Press releases

Researchers have successfully transformed CO2 into methanol by shining sunlight on single atoms of copper deposited on a light-activated material, a discovery that paves the way for creating new green fuels.

Two undergraduate students from the University of Nottingham are part of an international team who have revealed that a brilliant supermassive black hole is not living up to expectations in a new study using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory.

Scientists have for the first time created a giant quantum vortex to mimic a black hole in superfluid helium that has allowed them to see in greater detail how analogue black holes behave and interact with their surroundings.

Experts at the University of Nottingham are joining forces with Stand Against MND and the MND Association, to carry out research to better understand motor neurone disease (MND) mechanisms – the biochemical processes that go wrong – in order to speed up the race to find new treatments.

An exhibition at the University of Nottingham’s Lakeside Arts will showcase two new research collections documenting the battles fought by second-wave feminists in Nottingham.

An exciting and immersive exhibition, exploring cutting-edge research tackling issues of sustainability and environmental resilience, is set to showcase projects from Nottingham’s universities, and will culminate in a spectacular nature-inspired performance by the world-acclaimed BBC Concert Orchestra.

The world-famous BBC Concert Orchestra is joining forces with students and researchers from Nottingham’s universities for a week-long showcase of exciting events and performances in the city.

A third-year learning disability nursing student from the University of Nottingham has developed a resource for healthcare workers to help them use Makaton when communicating with patients who have learning or communication difficulties.

A consortium including the University of Nottingham has received more than ten million pounds to open a doctoral training centre that will focus on leading the UK towards net zero.

The University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University have been awarded funding for a centre that will train chemists of the future to find new ways to decarbonise manufacturing sectors, and help the East Midlands achieve its net zero target.