The Benefits of Fungal Sex

In this inaugural lecture, Professor Paul S Dyer, BA, MA, PhD, will speak on the topic of ‘The Benefits of Fungal Sex’. Professor Dyer is Professor of Fungal Biology, School of Life Sciences.

Tags: biology, fungus, inaugural lecture, Paul Dyer, public lecture, reproduction, School of Life Sciences

101 ways to kill a fungus

In this lecture, Simon Avery, Professor of Eukaryotic Microbiology in the School of Life Sciences, discusses ‘101 ways to kill a fungus’.

Tags: biology, Eukaryotic Microbiology, fungus, inaugural lecture, microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Simon Avery

From Algae to Coral to Algae to Wherever Now!

Dr David Feary, School of Life Sciences, presents the lecture ‘From Algae to Coral to Algae to Wherever Now!’ Part of the Science Public Lecture Series.

Tags: algae, coral, David Feary, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Life Sciences, science public lecture series

Zumba demonstration

Take part in a Zumba demonstration, with fitness instructor Chloe Berridge on hand to lead African and Latin American themed routines. No dancing experience necessary! Presented by the School of Life Sciences, and part of Black History Month 2015.

Tags: Black History Month, Black History Month 2015, dance, fitness, health, School of Life Sciences, sport, Zumba

Do you speak cow?

Researchers have been eavesdropping on ‘conversations’ between calves and their mothers – using detailed acoustic analysis […]

Appears in Issue 81

Tags: cows, cows communicate, Dr Alan McElligott, Dr Mónica Padilla de la Torre, pplied Animal Behaviour Science, School of Life Sciences

Butterflies to Bedu in a sacred landscape

In this inaugural lecture, Dr Francis Gilbert, School of Life Sciences, presents ‘Butterflies to Bedu in a sacred landscape’. The lecture will describe the gradual change from pure science to a much more applied and people-centred focus of Professor Gilbert’s work in South Sinai in the St Katherine Protectorate.

Tags: Francis Gilbert, inaugural lecture, landscape, Life Sciences, School of Life Sciences, science, South Sinai

LGBT celebration

Join the School of Life Sciences, the School of Health Sciences, and Estates for an LGBT celebration featuring salsa dancing, music and info stalls managed by Nottingham LGBT organisations. Part of LGBT History Month.

Tags: dance, Estates, LGBT, LGBT History Month, music, School of Health Sciences, School of Life Sciences

LGBT celebration

Join the School of Life Sciences, the School of Health Sciences, and Estates for an LGBT celebration featuring salsa dancing, music and info stalls managed by Nottingham LGBT organisations. Part of LGBT History Month.

Tags: dancing, Estates, LGBT, LGBT History Month, music, School of Health Sciences, School of Life Sciences

New insight into impact of alcohol abuse

New research has identified, for the first time, the structural damage at a molecular level that […]

Appears in Issue 79

Tags: alcohol abuse, Alcohol-Related Brain Damage in Humans, Division of Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine, Dr Wayne Carter, PLOS ONE, School of Life Sciences, School of Medicine

Bulletin board

Praise for team as Kate gets set for new Australia role Kate Robertson, Director of Development and […]

Appears in Issue 69

Tags: Chief Engagement Officer, Clinical Sciences, Clinical Sciences Building, Clinical Skills Centre, Community Health Sciences, Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Graduate Entry Medicine and Health, Impact: The Nottingham Campaign, Kate Robertson, Lee Chrimes, Molecular Medical Sciences., Professor Ian Hall, School of Health Sciences, School of Life Sciences, School of Medicine, School of Nursing Midwifery and Physiotherapy, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, Sports Marketing and Communications Officer, Tri-Campus Games, University of Adelaide