Press releases

New research could stop malaria in its tracks

Scientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding how the parasite that causes malaria is transmitted from mosquitos, which could be a vital clue in discovering how it has evolved, and how it can be stopped.

New national research programme will evaluate coronavirus tests in hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes

Testing for coronavirus infection could become quicker, more convenient and more accurate, following the launch of a multicentre national programme of research that will evaluate how new diagnostic tests perform in hospitals, general practices and care homes.

Herd immunity threshold could be lower according to new study

Herd immunity to Covid-19 could be achieved with less people being infected than previously estimated according to new research.

A new exploration of queer culture and activism in contemporary China

A new analysis of queer culture in contemporary Chinese art and literature and how it is driving political and social activism has been published by the pioneering University of Nottingham media studies scholar Hongwei Bao.

Nottingham academic wins international award and publishing contract for book on integration in Africa

Dr Timothy Masiko, a Teaching Associate at the University of Nottingham, has been awarded the 2020 SIEL-Hart Prize in International Economic Law for his manuscript on economic integration in Africa.

Hydrogen storage researcher wins top women in engineering accolade

A Nottingham expert exploring new materials to safely store hydrogen as a green fuel for vehicles is today named one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering for 2020 by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES).

Nottingham wastewater expert named one of UK’s top 50 women in engineering

A University of Nottingham researcher who is looking to solve some of the biggest global water challenges has won a Top 50 Women in Engineering: Sustainability Award for 2020.

Tackling scientific racism

University of Nottingham to host open discussion with journalist Angela Saini
The murky history of race science and the ways in which it has been resurrected in the 21st century will be explored during a University of Nottingham event featuring journalist and author Angela Saini.

Hookworm trial offers new hope to MS patients

Parasitic worms could offer a new treatment hope for patients suffering from the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis, according to experts from the University of Nottingham.

Brexit risks the exploitation of UK workers through loss of legal protections, new report finds

A new report by anti-slavery experts today warns that UK workers’ rights could be at risk due to changes in the UK’s legal framework post-Brexit, with workers facing higher levels of vulnerability due to the socio-economic impact of COVID-19.
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