Press releases

People prefer coordinated punishment to make others cooperate new study finds

People are more likely to punish a selfish individual if someone else does it first according to the findings of a large-scale experiment.

Brexit uncertainty increases and investment falls according to new survey of UK firms

A major new study has revealed that the Brexit process has created a large, broad and long-lasting increase in uncertainty for British businesses.

Have experts in the nanoscale invented a new generation of energy storage materials?

Paving the way for new sustainable battery materials?

No link between body weight and a digestive enzyme as previously claimed, says a new study

Experts at the University of Nottingham have found there is no link between people with a low copy number of the salivary amylase gene (a digestive enzyme produced in the mouth) and being at a high risk of obesity, contrary to the findings of previous studies.

Brexit challenges faced by migrant nurses in the NHS

A new report has found that since the EU referendum in 2016 overseas nurses are experiencing higher levels of discrimination and are more likely to consider leaving the NHS.

Lab-based dark energy experiment narrows search options for elusive force

An experiment to test a popular theory of dark energy has found no evidence of new forces, placing strong constraints on related theories.

UK fracking potential is possibly lower than current estimates, new study suggests

Success of ‘Energy for Business’ secures new funds to help businesses make the low-carbon leap’

Free health checks for construction workers

Employees of construction firms in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland can benefit from free workplace health checks, thanks to a fully-funded project from the University of Nottingham.

Inspirational philosopher wins major national teaching award

A University of Nottingham professor who pioneers the teaching of philosophy from the primary school classroom right up to post-doctoral level, has won a prestigious national teaching award. Professor Andrew Fisher from the University’s Department of Philosophy has been given a National Teaching Fellowship – the most coveted accolade for university teachers in the UK.