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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
News from the week in brief
July 18, 2013
Very brief This week many positive things have happened. Our psychologists in Malaysia have discovered new insights into our working memory, two charities have been honoured for their generous philanthropic contributes to the University and a new study shows that the British public are fully supportive of energy change. The University of Nottingham and Nottingham …
News from the week in brief
July 11, 2013
Very brief This week we have won funding to tackle the most deadly cancer and more for arthritis pain, we’ve had a Hollywood star on campus, tweets from beyond the grave, a new architectural book, a tribute to “the father of rail human factors”, a machine which cuts almost any material, a global network event …
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