Press releases

A transformative national research infrastructure, underpinned by work led from the University of Nottingham is set to reshape the future of plant and crop research and innovation across the UK.

Researchers, creatives, and industry professionals will gather at the University of Nottingham’s Virtual and Immersive Production (VIP) Studio, on 24 March 2026, as the XR Network+ Roadshow arrives for an inspirational day dedicated to exploring the future of Virtual Production (VP), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Extended Reality (XR).

A public knowledge exchange event, held at the University of Nottingham later this month, will bring together leading academics, policymakers, and peacebuilding practitioners to explore how relational restorative justice approaches are contributing to ongoing peace efforts in Colombia.

An exciting programme of activities for 2026 will once again see talented young musicians from the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University join forces with the world-famous BBC Concert Orchestra, beginning with two spectacular performances this month – The Planets by Gustav Holst and Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi.

The University of Nottingham’s School of Education has joined forces with Notts County Football Club to recognise and celebrate exceptional teachers from across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

The University of Nottingham is part of a team who will deliver a £23 million UK-wide doctoral training programme to develop the next generation of nuclear engineers and support the transition to Net Zero.

A new partnership between the University of Nottingham and Greenwood Academies Trust, the trust for Skegness Academy, is set to create unique employment opportunities for people living in Skegness and its surrounding communities.

A new study has found that a prebiotic fibre supplement reduced pain, improved grip strength, and lowered pain sensitivity in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) - with far fewer dropouts than a digital physiotherapy programme.

Computer Science students from the University of Nottingham have delivered after school clubs in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help young people understand and use it more effectively.

The Department of Music at the University of Nottingham has secured a £1.2 million infrastructure award from the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to advance practice-based research capacity and activate audiences of the future.