Press releases

Scientists have broken the rules of enzyme engineering to unlock a new method for creating chemical reactions that could unlock a wide range of new applications – from creating new drugs to food production.

Leading female scientists from the city’s two universities are joining forces to bring the Soapbox Science event to Nottingham for the first time. The virtual event will engage the public in ground-breaking research that will cover topics including stem cells, cancer therapy and climate change.

Going vegan in January has become an increasingly popular new year diet choice and nutritional experts have launched a study to analyse the nutrient changes in people who become vegan for a short time.

An international team of Food Scientists have been awarded funding to study the flavour of one of China’s most valuable marine shellfish that will help with the development of new products that appeal to consumers.

Experts from the University of Nottingham and the University of Zambia have received funding to help them in their research to promote sustainable agriculture in southern Africa, using historic soil surveys.

Researchers have developed a new theory for observing a quantum vacuum that could lead to new insights into the behaviour of black holes.

Scientists have revealed that plants have a ‘sealing’ mechanism supported by microbes in the root that are vital for the intake of nutrients for survival and growth.

Scientists have established a new method to image proteins that could lead to new discoveries in disease through biological tissue and cell analysis and the development of new biomaterials that can be used for the next generation of drug delivery systems and medical devices.

Research from the University of Nottingham has helped secure a longer period of financial support for farm businesses as part of the new Agriculture Bill that received Royal Assent yesterday.

The MOMENT is a unique brain-controlled film where the plot is determined by the viewer and audiences will have the chance to experience it with live music as part of a new online tour.