8-13 June: The big stories
June 14, 2012
To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and 60 years on the throne, The University of Nottingham is planting 60 special ‘Diamond Woods’ in south Nottinghamshire close to our Sutton Bonington Campus. There’s also research news concerning a novel porous material that has unique carbon dioxide retention properties, which could have an impact on new carbon …
Building success: 90 years at Highfields
June 12, 2012
The 14 June is a very important date in the history of The University of Nottingham. That’s because on this date 90 years ago, the foundation stone was laid at the University’s Highfields site. And the rest, as they say, is history. The stone was laid by Viscount Haldane following the generous donation of the …
1-7 June: The big stories
June 8, 2012
This latest round-up of news from The University of Nottingham includes new research into how to get the message across about the importance of tackling climate change. There’s also news of a University of Nottingham academic winning a national fellowship for her work to improve our understanding of asthma, while using fewer animals in the …
24-31 May: The big stories
June 6, 2012
This week’s round up from The University of Nottingham’s press office includes news of Business Secretary Dr Vince Cable’s visit to the University to see how we’re collaborating with industry. There’s also news of what the Tomato Genome Consortium is doing to help deliver new varieties of tomato more quickly. Plus, following on from their …
Go Tom Go!
June 2, 2012
The University of Nottingham has yet another alumnus in the final of the hugely popular BBC programme The Apprentice. Tom Gearing (History 2009) from South West London, will be battling it out in Sunday’s final and is tipped as one of the hot favourites to win the competition. The programme, fronted by multi millionaire tycoon …
Pavlopetri documentary on Discovery Channel
June 1, 2012
This Sunday Discovery Channel premieres the compelling one-hour special on Pavlopetri: City Beneath the Waves. First seen on the BBC this programme tells the story of a thriving Mediterranean port which disappeared into the sea more than 2000 years ago. The programme takes the research of The University of Nottingham’s underwater archaeologist Dr Jon Henderson …
Tomato source
May 31, 2012
Nottingham has played a key role in the genetic sequencing of the tomato genome. This international research project involving 14 different countries will help breeders produce new varieties of tasty tomatoes with higher concentrations of healthy nutrients. Knowing the tomato ‘book’ will also help develop tomatoes equipped to combat disease, drought and pathogens. The co-leaders …
17-23 May: The big stories
May 24, 2012
There’s news this week of the use of the latest GPS and satellite communication technology by experts at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) to help with elephant conservation and management practices. There’s also news of research to address the main barriers to hearing aid use. Plus, it’s been a successful first year for …
Launched – worms experiment on historic space mission.
May 22, 2012
Nottingham space flight veterans watched the launch of the world’s first commercial flight to the International Space Station today. The SpaceX rocket was fired into space at 3.44am EDT. Onboard is an experiment designed by American high school student Paul Warren. When he needed help putting the experiment together he knew where to go. He …
Awards for Sutton Bonington buildings
May 21, 2012
The University of Nottingham isn’t only proud of its students – the buildings are pretty impressive too. And two of the latest additions to Sutton Bonington Campus picked up awards at the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Building Excellence Awards. The Gateway Building, which is made of almost 2,000 straw bales, won Best Technical Development while …
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