Rob Ounsworth
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A glimpse into the future of UK fruit production for PhD researcher
February 6, 2020
Blog by Kellie Smith, a University of Nottingham PhD student researching agriculture and food security I am a new PhD student on a Biotech and Biosciences Research Council (BBSRC)-funded doctoral training programme, which includes a rotation year and the chance to do three mini projects in different lab groups before choosing your main focus. As …
PhD student Colette is research quiz winner
January 29, 2020
PhD student Colette Milbourn is our 2019 research quiz champion and winner of this chocolate wreath created by Louisa’s Vegan Chocolates of Nottingham. Colette, who is studying neuroimaging and is based in the School of Biosciences, correctly answered questions relating to research at the University over the past year. The chocolate wreath was made from …
Brexit: European research funding
January 15, 2020
Guest blog by Professor Dame Jessica Corner Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange The UK’s position in Europe – and implications for future access to European funding by research institutions such as the University of Nottingham – has been uncertain over many months. Following the result of the General Election the picture has become clearer. …
UK’s first forum for female academic entrepreneurs launches at the University of Nottingham
The UK’s first forum for female academic entrepreneurs was being launched today (15 January 2020) at the University of Nottingham. The Midlands Innovation Commercialisation of Research Accelerator (MICRA) created the forum to bring together women to explore entrepreneurship as a pathway for delivering societal and economic impact from their research. University spin-out companies play a …
Research Strategy update – an invitation to join colleagues at faculty-based briefings
January 7, 2020
A series of Research Strategy briefings are being held across the University’s campuses to update researchers and all those dedicated to supporting the delivery of our world-class discoveries. The briefings are being hosted at faculty level, underlining that communicating and engaging with all our researchers is central to our Research Strategy. Each briefing will be hosted by the faculty’s Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange and were taking place on the …
Our world-leading research: an update from Professor Dame Jessica Corner
November 28, 2019
Professor Dame Jessica Corner, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange, updates on recent progress supporting the University’s mission of delivering world-leading research that transforms lives. We are moving from shaping and implementing our research strategy to an emphasis on the delivery of our goals, as we further align with the University’s new strategy. The new …
REF2021: we’re in good shape thanks to your dedication and continuing hard work
November 27, 2019
Professor Dame Jessica Corner, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange, updates on progress towards REF2021 We are approaching the final stages of preparations for REF2021 and will take stock of our submission in the new year. While there remains a tremendous amount to do, I believe we are well-prepared thanks to everyone’s efforts. Our REF …
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 …
