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Nottingham academic wins international award and publishing contract for book on integration in Africa

Dr Timothy Masiko, a Teaching Associate at the University of Nottingham, has been awarded the 2020 SIEL-Hart Prize in International Economic Law for his manuscript on economic integration in Africa.

Hydrogen storage researcher wins top women in engineering accolade

A Nottingham expert exploring new materials to safely store hydrogen as a green fuel for vehicles is today named one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering for 2020 by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES).

Nottingham wastewater expert named one of UK’s top 50 women in engineering

A University of Nottingham researcher who is looking to solve some of the biggest global water challenges has won a Top 50 Women in Engineering: Sustainability Award for 2020.

Tackling scientific racism

University of Nottingham to host open discussion with journalist Angela Saini
The murky history of race science and the ways in which it has been resurrected in the 21st century will be explored during a University of Nottingham event featuring journalist and author Angela Saini.

Hookworm trial offers new hope to MS patients

Parasitic worms could offer a new treatment hope for patients suffering from the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis, according to experts from the University of Nottingham.

Brexit risks the exploitation of UK workers through loss of legal protections, new report finds

A new report by anti-slavery experts today warns that UK workers’ rights could be at risk due to changes in the UK’s legal framework post-Brexit, with workers facing higher levels of vulnerability due to the socio-economic impact of COVID-19.

New guide outlines how UK Manufacturing must 'measure up' for a digital future

A new report has been published to help UK advanced manufacturers exploit growing commercial opportunities and to identify future R&D priorities in an Industry 4.0 age.

Nottingham researchers want to know how lockdown is affecting your relationships

Researchers in Nottingham are part of a team investigating how the coronavirus lockdown has impacted people’s relationships and routines.

University of Nottingham generates £1.5m from the sale of Oncimmune shares

Spin-out company continues to develop world-leading expertise in early cancer detection
The University has realised more than £1.5m from the sale of shares in Oncimmune Holdings plc, which was founded in 2002 as a spin-out to commercialise a blood test for the early detection of cancer.

Maternal transmission of COVID-19 to baby during pregnancy is uncommon, study finds

Transmission of COVID-19 from mother to baby during pregnancy is uncommon, and the rate of infection is no greater when the baby is born vaginally, breastfed or allowed contact with the mother, according to a new study.

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