Press releases

A free resource has been launched to help parents bring stories to life and engage children in a creative and fun way during lockdown.

Scientists have discovered a signal that causes roots to stop growing in hard soils which can be ‘switched off’ to allow them to punch through compacted soil - a discovery that could help plants to grow in even the most damaged soils.

A new large-scale study has shown how people across the globe, regardless of race or culture make similar judgements about people based on just looking at their face.

Scientists will use cutting-edge quantum technologies to transform our understanding of the universe and answer key questions about the nature of black holes.

A student from the University of Nottingham has stepped up to support the roll out of the Covid-19 Vaccine to patients.

Research from the University of Nottingham has helped to shape new rules around blood donation that will allow men who have sex with men to give blood from summer 2021.

Food scientists have launched a study to look into people’s attitudes towards protein alternatives including more unusual protein sources like edible insects and volunteers are needed to take part.

An international team of scientists have revealed that black holes can grow additional hair-like structures when spinning fast enough, a discovery that could give new insight into the behaviour of black holes.

A new type of wearable brain scanner, designed to allow people to move freely whilst being scanned, is a step closer to being used in hospitals with the launch of a new partnership.

Two researchers at the University of Nottingham have been elected as Fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).