News from the week in brief
September 5, 2013
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 …
On the road to economic recovery… but expect a few bumps along the way
August 28, 2013
The new Governor of the Bank of England has delivered his maiden speech from University Park campus, detailing how he intends to drive Britain into a sustainable recovery — and how 7 could be the magic number for a stronger economy. Cutting a relaxed, confident and charming figure, Canadian Mark Carney said the Bank of …
Warming to the idea of shale gas
August 22, 2013
Is the British public is beginning to warm to the idea of shale gas? A report by experts at The University of Nottingham shows we are. This doesn’t mean shale gas is a wildly popular alternative to other forms of energy but opinion appears to be shifting. The research team, led by Professor Sarah O’Hara, …
News from the week in brief
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 …
Jackie Ashley: ‘very little support’ post-hospital for husband Andrew Marr
August 2, 2013
‘False economy’ in stroke care Andrew Marr’s wife Jackie Ashley has written in The Guardian about her husband’s stroke – and his aftercare. While she praises her husband’s hospital care, she believes that the support stroke survivors get when they go home, leaves a lot to be desired. She writes: ‘I’ve been contacted by many, …
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 …
News from the week in brief
July 25, 2013
Very brief This week a team of high profile figures from the University are taking on a cycle challenge in aid of stroke rehabilitation research. The BBC is to launch a user experience research partnership with Nottingham University. Nottingham psychologists are investigating links between ADHD and children born very prematurely. The Economist has for the …
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