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Good health and well-being

At the birthplace of MRI, our researchers deliver discoveries for healthier lives, from the world’s first wearable brain scanner, improving monitoring for expectant mothers, reducing hospital infections, tackling the threat of viruses like Covid-19, and working with clinicians to advance new treatments. We’re also one of the UK’s leading universities for sport, offering support to the brightest talents while ensuring sport is accessible to all. 

 

 

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Every 3 seconds an MRI scan takes place around the world

76

sports clubs at the university

#1

UK university for sport*

 
 * The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, * Daily Mail University Guide 2024

 

Research

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UK’s most powerful MRI scanner

We are establishing the UK’s most powerful MRI scanner as a national facility, which will lead help the UK lead the world in ultra-high field imaging to transform understanding of the brain and treatment of disease.

Explore our world‑leading MRI

Learning and students

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Sport for all at the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

We consistently finish in the top ten of the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues. Our state-of-the-art facilities include the David Ross Sports Village and we offer an award-winning, inclusive programme of sport, health and fitness.

See what sets our sport and fitness apart
 

Engagement and impact

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Centre for Healthcare Technologies

Our strategic alliance with the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust underlines our capacity to address healthcare challenges. By driving scientific discovery through to clinical application, we accelerate access to innovative drugs, devices and diagnostics.

Uncover how we’re tackling major healthcare challenges

Policy and operations

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‘Crash’ course for health students

The university partners with ambulance and fire and rescue teams to give health students realistic insight into a casualty’s journey, from a mock on‑campus car crash through emergency response to A&E arrival and rehabilitation.

Discover how we prepare students for real‑world emergencies