Research culture conference: an inspirational day
July 15, 2025
Research update by Professor Jeanette Woolard “It was wonderful to have our research community come together for a day of inspiration, support and positive energy.” One of our colleagues who attended the university’s Research and Knowledge Exchange Culture Conference 2025 summarised the event far better than I could. During such an uncertain time for our …
Good news on research performance
May 15, 2025
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 …
University of Nottingham Malaysia: research and KE highlights 2024
December 18, 2024
University of Nottingham Malaysia shares its research and knowledge exchange highlights of 2024, and looks ahead to 2025. In 2024, the Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) Hub team at the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) successfully secured 70 new grants with a value of RM15.2 million (£2.69m). This funding supports diverse initiatives, including contract and …
Knowledge Exchange and Impact Awards: applications open
August 22, 2023
Professor Sam Kingman’s research update Applications are open for the university’s Knowledge Exchange and Impact Awards. The awards celebrate the contribution of our research to society and the economy. The deadline for applications is Monday 16 October 2023. To find out more and enter, please visit Knowledge Exchange and Impact Awards 2024. The awards are …
REF2028: what we know so far
June 28, 2023
Professor Sam Kingman’s research update Decisions on the high-level design of the next Research Excellence Framework (REF) have been published by the UK’s higher education funding bodies. The next REF will conclude in 2028 and will assess research and impact between 2021 and 2027. Professor Dame Jessica Corner, Executive Chair at Research England (and who …
Research strategy consultation: join our town halls and share your thoughts
April 26, 2021
Update from Professor Dame Jessica Corner I am delighted to announce a series of town halls to update you on the development of our five-year research strategy. We encourage our whole community – colleagues from all job families as well as researchers and staff who support research – to join us and help shape …
Vice-Chancellor: help shape our vision for research
March 24, 2021
All staff invited to join consultation on new research strategy Vice-Chancellor Professor Shearer West is asking all staff across our campuses in the UK, China, and Malaysia to help shape our vision for the future of research at the University of Nottingham. We are renewing our research strategy and your contribution to this university-wide consultation is invaluable. Professor West said: “Research is integral to everything we do as a university. Our …
Care homes trial offers hope
January 29, 2021
Update from Professor Dame Jessica Corner In a troubling week for the UK in its fight against the pandemic, it is heartening that a University of Nottingham-led national study offers hope of reducing the impact of coronavirus in care homes. Professor Philip Bath and Professor Adam Gordon from the School of Medicine are leading a …
Joining Horizon Europe: exciting opportunities for our research
January 15, 2021
Update from Professor Dame Jessica Corner Amid the current gloom, some very good news – the UK can look forward to associating with Horizon Europe, the EU’s new €95.5bn framework programme for funding research and innovation. It has emerged from the Brexit deal that UK organisations will be able to fully take part in Horizon …
Research continues during new national lockdown
January 7, 2021
Update from Professor Dame Jessica Corner Following the Government’s announcement on Monday evening of a third national lockdown, I wish to update you on what this means for research at our university. In line with Government guidance, our Covid-19 secure research buildings and facilities remain open and our on-campus research will continue. Research staff, including …
