Research England appoints Professor Tom Rodden to key role supporting Research Excellence Framework
December 5, 2024
Professor Tom Rodden, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange, has been appointed by Research England to a leadership role to help guide the delivery of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) in 2029. The Research Excellence Framework is the UK’s system for assessing the excellence of research in UK higher education providers. The REF outcomes are …
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 …
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 …
Taming microbes at the University’s Biodiscovery Institute
February 24, 2020
On 12 May the University is officially opening its £100 million Biodiscovery Institute. In the first of a series of blogs, its Director Chris Denning wrote on Valentine’s Day about how the Institute’s expertise in regenerative medicine will help cure broken hearts though its world-leading stem cell research. Today we’re highlighting another area of cross-disciplinary expertise that will be showcased to colleagues and visitors …
World Water Day: our commitment to securing this priceless global resource for all
March 22, 2019
The University of Nottingham’s iconic Trent Building will be lit up in blue on the evening of 22 March – to mark World Water Day. This highlights our commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, writes Dr Rachel Gomes of the Faculty of …
Technicians: vital frontline support for student wellbeing
July 16, 2018
The University of Nottingham is a proud founding signatory of the Technician Commitment, which is bringing much needed visibility and recognition to the vital role that over 30,000 technicians working across UK universities and research institutes play in enabling research and innovation, and in inspiring and nurturing students. The majority of technical staff are in …
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 …
Join the next generation of outstanding research leaders
August 8, 2016
The University of Nottingham is recruiting the next generation of outstanding research leaders through its internally funded fellowships. Our fellowships aim to attract and retain exceptional early career researchers, underlining our commitment to world-class research and to recruiting the best and the brightest to deliver this goal. The deadline for expressions of interest is 5pm, 4 …
