Rob Ounsworth
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Interdisciplinary Research Clusters and the Flexible Fund: supporting ambitious, challenge-led discovery
November 26, 2019
A new fund supporting interdisciplinary research is set to make its first awards. The University’s Flexible Fund is linked to our Interdisciplinary Research Clusters (IRCs), which bring together academics and our partners to address the key challenges of our age. The Flexible Fund is designed to support interdisciplinary research projects in the early stages of development. …
Trent Building lights up for the elements
November 20, 2019
The University’s iconic Trent Building is being lit up this Friday (22 November) to illustrate a milestone in the history of science – the 150th anniversary of Dmitri Mendeleev’s Periodic Table of Elements. Part of the building will swathed in a video as part of UK Chemistry Week, which the Royal Society of Chemistry is using to combine recognition of the International Year of …
High-profile guests and fascinating spiders join launch of Institute for Policy and Engagement
November 1, 2019
The University’s Institute for Policy and Engagement was officially launched this week in London, where Professor Shearer West welcomed around 140 guests including leading policymakers, representatives from industry, funding bodies and community and national organisations. Professor West, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University, told guests at King’s Place: “The mission of the Institute – to …
Supporting interdisciplinary research: an invitation from new UNICAS director
October 14, 2019
The new director of a University initiative that nurtures novel interdisciplinary research and brings substantial external investment to Nottingham has welcomed an increase in funding that will double the number of projects it supports. UNICAS – University of Nottingham Interdisciplinary Centre for Analytical Science – brings together cross-discipline research groups to focus on exciting projects. …
Interdisciplinary Research Clusters: supporting the University’s vision for delivering world-class research
October 2, 2019
An initial portfolio of 15 Interdisciplinary Research Clusters (IRCs) has been selected to further develop the University’s vision for delivering world-class research. The IRCs will refresh the University’s research ecosystem, refocus our commitment to interdisciplinary discovery and offer agile responses to UK and global challenges and funding opportunities. The IRCs each align to one of …
£55m funding success: Nottingham Research Fellow to help power next generation of electric vehicles
September 5, 2019
Nottingham Research Fellow Dr Lee Johnson is one of the University’s early career researchers with special reason to celebrate its success in landing a share of £55 million from the Faraday Institution. The University is one of five UK consortia sharing the funding, which is supporting research dedicated to improving the performance of electric vehicles. …
Brexit and research funding – update on the Prime Minister’s pledge
August 20, 2019
The Prime Minister’s announcement recognising the UK’s excellence in research and innovation – and his reassurances over funding of successful Horizon 2020 applications in the event of a no-deal Brexit – has been welcomed by Professor Dame Jessica Corner, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange. Dame Jessica also encouraged University researchers to continue to apply for …
Anne McLaren and Nottingham Research fellowships: apply now to develop your research career
July 30, 2019
Our Anne McLaren and Nottingham Research fellowships bring world-class talent to the University – and offer outstanding people already here the opportunity to develop their career with us. Our prestigious fellowship schemes are a fundamental part of our mission for the delivery of exceptional research that changes lives in the UK and across the world. …
Entrepreneur in Residence to help foster culture of enterprise and innovation within Faculty of Engineering
June 25, 2019
The Royal Society has appointed its first Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Nottingham to accelerate work by the Faculty of Engineering in building stronger links with business, and increasing the impact of their world-class discoveries. Peter Winton is a mechanical engineer whose 23-year career with Rolls-Royce included a long association with the faculty. …
Plan S: updated principles and guidance on open access
June 11, 2019
By Julie Baldwin Plan S: accelerating the transition to open access to grant-funded research In September 2018 Plan S, a new open access (OA) publishing initiative, was released. Led by European research funders, under the banner of cOAlition S, it aims to accelerate the transition to full and immediate open access to grant-funded research. UK …
