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After losing a loved one to cancer, Rukshana discovered running as a way to support her wellbeing. Now, she is taking on the Robin Hood Half Marathon in memory of her father and fundraising for the John van Geest Cancer Research Centre at NTU, raising money and awareness for cancer research.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/09/rukshanas-fundraiser-for-the-john-van-geest-cancer-research-centre

NTU is delighted to be a Bronze Charity Partner for the Robin Hood Half Marathon 2026, with a wonderful group of fundraisers pledged to run the 21km route through Nottingham, in support of the vital work of the John van Geest Cancer Research Centre (JvGCRC).

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/04/kartikeyas-fundraiser-for-the-john-van-geest-cancer-research-centre

NTU is delighted to be a Bronze Charity Partner for the Robin Hood Half Marathon 2026, with a wonderful group of fundraisers pledged to run the 21km route through Nottingham, in support of the vital work of the John van Geest Cancer Research Centre (JvGCRC).

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/04/loris-fundraiser-for-the-john-van-geest-cancer-research-centre

NTU is delighted to be a Bronze Charity Partner for the Robin Hood Half Marathon 2025, with a wonderful group of fundraisers pledged to run the 21km route through Nottingham, in support of the vital work of the John van Geest Cancer Research Centre (JvGCRC).

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/09/running-for-resilience-ntu-student-tackles-the-robin-hood-half-marathon-to-honour-familys-cancer-journey-and-support-life-saving-research

NTU is delighted to be a Bronze Charity Partner for the Robin Hood Half Marathon 2025, with a wonderful group of fundraisers pledged to run the 21km route through Nottingham, in support of the vital work of the John van Geest Cancer Research Centre (JvGCRC).

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/09/georgias-race-for-research-ntu-staff-member-runs-to-support-cancer-charity-inspired-by-childhood-friend

NTU is delighted to be a Bronze Charity Partner for the Robin Hood Half Marathon 2025, with a wonderful group of 17 fundraisers already pledged to run the 21km route through Nottingham.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/04/karen-goes-the-distance-in-support-of-the-john-van-geest-cancer-research-centre

A team of Robin Hood Half Marathon runners fundraised over £3000 for The John van Geest Cancer Research Centre at Nottingham Trent University.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/12/ntus-robin-hood-half-marathon-runners-raise-over-3000-for-the-john-van-geest-cancer-research-centre

A single bout of exercise triggers processes in bone cells which could help to protect against the spreading of cancer to the bones, a new study suggests.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/06/exercise-prompts-cells-to-react-in-a-way-that-could-protect-against-bone-cancer-and-other-bone-related-illnesses,-research-suggests-to-react-in-a-way-that-could-protect-against-bone-cancer-and-other-bone-related-illnesses,-research-suggests

Scientists at the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University are to begin clinical trials for a DNA vaccine to prevent COVID-19.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2020/08/funding-will-allow-clinical-trials-for-covid-19-vaccine-to-begin-in-nottingham

Scientists have identified a gene which if present in certain breast cancer patients indicates how they will respond to specific therapies.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2020/08/gene-could-guide-better-treatment-of-most-common-breast-cancer