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Menstrual cycle education in UK schools is inconsistent and inadequate, and teachers feel they lack time, confidence, and subject knowledge, according to new research involving Nottingham Trent University.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/04/insufficient-menstrual-cycle-education-provided-in-uk-schools,-study-finds

A lack of leg room is a well-known grumble among passengers on flights – but noise in the cabin is the number one gripe when it comes to propeller aircraft, a new study suggests.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/03/noise-and-vibration-biggest-factors-in-passenger-discomfort-onboard-propeller-aircraft,-study-shows

Top prize at the East Midlands Institute of Physics competition.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/04/top-prize-at-the-east-midlands-institute-of-physics-competition

BSc (Hons) Exercise Nutrition and Health at NTU has received an undergraduate course endorsement with the British Dietetic Association’s Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENR).

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/04/senr-endorsement-success-for-our-department-of-sport-science

By Joseph R. Stanford, Postgraduate Researcher in Sport & Exercise Psychology, and Laura C. Healy, Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/03/expert-blog-knowing-me,-knowing-you-the-importance-of-athlete-coach-relationships-in-achieving-success

Scientists are developing a novel method for treating brain haemorrhages which it is hoped could reduce the risk of brain damage and disability and increase patients’ chances of survival.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/03/study-could-reduce-risk-of-brain-damage,-disability-and-death-following-brain-haemorrhage

A ‘breakthrough’ smart textile arm sleeve will use electrical stimulation to reduce swelling and discomfort for patients with lymphoedema.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/03/breakthrough-smart-textile-sleeve-will-improve-treatment-and-quality-of-life-for-lymphoedema-patients

The first study to investigate the role of touch in a novel intervention known as Havening shows how therapeutic touch reduces feelings of distress by changing brain activity.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/03/nurturing-touch-technique-shown-to-change-brain-activity-and-reduce-distress

Harriet Hall, PhD researcher, NTU School of Science and Technology

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/03/we-detected-vibrations-from-a-2mm-mite-and-it-could-help-save-honeybee-colonies

Finding out the secrets of the amazing colour changing octopus, getting up close to an electric racing car, checking out the natural history museum in Wollaton Hall and making a sweet cannon are just some of the interactive activities on offer for budding scientists at this year’s Science in the Park event.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/02/science-in-the-park-returns-with-family-friendly-fun-and-learning