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Study finds colonisation may have fed the flames of Australia’s recent wildfires

Highly flammable eucalypt forests now cover much of southeastern Australia. The scale and lasting impact of the 2019–2020 Black Summer fires, which burned more than 24 million hectares, demonstrate ...
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Many drivers remain sceptical about being monitored by in-car systems

New research has shown that as many as almost one in five drivers (18%) regard driver monitoring systems - the technology by which the car monitors the person behind the wheel, for example to spot ...
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Scientists uncover how the world’s smallest flowering plant became so tiny

Miniaturisation is a remarkable phenomenon found throughout the natural world, from tiny animals to miniature plants. Duckweeds are extraordinary flowering plants that can measure just a few ...
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University of Nottingham strengthens national position for innovation, partnerships and regional impact in latest KEF results

The University of Nottingham has strengthened its position as one of the UK's leading universities for knowledge exchange and ...
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Robot snake technology scoops sector award

A robot snake developed by engineers at the University of Nottingham that is being used to inspect hazardous areas in the nuclear industry has scooped a sector award.
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University of Nottingham innovation to drive NHS rollout of ultra-rapid brain tumour genetic testing

A groundbreaking ultra-rapid method of genetically diagnosing brain tumours, developed by researchers at the University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals Trust, is set to benefit ...
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University of Nottingham appoints leading Greek archaeologist as Honorary Professor

The University of Nottingham has appointed internationally renowned archaeologist Dr Georgios Spyropoulos as Honorary Professor of Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology. A leading authority on Greek and ...
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Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre (SPMIC)

An interdisciplinary, cross-faculty centre for innovative imaging in experimental and translational medicine, bringing together researchers who develop new medical imaging techniques with clinicians ...
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New diagnostic test for MS is less painful for patients, leads to a quicker diagnosis and cost savings for the NHS

A new test to diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) using an MRI scan instead of a painful spinal tap, has been successfully rolled out in an NHS Trust in England. Experts from the University of Nottingham ...
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National project to bring 3D printing to hospital education

Working in collaboration with The National Association for Hospital Education (NAHE), the 3-year project will support staff working in a range of settings, including hospital schools, MPR (medical ...
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Rankings and achievements

At the University of Nottingham, we're not just a place of learning; we're a powerhouse of change. An award-winning university with an international outlook, we're proud to be ranked among the top 20 ...