Emma Lowry
International Media Relations Manager, University of Nottingham
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Researchers are first in the world to watch plants ‘drink’ water in real-time
August 3, 2021
Scientists at the University of Nottingham have become the first in the world to find a way to observe how plant roots take in and circulate water at the cellular level, which could help to identify future drought- and flood-resistant crops. The inability to monitor water uptake inside roots – without damaging the specimen – …
Why its important to ventilate indoors this Christmas to reduce the spread of Covid-19
December 16, 2020
Dr Ben Jones is Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture and Built Environment. He recently contributed to a SAGE Environmental and Modelling Group report on the role of ventilation in controlling SARS-CoV-2 transmission. The research found that being in a room ventilated with fresh air can reduce the risk of infection from coronavirus particles …
Trio of aspiring Nottingham architects triumph in national Home of 2030 design competition
December 3, 2020
Three of our most talented fledgling architects were recently shortlisted for a Government-backed competition to design new ‘homes fit for the future’ for their socially-minded concepts that tackle loneliness and food insecurity. The Home of 2030 contest asked students from across the UK for affordable, high-quality, low-carbon and age-friendly housing concepts in its Young Persons’ …
Midlands hub to drive down C02 emissions in UK transport production
August 12, 2020
The University of Nottingham is leading a new project to help make UK travel carbon-neutral by 2050 and to eliminate C02 from every stage in both transport manufacturing and logistics supply chains. Through research and innovation, Trans-Mid aims to reduce logistics emissions by 40 per cent and boost regional chain jobs by 12 per cent. …
Nottingham in the War – “Beloved” Bulleid: the Nottingham engineer helping the war effort
November 1, 2018
Under the leadership of Professor Charles Bulleid, the Engineering Department at University College Nottingham, (now the University of Nottingham) made extensive contributions to the war effort. The First World War was a crisis that was felt particularly keenly in colleges and universities. These institutions, which had been full of healthy young men, were nearly emptied once the call for …
Robots to revolutionise engine maintenance for Rolls-Royce
August 17, 2018
A new range of robot ‘mechanics’ under development at the University of Nottingham is set to transform jet engine maintenance at Rolls-Royce, saving the company time and money and cutting delays for air passengers. The University Technology Centre for Manufacturing and On-Wing Technologies is working with Rolls-Royce to design and build a range of bespoke prototype robots capable of performing jet …
Racing UK’s first ever all-wheel drive electric motor car at Formula Student
July 27, 2018
Young engineers at the University of Nottingham are gearing up to compete at an international student motorsport competition with the Formula-style electric race car they designed and built from scratch. The team aims to showcase the UK’s first ever all-wheel drive electric motor car at the Formula Student, Czech Republic, a renowned test ground for the next-generation of top engineers. They will compete against 50 other student …
Experts provide glimpse inside University’s most energy efficient building
June 18, 2018
Businesses and the general public were recently invited to visit the University of Nottingham to learn more about the Passivhaus concept. Over 60 attendees, including architects, construction companies, home builders and the general public, filled the boardroom of the recently completed Research Acceleration and Demonstration (RAD) building. The building was specifically chosen as a venue …
Next generation of mechanical engineers show off their designs
An off-road wheelchair, an electric superbike, a robotic physio glove, and a portable drinks fridge that can also transport live organs are among the inventive prototypes developed by 166 third-year MEng students at the Mechanical Engineering Design Showcase. The annual end-of-year event was held 11 to 13 June at University Park with all participating teams …
TT Zero podium finish for University of Nottingham electric superbike
June 7, 2018
The University of Nottingham electric superbike took second place in the Isle of Man TT Zero race on Wednesday 6 June, splitting the two factory Mugen bikes, a historic feat never before achieved by a university team. Daley Mathison, rider for Nottingham, secured the impressive podium finish after averaging 119.294 mph (18:58.600) the second fastest ever lap speed …
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