March 2014

Major breakthrough in stem cell manufacturing technology

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Scientists at The University of Nottingham have developed a new substance which could simplify the manufacture of cell therapy in the pioneering world of regenerative medicine.
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Osborne announces new doctoral training centre for Nottingham

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Nottingham is to partner Oxford University in a new Biomedical Imaging Doctoral Training Centre.
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Students provide health and education support for Orang Asli villagers

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Develop leadership and management skills by running education and healthcare workshops for indigenous Malaysian children.
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Moving horses from pasture to stabling can put them at risk of colic

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Moving horses from pasture to stabling could play a key role in the onset of colic — a leading cause of death in horses.
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CSR public lecture to mark Responsible Business Week 2014

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Leading UK entrepreneur and philanthropist to speak at Business School event.
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Fancy a career in beer?

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Have you ever fancied taking your love of beer to the next level? Well you now can as The University of Nottingham is introducing a new full-time Masters course in Brewing.
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Nottingham nurse receives Lifetime Achievement Award

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A nurse who has conducted groundbreaking research in to end of life care has been recognised for her achievements at the International Journal of Palliative Nursing Awards (IJPN).
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Nottingham Veterinary School out-performs its rivals

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School of Veterinary Medicine and Science out-performs the UK's six other vet schools
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Reindeer grazing may counteract effects of climate warming on tundra carbon sink

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Reindeer could play an important part in protecting the planet's natural carbon capture systems.
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Fighting impunity: strengthening EU support for international justice

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A legal expert from The University of Nottingham has presented research to the European Parliament on strategies for strengthening member state support for the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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Tamiflu® saved lives during Swine Flu pandemic, international study finds

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Patients hospitalised worldwide with Swine Flu during the 2009-10 pandemic were more likely to survive if they were treated with Tamiflu® and other similar anti-viral drugs, an international study led by academics at The University of Nottingham has found.
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Turning waste into wealth

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Nottingham academic contributes to House of Lords report.
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Nottingham strengthens ties with Lund to launch joint research projects

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The University of Nottingham is combining its expertise with world-class Swedish institution Lund University to collaborate on four research projects.
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Students encouraged to love their home from home

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A new campaign urges students living in Nottingham to contribute to their local communities by taking pride in where they live. Launched in association with Nottingham City Council and Nottingham Trent University, the 'Love where you live' campaign focuses on areas with a high concentration of student housing, such as Dunkirk, Lenton and the Arboretum.
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Highest accolade for trailblazing low carbon research labs

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An exemplar low carbon building dedicated to the research and development of sustainable energy technologies has been named as BREEAM's Education Building of the Year 2014.
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How to read a mind

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Have you ever wanted to know why you can become so attached to literary characters? A brand new free online course from The University of Nottingham could reveal the answers.
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Geography students asked to help in search for missing Malaysian jet

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Geography students asked to join the search for missing plane.
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Back in the closet – LGBT people in England's care homes

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Many older lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people feel unable to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity to staff, according to a new survey of care home staff.
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New prognostic test for breast cancer could improve patient treatment

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A study by researchers in Nottingham has developed a new clinical test for breast cancer which aims to improve patient treatment.
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The world's evolution community mourns the death of Professor Bryan Clarke

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The evolution community has lost one of its most influential figures.
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Nottingham's Raleigh history immortalised in new app and website

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The world famous Raleigh bicycle factory in Nottingham is being brought back to virtual life in a new website and smartphone app
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Revolt on the Right: Explaining Support for the Radical Right in Britain

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Up to 30% of British voters are potentially receptive to UKIP, says the first academic study of UKIP support.
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Using evolution to solve future design problems

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An international study will increase understanding of how evolution works – and how we can mimic it to tackle a range of 21st century challenges.
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Stay cool, stroke patients to be offered therapeutic hypothermia trial

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Patients needed to test the efficacy of 'therapeutic cooling' in the critical first 24 hours after a stroke.
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University helps six businesses take a technology leap through £1.2m funding

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Six small and medium sized benefits are set to benefit from £1.2m of funding to enable them to undertake Knowledge Transfer Partnerships with the University.
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Strong teams attract crowds for international cricket

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The strength of the team — not the promise of a close contest — is the biggest draw to crowds in international cricket, new research has found.
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Cyclists gear up for latest Life Cycle challenge

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A team of volunteers from The University of Nottingham are once again taking on a major cycling challenge, and this time will be raising money for children's brain tumour research.
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