Our commitment to a positive culture for research
September 27, 2024
Welcome to the first research update for the 2024-25 academic year. I hope you enjoyed a restful summer break. I am delivering this update with my fellow member of University Executive Board, Professor Katherine Linehan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for People and Culture. Katherine is the strategic lead for People and Culture and is committed to making our …
A summer break and looking ahead
July 24, 2024
Professor Tom Rodden’s research update My monthly blog and the Discover research newsletter are taking a summer break in August. My next update will be September, and will look forward the new academic year, with news of our vision for 2024-25 and beyond. For now, I’d like to highlight recent successes, reflect on the challenges …
Our key role in attracting global R&D investment and driving economic growth
May 22, 2024
Professor Tom Rodden’s research update The University of Nottingham is part of a ground-breaking coalition of Midlands universities that has launched a £3m international campaign to attract inward investment into R&D, innovation and science – leveraging our global connections to drive economic growth across the region. I am delighted that the university is part of …
Celebrating excellence and improving the research experience
February 26, 2024
Professor Tom Rodden’s research update In my latest update, I am delighted to share news of how the quality of research and knowledge exchange at Nottingham has been acknowledged and celebrated. We hosted visitors, including Science Minister Andrew Griffith MP and key funders, who were hugely impressed by our world-leading researchers and partnerships. I …
My pledge for research at a challenging time for our university
January 30, 2024
In my first update of the year, I’d like to share my sense of optimism for 2024, news of successes, opportunities and support for research at Nottingham – and reaffirm my commitment to our research community at a challenging time. The higher education sector is facing unprecedented financial pressures and here at Nottingham we face …
Welcome to my first research update
November 8, 2023
I am delighted to share with you a research update, my first as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange. I’m looking forward to building upon the work of my predecessors and the many colleagues across the university who support the delivery of our research strategy. In my first few weeks in the job, I have …
Signing off with news of excellent Knowledge Exchange Framework results
September 27, 2023
Welcome to my final update as Interim Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange. Thank you for your support and goodwill during my time in this interim role. I’m delighted to sign off with excellent Knowledge Exchange Framework results and a strong round-up of support and opportunities for our research community. From October I hand over …