March 2, 2012, by Fraser

21-29 February: The big stories this week

Our top stories this week include the University being honoured by the Queen for its global food security research, ‘immortal’ worms defying ageing and attempts to raise awareness of the symptoms of children’s brain tumours. We also report how the biggest single gift the University has ever received from a graduate is to be used by Nottingham Potential to break down barriers to higher education in the city. Read on for more

 

Academics receive Queen’s Award at Buckingham Palace

Her Majesty the Queen honours The University of Nottingham for global food security research. Read more…

 

 

Helping young people reach their true potential

Nottingham Potential, which aims to break down barriers to higher education, launches with the biggest single gift the University has ever received from a graduate. Read more…

 

 

Immortal worms defy ageing

Researchers demonstrate how a species of flatworm overcomes ageing to be potentially immortal. Read more…

 

 

Rare Diseases Day 2012 to call for funding help

Rare Disease Day 2012 will raise awareness of the symptoms of children’s brain tumours and call for urgently needed funding for research. Read more…

 

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