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PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS:Historic gender equality, but no gender diversity
23 July 2024In an historic milestone, the Paris 2024 Olympics has achieved gender equality on the field of play – but there are no gender diverse athletes competing at the Games. Associate Professor Seema Patel, gender discrimination in sport expert at Nottingham Law School, explores the complex issue of inclusion.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/07/historic-gender-equality,-but-no-gender-diversity-at-paris-olympics
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A project which places lawyers within a trusted health and community centre has demonstrated how the system could be successful in transforming the UK’s legal aid provision.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/07/legal-aid-model-provides-lessons-for-uk-access-to-justice
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Facially expressive primates make better leaders
17 July 2024Facially expressive monkeys are more socially successful and lead better connected social groups, according to research by Nottingham Trent University which shows the benefits of facial communication in primates, including humans.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/07/facially-expressive-primates-make-better-leaders
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Expert blog: First Covid-19 Public Inquiry report is an opportunity to learn lessons on managing societal wide emergencies
17 July 2024On the release of the first report of the Covid-19 Public Inquiry, NTU researchers who were at the forefront of the pandemic response explore what lessons can be learned on how the UK manages emergencies.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/07/first-covid-19-public-inquiry-report-opportunity-to-learn-lessons
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PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS: How heat could impact athletes at this year’s Games
17 July 2024By Stacey Cowe, PhD Researcher in the School of Science and Technology
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/07/paris-2024-olympics-how-the-heat-could-impact-athletes-at-this-years-games
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Expert blog: UK needs leadership on adapting to climate change impacts which can’t be undone
15 July 2024Those in our communities who currently live with the greatest social and health inequalities are most at risk of the impacts from our changing climate. Professor Rowena Hill MBE, Professor of Resilience, Emergencies and Disaster Science, and Rich Pickford, Nottingham Civic Exchange manager, explain how their work on adaptation and climate security can help the UK adapt to a changing climate, and why leaders and key organisations need to take notice.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/07/uk-needs-leadership-on-adapting-to-climate-change-impacts
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Clifton school pupils complete healthy lifestyles programme with three-course banquet
15 July 2024School pupils in Clifton have completed a six-year healthy lifestyles programme by preparing and cooking a banquet for special guests, using ingredients grown in their own kitchen garden.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/07/clifton-school-pupils-complete-healthy-lifestyles-programme
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Gene ‘switched off’ in early stages of pancreatic cancer, allowing rapid tumour growth and spread
15 July 2024A new study has revealed that a gene which works to slow the growth and spread of pancreatic cancer is ‘switched off’ by the disease, allowing it to become more aggressive.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/06/gene-switched-off-in-early-stages-of-pancreatic-cancer,-allowing-rapid-tumour-growth-and-spread
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Nottingham Trent University student designs new Graduation gowns for class of 2024
10 July 2024Students graduating from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) this month will be amongst the first to wear newly designed ceremonial gowns and hoods, following a competition to update the previous decades-old designs.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/07/ntu-student-designs-new-graduation-gowns-for-class-of-2024
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Chatbots show potential to bridge gaps in mental health services
10 July 2024Chatbots show significant potential for bridging gaps in traditional mental health services, according to research by Nottingham Trent University.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/07/chatbots-show-potential-to-bridge-gaps-in-mental-health-services