Good news on research performance 

Research update by Professor Sarah Metcalfe I am delighted to share encouraging news about the university’s research performance.  Our research income has grown by 23% between 2019 and 2023, putting us in the top ten of the Russell Group. We are top six for industry-linked income.  In a blog supporting his RKE performance report to …

REF 2029: staff encouraged to apply to serve on assessment panels 

Research update by Professor Tom Rodden Colleagues are encouraged to apply for membership of the national panels that are at the heart of the assessment process for REF 2029.  This is an exciting opportunity for professional development. These panels bring together specialists in each unit of assessment, with opportunities to enhance skills in research evaluation and …

Strong research funding performance is a fantastic achievement

I am delighted to report that the University of Nottingham is expected to exceed our target of £186m of new research funding awards this year. We are also seeing a strong performance in new research bid applications which are expected to reach a target of £726m for 2023/4, compared to £707m last year. Our research …

Celebrating excellence and improving the research experience

Professor Tom Rodden’s research update In my latest update, I am delighted to share news of how the quality of research and knowledge exchange at Nottingham has been acknowledged and celebrated.   We hosted visitors, including Science Minister Andrew Griffith MP and key funders, who were hugely impressed by our world-leading researchers and partnerships. I …

My pledge for research at a challenging time for our university    

In my first update of the year, I’d like to share my sense of optimism for 2024, news of successes, opportunities and support for research at Nottingham – and reaffirm my commitment to our research community at a challenging time. The higher education sector is facing unprecedented financial pressures and here at Nottingham we face …

Welcome to my first research update

I am delighted to share with you a research update, my first as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange.  I’m looking forward to building upon the work of my predecessors and the many colleagues across the university who support the delivery of our research strategy.   In my first few weeks in the job, I have …

Signing off with news of excellent Knowledge Exchange Framework results

Welcome to my final update as Interim Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange. Thank you for your support and goodwill during my time in this interim role. I’m delighted to sign off with excellent Knowledge Exchange Framework results and a strong round-up of support and opportunities for our research community. From October I hand over …

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 …