Posts by Emma Thorne
Give it a tug and feel it grow
October 21, 2015
Children and teenagers discovered that you can’t always believe everything you see — or feel — when they were tricked by an illusion as part of a University research project. The study, led by academics in the School of Psychology, used a system called MIRAGE — real-time video capture of the participants’ hand and computer …
Funding for gel that mimics human breast tissue
October 19, 2015
The University has been awarded grant funding of more than £400,000 to develop a gel that will match many of the biological structures of human breast tissue. The development, being led by new Nottingham academic Dr Cathy Merry in the School of Medicine, aims to advance cancer research while reducing the need for animal testing. …
Mental health choir joins forces with acclaimed composer for Nottingham performance
September 29, 2015
A choir funded by the Institute of Mental Health is set to perform a unique piece of music written by an award-winning composer, which aims to reflect the experiences of living with anxiety day-to-day. The Nottingham People’s Choir was set up in 2013 to promote mental health and wellbeing through the joy of singing. Open …
We’re going on a spider hunt…
September 16, 2015
The weather has taken on a decidedly autumnal feel, the nights are drawing in and to a certain eight-legged mini beast seeking food and a mate your home is starting to look like a cosy haven. It’s that time of the year when spider sightings in the home are at their peak and social media news feeds …
Europe’s changing woods and forests — putting modern concerns into historical context
July 13, 2015
A new book co-written and edited by a University of Nottingham professor tells the story of European woods and forests and how our forest landscapes have changed over the last 10,000 years. The book, Europe’s Changing Woods and Forests: From Wildwood to Managed Landscapes is written by Charles Watkins, Professor of Rural Geography in the …
How people misunderstand stalking
July 1, 2015
Members of the public have a fixed and faulty view of what stalkers look like, and this has potential implications for victims and court proceedings. That is the finding of research presented by the University’s Dr Simon Duff to the Annual Conference of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Forensic Psychology in Manchester on Wednesday …
What matters when you choose an undergraduate degree?
June 22, 2015
As thousands of prospective students prepare to flock to our UK campuses to attend the University’s Open Days later this week (Friday June 26 and Saturday June 27), researchers at Nottingham have revealed the motivations behind students’ biggest decision of all — which subject to study for their degree. Research, conducted by Dr Anya Skatova …
Remembering WW1 hero Jacob Hardy Smith
June 3, 2015
For almost 100 years, the name Captain Jacob Hardy Smith has been on permanent display on the marbled corridors of the University’s Trent Building. If you’re a member of staff or a student, chances are you’ve probably walked past it countless times without ever giving it a second glance. Jacob is one of more than …
SABMiller sponsors new brewing research fellows
June 1, 2015
The University’s research into improving the brewing process from field to pint glass has been strengthened by the appointment of two new fellows as part of a scheme sponsored by industry giant SABMiller. Dr Guillermina Mendiondo and Dr David Jenkins in the School of Biosciences are the recipients of the Barry Axcell Fellowships in Brewing …
Digital storytelling experience to uncover the hidden stories of Venice
May 19, 2015
Visitors to an international art exhibition can uncover the hidden stories behind one of Italy’s most iconic cities through their GPS-enabled smartphone, thanks to a project by The University of Nottingham which blurs the boundaries between digital and the arts. The project ‘Hidden Stories of Venice’ has been developed as part of EM15, a new …
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