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The red squirrel was once a familiar sight across Britain. Today, it has disappeared from much of its former range. Dr Kat Hamill, Senior Lecturer in Zoology at Nottingham Trent University, explains what has happened to one of Britain’s most recognisable native mammals – and whether science and conservation can help bring it back.

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Nottingham Business School research finds that the mental health benefits associated with education vary significantly between countries.

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Nottingham Civic Exchange is launching it's next round of policy engagement fellowships at NTU. Find out more here.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/10/2026-nottingham-civic-exchange-policy-fellowship-scheme-is-live

Professor Amin Al-Habaibeh, an expert in intelligent engineering systems, investigates whether a reduction in the UK motorway speed limit would lead to a reduction in carbon emissions

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/10/would-a-50-mph-motorway-speed-limit-save-fuel

How can you prepare for an emergency before it happens? Professor Rowena Hill explains how individuals, communities and organisations can prepare for emergencies, respond effectively and learn from experience.

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Zoos do not consistently increase support for species as their conservation needs grow and they attempt to balance competing pressures, new Nottingham Trent University research suggests.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/09/study-some-threatened-species-may-miss-out-as-zoos-try-to-balance-conservation-efforts-with-competing-pressures

Dr Kevin Hunt, a senior lecturer culture and context in the Nottingham School of Art & Design, explains the story as to why David Bowie's eyes were different

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/09/why-did-david-bowies-eyes-appear-to-be-different-colours

More than 100 millions tonnes of clothing and textiles are produced every year, but what happens when used garments are put in recycling bins or donated to charity? Fashion sustainability researcher Sajida Gordon explains

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/09/what-happens-to-clothes-put-in-recycling-bins

England has seen welcome rainfall after a prolonged dry spell – so why are drought conditions still a concern? Dr Lucy Clarke, Associate Professor of Environmental Resilience at Nottingham Trent University, explains why green grass and rising river levels do not necessarily mean the drought is over, and why depleted groundwater and other water stores can take months to recover.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/09/england-is-rainy-again.-so-why-is-it-still-in-drought

How is AI changing the workplace? Professor Xiao Ma examines its impact on decision-making, frontline workers, managers and organisational hierarchy.

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