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How the Sentencing Act 2026 changes prison sentences
15 July 2026
New sentencing reforms aim to reduce prison overcrowding. This explainer outlines the key changes, who they affect and what they mean in practice.
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What Count Binface tells us about political memes
13 July 2026
Dr Tine Munk explores how Count Binface's Clacton campaign reveals the rise of defensive memetic warfare and its influence on political communication..
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More than a water well: rebuilding health and livelihoods through clean drinking water in rural Sri Lanka
21 July 2026
Working with a rural Sri Lankan village, NTU researchers co-designed a clean water project that improved health and created a model for other communities.
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Nottingham Business School's MBA Excellence Scholarship recognises and supports exceptional professionals with awards worth up to 50% of tuition fees. Read more.
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More than a water well: rebuilding health and livelihoods through clean drinking water in rural Sri Lanka
21 July 2026Working with a rural Sri Lankan village, NTU researchers co-designed a clean water project that improved health and created a model for other communities.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/07/clean-water-rural-sri-lanka
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Nottingham Business School named a global winner in PRME’s Excellence in SIP Reporting awards
21 July 2026Nottingham Business School named a global winner in PRME's Excellence in SIP Reporting awards
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/07/nottingham-business-school-named-a-global-winner-in-prmes-excellence-in-sip-reporting-awards
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From the lab to the Lords: NTU researcher joins national science policy leaders at Westminster
21 July 2026A Nottingham Trent University PhD researcher has attended a prestigious parliamentary event bringing together MPs, Peers and leaders from across the UK's scientific community.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/07/from-the-lab-to-the-lords-ntu-researcher-joins-national-science-policy-leaders-at-westminster
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New NERC-funded project to open up environmental science pathways for young people
20 July 2026A new collaborative project involving Nottingham Trent University has been recommended for funding through the Natural Environment Research Council’s Opening up the Environment programme.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/07/new-nerc-funded-project-to-open-up-environmental-science-pathways-for-young-people
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How the Sentencing Act 2026 changes prison sentences
15 July 2026New sentencing reforms aim to reduce prison overcrowding. This explainer outlines the key changes, who they affect and what they mean in practice.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/07/sentencing-act-2026-explainer
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Another successful year for NTU Product Design students at annual showcase of graduate talent
14 July 2026The work of Nottingham Trent University (NTU) students was recognised at New Designers 2026, the UK's most established graduate design showcase.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/07/another-successful-year-for-ntu-product-design-students-at-annual-showcase-of-graduate-talent
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What Count Binface tells us about political memes
13 July 2026Dr Tine Munk explores how Count Binface's Clacton campaign reveals the rise of defensive memetic warfare and its influence on political communication..
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/07/count-binface-clacton-election-memes
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Why romanticising resilience in war is harmful
13 July 2026Resilience is a word often used to describe people affected by war and violence, but what are the dangers of romanticising it? Dr Blerina Kellezi, Associate Professor in Social and Trauma Psychology at NTU, explores how communities collectively navigate the lasting impact of war, dictatorship and the struggle for justice.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/09/rethinking-resilience-in-the-aftermath-of-war
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The Timms Review identifies major flaws in Personal Independence Payment, but some proposed reforms could create new barriers for disabled people.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/07/timms-review-pip-expert
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Another strong performance in National Student Survey
9 July 2026Nottingham Trent University has performed above the sector average on every theme in the annual National Student Survey (NSS) which invites undergraduate students to give opinions on the quality of their course and university experience.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/07/another-strong-performance-in-national-student-survey