Zoë Goodwin
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News from the week in brief
September 19, 2013
Very brief This week at the University our researchers have seen great success. Experts have been able to speed up and improve the diagnosis of cancer tissue during surgery as well as reduce unnecessary surgery and another Nottingham research project has found that altruistic or selfless behaviour is an attractive trait in a potential sexual …
Elite student nurse reflects on the first National Junior Leadership Academy
September 17, 2013
An elite group of 17 student nurses have recently completed the first part of the first ever National Junior Leadership Academy (NJLA) established by The University of Nottingham. The NJLA aims to support nursing students to construct a leadership identity early in their careers, equipping them to target the challenges they are likely to face …
News from the week in brief
Very brief Last week we were rather busy here in the press office – here’s what happened. Last Thursday, BBC Radio 5 Live dedicated 12 hours of programming to the national energy debate in ‘Energy Day’ at which Nottingham experts played a key part. Nottingham’s School of Contemporary Chinese Studies awarded its first honorary professorship …
The day in tweets #energyday
September 5, 2013
Today, BBC Radio 5 are dedicating 12 hours of programming to the national energy debate in ‘Energy Day’ and researchers from the University will be playing a key part in the event. Our Media Relations Office tweets the day in photos… All set for BBC Five live #energyday tomorrow. …
News from the week in brief
Very brief This week at The University of Nottingham a scientist’s research into the ‘hidden half’ of plants has been recognised by the Royal Society and the best way to use GP ‘fit notes’, is being studied by Nottingham researchers. Also in the news this week, a successful partnership has seen the collaboration of the …
News from the week in brief
August 29, 2013
Very brief This week The University of Nottingham has welcomed the new Governor of the Bank of England on to campus. Scientists have shown that psychotic symptoms experienced by people with schizophrenia could be caused by a faulty ‘switch’ within the brain. Researchers have also found that three-year-olds who display hyperactivity, inattention or conduct problems …
News from the week in brief
August 22, 2013
Very brief There has been a lot going on at the University this week. Funding for pioneering research is at an all-time high with academics securing over £170m worth of grants in the last year. A report from Nottingham’s School of Geography has shown that more than 40% of bank and building society branches have …
Nottingham ranked 83rd in the world for its academic success
August 20, 2013
The University of Nottingham has been ranked 83rd in the world by the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). Only 37 UK universities have made the top 500 cut. Nottingham sits at 9th within them. The ARWU is published on an annual basis by the Center for World-Class Universities, Graduate School of Education of Shanghai …
News from the week in brief
August 12, 2013
Very brief This week the University has embarked on the next phase of its ambitious development programme which will see £50m worth of improvements to its campuses. Nottingham researchers have been studying public opinion of using shale gas as a form of energy and have found that despite warnings, the UK public are warming to …
News from the week in brief
August 1, 2013
Very brief This week at The University of Nottingham, physicists and neuroscientists have unlocked one of the mysteries of the human brain thanks to a new brain research tool. The hidden treasures of one of Nottinghamshire’s oldest country estates are to be uncovered. A Nottingham vet student has used horses from the Household Cavalry Mounted …
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