Press releases

This month marks the 50th anniversary of Sir Peter Mansfield publishing his first research paper which led to the development of magnetic resonance imaging MRI – an invention that has revolutionised medicine, and that the University of Nottingham continues to advance.

Researchers have discovered a protein that seals plant roots to regulate the uptake of nutrients and water from the soil, the discovery could help develop climate proof crops that require less water and chemical fertilisers.

Children who are too short for their age can suffer reduced cognitive ability arising from differences in brain function as early as six months of age, according to new research.

An international team of scientists have been awarded €10M to explore how plants sense water stress, generating new knowledge that will underpin efforts to engineer more climate resilient crops.

University of Nottingham spin-out company Cerca Magnetics has been named as one of Bloomberg UK’s ‘start-ups to watch.’

Research into autism and suicide has led to autistic people being included as a specific group in UK suicide prevention policy for the first time.

An academic from the University of Nottingham has been recognised for contributions to diversity and inclusion within physics and the broader STEM community.

150-year-old plant specimens rescued from a skip and microscope slides found in forgotten cupboards are taking centre stage at a new exhibition organised by a third year University of Nottingham student.

A team of researchers have been awarded over £1m to explore the capabilities of quantum computing for developing new drugs for myotonic dystrophy.

Leading scientists and industry leaders joined University of Nottingham academics to celebrate the career of Professor Peter Morris.