Press releases

A plant-based antiviral treatment for Covid-19, recently discovered by scientists at the University of Nottingham, has been found to be just as effective at treating all variants of the virus SARS-CoV-2, even the highly infectious Delta variant.

A positioning and navigation expert at the University of Nottingham has become the first British academic to win a prestigious international award in the field.

A unique exhibition of sculptures by a diverse range of women artists now on show in Nottingham is aiming to redefine British Sculpture in the post-war era.

Exercise increases the body’s own ‘cannabis’ which reduces chronic inflammation, says new study

Academics are seeking garment workers in Leicester to take part in a study to understand what can be done to improve their lives and working conditions.

Experts have developed a unique method for retrieving high resolution images of fingermarks from curved objects like bullet casings that offers greater detail and accuracy than traditional forensic methods.

Imagine a world in which smart packaging for supermarket ready meals updates you in real-time to tell you about carbon footprints, gives live warnings on product recalls, and instant safety alerts because allergens were detected unexpectedly in the factory.

University philosophers will be rolling the dice and shuffling the cards with board game enthusiasts in a unique event to explore how games can enrich our lives.

A major clinical trial, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, will investigate whether some of the 1.3 million most vulnerable people on long-term immune suppressing medicines can mount a more robust immune response to Covid-19 booster jabs by interrupting their treatment for two weeks after vaccination.

Faith leaders and media professionals are meeting in Nottingham next week to discuss the reporting of religious affairs and how to foster a better understanding of different faiths in the community.