Superbug ‘apocalypse’ professor retires
January 8, 2013
A Nottingham professor who has spoken publicly on the threat posed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria and influenced public policy on the fight against hospital superbugs has retired from the University. Heading up The University of Nottingham’s Centre for Healthcare Acquired Infections (CHAI), Professor James has dedicated his 12 years here to the study and fight against …
Mental health care — working together to reach full potential
October 17, 2012
Mental health professionals need to work together if they are to fulfill their potential and deliver the best possible patient care, a new report has revealed. Dr Hugh Middleton, of the School of Sociology and Social Policy, writes on how research is identifying success stories and offering new strategies for collaboration. Hospital soap operas, everyday …
The big stories: 26 September – 3 October
October 4, 2012
Business Student Ahmed Mashadani has returned to the UK campus after his year abroad at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC). But it’s how he got back that’s newsworthy: “20,385 km, 22 countries, a lot of flat tyres and three months of sleeping in the ‘wild’ is now done. No more asking for directions, fighting …
“Bugger off and find a cure!”
September 19, 2012
He’s renowned for his individual sense of style and is never one to pull his punches. So when novelist Sir Terry Pratchett bestowed a fellowship in his own name on University of Nottingham scientist Dr Chris Medway for his research into the neurodegenerative condition dementia it was a fair bet that his words of encouragement …
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 …
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 …
25 April – 3 May: The big stories
May 4, 2012
Our news round up includes a report on the University’s collaboration with GSK to build and support the GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry. There is also a run down of the highlights scheduled for this month’s May Fest, the University’s free community open day. There’s also Olympic news involving a talented Nottingham PhD …
£5m funding for research to enable fossil fuel replacements
April 26, 2012
The ChemEnSus project is a five year £5mil Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funded programme aiming to apply coordination chemistry to the generation of new multi-functional porous materials to provide innovative solutions for key issues around environmental and chemical sustainability. The project will develop new materials that have applications in hydrogen and gas storage, …
Promotions recognise professional excellence
April 24, 2012
It’s that time of the year again when congratulations go out to the cream of the University’s crop who have achieved success in the latest round of academic promotions. This year, Nottingham gains a total of 24 new professors who are at the peak of their profession, who have been recognised for their excellence in …
Music to patients’ ears
April 23, 2012
The opportunity to write about the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and medicine is certainly one of the perks of working in the Press Office of a research-intensive university like Nottingham. What’s even more gratifying is seeing first-hand the impact that those stories are having on people’s lives and the importance of the work that …
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