Press releases

Researchers at the University of Nottingham searching for new treatments for difficult to treat bacterial infections are supporting an awareness campaign being run by the National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC).

Businesses can once again access free scientific support and world-class facilities with the reopening of a number of chemistry and engineering buildings at the University of Nottingham.

Lego could be used as a practical tool to train doctors in anaesthetic skills according to new research that has shown a simple task using the building bricks can help improve technical skills – a finding that could improve medical training and patient safety.

Food scientists have stepped up to the bar to help local brewers boost their productivity. The Food Innovation Centre, in conjunction with the International Centre for Brewing Science, which are both based at the University of Nottingham, has identified three key issues which can be a barrier to growth for small and medium-sized brewers.

A new study has warned of the power of a type of behaviour dubbed the ‘lone wolf’ effect which could result in people ‘opting out’ of supporting organ donation.

Herd immunity to Covid-19 could be achieved with less people being infected than previously estimated according to new research.

Is there anyone out there? This is an age-old question that researchers have now shed new light on with a study that calculates there could be more than 30 intelligent civilizations throughout our Galaxy. This is an enormous advance over previous estimates which spanned from zero to billions.

Food science students from the University of Nottingham have scooped prizes in a national competition for food innovation, with sweet desserts made from bread waste and coconut waffle snacks.

Food scientists are working with an innovative producer of frozen lollies to develop ambient versions of his icy treats so that he can launch a mail order arm of the business.

A multidisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Nottingham will be part of a Trustworthy Autonomous Systems Hub that will spearhead work to ensure that autonomous systems such as driverless cars and robots are trustworthy by default and can ultimately benefit society and industry.