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City as Lab and the Collaboratory Research Hub are nationally recognised University of Nottingham initiatives driving inclusive, place-based research by connecting universities with communities to co-create solutions, grow social connection and shape regional innovation across the East Midlands.
Discover how groundbreaking research by Dr Jessica Jackson is helping families navigate the emotional toll of climate change. By exploring the link between parents’ climate anxiety and children’s wellbeing, this study offers vital insights for schools, communities, and policymakers. Learn how emotional resilience can become a key part of our climate solutions.
This summer, Nottingham Castle unveils FOREST—an immersive exhibition where art, science, and woodland myth intertwine. What began as a single conversation grew into a vibrant collaboration between artists, engineers, and researchers. In this article, Maria Richards, Head of Public Engagement at the Institute, shares how curiosity sparked this cross-disciplinary journey.
In 2025, the UK experienced one of its driest springs on record. Professor Simon Gosling reflects on his research into sustainable solutions for managing the planet’s freshwater.
Dr Venga Sarma, Assistant Professor in Industrial Economics at the University of Nottingham, is leading a project in collaboration with Sri Lankan policymakers to evaluate the impact of school clustering reforms designed to promote a more equitable education system.
The University of Nottingham has reaffirmed its commitment to help transform Kenya's health system
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