The power of knowledge exchange
November 20, 2020
Update from Professor Dame Jessica Corner A key pillar of the University’s strategy is knowledge exchange. The importance of shared expertise is even more apparent in these challenging times: our researchers are informing a better understanding of the pandemic’s impact on so many aspects of our lives, while working with our partners to translate our discoveries will help drive economic recovery …
Calm analysis and rational planning: how I completed PhD fieldwork during Covid
November 19, 2020
Ayesha Iqbal, a PhD student in the School of Pharmacy, shares her experience of a recent field trip to Pakistan Travel during the Covid-19 pandemic seems like a luxury many people could not afford. Being a second year PhD student, I also spent my fair share of time wondering how and when I will get …
Update for our community of postgraduate research students
November 16, 2020
I would like to share an update bringing together a number of recent communications of interest to our community of postgraduate research students (PGRs). While Covid-19 and national restrictions are having an impact on all our lives and across our whole University community, it is important to recognise that the pandemic has been a particularly …
Our commitment to research as we enter new national restrictions
November 6, 2020
Update from Professor Dame Jessica Corner England has entered a further period of national restrictions until Wednesday 2 December. I am sure I am not alone in experiencing a range of emotions as we grapple with the huge impact the pandemic continues to have on every aspect of our lives. I am very pleased that …
New virtual town halls and underlining our commitment to research
October 23, 2020
Update from Professor Dame Jessica Corner As parts of our region prepare to enter tougher Tier 3 restrictions against the pandemic, which are expected to come into force next week, our absolute priority remains your safety and wellbeing. Our Estates, Health and Safety and operations teams are continually monitoring the situation and the measures we …
Power snack: insects and innovation in rural Africa
October 22, 2020
A project aims to support rural communities in Nigeria to generate income from sustainable, nutritious insect-based snacks. The next step is creating innovative supply chains to allow production across Africa and beyond. Dr Jo Gould explains My interests lie in understanding the processing of sustainable ingredients. I am the technical lead for the Sustainable insect …
Global Challenges Research Fund: apply now for internal award
October 13, 2020
The University of Nottingham is inviting applications for internal awards to support the UK Government’s Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). The £1.5bn GCRF supports cutting-edge research that addresses the challenges faced by developing countries. It forms part of the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitment and is a key part of the UK’s overseas aid strategy. The University distributes a block grant …
Our research continues
October 9, 2020
COVID-19 update from Professor Dame Jessica Corner In line with many areas of the country, the city of Nottingham and county of Nottinghamshire look set to face local restrictions from next week to manage increasing cases of COVID-19. While we await official confirmation on the nature and extent of the restrictions, I am confident that …
Research remains our priority as the academic year begins
September 25, 2020
Update from Professor Dame Jessica Corner The start of the academic year is always a special time in the life of a university, and this week feels particularly significant. Thanks to the remarkable efforts of many hundreds of people we have welcomed staff and students back to our campuses. I’m sure I am not alone …
Back in the field: greetings from the Arctic
September 24, 2020
Laura Turner, a second year PhD student in the School of Geography, recounts a ‘priceless experience’ – carrying out fieldwork in Greenland to study the effects of climate change Climate change is altering many aspects of life in the Arctic, including increased growth of shrubs and changes to the timing of plant flowering and die-off. …
