Press releases

A new study has shown there could be around eight to ten times as many ancient and veteran trees in England than currently recorded, with estimates ranging from 1.7 to 2.1 million, compared to the 115,000 currently on record.

How do different chocolates get their distinctive flavours? – Visitors to this year’s Royal Society Summer Science exhibition in London (6-10 July) will be able to find out from University of Nottingham scientists who have been analysing the fermentation processes of cocoa to find out how microbes influence chocolate flavour.

A new paper examining whether heated tobacco products emit smoke has been published in the academic journal American Chemical Society Omega.

A major clinical trial, led by experts at the University of Nottingham working in partnership with several Universities and NHS hospitals, has found that by interrupting the treatment of vulnerable people on long-term immune supressing medicines for two weeks after a COVID-19 booster vaccination, their antibody response to the jab is doubled.

An array of innovative new product concepts designed to make it easier to work, cook and exercise at home will be on display in a student showcase later this week.

A new £40 million research facility that will drive forward advances in powerful, clean electrification technology and pave the way towards a new generation of low-carbon, sustainable electric vehicles, power and propulsion is to be unveiled by the University of Nottingham.

A new specialist laboratory has opened in the East Midlands that will allow DNA from ancient and environmental samples to be analysed, helping researchers answer important questions about the past and reveal new insights into the future.

The University of Nottingham is partnering with local charity Emmanuel House Support Centre to re-open a temporary shelter for homeless people on campus this autumn, following the success of a similar scheme last year.

Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam has been honoured in the Business of Science Leadership Awards, to recognise the leadership he demonstrated during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Experts from the University of Nottingham are some of the UK’s top scientists who are part of a major new consortium to help in the battle against bird flu.