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NTU recognised as Policing Academic Centre of Excellence
7 May 2025Nottingham Trent University has been recognised as a Policing Academic Centre of Excellence in a new initiative to ensure that policing is shaped by the latest and best scientific expertise.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/05/ntu-recognised-as-policing-academic-centre-of-excellence
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Sexual identity stress linked to poor sleep in LGB individuals
1 May 2025Almost 90% of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) individuals are sleeping poorly due to identity challenges, anxiety and depression, and reduced life satisfaction, according to the first study to use standard assessments to measure sleep exclusively among the LGB community.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/05/sexual-identity-stress-linked-to-poor-sleep-in-lgb-individuals
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Nurturing mothers help monkeys recognise key facial expressions
7 April 2025Baby monkeys who receive more care from their mothers develop stronger facial expression recognition skills as they grow.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/04/nurturing-mothers-help-monkeys-recognise-key-facial-expressions
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Gender-affirming care key to transgender men’s health and happiness
2 April 2025Body image and quality of life among transgender men could be improved with more gender-focused care, according to research by Nottingham Trent University
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/04/gender-affirming-care-key-to-transgender-mens-health-and-happiness
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Dyslexia ‘invisible’ in schools amid parent-teacher divide on support
24 March 2025Parents of children with dyslexia feel that the condition is largely ‘invisible’ in schools, with a lack of recognition leading to inconsistent and ineffective support.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/03/dyslexia-invisible-in-schools-amid-parent-teacher-divide-on-support
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New VR test aims to boost road safety for tractor drivers
24 February 2025A new virtual reality (VR) hazard perception test has been developed to address the training gap for tractor drivers, aiming to reduce road incidents involving agricultural vehicles.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/02/new-vr-test-aims-to-boost-road-safety-for-tractor-drivers
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Frequent e-scooter use linked to riskier riding habits
13 February 2025Frequent e-scooter riders are more likely to engage in risky and illegal riding behaviour, according to research which explored how riding experience influences hazard perception and response.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/02/frequente-scooter-use-linked-to-riskier-riding-habits
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Young adolescents in Nottinghamshire offered academic and wellbeing support
29 January 2025Young learners navigating the challenges and pressures of adolescence are being offered coaching to support them with their academic achievement and wellbeing.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/01/adolescents-in-nottinghamshire-offered-support
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Innovative one-minute video game boasts 80% success rate in diagnosing autism
28 January 2025A new one-minute video game is able to accurately and efficiently identify children with an autism diagnosis from those who have ADHD or are neurotypical.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/01/one-minute-video-game-to-diagnose-autism
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Inspirational hub created to boost children’s reading for pleasure
12 December 2024An Inspirational Reading Hub has been created at Nottingham Trent University to give trainee teachers a broader knowledge of children’s literature and boost reading for pleasure in their future classrooms.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/12/inspirational-hub-created-to-boost-childrens-reading-for-pleasure