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July 3, 2025

A brief history of the slogan T-shirt

Liv Auckland, Lecturer in Fashion Communication and Creative Direction and Curation for Fashion, Nottingham Trent University

You probably have a drawer full of T-shirts. They’re comfy, easy to style, cheap and... read the full article on The Conversation

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July 1, 2025

Five ways to avoid illness like the Lionesses

Samantha Abbott, Doctoral Researcher, Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University

Think back to the last time you had a cold or the flu. Now imagine... read the full article on The Conversation

England's Beth Mead cheering on podium after win v Germany in the Women European Championship Final 2022

July 3, 2025

Pets get hay fever too – how to spot it and manage it

Jacqueline Boyd, Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University

Summer often brings with it the unmistakable sniffles and sneezes of hay fever. As plants... read the full article on The Conversation

June 6, 2025

Can a robot help you age better?

Daniele Magistro, Associate Professor in Physical Activity and Health, Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University

As more of us live longer, can robots help us maintain healthier, more independent and... read the full article on The Conversation

June 23, 2025

How to protect your favourite urban trees from increasing danger

Lucy Grace, PhD Candidate, Climate Change and Literature, Nottingham Trent University

Whether your favourite tree is in a private garden, on wasteland, in a school playground... read the full article on The Conversation

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July 3, 2025

Mr. Nobody Against Putin gives an insight into the propaganda in Russian schools

Colin Alexander, Senior Lecturer in Political Communications, Nottingham Trent University

A remarkable documentary is providing insight into the propaganda found within Russian schools. Mr. Nobody... read the full article on The Conversation

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June 10, 2025

What the new British zoo standards mean for animal welfare

Samantha Ward, Associate Professor of Zoo Animal Welfare, Nottingham Trent University

If you visit a zoo, you might be captivated by the animals you see —... read the full article on The Conversation

July 2, 2025

Welfare reform bill: what changes did the government make to get it over the line?

Richard Machin, Associate professor (Social Policy), Nottingham Trent University

The government’s landmark bill on welfare reform passed by 335 to 260 votes on Tuesday... read the full article on The Conversation

Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, speaks to the Commons ahead of the crucial vote on welfare reform.

May 27, 2025

How vitamin B12 deficiency may disrupt pregnant women’s bodies

Adaikala Antonysunil, Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University

Despite living in an age of dietary abundance, vitamin B12 deficiency is on the rise.... read the full article on The Conversation

June 16, 2025

Jaws at 50: a cinematic masterpiece – and an incredible piece of propaganda

Colin Alexander, Senior Lecturer in Political Communications, Nottingham Trent University

Jaws turns 50 on June 20. Last year, Quentin Tarantino called Stephen Spielberg’s film “possibly... read the full article on The Conversation

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