Press releases

Scientists have discovered a rapid molecular switch in plant roots that allows them to detect dry soils and redirect root growth to find water. This discovery could help in developing drought-resilient crops and addressing future food security challenges.

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled her record spending plans yesterday in her much-awaited Spending Review. Rahul Mukherjee, Associate Professor of Economics, gives his reaction to the announcement.

New research has revealed that learning how to recall multiplication tables doesn’t automatically mean children understand how to apply this knowledge and that different methods of practice can be equally helpful for recall of multiplication facts. The findings could be used to support children’s mathematics learning at school and at home.

Academics from Nottingham University Business School (NUBS) have been recognised by the prestigious and globally renowned UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) for their contribution to innovation and impact in responsible management education.

Nottingham University Business School (NUBS) has been recognised for its societal impact and commitment to sustainability in its first entry in the Positive Impact Rating (PIR).

More than 80 per cent of organisations say that sustainability is important to them, according to new research from the University of Nottingham, supported by UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson.

A trio of Nottingham professors have been recognised for their contributions to sustainable chemistry with an award from the European Chemical Society (EuChemS).

The Senegal National Football team have touched down in the city ahead of a historic international fixture this week, putting the final touches to their preparations at the University of Nottingham’s award-winning football training facilities.

The International Society for Design and Development in Education (ISDDE) has awarded its prestigious prize for Excellence in Educational Design, to the University of Nottingham’s Geoffrey Wake, Emeritus Professor of Education.

University of Nottingham power electronics researchers have supported talented youngsters from three Nottingham primary schools to design, build and race their own electric racing cars.