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Research

Our research addresses major challenges facing economies and societies in a way that is transformative and makes a real difference to communities across the globe.

Our researchers consistently achieve impressive and relevant impact through collaborations with a variety of stakeholders at international, regional and local levels - including those within the commercial, public and charity sectors.

In this section, you can read about the impact our research is making, find out more about our cross-cutting research and search our publications database.

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Research impact

Find out how our research is creating impact

Centres and institutes

Our centres and institutes

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Departments

Find out more about our departments

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Featured research case study

World first - tracing the leather supply chain through blockchain technology

Nottingham University Business School researchers are involved in a world-first trial to track the entire leather production process using blockchain technology to trace the material from start to finish.

“Effective engagement with this diverse continent is becoming a commercial imperative for businesses around the world.”

Dr Judy Muthuri
Professor of Sustainable Business and Development