Press releases

New research has identified the month when people have the strongest suicidal thoughts, and that these thoughts occur a few months before the peak of suicide behaviours in spring/early summer. It also showed the daily peak in suicidal thoughts is between 4-5 am.

Researchers have used a common disinfectant and antiseptic to create a new antimicrobial coating material that effectively kills bacteria and viruses, including MRSA and Covid-19

A pharmacy academic from the University of Nottingham has been elected President of the British Pain Society and aims to help them improve the lives of people experiencing pain.

A world-leading chemist from the University of Nottingham has been elected Fellow of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences and the oldest science academy in continuous existence.

With a single letter seemingly etched in the X-ray glow around it, a giant black hole at the centre of a massive elliptical galaxy is making a mark on its surroundings. 

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have been awarded over £700,000 for research into improvimg treatment outcomes for psychosis.

A microscopic message of congratulations milled onto the side of a 50p coin has been sent to King Charles III ahead of the Coronation on Saturday 6 May.

Detailed microscale images of the inside of a hedgehog spine have revealed that the internal structure looks similar to the inside of a citrus fruit, which may explain their strength and flexibility.

Scientific research at the University of Nottingham is set to benefit from industry expertise with the appointment of a Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence.

Researchers have revealed for the first time how a mechanism that controls root development in plants enables them to cope better with environmental stress conditions.