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University of Nottingham Malaysia – share sale agreement

The University of Nottingham today confirmed its intention to buy out its joint venture partners in the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) to secure the long-term future of the University in the region and the 650 jobs and 5,200 students on its Malaysian campus.

Nanocluster discovery will protect precious metals

Scientists have created a new type of catalyst that will lead to new, sustainable ways of making and using molecules and protect the supply of precious metals.

Covid-19 booster jab in the autumn will offer better protection against variants of concern, suggests new study

Scientists at the University of Nottingham have confirmed that an autumn ‘booster’ dose of a Covid-19 vaccine will be an effective way to protect people from existing, and potentially future, variants of concern.

Spin-out company launched to deliver wrist device to control Tourette’s

A revolutionary new stimulation treatment for Tourette’s, proven to reduce tics, has moved closer to being available to people as a wearable wrist device with the launch of a new spin-out company.

National recognition for teaching excellence at the University of Nottingham

The excellence and innovation of teaching at the University of Nottingham has achieved national recognition, after scooping two prestigious awards.

Researchers are first in the world to watch plants 'drink' water in real-time

Scientists at the University of Nottingham have become the first in the world to find a way to observe how plant roots take in and circulate water at the cellular level, which could help to identify future drought and flood-resistant crops.

University Covid-19 testing service first to be recognised with government accreditation

The University of Nottingham’s asymptomatic Covid-19 testing service has been recommended for accreditation from the government to allow its unique non-invasive saliva testing process to be simplified and sped up by removing the need for a second confirmation NHS test.

Smart, self-configuring factories on horizon thanks to £5m research centre

A new £5m research centre aims to put UK manufacturing on the map for the sustainable and scalable production of high-value, customised products using smart and connected factories.

New food science lab opens after major refurbishment

A laboratory on Sutton Bonington campus has opened after a multi-million pound refurbishment to modernise and improve the building.

British Academy honour for criminal jurisprudence expert

Professor Paul Roberts, a leading researcher and law teacher at the University of Nottingham has been made a Fellow of the prestigious British Academy.

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