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Welcome to our blog, where we share news about upcoming events, activities and projects that we've been collaborating on with world-leading researchers from across the University of Nottingham!
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This year’s festival, held at the stunning Wollaton Hall, saw 4,000 eager attendees explore a vast range of hands-on activities.
Dr. Benjamin Newsome-Chandler, Assistant Professor at the University of Notttingham, highlights the latest research on glaciers and climate to explore the significance of the very first World Day for Glaciers.
Dr Alison Tidy explains the critical role of trees for our ecosystems in this guest blog. Drawing upon insights from her work as a research fellow in plant and crop science at the University of Nottingham, Alison explores how trees contribute to food production and the pressing need for reforestation in the UK.
From influencing government policies to engaging directly with schools and communities, we take immense pride in witnessing University of Nottingham academics drive meaningful change on local, national, and global scales.
2025 marks the 10th anniversary to the Festival of Science and Curiosity. Take a look at what we captured of the two week festival.
On World Social Justice Day, the University of Nottingham Rights Lab is proud to spotlight recent projects that demonstrate its impact at every level—local, national, and global—showcasing how collaborative research can help create a more just and compassionate society.
The Festival of Science and Curiosity (FOSAC) is almost here and promises to spark curiosity and inspire curious young minds.
Science in the Park 2025, our biggest event of the year is just around the corner, and this year promises to be even bigger and better!
On Thursday 23 January, the Civic Impact Champions Programme (CICP) went off campus to the National Justice Museum in Nottingham city centre for their third Institute Academy Programme (IAP) training session.
Take a look at what we've got planned for 2025
Reflecting on the five years of CAPE initiatives at the University of Nottingham, lead by the Institute for Policy and Engagement
On this, International Human Rights Day, we want to discuss the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence and why we still need to both raise awareness and research violence against women and girls.
In this guest blog, Sam Booth, Teaching Associate in Physical Geography, delves into why soil matters, highlighting its crucial role in sustaining life on earth.
In this blog post, Tiffany Trundell, Programme and Project Manager at the Institute, explores the critical topic of prioritising a just energy transition
Capabilities in Academic Policy Engagement (CAPE) is coming to a close. Take a look at our recent workshop and further details on the wrap up event hosted at the Royal Society in London.
Despite Sri Lanka’s high literacy rate, its education system remains deeply unequal. Schools are divided into national and provincial categories, with national schools in urban areas receiving more funding and resources
Introducing a series of blogs where our researchers reflect on the challenges of a post-Covid-19 world
This blog series showcases the outcomes from the projects selected for funding
Issues of migration and starting a new life in the UK are explored in these blogs