Press releases

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.

A new gambling study has found that payout information shown on slot machines is misleading and is making players believe they have a higher chance of winning.

A new centre to create the next generation of neurotechnology devices to help diagnose, manage and treat a range of brain health conditions has been launched by scientists at the University of Nottingham.

Scientists have discovered, for the first time how root cells respond to their complex soil environment revealing that roots actively sense their microenvironment and mount precise, cell-specific molecular responses. The findings could help the development crops that are resistant to climate stress.

A team of UK scientists at Queen Mary University of London, University of Nottingham and University of Glasgow has received a £6 million EPSRC programme grant on energy efficient, atomically-thin semiconductors to dramatically reduce the electricity demand from AI data centres and high-performance computing.

A summer of space themed activities is blasting off this week as scientists help children from across Nottingham learn about the Universe with close-up imaging of meteorites, virtual reality space exploration and planetarium displays.

A bacteria killing coating created by scientists has been used in trials of a new paint that can be applied to a range of surfaces to effectively kill bacteria and viruses, including difficult to kill species such as MRSA, flu and COVID-19.

Paul Wilson, Professor of Agricultural Economics and Director of the Centre for Food Policy and Foresight at the University of Nottingham is the new President of the Agricultural Economics Society.