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$Support for fracking continues to drop$

Support for fracking continues to drop

Description: Public support for the extraction and use of shale gas has dropped significantly over the last year with concerns about the potential impact on the environment beginning to outweigh the possible economic benefits.
Release Date: Last Year

Former head of student services presented with MBE for services to Higher Education and Student Counselling

Description: Robin Dollery, the former Head of Student Services at The University of Nottingham, is presented with his MBE by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal for services to Higher Education and Student Counselling.
Release Date: Last Year

Climbing plants disturb carbon storage in tropical forests

Description: Scientists have discovered that climbing vines are upsetting the carbon balance of tropical forests by crowding out and killing trees.
Release Date: Last Year

Groundbreaking research to improve diagnosis of colic in horses

Description: Studies have revealed marked variation in how vets approach suspected colic in horses and identifies main factors affecting their decision making in the field.
Release Date: Last Year

Life changing fundraising target extended to £200million

Description: The University of Nottingham's biggest ever fundraising campaign has met its £150m target a year ahead of schedule, and it is now being extended to £200m.
Release Date: Last Year

Key studies from Nottingham central to major flu drug report

Description: Flu experts from The University of Nottingham are key contributors to a new landmark report, out today, which reveals that anti-viral drugs called NAIs (like Tamiflu) have been successful in reducing deaths in flu patients in hospital.
Release Date: Last Year

Engineering technician apprenticeship scheme given industry seal of approval

Description: A four-year apprenticeship scheme for trainee technicians at The University of Nottingham is first in the UK to be accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.
Release Date: Last Year

Eminent orthopaedic surgeon retires after exceptional career

Description: Professor Angus Wallace retires from the operating theatre but continues his research as Emeritus Professor at the University.
Release Date: Last Year

Brain chemical aids tic control in Tourette Syndrome, say researchers

Description: A chemical in the brain could potentially be harnessed to help young people with Tourette Syndrome (TS) to overcome the physical and vocal tics associated with the neurological disorder, say researchers.
Release Date: Last Year

Hercules helps businesses get their message across!

Description: Classics lecturers have been helping business people understand how ancient stories can help them to communicate in the modern world.
Release Date: Last Year

First UK Biobank genetic study reveals new links between lung disease and smoking behaviour

Description: Smokers who survive their habit into old age may hold the key to better lung health for all, new research reveals.
Release Date: Last Year

Time for action – standing up for gender equality with HeForShe

Description: The University of Nottingham is excited to welcome the inaugural HeForShe #GetFree Tour to campus for a vital discussion on the importance of gender equality.
Release Date: Last Year

Ready...vet...go! Vet School team to run Robin Hood marathon for homeless pet owners

Description: 54 staff and students are running to raise funds to continue free pet treatments for homeless people in Nottingham.
Release Date: Last Year

£6m Nottingham-Ningbo New Materials Institute further strengthens UK-China relations

Description: The University of Nottingham is joining forces with the Ningbo Government in China to establish the Nottingham-Ningbo New Materials Research Institute, a deal valued at £6m over five years.
Release Date: Last Year

Equine practitioner appointed Honorary Professor at Nottingham

Description: Pre-eminent equine stud vet John Newcombe is welcomed to the staff of the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science.
Release Date: Last Year

Exercise resources to revolutionise health care education

Description: Free teaching resources unveiled to promote the prescription of exercise by doctors, nurses and health care professionals.
Release Date: Last Year

Want to get fit? Then follow the University's new outdoor Active Trail

Description: The University of Nottingham is inviting students, staff and local residents to work up a sweat by trying out its very latest outdoor Active Trail – which extends over one and half miles around its campus.
Release Date: Last Year

Chinese stone lions take pride of place in Nottingham

Description: Nottingham's Chinese sister city of Ningbo has given the city two magnificent Chinese stone lions which will be officially unveiled at Highfields Park at The University of Nottingham.
Release Date: Last Year

Great expectations – can maternity services deliver more home births?

Description: A new study is finding out how midwifery teams with higher home birth rates are organised and supported. The aim? To help teams with low numbers of home births to learn from their success and understand how change can be achieved and sustained.
Release Date: Last Year

Nottingham soars in global university rankings

Description: The University of Nottingham has been ranked amongst the top universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings.
Release Date: Last Year

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