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The University of Nottingham conducts world-leading research, bringing about real change and shaping our future. Ranked 7th in the UK for research power by THE.
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Excited to be able to share our short animation on navigating end of life care decisions when ventilation is involved in MND #VentMND @silvah-uk.bsky.social @drbenmesser.bsky.social @uonresearch.bsky.social @mndassoc.bsky.social

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Dr Eleanor Wilson | The Evolving Nature of End-of-Life Planning for Motor Neurone Disease Patients and their Families When Ventilation is Required - SciTube
This video summarizes research exploring how patients with motor neurone disease and their loved ones navigate end-of-life decisions when mechanical ventilation is in place. We will highlight some of ...
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May 14, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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nottspolitics.bsky.social
📢 Celebrating recent grant successes in @NottsPolitics

🎉 Prof. David Stevens has won a British Academy Pump-Priming Award

🎉 Dr Ben Holland has been awarded a Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship

Read the details here ➡️ tinyurl.com/5bkz9n5y

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title quote - Countering the 'Epistocratic' Challenge to Democracy: Cultivating Political Knowledge through Citizenship Education - Professor David Stevens, British Academy Pump Priming Collaboration Award Second quote - Politics and the Holy Trinity: From Augustine to Agamben - Dr Ben Holland - Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship
July 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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uoneconomics.bsky.social
A reminder that next Thursday the Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable will be giving a public lecture on campus. His talk draws heavily on his new book - 'Eclipsing the West: China, India and the Forging of a New World' - which will be available to purchase afterwards.

To register visit: nott.ac/greenaway-le...
October 16, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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drorlawilliams.bsky.social
A good news story about an injured #peregrinefalcon rescued by @uonresearch.bsky.social staff & released back on campus

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There is at least one breeding pair of peregrine falcons on #UniversityPark hanging around the tower, chimney & other tall buildings. 🧪
September 30, 2025 at 9:15 AM
uonresearch.bsky.social
🌍 Happy #EarthDay2025 from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social

We're proud to support this year’s theme — Our Power, Our Planet — through cutting-edge research, innovation and partnerships driving clean energy and a zero-carbon future. Discover more: bit.ly/3Rm4aSZ

#SDG #EarthActionDay #ZeroCarbon
April 22, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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uonsoe.bsky.social
A study funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org and led by Professor Mary Oliver uses data from the 2019 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), to better understand factors impacting pupil achievement in science in Grade Four (Year Five in England).
Final report: bit.ly/4cxgCJf
April 17, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Thanks to organisers and chairs of #Monogram2025 for giving me the opportunity to present my latest work on wheat wild relative introgressions. @uonresearch.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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🔦 The 1st edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series features Dr. Ben Bowers from the University of Cambridge and Dr. Ralph Kwame Akyea from the University of Nottingham. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4jmwsc3

#PrimaryCare #SPCR #ResearchImpact
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🔦 The 1st edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series features Dr. Ben Bowers from the University of Cambridge and Dr. Ralph Kwame Akyea from the University of Nottingham. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4jmwsc3 #PrimaryCare #SPCR #ResearchImpact
April 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
uonresearch.bsky.social
This #WorldHealthDay, @uniofnottingham.bsky.social celebrates the impact of research in shaping a healthier future.
From pioneering brain scanning tech, drug discovery, cancer research and more our world-class research is making an impact and improving lives globally.

Discover more🔗 bit.ly/3FU5REE
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April 7, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Snails of Cuba! We found 5 species, including the most endangered and most beautiful, Polymita sulphurosa. Project on evolution/conservation of these snails, led by Cuba, me @ #UoN, and working with London zoo, Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.

#snails #cuba #fieldwork
Highly colourful Cuban snail, green yellow with rays Highly colourful Cuban snail, pale green, orange, black with spots Highly colourful Cuban snail, yellow with pink band Highly colourful Cuban snail, red with white band
March 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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rothamsted.bsky.social
📢New Paper - Smart roots! Plants modify roots to maintain strategically use water. When soils are drying, plants can decrease water use from topsoil whilst boosting uptake at greater depths. 🌱💧
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Full story 👇
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March 19, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Deadline extended re: int crim justice conference @ UoN Law @uonresearch.bsky.social
uon-hrlc.bsky.social Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC) @uon-hrlc.bsky.social · Mar 27
📢 Call for papers deadline extended!

Join the HRLC & the University of Nottingham School of Law for our 2025 Nottingham International Criminal Justice Conference, taking place from 14-15 July.

📅 Deadline for applications: 15 April 2025
🔗 Submit here: bit.ly/3CEVenU

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uon-hrlc.bsky.social Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC) @uon-hrlc.bsky.social · Feb 5
📢 Call for papers now open!

Join the Human Rights Law Centre and the University of Nottingham School of Law for our 2025 Nottingham International Criminal Justice Conference, taking place from 14-15 July.

🗓️ Deadline: 31 March 2025
📌 Submit your paper here: bit.ly/3CEVenU

More information below ⬇️
March 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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📖 Congratulations to @nottspolitics.bsky.social' Dr Dan Lomas @sandbaggerone.bsky.social on the publication of his new co-edited book 'Intelligence, Security and the State: Reviewing the British Intelligence Community'

Read more here 👉 tinyurl.com/bddnkdas

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April 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Molecular mechanisms of caffeine in the lung
Aka lung-shaped coffee cake for @medresfdn.bsky.social Bake Your Research Day at @uonresearch.bsky.social Biodiscovery Institute
February 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Our new poster, published in collaboration with @uonresearch.bsky.social, highlights the impact of credible #HealthInformation.

#KnowledgeEmpowers shares key results from our qualitative survey of health information users.

View the poster here: pifonline.org.uk/resources/kn...
A dark blue background with the title Knowledge Empowers. The PIF logo is in the top left-hand corner. Text preceded by a bright green quote mark reads: The detailed information has given me a broader insight into my condition and enabled me to ask more pertinent questions at my hospital appointments. At the bottom of the page is the website address: pifonline.org.uk/resources/knowledge-empowers/
February 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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drorlawilliams.bsky.social
📢 new paper alert! Our paper on a proposed novel combined milling and combustion performance model for fuel selection is now available to read for free! doi.org/10.1016/j.jo...

@amrguon.bsky.social @uonresearch.bsky.social #CSIRO 🔬💡🔌⚒️🧪
March 1, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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drorlawilliams.bsky.social
The deadline for the #EPSRC #CDT in Resilient #Chemistry is fast approaching! please advertise/repost to any UK #students looking to do a #PhD! 🧪🔬💡🔌⚒️ @amrguon.bsky.social @uonresearch.bsky.social @ntuyourlibrary.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social

The deadline is March 28th 5pm!
drorlawilliams.bsky.social Dr Orla Williams @drorlawilliams.bsky.social · Feb 18
Announcement!!! 📢
PhD scholarships available at the new EPSRC CDT Resilient Chemistry @uniofnottingham.bsky.social @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social 🧪💡🔌

Deadline to apply 28 March 2025 5pm - start 1 Oct 2025, info & research themes 👇
reschem-nottingham-cdt.ac.uk/apply/

#phd #chemistry #research
Apply - University of Nottingham
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March 21, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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📢 Call for papers deadline extended!

Join the HRLC & the University of Nottingham School of Law for our 2025 Nottingham International Criminal Justice Conference, taking place from 14-15 July.

📅 Deadline for applications: 15 April 2025
🔗 Submit here: bit.ly/3CEVenU

More information below ⬇️
uon-hrlc.bsky.social Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC) @uon-hrlc.bsky.social · Feb 5
📢 Call for papers now open!

Join the Human Rights Law Centre and the University of Nottingham School of Law for our 2025 Nottingham International Criminal Justice Conference, taking place from 14-15 July.

🗓️ Deadline: 31 March 2025
📌 Submit your paper here: bit.ly/3CEVenU

More information below ⬇️
Image contains information related to the Call for Papers for the 2025 Nottingham International Criminal Justice Conference. We invite submissions from academics & practitioners at all stages of their professional career that tackle the following themes: (1) International criminal justice and its crises; (2) New developments in international criminal law; (3) Politics or pragmatism? Reflecting on the work of the ICC; (4) Beyond the ICC: International criminal justice within domestic jurisdictions; (5) International criminal justice’s blindspots; (6) An international criminal justice for the present and for the future?; (7) Teaching international criminal law. Those interested in presenting should submit a 300 word abstract on their proposed presentation by 31 March 2025. Applicants whose abstracts have been accepted will be notified by 2 May 2025. The conference will be held in-person at the University of Nottingham. Attendees will need to fund their own travel and accommodation. Image contains a description of activities related to International Criminal Justice at the University of Nottingham. (1) The International Criminal Justice Unit of the HRLC has hosted high-profile conferences and organised seminars, including at the ICC and the Assembly of States Parties annual sessions. (2) The ICJ Unit currently has responsibility for the National Implementing Legislation Database (NILD) of the International Criminal Court's Legal Tools Project. (3) The School of Law has a vast network of alumni who have gone on to forge careers in international criminal justice as academics and practitioners. Beyond international criminal law, the School of Law has a rich pedigree in the fields of human rights, criminal justice, criminal evidence, humanitarian law, disaster law and the jus ad bellum. In addition to the HRLC, the School is home to the Nottingham International Law and Security Centre (NILSC) and the Criminal Justice Research Centre.
March 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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drorlawilliams.bsky.social
📢 Announcement! 12 PhD scholarships available at the new EPSRC CDT Resilient Chemistry! 🧪🔬💡🔌
Deadline to apply 28 March 2025 5pm Start 1 Oct 2025, more info & how to apply reschem-nottingham-cdt.ac.uk/apply/ #phd #chemistry @uniofnottingham.bsky.social @uonresearch.bsky.social @amrguon.bsky.social
Apply - University of Nottingham
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January 29, 2025 at 12:36 PM
uonresearch.bsky.social
From #REF2029 and #AI’s environmental impact to the Zero Carbon Innovation Centre launch and how PGRs can shape #ResearchCulture - big things are happening in research at @UniofNottingham.

Discover this and more in Professor Tom Rodden's research update: blogbit.ly/43gqwws
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February 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Art and science unite at Lakeside Arts in the new exhibition Cosmic Titans. The exhibition is free to visit - find out more at www.lakesidearts.org.uk/exhibition/c... #WeAreUoN
Cosmic Titans: Art, Science and the Quantum Universe
Discover Cosmic Titans, a free exhibition in Nottingham. Immerse yourself in the fascinating worlds of science and art.
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January 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Tried a Kernel Flow 2 today. Heavy! But fun. #fnirs #braindatagroup #uonbrainteam
February 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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New #BoxOfficeBears Research by Prof Hannah O’Regan & Honorary Research Fellows Dr Lizzie Wright & Dr Liam Lewis, & many other collaborators. Read about it in the 🧵below 👇
antiquity.ac.uk Antiquity Journal @antiquity.ac.uk · Feb 25
NEW Bear baiting (a blood-sport where dogs were pitted against bears for entertainment) was popular in Shakespearean England. Archaeologists have determined a way to identify this popular, if unpleasant, sport.

#AntiquityThread 1/13 🧵

Learn more 🆓 https://buff.ly/431MWS2
Dog skull with evidence for a healed puncture wound above the left eye.
February 25, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Free text responses to the survey were analysed by @emmamcclaughlin.bsky.social from @uonresearch.bsky.social using corpus linguistics.

She found reduced isolation was a theme in 12,000 words of free text comments.

#KnowledgeEmpowers
#HealthInformation #PatientInformation
pifonline.bsky.social Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · Feb 24
Our new poster, published in collaboration with @uonresearch.bsky.social, highlights the impact of credible #HealthInformation.

#KnowledgeEmpowers shares key results from our qualitative survey of health information users.

View the poster here: pifonline.org.uk/resources/kn...
A dark blue background with the title Knowledge Empowers. The PIF logo is in the top left-hand corner. Text preceded by a bright green quote mark reads: The detailed information has given me a broader insight into my condition and enabled me to ask more pertinent questions at my hospital appointments. At the bottom of the page is the website address: pifonline.org.uk/resources/knowledge-empowers/
February 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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We're delighted to host the Rt Hon Lord Willetts, Chair of the UK Space Agency, for this year’s Sir Edward Heath University Lecture.

Beyond the Horizon: The UK Space Agency as an engine for growth and security
📅 Thurs 13 Feb at 17.30
📍Djanogly Theatre

RSVP at www.nottingham.ac.uk/politics/eve...
February 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM