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Claire Ward, EMCCA mayor, visiting City as Lab

Pioneering place-based research

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.

Father and son wading through flooded street

Climate change: helping families address their fears for the future

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.

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FOREST: Four faculties collaborate with local artist to scan, study and celebrate the Major Oak in a public exhibition

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.

Towards achieving global freshwater sustainability

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.

Reducing educational inequality in Sri Lanka through the School Clustering Reform

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.

University of Nottingham forges ground-breaking health alliance with Kenya.

The University of Nottingham has reaffirmed its commitment to help transform Kenya's health system