100 animals to see before they die
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The University of Nottingham Alumni Magazine / Spring 2008
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Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:46:48 GMT
Kishani comes home
The University is gearing up for the highlight of the musical year with the annual concert by the University Orchestra and Choir at the Albert Hall in Nottingham.Last-minute preparations have been put in place and gruelling rehearsals are still taking place to ensure the concert goes smoothly. The orchestra will be joined on stage by the choir which includes members of staff, students and members of the local community. / ......more
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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:43:47 GMT
Nottingham technology gives Bond the edge
Technology developed at The University of Nottingham is giving James Bond the edge over his enemies in the latest high octane 007 adventure.As Daniel Craig reprises the role of Fleming’s iconic superspy in Quantum of Solace, he continues the franchise’s special relationship with Aston Martin by taking the wheel of their flagship model, the DBS. / ......more
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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:22:41 GMT
Randall steps down from Telegraph role
Nottingham alumnus, Jeff Randall is to step down from his role as editor-at-large of the Daily Telegraph.Randall (Economics 1979), the BBC’s former Business Editor, will continue to write a weekly column for the newspaper but is set to expand his Sky News role, taking his business show to four nights a week. / ......more
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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:36:00 GMT
Alumni Noticeboard
Looking for a friend? Done something you’re proud of? In the early stages of organising a reunion? Why not reach your former friends and colleagues from University days via our new e-noticeboard......more
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Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:31:41 GMT
New technique to study the genetics of breast cancer
A new technique to study genetic changes that can lead to breast cancer could be one step closer.The University of Nottingham has received £15,000 from the charity Breast Cancer Campaign to fill in one of the research gaps identified by the country’s top breast cancer experts in a recent study carried out by the charity. The aim is to identify the many undiscovered genes thought to be involved in the early stages of breast cancer. / ......more
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Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:21:21 GMT
GRACE ground breaking ceremony
The University of Nottingham and the East Midlands Development Agency (emda) have performed a ground-breaking ceremony on 11 November to signal the start of work on a £9m state-of-the-art facility in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).The project combines a grant of £3.4m from emda with university investment to develop the facility on The University of Nottingham Innovation Park adjacent to the Jubilee Campus. / ......more
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Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:42:18 GMT
Malaysian Games 2008 at The University of Nottingham
The biggest Malaysian sporting event in the UK was held at The University of Nottingham on November 8.More than 5,000 Malaysian students from 60 UK universities converged on University Park to take part in a day of sports and games.The student athletes competed for glory in football, squash, chess, scrabble, netball, snooker, basketball, badminton, volleyball, and table tennis during a full day of tournaments. Senior representatives of the Malaysian government were also in attendance. / ......more
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