2011-06-17T13:16:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/clinicalresearchfacility.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Molecular Profiles wins prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise

2011-05-05T16:05:00Z 2011-05-05T15:48:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/molecularprofilesqueensaward.aspx Tim Utton

The largest social tourism research project ever undertaken in the UK will look at the social and economic benefits of getting away from it all.

2011-05-04T12:45:00Z 2011-05-04T15:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/holidaysnubs.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Caistor dig at the heart of Time Team search for Boudica's lost tribe.

2011-05-04T13:00:00Z 2011-05-04T13:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/may/timeteamspecial.aspx Tim Utton

Fifty years after the disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion, intelligence experts gather to discuss the history of the CIA.

2011-04-28T15:35:00Z 2011-04-28T17:03:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/ciaconference.aspx Emma Thorne

Keen sportsmen and women are being invited to take part in a University of Nottingham tournament in support of a campaign against homophobia in football.

2011-04-27T17:16:00Z 2011-04-27T17:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/justincampaign.aspx Tim Utton

New film tells the story of a Nottingham graduate and his wife who worked for years to uncover a national scandal.

2011-04-21T14:25:00Z 2011-04-21T17:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/orangesandsunshine.aspx Harry Waddle

Politics teaching standards at The University of Nottingham have been recognised by a national award for two of its lecturers

2011-04-21T16:13:00Z 2011-04-21T16:08:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/politicsteachingpacksapunchawardwinnerscollectprize.aspx Harry Waddle

Nottingham's students have been praised for running life changing projects at home and abroad, at the tenth annual Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) awards

2011-04-21T12:16:00Z 2011-04-21T12:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/studentsmakehelpingotherstheirbusiness.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Leading young scientist creates a new compound which could lead to a breakthrough in the search for high performance computing techniques.

2011-04-20T16:30:00Z 2011-04-20T17:01:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/breakthroughdatastorage.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Want to know more about your Easter egg than simply what's inside it or how many you can eat?

2011-04-20T15:30:00Z 2011-04-20T16:54:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/eastereggs-periments.aspx Emma Thorne

Research and teaching excellence is to be recognised and rewarded at The University of Nottingham through this year's round of academic promotions.

2011-04-20T14:50:00Z 2011-04-20T14:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/academicpromotions.aspx Harry Waddle

A University of Nottingham student, originally from Lincoln, is nursing a driving ambition… after a national TV show pushed him to the limit.

2011-04-19T16:11:00Z 2011-04-19T16:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/studentsamnursingadrivingambition.aspx Emma Thorne

Academics at The University of Nottingham are to receive more than £5 million in UK funding for research that will aim to make rural living in both the UK and India more sustainable.

2011-04-19T13:11:00Z 2011-04-19T13:09:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/burd.aspx Emma Thorne

One of the first in-depth 'insider' studies of the financial crisis has blamed 'human' failings for the meltdown and called for urgent reforms to prevent a repeat.

2011-04-19T12:25:00Z 2011-04-19T12:19:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/humanweaknesses.aspx Tim Utton

Enquiries about 2012 entry to the University are up by almost 50 per cent, latest figures show.

2011-04-18T15:40:00Z 2011-04-18T20:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/enquiriesincrease.aspx Lindsay Brooke

The University of Nottingham Health Service recognised for 2nd year running after being shortlisted for a national BMJ Group Award.

2011-04-18T16:00:00Z 2011-04-18T16:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/innovativementalhealthcareforstudents.aspx Emma Thorne

The Physics Buskers are busy brushing up their skills ready for May Fest 2011.

2011-04-20T17:19:00Z 2011-04-27T15:09:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/physicsbuskers.aspx Emma Thorne

University mathematicians are applying mathematical modelling to a revolutionary cancer treatment to optimise outcomes.

2011-04-27T15:07:00Z 2011-04-27T14:54:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/mathematicalmodelling.aspx Tim Utton

The University is singled out for honours in the Times Higher Leadership & Management Awards.

2011-04-15T23:00:00Z 2011-04-16T12:16:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/thelmas.aspx Tom Wright

PM's plans on immigration ignore one of the most powerful drivers of support for parties like the BNP, Nottingham academic argues.

2011-04-16T01:02:00Z 2011-06-09T17:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/newbookonthebnpitsnotallaboutjobsandhousing.aspx Andrew Burden

Wings' first gig - The BBC One Show talks to alumni who remember impromptu debut gig at The University of Nottingham

2011-04-15T14:00:00Z 2011-04-16T00:00:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/thebbconeshowwings.aspx Tim Utton

Graduate named the British Journal of Nursing's 'Nurse of the Year 2011'.

2011-04-12T12:30:00Z 2011-04-15T14:28:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/nurseoftheyear.aspx Tim Utton

New research into cloning vanilla orchids could help meet the world's ever increasing demand for natural vanilla flavouring.

2012-10-12T19:40:00Z 2011-08-08T17:08:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/vanilla.aspx Andrew Burden

Nottingham students in action at a top national 'Apprentice' style competition this week.

2011-04-12T14:30:00Z 2011-04-12T14:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/upforthejob.aspx Emma Thorne

NHS staff who have been moved to the private sector in the increasing transfer of health services say they feel 'insecure and marooned', according to a new study by the Nottingham University Business School.

2011-04-12T12:54:00Z 2011-04-12T12:27:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/nhsvsprivatesector.aspx Simon Butt

A serendipitous discovery by academics at the University has shown that a simple illusion can significantly reduce arthritic pain in the hand.

2011-04-14T06:40:00Z 2011-04-14T15:24:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/stretchyfinger.aspx Tim Utton

Premier pays a surprise visit during a tour of Zhejiang province.

2011-04-08T17:30:00Z 2011-04-08T20:13:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/wenjiabao.aspx Tim Utton

The Midlands Viking Symposium travels overseas for the first time - to Dublin, on April 29-30th.

2011-04-08T11:30:00Z 2011-04-08T20:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/vikingsinireland.aspx Tim Utton

Dynamic partnership researching lung diseases wins major funding from pharmaceutical giant Pfizer.

2012-10-12T19:26:00Z 2011-08-08T17:03:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/lungdisease.aspx Tim Utton

A medical student has won this year's Student Venture Challenge with his new clothing brand.

2012-10-12T19:26:00Z 2011-08-08T17:26:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/enterprisecomp.aspx Eugene Otoakhia

The University plans to set undergraduate fees at £9,000 from 2012, subject to agreement by the Office for Fair Access.

2011-04-07T00:01:00Z 2012-01-25T15:45:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/feesannouncement2012.aspx Tom Wright

The UK's first Feminism and Teaching Symposium will take place this weekend at The University of Nottingham

2011-04-07T10:00:00Z 2011-08-09T14:57:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/feminism.aspx Emma Thorne

The Government is wrong to try to restrict the use of mobile phones in class, says a leading academic who warns that doing so will lead to UK schools failing children.

2011-04-05T17:30:00Z 2011-04-06T09:18:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/smartphones.aspx Tim Utton

Experts from across the globe gather in Nottingham to share latest research on the world's deadliest parasitic diseases.

2011-04-05T15:00:00Z 2011-04-05T17:18:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/parasitologyconference.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Revolutionising our understanding of the early phase of cancer development and our immune response to it.

2011-04-05T17:30:00Z 2011-11-30T11:49:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/centreofexcellenceforautoimmunityincancer.aspx Tim Utton

Public exhibitions and meetings organised about plans to build three wind turbines near Clifton Bridge, Nottingham.

2011-04-05T11:44:00Z 2011-04-05T16:38:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/windturbinesexhibitions.aspx Harry Waddle

An initiative designed to make sport accessible to any-body no matter what their ability has been hailed a success, following three days of sport at The University of Nottingham

2011-04-04T14:54:00Z 2011-04-04T14:45:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/any-bodyandeverybodybenefitfrominclusivesportsevent.aspx Tim Utton

Students urged to give sport a go after Nu2sport project secures £247,600 in National Lottery funding from Sport England.

2011-04-04T13:17:00Z 2011-04-05T16:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/nottinghamuniversityssportforallethosgivenlotteryfundingboost.aspx Lindsay Brooke

University of Nottingham DNA collection plays lead role in discovery of five new genes associated with late-onset Alzheimer's disease.

2011-04-04T09:46:00Z 2011-04-12T14:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/april/researchleadsrevolutioninalzheimersdisease.aspx Tim Utton

Hundreds of students from Brunei will be gathering in Nottingham on Saturday April 2 for a day of sporting competition.

2011-03-31T13:55:00Z 2011-03-31T16:50:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/bruneigames.aspx Harry Waddle

Graduate employers have recognised the fantastic opportunities that students at The University of Nottingham are receiving to boost their employability and get ahead in an ever more competitive job market.

2011-03-31T17:09:00Z 2011-04-06T16:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/nottinghamstudentsgaintheadvantagefromawardwinningcareersservice.aspx Tom Wright

From drawing board to marketplace - satellite navigation technology competition offers chance of a lifetime

2011-03-17T00:00:00Z 2011-06-10T16:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/satnavcomp.aspx Lindsay Brooke

The man who helped make cartography cool again gives public lecture on maps

2011-03-31T10:52:00Z 2011-03-31T10:14:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/publiclecturebythemanbehindthemaps.aspx Harry Waddle

Students and residents are to continue to build a strong sense of community at a tea party, taking place on Wednesday 30 March 2011

2011-03-30T17:06:00Z 2011-03-29T15:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/strengtheningcommunityrelationsoveracuppa.aspx Harry Waddle

The future picture of high-rise, energy efficient living may have just been painted by architecture students from The University of Nottingham.

2011-03-29T13:11:00Z 2011-03-29T13:03:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/skysthelimitfornottinghamsarchitecturestudents.aspx Lindsay Brooke

New researchers to be trained to counter one of the major threats to our global satellite navigation systems.

2011-03-28T15:16:00Z 2011-03-28T15:31:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/solarthreatstosatellitenavigation.aspx Harry Waddle

Vice-Chancellor, Prof David Greenaway, is to lead a team of senior academics on a gruelling 1,000 mile cycle covering the length of Britain, to support vital work on palliative and end of life care.

2011-03-28T14:26:00Z 2011-03-29T14:27:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/blazingsaddles.aspx Tim Utton

Behavioural therapy could help children with Tourette syndrome, according to new research.

2011-03-24T17:01:00Z 2011-03-28T16:32:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/tourettesyndrome.aspx Tim Utton

One of the UK's most high-profile engineers will return to his alma mater when he visits the University on March 28th.

2011-03-24T13:25:00Z 2011-03-30T18:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/peterhansfordice.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Architecture students and staff head to South Africa to construct a new nursery school in the rural village of Calais.

2011-03-25T12:55:00Z 2011-03-25T12:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/nurseryschoolafrica.aspx Andrew Burden

A major exhibition into the history of John Player & Sons – one of the biggest employers in Nottingham at its peak – has opened in Nottingham.

2011-03-24T09:50:00Z 2011-03-28T10:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/players2.aspx Emma Thorne

Small businesses are being offered the chance to grill a panel of experts about the tough challenges facing their firms during a Question Time style debate taking place at The University of Nottingham in April.

2011-03-23T16:20:00Z 2011-03-23T16:03:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/ukbbforum.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Blue Peter presenters leave behind an energy carbon footprint three times larger than for the average family home after 24 hour sleep over in eco-home.

2011-03-23T16:20:00Z 2011-03-23T16:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/bluepetercarbonfootprint.aspx Tim Utton

University offers £105,000 to help ensure the future of the DH Lawrence visitors' centre.

2011-03-23T07:00:00Z 2011-03-23T11:56:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/durbanhousedeal.aspx Lindsay Brooke

National Grid boss visits National Centre for Carbon Capture and Storage and delivers public lecture on 'The Future of Energy'.

2011-03-21T16:04:00Z 2011-03-21T16:18:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/nationalgridboss.aspx Emma Thorne

A new tissue bank that will help to overcome barriers in translating the latest research into new clinical treatments for breast cancer has been launched in Nottingham.

2011-03-21T16:36:00Z 2011-03-21T16:16:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/breasttissuebank.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Direct experience of extreme weather events increases concern about climate change and willingness to engage in energy-saving behaviour

2011-03-21T10:34:00Z 2011-03-21T10:26:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/climatechangehitshome.aspx Harry Waddle

Pharmacy students undertake placements to give them the real-life experiences of the wider healthcare team, necessary to becoming the future leaders of their profession

2011-03-21T09:45:00Z 2011-03-21T09:43:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/apharmacistsworldismuchmorethanbooksandtheoriesinthecurrentnhs.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Blue Peter presenters Helen and Barney and Barney the dog sleep-over in eco-home to find out how energy efficient they are.

2011-03-18T16:35:00Z 2011-03-18T16:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/bluepeter.aspx Tom Wright

The revival of knitting clubs in the UK has created a new social scene for modern women, but in former war zones they're being used to address war trauma and help reconstruct peace.

2011-03-18T13:40:00Z 2011-06-09T17:03:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/weavingpeaceinbosnia.aspx Simon Butt

£100,000 grant will help to embed an understanding of the importance of design.

2011-03-18T11:18:00Z 2011-03-19T17:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/usingdesigntocommercialiseuniversityresearch.aspx Tim Utton

The University of Nottingham is to lead a new £10m Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in the field of composite materials.

2011-03-17T15:55:00Z 2011-03-17T17:39:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/manufacturingepsrccentre.aspx Harry Waddle

If the age-old saying 'healthy body, healthy mind' is well founded, students at the University will have the chance to boost their grades when HealthyU Week returns this month.

2011-03-15T16:18:00Z 2011-03-16T09:33:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/healthybody,healthymindsupportforuniversitystudents.aspx Tim Utton

Eminent professor elected to be the next president of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

2011-03-15T11:30:00Z 2011-03-18T12:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/presidentroyalcollege.aspx Harry Waddle

Unitemps, The University of Nottingham's in-house employment agency, has now been open for one year. Helping students to earn extra cash and boost their CV, in positions that students can fit around their studies.

2011-03-16T09:43:00Z 2011-03-16T09:35:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/unitempsisone!.aspx Emma Rayner

A major international conference hears calls for better strategies to fight child abuse and immunity for existing child protection systems against public sector cuts.

2011-03-14T09:00:00Z 2011-03-11T16:23:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/childabuse.aspx Emma Thorne

Pregnant non-smokers who breathe in second-hand smoke are at an increased risk of delivering stillborn babies or babies with defects, says study

2011-03-09T19:08:00Z 2011-03-09T21:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/passivesmoking.aspx Harry Waddle

Nottingham students paddle their way to continued success on the water to maintain Nottingham's proud history of producing the country's top water sports athletes.

2011-03-09T14:56:00Z 2011-03-09T14:40:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/slalomsuccessforuniversityseliteathletes.aspx Emma Rayner

Experts at the Children's Brain Tumour Research Centre (CBTRC) will discuss the challenges facing researchers studying the disease with politicians during a visit to the centre.

2011-03-08T19:32:00Z 2011-03-11T15:00:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/cbtrcmpsvisit.aspx Tim Utton

Working through the menopause presents a major challenge for millions of women as they struggle to deal with symptoms, according to new research.

2011-03-08T16:10:00Z 2011-03-08T17:28:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/menopauseatwork.aspx Harry Waddle

On Thursday, March 10, University of Nottingham students will team up with the police to take a proactive stance on crime prevention as part of the 'Love your stuff' campaign.

2011-03-08T13:40:00Z 2011-03-08T13:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/workingtogethertobeatburglary.aspx Emma Thorne

A host of experts from The University of Nottingham will mix the fun with the fascinating at an interactive science event being held at Nottingham's Wollaton Hall.

2011-03-08T09:40:00Z 2011-03-08T09:34:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/scienceinthepark.aspx Emma Thorne

Breakthrough by Nottingham academics could lead to new treatments to relieve the misery of allergy sufferers.

2011-03-08T09:40:00Z 2011-03-09T21:50:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/catallergy.aspx Tim Utton

Andrew Lansley MP met academics when he visited the city to announce new national funding for medical research.

2011-03-07T16:45:00Z 2011-03-08T09:56:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/andrewlansley.aspx Tim Utton

Research to test new drugs which could be effective against persistent brain tumours in children has won vital charitable funding.

2011-04-11T12:00:00Z 2012-04-16T10:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/ependymomagrant.aspx Simon Butt

The short shelf life of soft fruit could be exended thanks to new research by university microbiologists into cold plasma sterilisation.

2011-03-11T00:00:00Z 2011-05-31T11:43:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/mouldyfruit.aspx Emma Thorne

Children who are taught how to think and act like scientists develop a clearer understanding of the subject, a study has shown.

2011-03-02T13:15:00Z 2011-03-02T13:03:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/givingchildrenthepowertobescientists.aspx Harry Waddle

Opening up teaching at Nottingham to the world — Open Nottingham to benefit prospective and current students, academics and the profile of the University.

2011-03-01T14:14:00Z 2011-03-04T09:33:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/march/theuniversityofnottinghamopensupitsteachingtotheworld.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Researchers carry out the very first detailed exploration of religion, youth and sexuality and how these issues impact on the lives of British 18 to 25 year olds.

2011-02-28T12:29:00Z 2011-02-28T12:17:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/religionyouthsexuality.aspx Simon Butt

New research shows Chinese people favour the EU more than the US or Japan. Soccer, cars and fashion top the list of things about Europe 3,000 Chinese residents of six cities like best.

2011-02-25T15:47:00Z 2011-02-28T11:22:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/researchrevealschineseviewsoftheeu.aspx Simon Butt

What causes change in complex systems? The US Air Force has enlisted Professor of Metaphysics Stephen Mumford to help find out.

2011-02-24T13:45:00Z 2011-02-24T14:56:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/usairforceasksphilosophertoexaminecomplexcauses.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Changing the way researchers view the interplay between gene expression, DNA replication and the prevention of DNA damage.

2011-02-24T13:36:00Z 2011-02-24T13:46:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/dnaderailment.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Top executives facing the toughest business climate of their careers are being offered new ways of thinking and a toolkit of valuable skills to tackle challenges forged by the global financial meltdown.

2011-02-24T09:55:00Z 2011-02-24T09:48:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/anewlanguageofbusiness.aspx Lindsay Brooke

A University of Nottingham research centre is to celebrate the five years of work it has done to address the moral, ethical and practical challenges surrounding death and dying.

2011-02-24T09:55:00Z 2011-02-24T09:50:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/shapingattitudestodeathanddying.aspx Tom Wright

Commonwealth Silver medallist Jess Sylvester, hopes her golden form will be enough to secure a place at the 2011 World Championships

2011-02-23T13:33:00Z 2011-03-30T17:42:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/commonwealthgamesherojesshopesthatgoldenformisenough.aspx Emma Thorne

The impact of bank and building society closures on small rural communities in Lincolnshire is being studied by a postgraduate student at The University of Nottingham.

2011-02-22T16:24:00Z 2011-03-01T10:12:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/arebankclosuresimpactingonrurallifeinlincs.aspx Emma Thorne

A provocative public figure who has played an influential role in the shaping of much of the Conservative Party's thinking on IT will be leading the charge to de-nationalise our data during a public lecture later this month.

2011-02-22T16:24:00Z 2011-02-22T16:05:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/lecturetohearcallstode-nationaliseourdata.aspx Harry Waddle

For the first time The University of Nottingham is offering two week summer schools focusing on a variety of exciting subjects at its overseas campuses in China and Malaysia.

2011-02-22T13:12:00Z 2011-02-22T12:42:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/learnandexploreinchinaandmalaysiathissummer.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Scientists to play a key role in a new £7m research programme to help maintain the world's production of wheat.

2011-02-21T12:11:00Z 2011-03-21T14:12:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/wheatsustainability.aspx Harry Waddle

Any-Body Month receives London 2012 backing for raising awareness of disability sport across the University and throughout the local community.

2011-02-21T13:19:00Z 2011-02-21T13:15:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/inspiringsportforalleventgetsolympicbacking.aspx Tom Wright

The University Museum is offering visitors a chance to get their hands on history at a special event as part of the popular BBC series, 'The History of Ancient Britain'.

2011-02-10T00:00:00Z 2011-06-10T16:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/museumtimetravel.aspx Lindsay Brooke

What is life really like for the UK's army of unpaid adult carers and what would be the best way of supporting them?

2011-02-18T15:18:00Z 2011-02-18T16:08:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/evaluatinglifeofadultcarers.aspx Lindsay Brooke

A ground breaking wireless fetal monitor developed by Monica Healthcare, a University of Nottingham spin out company, has been cleared for use in America by the US Food and Drug Administration.

2011-02-17T15:42:00Z 2011-02-17T15:23:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/usapprovalforfetalmonitor.aspx Tim Utton

Minister of State for Universities and Science the Rt Hon David Willetts MP will give a keynote address to delegates from around the world at the second Annual Dearing Higher Education Conference.

2011-02-18T00:00:00Z 2013-01-10T11:16:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/universitiesministerspeaksat2011dearingconference.aspx Lindsay Brooke

The first study of its kind in the world has shown that installing a water softener for three months brings no additional relief for eczema sufferers

2011-02-16T10:40:00Z 2011-02-16T10:30:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/watersoftenerseczema.aspx Lindsay Brooke

How many water molecules you need to dissolve salt? How do you measure fragments of DNA? How many atoms are needed until a substance actually does what it's meant to?

2011-02-15T12:38:00Z 2011-02-16T12:56:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/intyrchem.aspx Emma Thorne

Fines are more effective than bonuses when it comes to getting the most out of employees, say economists at The University of Nottingham.

2011-02-14T14:44:00Z 2011-02-14T13:59:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/thetruthaboutbonuses.aspx Tim Utton

Academics at the University are part of a flagship new scheme to encourage excellence at academy schools.

2011-02-11T15:10:00Z 2011-02-14T13:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/academyexcellenceawards.aspx Tom Wright

A University scientist is to be an international champion of science communication thanks to a new scheme to make complex discoveries more understandable to the media and general public.

2011-02-17T00:00:00Z 2011-06-10T16:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/sciencecomms.aspx Tom Wright

Mendeleev's Dream - a new perfume for Valentine's Day – with the essence of science - from chemists at The University of Nottingham – http://tiny.cc/dbwo8

2011-02-11T15:36:00Z 2011-06-09T17:02:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/valentinesdayperfume.aspx Tom Wright

Test Tube — an award winning video project which goes behind the scenes in the world of science — posts 300th video

2011-02-10T16:11:00Z 2011-06-09T17:02:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/testtube300thvideo.aspx Tom Wright

Orthopaedic experts at The University of Nottingham hope to reduce the rate of infections in the pinning of broken bones by developing a special anti-bacterial collar.

2011-02-15T00:00:00Z 2011-06-10T16:54:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/antibacterialcollar.aspx Emma Thorne

Green technologies developed at The University of Nottingham have been recognised among the finest examples of new innovations aimed at reducing global warming and tackling climate change.

2011-02-09T10:56:00Z 2011-02-09T10:19:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/nottinghamsuccessingreentechnologiesawards.aspx Tim Utton

Talented academics are being invited to apply for more than 20 new academic posts at The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China.

2011-02-04T13:15:00Z 2011-02-09T10:35:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/unncrecruitment.aspx Harry Waddle

The University of Nottingham has showed its commitment to supporting Britain's current and future sports stars this week, with the presentation of bursaries to 16 of its elite athletes.

2011-02-04T14:10:00Z 2011-02-04T14:09:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/futuresportsstarsbalanceathleticcareerwithdegreethankstouniversitybursary.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Could chocolate and oranges help prevent frailty in old age? A new study hopes to establish the health benefits from cocoa and vitamin C.

2011-02-03T13:53:00Z 2011-02-03T13:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/chocolateorangestudy.aspx Tim Utton

The University of Birmingham and The University of Nottingham announce a new framework for collaboration.

2011-02-03T07:00:00Z 2011-02-03T12:07:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/birmhamnottmcollab.aspx Tim Utton

Mobile phones in the hands of 'citizen journalists' are set to dramatically shake up the global news industry, according to a media expert at The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China.

2011-02-01T15:57:00Z 2011-02-02T17:48:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/mobilephonesnews.aspx Tim Utton

The University of Nottingham is the third most popular university in the UK, with more than 49,000 applicants, according to latest UCAS figures.

2011-02-02T15:45:00Z 2011-02-02T17:09:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/topthreeuni.aspx Lindsay Brooke

The University of Nottingham has launched its new Postgraduate Research Virtual Open Day – one of the first of its kind in the country.

2011-02-02T17:02:00Z 2011-02-02T16:23:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/pgrvirtualopenday.aspx Tim Utton

COPERNICUS project brings together scientists and engineers to develop photonic crystal technology - which could help to make electronic devices much faster, smaller and more efficient.

2011-01-31T11:51:00Z 2011-02-01T23:04:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/photoniccrystaltechnology.aspx Gemma Wilks

The University of Nottingham is to host a fashion show to help their students dress for success when attending job interviews. The initiative is part of ongoing work to further increase the employability of its graduates.

2011-02-02T14:54:00Z 2011-02-07T10:24:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/fashionshowtoteachstudentshowtodressforsuccess.aspx Lindsay Brooke

The University of Nottingham is to play a lead role in establishing a clinical database of 10,000 patients infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV).

2011-02-01T12:12:00Z 2011-02-11T16:35:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/hepatitiscpatients.aspx Emma Rayner

Researchers at The University of Nottingham and The University of Northampton are working with a Nottinghamshire cheesemaker to examine what gives blue cheeses their distinctive taste, texture and smell.

2011-02-01T10:51:00Z 2011-02-02T15:47:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/february/ultimatebluecheese.aspx Emma Thorne

Offering the morning after pill free over the counter has not reduced the number of teenage pregnancies and may be associated with a rise in sexually-transmitted diseases (STIs), according to a report by experts at The University of Nottingham.

2011-01-31T17:15:00Z 2011-01-31T17:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/morningafterpilllinkedtoincreaseinstis,studyshows.aspx Gemma Wilks

A season of thought-provoking films that explore the role social and ethical issues play in global business is coming to the big screen in Nottingham.

2011-01-31T16:23:00Z 2011-02-07T10:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/bigbusinessonthebigscreen.aspx Gemma Wilks

Understanding how public attitudes to climate change have been shaped by discussions, debates and controversies is to be the focus of a new research project involving academics from Nottingham.

2011-01-31T15:52:00Z 2011-02-07T10:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/climatechangecommunication.aspx Tom Wright

A University of Nottingham cancer researcher and oncologist has been awarded an historic lectureship by the Royal College of Physicians for his work on improving the effectiveness of cancer treatments.

2011-01-28T00:00:00Z 2011-02-09T11:30:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/goulstonianlecture.aspx Gemma Wilks

A delegation of senior Ethiopian diplomats — led by the Education Minister of the Ethiopian government — visit the University to meet staff and students.

2011-01-27T13:15:00Z 2011-02-07T10:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/ethiopianminister.aspx Gemma Wilks

Consumer trust in the UK's finance institutions is struggling to recover in the wake of the financial crisis, survey reveals.

2011-01-27T12:19:00Z 2011-02-07T10:24:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/trustindex.aspx Lindsay Brooke

How can we explain the different ways women react to having breast cancer and what effect does it really have on their lives? A new research project is looking for volunteers to talk about their experiences.

2011-01-27T12:27:00Z 2011-01-27T12:00:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/livingwithbreastcancer.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Pay for performance targets set for GPs in the UK are failing to improve the health of patients with high blood pressure.

2011-01-26T10:17:00Z 2011-01-25T16:46:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/payforperformance.aspx Simon Butt

As graduate vacancies increase, a third of entry-level positions will go to people who have already worked for their organisations as interns. The Centre for Career Development has new internships to help graduate job-seekers and host organisations.

2011-01-21T12:00:00Z 2011-01-24T12:50:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/nottinghamtalentschemebuildsoninternshipsuccess.aspx Tom Wright

A well-known agony aunt and a columnist for The Guardian will be among the guest speakers looking into the phenomenon of self-help, at an event at Nottingham Contemporary.

2011-01-11T00:00:00Z 2011-02-09T11:15:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/selfhelpevent.aspx Gemma Wilks

The University of Nottingham has been awarded €1m to promote dialogue between Europe and China.

2011-01-18T14:31:00Z 2011-02-07T10:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/europeandchinadialogue.aspx Tom Wright

A new post-doctoral centre is being set up at The University of Nottingham to train the next generation of world-class social scientists.

2011-01-20T00:00:00Z 2011-02-09T11:16:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/esrcdoctrainingcentre.aspx Harry Waddle

The 1000th student is set to benefit from the Nottingham Advantage Award, an extra-circular initiative designed to develop the kind of competencies, learning and evaluation skills that employers are looking for in talented new graduates.

2011-01-20T13:30:00Z 2011-01-20T16:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/morethanadegree1000thstudentsignsuptoemployabilityaward.aspx Tom Wright

DNA detectives publish a new book on research which reveals half the men in the North West of England have Viking ancestors.

2011-01-13T00:00:00Z 2011-06-09T16:51:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/vikingwirralbook.aspx Gemma Wilks

A University of Nottingham researcher has been awarded funding to help China prevent human disaster as some of its fastest-growing cities sink under the weight of towering skyscrapers.

2011-01-19T16:56:00Z 2011-02-07T10:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/sinkingcities.aspx Lindsay Brooke

At least one in five horses used for leisure are overweight or obese. This can lead to laminitis and equine metabolic syndrome.

2011-01-18T10:19:00Z 2011-01-18T15:14:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/obesityinhorses.aspx Gemma Wilks

A prize-giving presentation for the winner of the UK round of a major competition to develop the latest in satellite navigation technology will take place at The University of Nottingham later this month.

2011-01-17T14:37:00Z 2011-02-07T10:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/prize-givingeventfortaxizappcreator.aspx Gemma Wilks

In the recent Oldham by-election, the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) confirmed its status as the fourth largest party in British politics, ahead of the British National Party (BNP). Now, with the local elections looming, experts are warning that UKIP looks set to become a successful radical right party, similar to those seen in countries like Austria, France and Italy, and a 'significant vehicle' for Islamophobia.

2011-01-17T14:56:00Z 2011-02-07T10:24:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/ukippoisedforsuccessasradicalrightparty.aspx Harry Waddle

Three athletes from The University of Nottingham are to compete in the 25th World University Winter Games — an event second only to the Olympics as the largest multi-discipline winter sports competition.

2011-01-17T14:15:00Z 2011-01-17T14:14:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/nottinghamathletestotakeontheworldsbestinturkey.aspx Gemma Wilks

You are six times more likely to end up at the doctors with an acute respiratory infection if you have recently used a bus or tram.

2011-01-17T14:05:00Z 2011-02-07T10:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/busandtrampassengersgerms.aspx Gemma Wilks

David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, announces a new Engineering Doctoral Centre at the University.

2011-01-13T11:09:00Z 2011-02-07T10:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/engdcentreengineering.aspx Gemma Wilks

Scientists at The University of Nottingham have brought cancer cells back under normal control — by reactivating their cancer suppressor genes.

2011-01-13T12:34:00Z 2011-02-07T10:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/cancercellsundercontrol.aspx Gemma Wilks

A famous Roman artefact once considered too shocking to be exhibited is coming to The University of Nottingham as part of a major new exhibition.

2011-01-12T17:30:00Z 2011-02-07T10:24:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/warrencup.aspx Gemma Wilks

Nottingham academic to speak on a diverse family of bacteria that can cause a potentially fatal illness in humans but could offer a greener alternative to petrol to power our cars.

2011-01-11T15:40:00Z 2011-02-07T10:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/harnessingthepotentialofbacteria.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Eating a healthy diet rich in fruit and vegetables gives you a more healthy golden glow than the sun.

2011-01-11T12:39:00Z 2011-01-11T14:29:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/lookinggoodongreens.aspx Gemma Wilks

As the number of winter flu cases continues to rise, GPs now have a new resource to call on — a web portal that allows them to compare their own flu rates and vaccination uptake with national levels.

2011-01-10T15:18:00Z 2011-02-07T10:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/newtoolforflu.aspx Gemma Wilks

University of Nottingham student Thomas Green is to represent Great Britain at the 2011 IPC World Athletics Championships in New Zealand next week. The F32 Club Thrower and second year Mathematics student, has risen rapidly since taking up the sport in 2005.

2011-01-10T14:18:00Z 2011-02-07T10:24:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/thomasgreenheadstoipcworldchampionships.aspx Gemma Wilks

A new 'green' energy storage device which will help to power electric transport is to be unveiled at The University of Nottingham's Malaysia Campus.

2011-01-07T16:21:00Z 2011-02-07T10:24:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/supercapacitors.aspx Gemma Wilks

Brain scans of children with ADHD have shown for the first time why people affected by the condition sometimes have difficulty in concentrating.

2011-01-06T13:37:00Z 2011-02-07T10:19:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/adhdconcentrating.aspx Gemma Wilks

Alastair Campbell speaks about his own experiences at the High Sheriff of Nottingham's charity dinner in aid of mental health research

2011-01-06T12:57:00Z 2011-02-07T10:20:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/alastaircampbellmentalhealth.aspx Gemma Wilks

Using a thermostatic mixer valve to control the maximum temperature of children's bath water can significantly reduce the temperature of hot bath water and should reduce the risk of scalding, according to researchers at The University of Nottingham.

2011-01-05T15:04:00Z 2011-02-07T10:24:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/thermostaticmixervalves.aspx Gemma Wilks

The University has been recognised for its green credentials, taking second place in a league table of the world's most environmentally-friendly higher education institutions.

2011-01-05T15:04:00Z 2011-02-07T10:19:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/january/greencampusworldrankings.aspx Emma Rayner

The School of English Studies is celebrating 10 years of 'Distance Learning', providing postgraduate education to students across the world.

2010-12-22T11:00:00Z 2010-12-23T11:09:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/distancelearning.aspx Tim Utton

UNNC to bolster its teaching staff with at least another 30 professors, associate and assistant professors, teaching fellows and technicians.

2010-12-21T14:05:00Z 2010-12-22T10:11:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/ningborecruitment.aspx Gemma Wilks

Scientists at The University of Nottingham have written what they believe is the world's smallest periodic table — on the side of a human hair.

2010-12-21T12:56:00Z 2011-01-04T10:08:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/smallestperiodictable.aspx Tim Utton

A team of four Nottingham students have won a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Arctic Circle, for their environmental sustainability entry at the npower future leader's competition.

2010-12-21T15:42:00Z 2010-12-22T09:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/environmentsustainabilityprojectlandsstudentstriptothearctic.aspx Simon Butt

The University is experiencing a surge of interest in many areas of activity following its six month presence at Shanghai World Expo 2010.

2010-12-20T00:00:00Z 2010-12-20T22:27:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/shanghaiexpopresencegeneratesnewpartnerships.aspx Gemma Wilks

Psychologists have shown, for the first time, that the exceptional visual search skills seen in autistic children do not necessarily translate into real life situations.

2010-12-21T12:30:00Z 2011-01-04T10:08:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/autisticchildrensearch.aspx Tim Utton

Palliative care for terminally-ill patients is often neglected in hospital A&E departments, research finds.

2010-12-17T14:28:00Z 2010-12-20T13:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/accidentandemergency.aspx Gemma Wilks

Gavin Walker, an expert in hydrogen storage, has been appointed as The University of Nottingham's first Professor in Sustainable Energy Technologies following a £1m gift from benefactors Sir Harry and Lady Djanogly.

2010-12-16T15:31:00Z 2011-01-04T10:08:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/professorinsustainableenergy.aspx Gemma Wilks

The largest surviving family-owned library of medieval manuscripts in Britain can now be enjoyed by everyone thanks to the publication of a new book telling its fascinating story.

2010-12-14T16:58:00Z 2011-01-04T10:08:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/medievalmanuscripts.aspx Gemma Wilks

The excavation of Pavlopetri, an ancient underwater city, is to be the subject of a major new BBC Two television documentary.

2010-12-14T12:44:00Z 2011-01-04T10:08:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/bbcpavlopetri.aspx Phil Bonstow

The influential Election 2010 blog has won a national social media award.

2010-12-20T00:00:00Z 2011-01-21T15:36:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/election2010blogscoopsnationalsocialmediaaward.aspx Tim Utton

Major new industrial collaboration with e2v will drive forward research and manufacturing.

2010-12-13T11:46:00Z 2010-12-14T09:32:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/e2velectronicscollaboration.aspx Gemma Wilks

New report warns that if independent forecasts are right and unemployment continues to rise the demand for debt advice, by the middle of next year, will exceed that seen at the peak of the financial crisis.

2010-12-14T09:51:00Z 2011-01-04T10:08:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/debtadvice.aspx Tim Utton

Nottingham confirms its position as a global leader in aerospace research with the launch of its new Institute for Aerospace Technology.

2010-12-09T12:15:00Z 2010-12-10T11:06:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/aerospacelaunch.aspx Tim Utton

Research academics at The University of Nottingham now have the latest in laboratory recording tools at their fingertips.

2010-12-08T12:20:00Z 2010-12-10T10:19:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/eworkbookisalisonreynolds.aspx Lindsay Brooke

A proud day for a pioneering Nottingham doctor and academic... Professor Sir Peter Rubin is knighted in an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace

2010-12-09T13:47:00Z 2010-12-10T10:54:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/peterrubin.aspx Tim Utton

New healthy food product earns an innovation award for eminate Ltd.

2010-12-08T13:00:00Z 2010-12-10T09:39:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/mostinnovativeresearchprojectawardforeminateltd.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Experts at The University of Nottingham have developed a new 'score' to help GPs detect heart disease in younger people - before it damages their health.

2010-12-09T11:06:00Z 2010-12-10T16:22:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/newqriskscore.aspx Tim Utton

More than 2,500 students attend graduation ceremonies to formally become graduates of the University.

2010-12-07T11:21:00Z 2010-12-07T16:10:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/graduationwinter.aspx Gemma Wilks

The Disease, Disability and Medicine in Early Medieval Europe workshop examines the cultural, religious, social and even legal implications for those afflicted with a malady of the mind or body.

2010-12-08T10:42:00Z 2010-12-10T10:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/disabilitiesinthemiddleages.aspx Gemma Wilks

A Level students spend the day at The University of Nottingham putting their knowledge into practice.

2010-12-08T13:12:00Z 2010-12-10T10:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/schoolpupilslab.aspx Gemma Wilks

Fifth year vet students at The University of Nottingham are getting a chance to learn all about the commercial realities of running a vet practice.

2010-12-06T16:12:00Z 2010-12-10T10:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/vetsbusiness.aspx Tim Utton

School pupils get an insight into the future of energy at a special Christmas lecture.

2010-12-03T12:00:00Z 2010-12-07T15:45:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/engineerschristmaslecture.aspx Gemma Wilks

New research highlights barriers to parents seeking help for their children's mental health problems.

2010-12-06T09:00:00Z 2010-12-10T10:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/childmentalhealth.aspx Harry Waddle

Students from the University of Nottingham are running a campaign to keep noise down in residential areas as festive celebrations begin.

2010-12-03T10:35:00Z 2010-12-03T10:28:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/silenceisgoldenforstudentcommunityrelations.aspx Gemma Wilks

Ex-submariner who left school with no qualifications wins £1500 bursary to support his studies in biochemistry at The University of Nottingham.

2010-12-02T13:55:00Z 2010-12-10T10:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/polarissubmariner.aspx Gemma Wilks

New Collaboration with prestigious research institute to assess the medical benefits of the blood test for lung cancer

2010-12-01T15:32:00Z 2010-12-10T10:52:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/bloodtestforlungcancer.aspx Harry Waddle

University of Nottingham student Giselle Kennedy has won the 'Young Person of the Year' category at the BIG10 awards for her contribution to her local community.

2010-12-01T15:12:00Z 2010-12-10T10:24:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/studentsamazingcontributionrecognisedwithcommunityaward.aspx Gemma Wilks

Scientists and clinicians in Nottingham are to work more closely with industry to develop new ways of diagnosing and treating lung disease.

2010-12-01T14:44:00Z 2010-12-10T10:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/lungdiseasenetwork.aspx Gemma Wilks

Plans by the coalition government for new social enterprises and Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to help build the 'big society' have been given short shrift in online surveys of businesses and business advisers.

2010-12-01T14:20:00Z 2010-12-10T10:53:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/december/businessbarometeroct.aspx Tim Utton

Plans are unveiled for a 200-bed hotel to be built on University Park.

2010-11-30T15:10:00Z 2010-12-01T14:58:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/november/hotelatemcc.aspx Tim Utton

New facility focusing on 'green chemistry' will be developed as part of a pioneering new partnership.

2010-11-30T09:15:00Z 2010-12-16T12:21:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/november/glaxosmithklineinpioneeringcollaborationwiththeuniversityofnottingham.aspx Gemma Wilks

Developing links with one of Nottingham's most deprived areas – The University of Nottingham evaluates the progress of a skill sharing project with St Anns.

2010-11-30T13:20:00Z 2010-12-01T08:34:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/november/stanns.aspx Gemma Wilks

New research using a world leading motorcycle simulator to analyse rider behaviour has proved that safer doesn't necessarily mean slower and that formal advanced training for bikers can demonstrate improved safety on our roads.

2010-11-30T09:42:00Z 2010-12-01T08:33:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/november/motorcyclesimulator.aspx Tim Utton

Two outstanding academics receive 2010 Philip Leverhulme Prizes.

2010-11-29T14:00:00Z 2010-11-29T21:23:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/november/prestigiousawardsrecogniseexcellentnottinghamresearch.aspx Gemma Wilks

Breakthrough in the search for high quality fuels from inexpensive biomass.

2010-11-29T15:20:00Z 2010-12-01T08:33:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/november/fuelsbiomass.aspx Tom Wright

Fluids which flow when poured slowly but fracture when disturbed at speed have revealed new physics to researchers.

2010-11-01T00:00:00Z 2011-01-21T15:27:00Z http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/november/smashingfluids.aspx Lindsay Brooke

Special Professor at The University of Nottingham joins a team of advisors on the Government's new Entr