Press releases

A new study has revealed how residents in Nottingham were negatively impacted by the heatwave in July 2022 and that those from socially and economically vulnerable groups were more affected, but also that community spirit and caring for each other helped people to cope.

Road users across Nottinghamshire are being called on to help researchers identify areas across the county where accidents are likely to happen by sending in videos of their ‘near-crashes’.

Engaging children early with science can have long term impacts on subject choices at GCSE and A level, and improve uptake of STEM subjects, according to new research.

A wider range of food and drink businesses from the whole supply chain will have access to specialist support and expertise with the new Food Innovation Centre.

Meat-eaters who take part in Veganuary could cut their saturated fat and cholesterol intake but may also miss out on vital micronutrients, according to a new study.

Scientists have been awarded £3m to develop new targeted drugs to help people with Diabetes to make their own insulin that could pave the way for a cure for the disease.

Two researchers from the University of Nottingham have received a funding boost after being awarded UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships.

Researchers have used new technology to create an electric flare stack that significantly reduces CO2 emissions compared to gas flares that are currently used by oil refineries to control pollution.

The University of Nottingham scooped STEM Research Project of the Year at last night’s Times Higher Education Awards for prioneering research to develop a new non-invasive treatment for Tourette’s Syndrome.

New research from the University of Nottingham and Northumbria University has found that conspiracy theories about social groups can have significant negative effects on their members.