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Scientists monitor meerkats’ response to returning zoo visitors
1 March 2021Meerkats that may be used to interacting with visitors in zoos responded positively but cautiously to the sudden return of people after the first COVID-19 lockdown ended, a new study suggests.
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Two international accreditations mark Nottingham Business School as a global leader in personalised learning and high-impact research
1 March 2021A commitment to personalised learning, impactful research and strong links to professions have contributed to two prestigious accreditations from EFMD Global for Nottingham Business School (NBS), part of Nottingham Trent University.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/03/two-international-accreditations-mark-nottingham-business-school-as-a-global-leader-in-personalised-learning-and-real-world-research
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First Ambulance Technician students begin training at new clinical skills facility in Mansfield
24 February 2021The first cohort of Ambulance Technician Practice (ATP) students have begun training at a purpose-built Nottingham Trent University (NTU) facility in Mansfield, which features a mock hospital ward and lifelike mannikins.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/02/first-ambulance-technician-students-begin-training-at-new-clinical-skills-facility-in-mansfield
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DNA from 360,000-year-old bone reveals oldest non-permafrost genome and a new evolutionary history for extinct cave bear
17 February 2021Scientists have successfully sequenced the genome of an extinct cave bear using a 360,000-year-old bone – the oldest genome of any organism from a non-permafrost environment.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/02/dna-from-360,000-year-old-bone-reveals-oldest-non-permafrost-genome-and-a-new-evolutionary-history-for-extinct-cave-bear
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Wedge opens the door to an easier life for motorists with arthritis
16 February 2021Designers at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have created a wedge that allows people with arthritis to manoeuvre themselves out of cars independently and with greater ease and safety.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/02/wedge-opens-the-door-to-an-easier-life-for-motorists-with-arthritis
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Research suggests change to formal volunteering during pandemic
15 February 2021New research has showcased a mixed picture on the time and the availability of volunteers during the pandemic. According to the latest results of the Covid-19 Voluntary Sector Impact Barometer, 40% of the 710 respondents have experienced a decrease in the amount of unpaid time contributed by volunteers since March with just 27% reporting an increase.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/02/research-suggests-change-to-volunteering-commitment-during-pandemic
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Digital platforms could enable monitoring of mental health crises in real-time, say researchers
11 February 2021Research published today shows how digital providers are coming together to support the mental health needs of millions of users unable to access traditional services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/02/digital-platforms-could-enable-monitoring-of-mental-health-crises-in-real-time,-say-researchers
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14 could be peak age for believing in conspiracy theories
9 February 2021Belief in conspiracy theories is heightened as adolescents reach 14 years of age, reveals new research involving Nottingham Trent University (NTU).
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/02/14-could-be-peak-age-for-believing-in-conspiracy-theories
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Strong family bonds can both help and hinder recovery from extreme life events
8 February 2021A new study has revealed that strong family bonds are vital in coping with the distress and challenges of extreme life events but supporting each other through tough times can also lead to collective suffering.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/02/strong-family-bonds-can-both-help-and-hinder-recovery-from-extreme-life-events
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Nottingham Trent University to host St John Ambulance to deliver vital COVID-19 vaccination training
5 February 2021Nottingham Trent University (NTU) will host St John Ambulance to train hundreds of volunteers as part of the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/02/nottingham-trent-university-to-host-st-john-ambulance-to-deliver-vital-covid-19-vaccination-training