Reflecting on my time at the University of Nottingham
July 28, 2022
Research update from Professor Dame Jessica Corner As this will be my final update I have taken the opportunity to reflect on my time at the University of Nottingham. At the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee hearing to approve my appointment as Executive Chair of Research England, I was posed questions on …
Our message of hope at COP26: research can truly change the world
October 22, 2021
COP26, the United Nations Climate Conference, opens in Glasgow on 1 November, and I will be proud to lead a small delegation from our university at this incredibly important event. We will carry a message of hope. We face the greatest challenge of our time yet a common purpose and shared determination to deliver innovative, …
World Water Day: valuing this priceless global resource
March 19, 2021
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 Sustainable Development Goals. The theme of World Water Day 2021 is Valuing Water: ‘Water means different things to different people in different settings. By …
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 …
40 million slaves hidden in plain sight
December 13, 2018
Inside the Rights Lab, more than 100 University of Nottingham academics have created the world’s leading research platform for ending slavery. This Beacon of Excellence was created in response to target 8.7 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: to end slavery in every corner of the world by 2030. Its data-driven research is informing the …
