Triangle
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.
Windmill in a field
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
Picture of city as a lab
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
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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