Press releases

New global network will tackle challenges around ageing society and rehabilitation

An international forum has marked the start of an exciting global network which will look at research into healthy ageing and rehabilitation around the world.

Funding will allow advancement of Nottingham COVID-19 vaccine to clinical trials

Scientists at the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University are to begin clinical trials for a DNA vaccine to prevent COVID-19.

Early cases of COVID-19 were missed in the UK due to rigid case criteria and lack of testing, says new study

The early spread of COVID-19 could have been prevented if initial case definitions had been less stringent and extensive community testing had been in place sooner, according to new research from the University of Nottingham.

Immune response finding offers new hope in fight against COVID-19

Our bodies own natural immune response could offer a new hope in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and help underpin the success of future vaccines, a team of scientists have said.

Revolutionary blood test could transform early diagnosis of lung cancer, study finds

A blood test developed as part of pioneering research at The University of Nottingham is offering new hope for increasing survival rates from deadly lung cancer by significantly enhancing the early detection of the disease, a study has shown.

New £2.1m UK study launched to investigate COVID-19 risks for BAME healthcare staff

The University of Nottingham is part of a new £2.1m research study investigating the risks of COVID-19 on black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) healthcare workers.

Back on campus – University of Nottingham vet students resume face-to-face learning

Students from the University of Nottingham’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Science will become some of the first in the UK to return to face-to-face teaching following the coronavirus lockdown when they resume their studies on Sutton Bonington campus today (Monday 27 July).

Fruit flies help scientists to understand how cancer spreads

Scientists from the University of Nottingham have taken a major step towards understanding how cancerous tumours can invade different areas of the body, which could be vital in helping to prevent millions of cancer-related deaths.

Experts come together to push forward innovation in clinical rehabilitation

A consortium of experts at the National Rehabilitation Centre will pioneer new techniques and technologies for the rehabilitation of the seriously ill and injured.

Nottingham expert to play key role in ground-breaking new study into long-term health impacts of coronavirus

A major UK research study into the long-term health impacts of COVID-19 on hospitalised patients has been launched.