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Anaemia distorts regular method of diabetes diagnosis

Anaemia distorts regular method of diabetes diagnosis

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Scientists from The University of Nottingham have found that the blood condition anaemia can lead to a false diagnosis of diabetes.
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Last Year
Research finds link between vitamin E and exposure to air pollution

Research finds link between vitamin E and exposure to air pollution

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A new study from The University of Nottingham and King's College London has found an association between the amount of vitamin E in the body, exposure to particulate pollution and lung function.
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Taking wireless communication to the next level

Taking wireless communication to the next level

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Nottingham leads 3.4M Euro research into wireless chip to chip communication.
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Last Year
Project to promote greener cities wins global student challenge

Project to promote greener cities wins global student challenge

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A vision for the future in which motorists are persuaded to leave their cars behind and build greener cities one footstep at a time has picked up the top prize in a global competition for students.
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Last Year
Show us your BabyFace: researchers appeal for help from new parents

Show us your BabyFace: researchers appeal for help from new parents

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A new app launched by The University of Nottingham is offering parents of newborn infants the chance to play a crucial role in research that could save the lives of premature babies in the developing world.
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Last Year
Nottingham researchers join Royal Society of Chemistry's meritorious academics

Nottingham researchers join Royal Society of Chemistry's meritorious academics

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Two chemists join the ranks of illustrious winners of the Royal Society of Chemistry's Corday-Morgan Awards.
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Last Year
£1.2m for studies to find out why maths is a struggle for many secondary school pupils

£1.2m for studies to find out why maths is a struggle for many secondary school pupils

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The University of Nottingham has received £1.2m in funding for two research projects examining ways that teachers can boost maths confidence and numeracy rates in UK secondary schools.
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Higher levels of inattention at age seven linked with lower GCSE grades

Higher levels of inattention at age seven linked with lower GCSE grades

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New research has shown that children who display increasing levels of inattention at the age of seven are at risk of worse academic outcomes in their GCSE examinations.
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Last Year
May Fest 2015 – the free family open day returns

May Fest 2015 – the free family open day returns

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The University of Nottingham once more welcomes neighbours and alumni for its annual community open day on Saturday 9 May, 11am-5pm.
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Last Year
Climate change: how Brits feel about 'smart' energy

Climate change: how Brits feel about 'smart' energy

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Reluctance to share data about personal energy use is likely to be a major obstacle when implementing 'smart' technologies designed to monitor use and support energy efficient behaviours, according to new research led by academics at The University of Nottingham.
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Last Year
Specialist science, engineering and computing academy officially opens

Specialist science, engineering and computing academy officially opens

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The Chief Executive Officer of Siemens UK has officially opened Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology (NUAST).
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Last Year
Caterpillar fungus could hold the key to relieving the pain of osteoarthritis

Caterpillar fungus could hold the key to relieving the pain of osteoarthritis

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A drug from a parasitic mushroom that lives on caterpillars could become an effective new painkiller for people with osteoarthritis within the next six years.
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Protecting our rights to privacy and digital dignity

Protecting our rights to privacy and digital dignity

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Researchers are designing tools and services to help people protect their privacy on social media and take more control over their personal data.
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Last Year
Education experts are first recipients of prestigious international award

Education experts are first recipients of prestigious international award

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Two Professors from The University of Nottingham have been recognised for their innovative and influential work in mathematics education spanning more than 35 years.
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Last Year
Biotechnology YES underway in 20th year with a new partner on board

Biotechnology YES underway in 20th year with a new partner on board

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The 2015 Biotechnology Young Entrepreneurs Scheme (YES) for early career researchers is now open for entries.
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Last Year
Citizen scientists sought for project to age the surface of Mars

Citizen scientists sought for project to age the surface of Mars

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'Citizen scientists' get the chance to transform our understanding of the planet Mars.
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Last Year
Nottingham China Campaign launches with gala fundraiser for dementia research

Nottingham China Campaign launches with gala fundraiser for dementia research

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The new Nottingham China Campaign was launched recently, designed to increase linkages between the Nottingham and China across a range of areas.
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Last Year
Pet foods contain animal contents not explicitly identified on labels

Pet foods contain animal contents not explicitly identified on labels

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Pet food labelling comes under scrutiny.
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Last Year
Keeping hungry jumbos at bay

Keeping hungry jumbos at bay

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The recorded sound of angry predators deters night time raids by hungry elephants.
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Last Year
Vice-Chancellor is new Russell Group Chair

Vice-Chancellor is new Russell Group Chair

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Professor Sir David Greenaway has been selected as the new Chair of the Russell Group of Universities.
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Last Year
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