The green light for proxy war in Syria may come back to haunt EU
May 28, 2013
Dr Andrew Mumford is a lecturer in Politics and International Relations and the author of a new book Proxy Warfare, published by Polity. Here he discusses the potential impact of the EU’s decision to lift the arms embargo on Syria and, in effect, put externally supplied weapons into the hands of the country’s rebel forces. …
Leading scientists made Honorary Freeman of the City of Nottingham
May 24, 2013
Two Nottingham scientists whose discoveries led to the development of groundbreaking developments in medicine – the MRI scanner and ibuprofen – are set to become Honorary Freemen of the City. Sir Peter Mansfield, the British inventor of MRI, led a research team at The University of Nottingham between 1960 and 1993. Sir Peter was awarded …
Gold Medal at Chelsea
May 21, 2013
Nottingham academics have won a Gold Medal at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Researchers from the School of Biosciences – exhibiting for the first time at the Royal Horticultural Society event – won the ‘Best RHS Environment Exhibit’ Award. The University’s exhibit, Food for the Future, showcases the latest plant and crop research. Nottingham …
David Cameron’s Parliament to set rebellious record
May 16, 2013
A recent end-of-session report from the University of Nottingham has found that the current Parliament is on course to becoming the most rebellious Parliament since 1945. The research for this report, Cambo Chained or Dissension Amongst the Coalition’s Parliamentary Parties, 2012-2013: A Data Handbook, was led by Professor of Parliamentary Government Philip Cowley and Research Fellow …
Olympian Bryan Steel to raise aspirations at May Fest
From overweight troublemaker with learning difficulties to Olympic glory on two wheels – it’s been quite a journey for Beeston boy Bryan Steel. That’s why he is using his position as one of life’s high achievers to inspire others to find that thing – whatever it is – they are really good at. And, as …
DH Lawrence’s Sons and Lovers: A Centenary Celebration
May 15, 2013
May 2013 marks 100 years since the publication of Sons and Lovers, DH Lawrence’s most autobiographical novel. Dr Andrew Harrison and Annalise Grice from the School of English look ahead to a guest lecture to celebrate the centenary. A public lecture by Professor Neil Roberts will be held at the University of Nottingham at 7pm …
Dr Ron Haylock 1944 – 2013
May 10, 2013
One of The University of Nottingham’s closest friends and supporters, Dr Ron Haylock, has died aged 68. An alumnus and a major benefactor to the University, Dr Haylock enjoyed a lifelong relationship with the University after graduating in 1968 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Dr Haylock served as a member of University Council from …
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We’re soaring in the recent international QS Rankings by Subject….you can also catch up on why some young children aren’t good at taking meds, our relationship with Sony and more…. Nottingham features among the best in the world in a new ranking of individual disciplines. Read more… The search for cleaner, low temperature nuclear …
The next Big Brother programme is the next step for mankind
Dutch organisation Mars One are hoping to build a community of settlers on planet Mars in 2023. And yes, when I say settlers, I mean it. It would be a one-way trip to Mars. The desire for adventure which has inspired many of our great explorers such as Columbus and Magellan has now willed on …
Academic promotions at Nottingham
Research and Teaching Promotions 2013 Congratulations to more than 100 colleagues at the University who have achieved success in the latest round of research and teaching promotions. This year, Nottingham gains a total of 27 new professors who have been recognised for excellence in research and teaching. In addition, 19 members of staff have been …
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