Press releases

A new exhibition will allow visitors to step into the invisible world of space rocks with ultra-magnified images of samples from the moon and mars on display in the planetarium at the Sherwood Observatory.

Scientists from across the globe have signed a declaration today that calls for urgent action and collaboration to embed sustainability into the practice of chemistry teaching and research.

Scientists have developed a method for analysing the structure of lipid nanoparticles that could be used to improve vaccine and drug delivery, targeting a wide range of health issues.

Researchers have demonstrated that by using a semiconductor with flexible bonds, the material can be moulded into various structures using nano containers, without altering its composition, the discovery could lead to the design of a variety of customised electronic devices using only a single element.

John King, Professor of Theoretical Mechanics in the University of Nottingham’s School of Mathematical Sciences, has been elected Fellow of the Royal Society.

Research showing how the roots of a widely used pigeon pea crop responds to heat stress will be on display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week as part of ‘The Garden of the Future’.

A food policy expert from the University of Nottingham will play a key role in a DEFRA review to help find solutions to boost farm profitability.

There is no significant difference in the effectiveness of how autistic and non-autistic people communicate, according to a new study, challenging the stereotype that autistic people struggle to connect with others.

A programme of grants and support for local businesses is being rolled out by the city’s two universities that provide access to a wealth of talent and expertise to help drive innovation, productivity and skills in the city.

A team of researchers are working with surgeons to install a unique AI-enabled combined Optical Coherent Tomography (OCT) and Raman spectroscopy system at Nottingham City Hospital to improve breast cancer diagnostics and guide surgery outcomes.