2008 archive
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1 January 2008
Channel 4 News
New airport security scanner being developed at Nottingham Trent University.
22 January 2008
The Times (Law)
Dean of Nottingham Law School Keith Gaines speaks about his role.
22 January 2008
Pharmabiz.com
Nottingham Trent University is supporting the development of a new cell based cancer vaccines project.
24 January 2008
Legal Week
The London branch of Nottingham Law School is given the Law Society's highest rating for its Legal Practice Course.
1 January 2009
Times Higher Education
A dozen research fellows join Nottingham Trent University’s School of Art and Design and School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment.
7 February 2008
Times Higher Education
£7.65 million gift to boost cancer research at Nottingham Trent University.
10 February 2008
The Observer
Professor Mark Griffiths, on mobile phone gambling.
11 February 2008
Channel 4 News
Psychology expert Vivienne Brunsden has produced a report highlighting the danger of attacks against fire-fighters.
12 February 2008
Daily Telegraph
Professor Jean Underwood's report warned of potential for exam cheating.
14 February 2008
The Independent
Nottingham Trent University student Michael Shillingford was provided with financial assistance to support his move to university.
18 February 2008
Medical News Today
Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson, is to give a talk as part of Nottingham Trent University's Distinguished Lecture Series.
20 February 2008
Daily Mail
Professor Mark Griffiths talks about increases in the number of casinos in the UK.
29 February 2008
The Guardian
Nottingham Trent University does well in student retention.
1 March 2008
Construction Manager
Nottingham Trent University graduates speak about their careers in construction.
5 March 2008
The Guardian
Professor Mark Griffiths and Zaheer Hussain’s study.
7 March 2008
The Lawyer
Geoff Hoon MP talks to students at Nottingham Law School.
13 March 2008
Financial Adviser (of FT Group)
Nottingham Business School’s Simon Mercado on EU rules for businesses.
20 March 2008
The Guardian (Technology)
Professor Paul Evans is working to develop a revolutionary new airport security scanner.
4 April 2008
The Times
Dr Monica Whitty study into different online dating names.
9 April 2008
The Times
Freelance theatre designer studied at Nottingham Trent University.
23 April 2008
FUK
Nottingham Trent University student Alicia Stone wins first prize at Fashion Awareness Direct competition.
4 May 2008
The Observer
MSc in Cyberpsychology being launched at Nottingham Trent University.
20 May 2008
The Times
Chelsea Flower Show winning garden was designed by Nottingham Trent University’s Sue Hayward.
28 May 2008
The Guardian
Professor Mark Griffiths on scratchcard gambling.
6 June 2008
Vogue
Nottingham Trent University launches unique fashion scholarship in association with Paul Smith.
12 June 2008
Vogue
Nottingham Trent University’s Ria Thomas wins Graduate Fashion Week knitwear award.
12 June 2008
Drapers
Nottingham Trent University’s Ria Thomas wins prestigious Graduate Fashion Week knitwear award.
12 June 2008
The Guardian
Sir Michael Parkinson appointed Chancellor of Nottingham Trent University.
12 June 2008
BBC News Online
Sir Michael Parkinson appointed Chancellor of Nottingham Trent University.
13 June 2008
The Guardian
Professor Mark Griffiths on mobile phone addiction.
16 June 2008
The Independent
New kids on the block: Britain’s graduate shows offer a tantalising glimpse of the future
19 June 2008
Times Higher Education
Sir Michael Parkinson appointed Chancellor of Nottingham Trent University.
25 June 2008
BBC Radio Nottingham
Interview with Ria Thomas, winner of Pringle of Scotland Visionary Knitwear Award at Graduate Fashion Week.
1 July 2008
Hold The Front Page
Nottingham Trent University student wins Television Journalist of the Year at annual Student Journalism Awards.
4 July 2008
The Independent
Dr Mark Jacobs on Robert Graves and Laura Riding Jackson.
10 July 2008
The Times
Nottingham Trent University product design student has created an innovative cycle-storage design.
16 July 2008
BBC News Online
His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex officially opens Nottingham Trent University’s Veterinary Nursing Centre and Animal Unit at the Brackenhurst campus.
16 July 2008
BBC Radio Nottingham
Interview with students and staff at HRH The Earl of Wessex’ opening of Nottingham Trent University’s Veterinary Nursing Centre and Animal Unit.
18 July 2008
Newark Advertiser
HRH The Earl of Wessex officially opens Nottingham Trent University’s veterinary nursing centre and animal unit.
8 August 2008
The Independent
Nottingham Trent University study into how Beijing weather conditions could improve British athletes' ability at the Olympics.
8 August 2008
BBC News Online
Nottingham Trent University study into how Beijing weather conditions could improve British athletes' ability at the Olympics.
9 August 2008
The Daily Telegraph
Nottingham Trent University study into how Beijing weather conditions could improve British athletes' ability at the Olympics.
14 August 2008
The Times
Nottingham Trent University developing device for rapid diagnosis of bird flu.
14 August 2008
BBC News Online
Nottingham Trent University developing device for rapid diagnosis of bird flu.
14 August 2008
Daily Mail
Nottingham Trent University developing device for rapid diagnosis of bird flu.
14 August 2008
Nature
Nottingham Trent University developing device for rapid diagnosis of bird flu.
27 August 2008
Daily Mail
Dr Judith Rowbotham’s study into Victorian health and diet.
28 August 2008
The Independent
Nottingham Trent University’s new cashless campus system.
6 September 2008
Telegraph.co.uk
Anthony Nolan Trust Cord Blood Bank opened at Nottingham Trent University’s Clifton Campus.
17 September 2008
BBC News Online
Professor Mark Griffiths on the links between online gaming and physical health.
17 September 2008
New Scientist
Professor Mark Griffiths on the links between online gaming and physical health.
18 September 2008
Sciencedaily.com
Nottingham Trent University carries out research to help in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
18 September 2008
BBC Radio Nottingham
Interview with Dr Balwir Matharoo Ball, part of a team of scientists researching methods to help in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
24 September 2008
Daily Mail
Nottingham Trent University research into the positive effects of women dyeing their hair.
24 September 2008
The Guardian
GameCity and the launch of UK’s first National Videogame Archive.
25 September 2008
The Economist
Professor Leighton Vaughan Williams on betting on the election.
27 September 2008
BBC News Online
Nottingham Trent University to launch National Videogame Archive.
3 October 2008
BBC News Online
Professor Leighton Vaughan Williams on industrial bail-outs.
9 October 2008
Vogue
Nottingham Trent University launches unique scholarship with designer Paul Smith.
21 October 2008
Drapers
Founder of fashion brand All Saints, trained at Nottingham Trent University.
2 November 2008
BBC News Online
Nottingham Trent University experts tracking hedgehogs to better understand reasons for their decline.
4 November 2008
BBC Radio Nottingham
Interview with Dr Richard Yarnell, who is using radio tracking devices to monitor hedgehog populations to develop better conservation techniques.
5 November 2008
Journalism.co.uk
Chris Cramer delivers Distinguished Lecture Series talk at Nottingham Trent University.
10 November 2008
Journalism.co.uk
Nottingham Trent University Newspaper Journalism student, Paul Prowser, is listed as winner of Feature Writer of the Year award.
11 November 2008
BBC News Online
Sir Michael Parkinson is installed as first Chancellor of Nottingham Trent University.
14 November 2008
Daily Telegraph
Professor Mark Griffiths on the Second Life divorce couple and forming relationships in online games.
17 November 2008
The Times
Sir Michael Parkinson on becoming the first Chancellor of Nottingham Trent University.
27 November 2008
Sky News
Nottingham Trent University student Danielle Couchman named as Student Broadcaster of the Year in the Guardian Student Media Awards.
9 December 2008
Lawyer 2B
Nottingham Law School graduate wins Higher Education Volunteering Award.
12 December 2008
Times Higher Education
Nottingham Trent University listed among top universities with most positive blog coverage.
13 December 2008
Daily Telegraph
Nottingham Trent University students enrolled to help in expanding a database of glove prints to help police.
