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University Bike Bus steps up a gear

Description: University of Nottingham staff and students have formed a bike convoy, encouraging a healthy and environmentally-friendly commute.
Release Date: Last Year

X-ray vision puts Nottingham plant and soil sciences on the world stage

Description: Advanced CT scanners help researchers get to the root of soil and plant science.
Release Date: Last Year

$Scottish people most sceptical on fracking, survey shows$

Scottish people most sceptical on fracking, survey shows

Description: If Scotland votes for independence later this week, its Government could face an uphill challenge in in persuading the Scottish people that fracking is necessary, research has revealed.
Release Date: Last Year

Taking the 'sting' out of reproduction

Description: Female parasitic wasps have more reproductive success when working together with other females, which can also explain sex biased reproduction, according to new research.
Release Date: Last Year

Got a software design problem? Call a philosopher!

Description: A University philosopher is helping a Canadian company develop new event planning and calendar software using his research on the philosophy of time.
Release Date: Last Year

Young farmer cashes in with plan for new UK crop

Description: The University of Nottingham recently held its first business plan competition aimed specifically at postgraduates, boasting a total prize fund of £75,000.
Release Date: Last Year

New criminology team at The University of Nottingham

Description: Criminology team joins the ranks of newcomers this autumn.
Release Date: Last Year

Binge drinking in pregnancy can affect a child's mental health and school results

Description: Binge drinking during pregnancy can increase the risk of mental health problems in 11-year-old children, particularly hyperactivity and inattention, and can have a negative effect on their school examination results, according to new research led by The University of Nottingham.
Release Date: Last Year

Layered graphene sandwich feeds hunger for designer materials

Description: A sandwich of layers of graphene – the so called 'wonder material' - and hexagonal boron nitride could become the basis for designer materials for novel high-frequency electronic devices.
Release Date: Last Year

Research finds Malawi app 'teaches UK children 18 months of maths in six weeks'

Description: Psychologists test global charity's new maths app on children in Malawi and Nottingham.
Release Date: Last Year

Pedal power makes pounds for vital research

Description: A team of volunteers from The University of Nottingham has raised over £600,000 for charity after completing a 1,400-mile bike ride.
Release Date: Last Year

Business leaders buoyed by positive message on regional economy

Description: Company directors and business leaders visited the University this week to attend the inaugural East Midlands Business Leaders' dinner.
Release Date: Last Year

New cell model to speed up development of brain tumour drugs

Description: New research from The University of Nottingham looks set to improve screening for new cancer drugs and drug delivery systems specifically designed for children with brain tumours.
Release Date: Last Year

Grabbing attention to raise awareness of ADHD

Description: A new interactive game and educational video is set to tour Nottingham and London to raise public awareness and understanding of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults.
Release Date: Last Year

University launches first programme for financial specialists in China

Description: The first programme of the new Guangdong-Nottingham Advanced Finance Institute took place last week in China. The Institute has been established to provide training to senior managers from industry, commerce, financial institutes and government organisations.
Release Date: Last Year

China's reform of R&D budget management doesn't go far enough

Release Date: Last Year

Microlise and University awarded Technology Strategy Board funding for Big Data project

Description: The University is working with transport systems company Microlise on a major project to develop innovative new data based solutions in the transport and logistics sector.
Release Date: Last Year

Nottingham 3D printing research specialist wins international award

Description: An academic from The University of Nottingham who specialises in manufacturing technology, has won a prestigious international award in recognition of his work in 3D printing.
Release Date: Last Year

Plant sciences student showcases new crop on BBC Countryfile

Description: Stephen Jones wins exclusive rights to grow quinoa varieties bred for UK climate.
Release Date: Last Year

Nottingham becomes first western university to partner with China's largest internet video company

Description: The University of Nottingham has become the first western University to sign a partnership with China's online video giant, Youku Tudou, to support China's young filmmakers.
Release Date: Last Year

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