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Nottingham Trent University

3-D printed synthetic organs to train surgeons

From clothes that can ease the crippling symptoms of Raynaud’s disease to synthetic tissue that mimics liv…

De Montfort University

Building houses from plastic bottles

Sand-filled plastic bottles are being used to build homes in Nigeria.

University of Nottingham

Campaign to Raise Awareness of Mental Health in Higher Education

The campaign to Raise Awareness of Mental Health in Higher Education (@ramhhe) has reached millions of stude…

University of Nottingham

Development of MRI scanner

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) was first developed at the University of Nottingham.

Loughborough University

Development of the living wage

Research has helped the Living Wage Commission determine the hourly rate needed to cover living costs.

University of Leicester

Discovery of genetic fingerprinting

A professor in Leicester's Department of Genetics discovered genetic fingerprinting.

University of Leicester

Identifying and preventing diabetes

Approximately 2.5 million people in the UK have Type 2 diabetes, with many more in a so-called “pre-diabet…

University of Derby

Improving kidney dialysis treatment

A Derby-based project to personalise kidney dialysis could improve the lives of thousands of people worldwid…

University of Derby

Improving our well-being through nature

Research has shown wellbeing and conservation habits can be influenced by our relationship with nature.

University of Lincoln

Improving the accuracy of cancer treatment for children

It is estimated that one in two people living in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer. Currently, around 40…

University of Northampton

Maintaining high NHS standards

The clinical skills of nurses and midwives are being assessed to ensure care is the best it can be.

University of Northampton

Motorsport to help veterans

The University of Northampton’s occupational therapy team are helping wounded service personnel get back i…

Loughborough University

Opportunities in parasports for disabilities

For more than 15 years Loughborough University’s Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport has helped to…

University of Lincoln

Relieving the pressures on the NHS through better training

Ambulance staff are being trained to improve pre-hospital care for patients.

Nottingham Trent University

Research into digital technology and gambling addiction

Strategies initiated at Nottingham Trent University are helping tackle digital and gambling addiction.

De Montfort University

Supporting cancer patients through volunteering

De Montfort University has used partnerships across the charity sector to offer students volunteering opport…