Press releases

The murky history of race science and the ways in which it has been resurrected in the 21st century will be explored during a University of Nottingham event featuring journalist and author Angela Saini.

Parasitic worms could offer a new treatment hope for patients suffering from the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis, according to experts from the University of Nottingham.

A new report by anti-slavery experts today warns that UK workers’ rights could be at risk due to changes in the UK’s legal framework post-Brexit, with workers facing higher levels of vulnerability due to the socio-economic impact of COVID-19.

A new report has been published to help UK advanced manufacturers exploit growing commercial opportunities and to identify future R&D priorities in an Industry 4.0 age.

Researchers in Nottingham are part of a team investigating how the coronavirus lockdown has impacted people’s relationships and routines.

The University has realised more than £1.5m from the sale of shares in Oncimmune Holdings plc, which was founded in 2002 as a spin-out to commercialise a blood test for the early detection of cancer.

Transmission of COVID-19 from mother to baby during pregnancy is uncommon, and the rate of infection is no greater when the baby is born vaginally, breastfed or allowed contact with the mother, according to a new study.

Is there anyone out there? This is an age-old question that researchers have now shed new light on with a study that calculates there could be more than 30 intelligent civilizations throughout our Galaxy. This is an enormous advance over previous estimates which spanned from zero to billions.

A student-led charity, which provides free veterinary care for the pets of homeless people in Nottingham, is holding a virtual pet show to raise much-needed funds for its clients during lockdown.

Food science students from the University of Nottingham have scooped prizes in a national competition for food innovation, with sweet desserts made from bread waste and coconut waffle snacks.