Rob Ounsworth
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Our leading role in delivering UK’s strategic vision
November 21, 2024
The autumn budget set aside a record £20.4bn for R&D, with core research funding increasing to £6.1bn, another record. More than 4,700 newly funded post-graduate places in UK universities have been created to inspire a generation of engineers and scientists, and £40m earmarked to support the spin-out from universities of new ideas. While the HE …
£69.5m funding is testament to the quality of our research and knowledge exchange
October 31, 2024
Research update by Professor Sarah Metcalfe, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange I am delighted to share news that the university is to receive £69.5m in quality-related research funding (QR) for the 2024/25 academic year. This is our largest source of public funding for research and is the university’s share of the £2bn allocated …
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 …
