Rob Ounsworth
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Knowledge Exchange and Impact Awards: why you should enter
June 18, 2018
Our pioneering, multidisciplinary research delivers discoveries that have a real impact on lives. By working collaboratively and sharing knowledge with our partners, the impact of our research is amplified. The University’s Knowledge Exchange and Impact Awards celebrate the transformative impact of our research on business and society – in the East Midlands, the UK and …
Universities at the heart of UK’s Industrial Strategy
May 4, 2018
The Industrial Strategy was published by UK Government in November 2017. The strategy aims to boost UK productivity whilst spreading prosperity to all parts of the UK. Critically, from a University of Nottingham perspective, the strategy provides the basis of how much of the £4.7bn increase in UK science and innovation funding will be distributed. …
Research Priority Areas: big ideas for global challenges
May 3, 2018
Guest blog by Dr Richard Masterman, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research Strategy and Performance. At the latest RPA Information Day, I was delighted to welcome academics from the University’s Research Priority Areas, together with colleagues from Research and Innovation, and members of Professional Services who support research and knowledge exchange. The afternoon session of the event, …
Tackling ‘hidden hunger’: GeoNutrition team’s unprecedented Malawi survey
April 16, 2018
Teams of technical staff, agricultural scientists, PhD and Masters students from Malawi taking part in an international research project with the University of Nottingham were told by their government: “Your work will help improve the health of our nation.” The researchers and technicians were today (16 April) travelling from bases across Malawi to begin sampling …
Open access and REF 2021: an important deadline for researchers
March 21, 2018
Guest post from Professor Dame Jessica Corner, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange. Dear colleagues I would like to remind you of an important deadline for the deposit of journal articles and conference proceedings in order to make them open access and eligible for REF 2021. To be eligible for REF 2021, your journal articles …
RIS — find out more at roadshows across the University
March 16, 2018
Roadshows showcasing the Research Information System (RIS) take place from Tuesday 20 March, giving colleagues the opportunity to find out about the new functionality that will be coming online over the next few months. RIS provides a structured way of managing the preparation, approval and submission of grant applications, as well as providing a user-friendly …
Professor Sarah Sharples joins the Council of the EPSRC
March 7, 2018
Professor Sarah Sharples, the Faculty of Engineering’s Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange, has been appointed to the Council of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Professor Sharples will join the 12-strong board following the establishment on 1 April 2018 of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), which is bringing together the seven …
Blue skies and fair winds: Professor Hervé Morvan
Professor Hervé Morvan, Director of the Institute for Aerospace Technology (IAT), is leaving the University of Nottingham to join one of the IAT’s longstanding industrial partners, Rolls-Royce, as Technology Strategist within the Rolls-Royce extended CTO Office*. Here, Hervé reflects on highlights of his five years leading the Institute and on his time with the Gas …
Update: Institute for Policy and Engagement
March 2, 2018
As part of the University’s Research Vision, we have established the Institute for Policy and Engagement to support the reach, impact and reputation of our research. There are three initial pillars within the Institute: 1) to provide specialist support for global policy impact and engagement 2) to provide the University with a hub to better support public engagement with …
Sharing our Research Vision: faculty drop-in sessions
February 27, 2018
Update Professor Dame Jessica Corner attended a number of drop-in sessions to meet researchers across all faculties in 2018. She is committed to extending this engagement in 2019 and looks forward to hearing from institutes and other research groups. Please look out for an update on these discussions, and the actions taken as a result …
