UKRI’s new research funding service: guidance and FAQs
May 26, 2023
Professor Sam Kingman’s research update UKRI’s new research funding service: guidance and FAQs UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is introducing a new service aiming to reduce the burden of finding, applying for and managing research funding. The changes will affect all researchers applying for UKRI funding. To support you, the university’s Research and Innovation team …
Hello from Professor Sam Kingman
April 26, 2023
Welcomed to my first research update as Interim Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange. I am delighted and honoured to take up this role, with responsibility for the university’s research portfolio and implementation of our research strategy. I will be in post until 1 October 2023, when Professor Tom Rodden takes over as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for …
We’ve come a long way: Professor Neil Crout’s farewell update
March 22, 2023
This is my last blog as my cameo appearance as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange comes to an end. Even more weirdly (for me at least) it’s actually the end of my time at the university with retirement just a few days away. I’ve jotted down some reflections on my 30-plus years at the …
It’s been quite a privilege: my 30 years at Nottingham
March 21, 2023
Professor Neil Crout, Interim Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange, is retiring. Here, he reflects on 30-plus years at the University of Nottingham The university in 1990(ish) Money was very tight, staff numbers had fallen in our school, and recruitment was rare. We were worried about the low A-level grade of our incoming students. The …
Building on an excellent foundation
Guest blog by Niall O’Loughlin, Director of Director of RKE Excellence and Strategy. I joined Nottingham at the end of November 2022 in my new role as Director of Research & Knowledge Exchange Excellence and Strategy. I would first of all like to thank all of you who I have meet and had a chance …
International Research Collaboration Fund is now open
February 15, 2023
Research update by Professor Neil Crout The aim of our research strategy is to encourage excellent research and knowledge exchange. We know that international collaboration leads to high quality research and KE outcomes. Therefore I am pleased to confirm that applications are now open for our International Research Collaboration Fund. The IRCF particularly welcomes applications …
Professor Tom Rodden is new Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange
January 19, 2023
Professor Neil Crout’s research update Many congratulations to Professor Tom Rodden, who, as you may already have seen, has been appointed as the university’s new Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange. Tom is a Professor of Computing at the university and has been working at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as its …
Climate change: we are determined to make a difference
November 23, 2022
Research update from Professor Neil Crout Following COP27 in Egypt, I am pleased to share news of how our researchers are delivering climate solutions that are having impact at local, national and global level, from a new energy system set to reduce carbon emissions and homeowners’ bills at an award-winning community energy scheme in Nottingham, …
Our commitment to sharing knowledge for the benefit of all
October 20, 2022
Update from Professor Neil Crout Nottingham has been reaffirmed as one of England’s leading universities for working collaboratively with industry and the public sector. Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) demonstrates our commitment to the sharing of knowledge and is an opportunity for universities to evidence how we support regional and national priorities and sustainable …
Welcome to the new academic year
September 21, 2022
Research update from Professor Neil Crout Welcome to the new academic year and my first update as interim Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange. I look forward to working with you in securing the goals of the university’s renewed research strategy and sharing news of support and opportunities for researchers, as well as celebrating your …
