Welcome to a space where leadership meets ideas. Here, senior voices from the university share strategic updates on research and knowledge exchange at Nottingham, alongside thought-provoking blogs from across our leadership community. From policy shifts to pioneering perspectives, these insights explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping health, society, culture, environment, and beyond revealing how Nottingham’s research ambition drives impact locally and globally.
From ambition to action - embedding sustainability at the university
Muhammad Ali, Director of Environmental Sustainability at the University of Nottingham, says universities are among the few institutions capable of shaping systems – but we cannot act alone.
Inside the case for a sustainable transition
City as Lab: deeper partnerships and a new home
City as Lab is establishing a new home where community groups, public bodies and industry can come together to improve the lives of people in Nottingham and the East Midlands.
City as Lab's next chapter
The brick and the medal: what the prize means for the Rights Lab
Director Professor Zoe Trodd reflects on the Rights Lab receiving the Queen Elizabeth Prize, the UK’s highest university honour, and why a single brick in her office still guides the work ahead.
The story behind the prize
Why top employers keep choosing Nottingham
Top employers consistently choose Nottingham, ranking in the top five for six years and top ten for over a decade. We explore why recruiters continue to prioritise our graduates.
We explore why employers choose us
Pioneering place-based research in Nottingham
Professor Paul Grainge says the ‘radical energy’ of Nottingham and the East Midlands offers exciting opportunities for partnership between universities and the communities we serve.
Hear from Professor Paul Grainge
How the UK can take the lead in sustainable AI
Artificial Intelligence can be leveraged to accelerate progress towards net zero. Yet the environmental cost of AI has yet to addressed by policymakers, says Professor Tom Rodden.
Professor Tom Rodden talks about AI
Innovation and partnership light the way ahead
Professor Tom Rodden reflects on the breakthroughs, partnerships and progress that have made 2025 a year of innovation and impact at the University of Nottingham.
Rising to the challenge
Initial reflections on the Modern Industrial Strategy
The government’s Industrial Strategy targets increased investment in regional clusters and key sectors, fostering innovation through strong industry partnerships and limited public funding.
Niall O’Loughlin shares his perspective