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Horse colic campaign wins prestigious award

Horse colic campaign wins prestigious award

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A campaign to raise awareness of colic in horses among horse owners pioneered by the University of Nottingham's Vet School and the British Horse Society has won the prestigious Veterinary Record Evidence Award.
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'Infiltrin' protein discovery could help stop spread of deadly parasitic worm

'Infiltrin' protein discovery could help stop spread of deadly parasitic worm

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The discovery of a new 'infiltrin' protein on a parasitic egg that is responsible for spreading deadly infections amongst millions of people could lead to better prevention and treatment.
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Last Year
University of Nottingham scientist proves theory chemists have waited two decades to understand

University of Nottingham scientist proves theory chemists have waited two decades to understand

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Groundbreaking research led by Simon Woodward,a professor of synthetic organic chemistry at the University of Nottingham, has proved how a catalyst (a small atomic-sized 'machine' that knits together new molecules) in organo-copper chemistry works.
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Last Year
University runners go the extra mile for children's brain tumours

University runners go the extra mile for children's brain tumours

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Over the last few months the University of Nottingham has been busy recruiting runners to join its Robin Hood Mini, Half and Full Marathon team to raise money for the Children's Brain Tumour Research Centre (CBTRC) — this year's chosen Impact Campaign charity.
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Last Year
Nottingham's Wurth Elektronik Motorcycle Team driven to set a new land speed record

Nottingham's Wurth Elektronik Motorcycle Team driven to set a new land speed record

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The University of Nottingham's Wurth Elektronik Motorcycle Team is poised to ride into the record books when it attempts to break the British electric motorcycle land speed record on Sunday 17th September at Elvington Airfield.
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Last Year
UNNC Provost recognised by Ningbo City

UNNC Provost recognised by Ningbo City

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The Provost of the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) has been recognised for his contribution to the development of Ningbo.Professor Chris Rudd, who is also a Pro-Vice-Chancellor of The University of Nottingham UK, was awarded the Camellia award by Ningbo Municipal Government.
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Last Year
Brewing partnership inspiring the next generation of brewers

Brewing partnership inspiring the next generation of brewers

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The first student to receive funding under a new partnership between the University of Nottingham and Molson Coors has undertaken a research project that looks to improve the performance of yeast in high gravity brewing.
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Last Year
Brexit is a major source of uncertainty for UK firms, according to a new survey

Brexit is a major source of uncertainty for UK firms, according to a new survey

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A new study from the University of Nottingham will show how Brexit is really affecting businesses in the UK, and what the future holds for companies in a post-Brexit world.
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Last Year
Celebrating 20 years of improving treatment of skin diseases

Celebrating 20 years of improving treatment of skin diseases

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World-leading dermatologists and their patients are celebrating huge improvements in the treatment of skin diseases like skin cancer, psoriasis and acne as the Nottingham-led Cochrane Skin Group marks its 20th anniversary this week.
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Last Year
Omega 3 helps the gut stay healthy, study finds

Omega 3 helps the gut stay healthy, study finds

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Taking omega-3 as part of a healthy diet with plenty of fibre and probiotic foods can improve the diversity of the gut microbiome according to a new study by researchers at the University of Nottingham and King's College London.
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Last Year
Self-harm intervention vital part of suicide prevention

Self-harm intervention vital part of suicide prevention

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Self-harm intervention is a vital part of suicide prevention for young people in care according to recent research from experts at the University of Nottingham.
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Last Year
Nottingham shortlisted twice in the 'Oscars' of the higher education sector

Nottingham shortlisted twice in the 'Oscars' of the higher education sector

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A University of Nottingham Professor and a course that brings Nottingham's teaching programme to pharmacy students in China have been shortlisted in a national competition to highlight the best of higher education.
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Last Year
Nottingham's postgraduates named joint winners in national Passivhaus competition

Nottingham's postgraduates named joint winners in national Passivhaus competition

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Two University of Nottingham postgraduate students from the Department of Architecture and Built Environment (DABE) are enjoying a double celebration after emerging as joint winners in the prestigious UK Passivhaus Student Competition.
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Last Year
National Lottery accolade for HeadSmart brain tumour campaign

National Lottery accolade for HeadSmart brain tumour campaign

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HeadSmart – the highly successful campaign pioneered by the University of Nottingam's Children's Brain Tumour Research Centre to speed up diagnosis of childhood brain tumours – has been voted the UK's favourite health project funded by the National Lottery.
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Last Year
Nottingham remains in top 150 of the world's universities

Nottingham remains in top 150 of the world's universities

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The University of Nottingham features among the best in the world in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings — the definitive list of the top 1,000 universities from 77 countries. The league table, published today — 5 September 2017 — shows that Nottingham has maintained its position of 147th place, appearing among the world's elite institutions. Nottingham climbs one place to 21st in the UK, moving up a rank from 22nd last year.
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Last Year
Inspirational green chemist elected Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering

Inspirational green chemist elected Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering

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Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff CBE FRS, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering for his pioneering work in supercritical fluids.
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Last Year
Collected Words: From the Literary Collections at the University of Nottingham

Collected Words: From the Literary Collections at the University of Nottingham

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new exhibition will showcase the work of Nottinghamshire writers and the treasures that can be found in the historic collections of local literature lovers.
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Last Year
Yawning — why is it so contagious and why should it matter?

Yawning — why is it so contagious and why should it matter?

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New research that suggests the human propensity for contagious yawning is triggered automatically by primitive reflexes in the primary motor cortex — an area of the brain responsible for motor function.
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Last Year
University launches new dementia-friendly exercise class

University launches new dementia-friendly exercise class

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A new weekly exercise class aimed at helping people with dementia to stay fit and active is being launched by researchers at the University of Nottingham. The class, which is free for an introductory period, is open to people with all types and stages of dementia and will offer the opportunity to exercise safely under the supervision of physiotherapists and fitness instructors experienced in working with people with dementia.
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Last Year
A big difference between Asian and African elephants is diet

A big difference between Asian and African elephants is diet

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There is a significant difference between the Asian elephant and the African forest elephant – and it isn't their size or the shape of their ears. It is about what they eat and this affects forest ecosystems.
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Last Year
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