Press releases

UK’s response to modern slavery regarded as best in the world, says new report

Experts from the Rights Lab at the University of Nottingham have worked on a collaborative report looking at how governments from across the globe are responding to the problem of 40.3 million people living in modern slavery.

The benefits of longer-term support for survivors of modern slavery outweigh the initial costs, finds a new report

The report was launched on 17 July in Parliament
A new cost-benefit analysis from experts at the Rights Lab at the University of Nottingham has found that the benefits and savings of providing longer-term support to survivors of modern slavery outweigh the initial costs considerably.

Director General of the WHO visits the University of Nottingham

The Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) is coming back to his student roots to learn about the University of Nottingham’s world-leading research and to meet nursing staff on the front-line of patient care at the Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC).

A heart drug could significantly increase survival rates for children with an aggressive form of brain tumour, says new study

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered that repurposing a heart drug could significantly increase the survival rate for children with ependymoma – a type of brain tumour.

Glasses in Classes

Glasses in Classes: Visualising Dysfunction in Education
A new ground-breaking project will look to increase the number of young children who need glasses to wear them, with the aim of improving their academic, social and emotional learning long-term.

New funding to take quantum brain imaging research closer to clinical use

The University of Nottingham has received a £2.3M grant to develop its ground-breaking research into wearable functional brain imaging,

Celebrating achievement with Nottingham’s class of 2019

A former Vice-Chancellor, the Director-General of the World Health Organization, a leading writer, poet, TV and film producer, and the Editor-in-Chief of the world’s leading scientific journal Nature are all set to receive honorary degrees from The University of Nottingham at this year’s summer graduation ceremonies.

Universities launch £7.1m programme to enhance productivity for local businesses

Small businesses in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire will be able to access free productivity support as a result of a new £7.1m programme being run by three local universities.

First-ever TB blood test provides earlier screening for quick detection

A new blood test for tuberculosis (TB) has shown the potential for a new blood test to not only diagnose human tuberculosis (TB) but also detect those at most risk of developing the disease.

Rights Lab is key partner in new Modern Slavery Policy Centre announced by Prime Minister

The Rights Lab at the University of Nottingham will be an integral partner in a new cutting-edge policy and evidence centre announced by the Prime Minister today.
The Rights Lab at the University of Nottingham will be an integral partner in a new cutting-edge policy and evidence centre announced by the Prime Minister today.
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