Press releases

A University of Nottingham professor who pioneers the teaching of philosophy from the primary school classroom right up to post-doctoral level, has won a prestigious national teaching award. Professor Andrew Fisher from the University’s Department of Philosophy has been given a National Teaching Fellowship – the most coveted accolade for university teachers in the UK.

New quantum phenomena that helps to understand the fundamental limits of graphene electronics.

Researchers at the University have developed a new way to accurately measure force and pressure during physical activities that has a number of potential applications, from improving athletic performance and footwear to the design of prosthetic limbs.

Professor Kevin Shakesheff, Pro-Vice Chancellor for the Faculty of Science at the University of Nottingham has been elected as new Chair for One Nottingham.

In the hope of answering an ‘urgent need’ for tailored assessment and treatment pathways in mental health services for autistic people, a team of experts at the University of Nottingham are calling for adults (18+ years) to help with an online study.

Techniques used to minimise self-harm in young people don’t work according to a new study from the University of Nottingham.

An internship initiative at the University of Nottingham is creating job opportunities for students that encourage them to stay in the city after graduation and contribute to its future economic prosperity.

A combination of chemotherapy drugs during brain cancer surgery using a biodegradable paste, leads to long-term survival, researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered.

Sir Martyn Poliakoff has been awarded the Royal Society’s prestigious Michael Faraday Prize and Lecture for his part in promoting science to a mass audience via the Periodic Table of Videos on YouTube.