The Universitys news and Information Service

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The Universitys news and Information Service
Up-to-date news from the Communications Office
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Until Monday July 27 2009
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Latest headlines

• The University in the national and local
  newsUntil Monday July 27 2009

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Midlands Enterprising University of the Year
The University of Nottingham
2009
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Nottingham in the news
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Scientists at The University of Nottingham are
taking part in the largest ever study into a
certain group of drugs.Non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to
relieve pain and inflammation but can have
serious unwanted side effects, the Nottingham
Evening Post reports.Now the Safety of
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs project
will study medical information from 35m people in
Europe to assess the harmful side effects of the
drugs. NSAIDS include aspirin and ibuprofen but
risks can include gastrointestinal problems.
Study to assess drug harm
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Nottingham in the news
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Screenwriter honoured
A Notts-born screenwriter and playwright has been
awarded an honorary doctorate at The University
of Nottingham.William Ivory took inspiration
for one of his TV successes Common As Muck
from his first job as a bin man for a local
council, the Nottingham Evening Post
reports.His television work has received
numerous awards and nominations from BAFTA, The
Royal Television Society and The Crime Writers
Association of New York. His first stage play,
The Retirement of Tom Stevens, was produced at
The Lakeside Arts Centre in Nottingham in 2006.
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Higher education in focus
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New maths A level criticised
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Dozens of university academics have put their
names to calls for a new maths A-level in England
to be scrapped, BBC Online reports. Educators
for Reform, a think tank offshoot, say use of
mathematics is not of A-level standard. They
argue it will mislead students from poor
backgrounds and will not prepare people for
university study. The Qualifications and
Curriculum Authority said a consultation on the
new course was just ending but it was meant to
supplement existing A-levels.
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University Research
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Award winning ideas
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An innovative commercial project based on
research into mineral processing at the
University has won an international award.The
project, Microwave Exfoliation of Vermiculite,
won the Environmental Impact award from the UKs
leading body of research commercialisation
professionals, UNICO. The awards recognise the
process of turning knowledge and expertise from
research centres into real commercial products
and services that benefit society and the
economy. The Universitys winning entry is a
new and environmentally friendly way of
processing vermiculite, a widely-used mineral,
and it is generating significant market interest.
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Where to get more information?
The Universitys web pages are a valuable source
of information on a range of topics and
events. Visit www.nottingham.ac.uk
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Where to get more information?
A reception desk and Visitor Centre is situated
in the foyer of the Trent Building on University
Park Campus. It offers a wide variety of
information for visitors and is a place where you
can view Hermes, the Universitys news and
information service.