Press releases

New research could lead to better treatment for epilepsy

Scientists have discovered that the way in which neurons are connected within regions of the brain, can be a better indicator of disease progression and treatment outcomes for people with brain disorders such as epilepsy.

Catheter with built-in antibiotics set to reduce infection risk in people on kidney dialysis

Mental health campaign uncovers loneliness and perfectionism as the two most prominent issues facing young people

Loneliness and perfectionism have emerged as the two most prominent issues affecting young people’s mental health, according to an ongoing campaign led by experts from the University of Nottingham.

Getting out of our cabins

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Professor Paul Crawford from the Institute of Mental Health talks about how we can emerge from lockdown.

Prestigious Fellowship awarded to Nottingham’s Professor Jonathan Van Tam

Professor Jonathan Van Tam, from the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham and the Government’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

WHO Director-General appointed Honorary Professor at the University of Nottingham

The Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has been appointed Honorary Professor within the Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, in the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham.

Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection rescues B and T cell responses to variants after first vaccine dose

A single dose of vaccine boosts protection against SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus variants, but only in those with previous Covid-19, a study has found.

Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in healthcare workers could be tackled by addressing misinformation and mistrust, study suggests

Addressing misinformation and mistrust, inclusive communication, involving healthcare workers in the vaccine rollout, and promoting vaccination through trusted networks, could play an important role in helping to tackle vaccine hesitancy amongst healthcare workers from ethnic minorities, according to a new study.

Healthcare workers of different ethnicities have different immune responses to Covid-19, finds study

Black healthcare workers treating patients in hospitals during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, were more likely than their white counterparts to have had coronavirus infections, even when other influences - including work roles and socio-economic factors - are taken into account, according to a new study.

Experts create ‘chatbot’ to address people’s concerns about Covid-19 vaccines

A team of experts are hoping to support members of the public who are hesitant about having a Covid-19 vaccination, and have developed an innovative new website to answer people’s questions and concerns.