Ultra High Field (UHF) MRI: the next steps
March 1, 2019
The ‘Ultra High Field (UHF) MRI: the next steps’ workshop at the University of Nottingham went fantastically well, attracting around 110 people, including UK and international experts. Professor Dame Jessica Corner, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange, introduced the workshop, writes Elizabeth Hufton, Research Development Manager, Precision Imaging Beacon of Excellence. The event took place to expand the case …
University signs the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment
February 28, 2019
The University of Nottingham has signed the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which provides a code of best practice in research assessment to which institutions can subscribe. Many funders of the University’s research have already signed DORA, including the research councils which make up UKRI, the Wellcome Trust, Cancer Research UK, and the …
Research integrity workshop
February 25, 2019
Join James Parry, Chief Executive of the UK Research Integrity Office, at a workshop exploring good practice in research authorship. The workshops take place on Wednesday 27 February at: C17, Pope Building, University Park, 10.30am-12.30pm B01/B02, Gateway Building, Sutton Bonington Campus, 2-4.15pm To register please email BB-Integrity@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk The workshops will explore: How does authorship ‘work’ in your …
Research Vision Malaysia: an update from Professor Deborah Hall
The University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) reputation campaign in April 2018 was extremely successful in its reach across Malaysia and beyond, writes Professor Deborah Hall, UNM’s Vice Provost for Research and Knowledge Exchange. The campaign focused on our high-quality research, and highlighted three research areas and 16 academics who are having an impact tackling some of Malaysia …
Chemistry… Suck it and See: Professor Pete Licence’s inaugural lecture
February 22, 2019
Pete Licence’s inaugural lecture was a little delayed…but worth the wait. Appointed a Professor of Chemistry in 2013, his lecture was sidelined due to various commitments, not least his appointment that year as Director of the GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratory. Chemistry… Suck it and See took a packed X1 Lecture Theatre in the School of Chemistry through an idiosyncratic, entertaining journey, that started somewhat shakily in …
Nottingham Impact Accelerator — apply now for £40,000 knowledge exchange fund
February 20, 2019
The Nottingham Impact Accelerator’s Knowledge Exchange Annual Prize is awarded on 22 March 2019 – and researchers who register for the event can also apply for up to £40,000 in prize money to support the transfer and exchange of knowledge. The deadline for applications is Friday 1 March. The fund is open to researchers from …
Institute for Policy and Engagement launches
February 12, 2019
The Institute for Policy and Engagement has been unveiled to our colleagues across the University of Nottingham. This was a landmark for us, and celebrated our transition from a bright idea, first discussed three years ago, to a real thing, writes Director of the Institute Stephen Meek. It was tremendously exciting, and not a little humbling, to see …
Delivering the next generation of hydrogen research leaders
February 4, 2019
Professor Gavin Walker, of the University of Nottingham’s Faculty of Engineering, is leading the new Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Hydrogen. Here he reflects on the challenges ahead. Our low-carbon challenge The UK has set a target of a 57% reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2032, and an 80% reduction by 2050. Around 70% of our …
Wonder: amaze and inspire by sharing your passion for world-class research
January 28, 2019
Wonder is the University of Nottingham’s day of discovery, where we invite the public to explore how our world-leading research and exceptional teaching changes lives. Wonder 2019 takes place on Saturday June 15 at University Park and organisers want to hear from researchers who’d like to inspire and amaze at this showcase. Please note the …
Researchfish 2019: get ready to report on the outcomes and impact of your funding
January 23, 2019
Researchfish – the online platform that allows researchers to report to funders on the outcomes, outputs and impact of their discoveries – is an essential tool supporting the University of Nottingham’s growing focus on demonstrating the impact of our research. It provides funders with the information they require to measure research impact and report on …
