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Famous faces join University of Nottingham’s winter graduation ceremonies

An award-winning journalist, a world squash champion, and a film director, DJ and musician all received honorary degrees this week from the University of Nottingham at this year’s winter graduation ceremonies.

Improving local healthcare with strengthened partnership

The University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust have strengthened their partnership with a new agreement that will improve healthcare practices and outcomes for people living in the city and county.

University of Nottingham is third in the world for sustainability

The University of Nottingham has been ranked third in the world in a list of the most sustainable universities – retaining its top three position for a third consecutive year.

Nottingham astronomers welcome first light from WEAVE

Astronomers from the University of Nottingham have welcomed the first data and images taken with WEAVE, a new and unique astronomical instrument. The data taken at the Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos (La Palma, Canary Islands) will help inform future research from the Nottingham team.

Plastic recycling innovation receives funding boost with global prize

Research into developing new sustainable ways to decontaminate plastic packaging for recycling has been given a boost with $3m funding after winning a global prize.

Engineering degree apprentice scoops coveted national award

An Electro-mechanical Engineer Degree Apprentice has beaten competition from across England to scoop a national award.

People with bright ideas invited to create their own businesses with expert support and £75k prize fund

People with ideas for change are being invited to turn them into exciting new businesses, with the help of university experts. Budding entrepreneurs can submit their ideas to the Ingenuity Programme, a business creation competition.

University of Nottingham becomes a founding member of new United Nations’ environmental programme

The University of Nottingham has become a founding member of a new alliance, announced today at COP15, with the aim of improving its ecological footprint.

New study finds online support can improve eczema in children and young people

A new study by researchers at the University of Nottingham has found that appropriate online support can improve eczema in children and young people.

Hub to support refugee education across Europe launched by Nottingham academics

A hub to support refugee education across Europe has been launched by experts at the University of Nottingham (UK). It has been set up in response to the increasing number of child refugees on the continent.

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