As a member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group and the Universitas 21 (U21) global network of research-intensive universities, we deliver a high standard of education.
In fact, research and innovation in education are the backbone of our school. We offer you the opportunity to benefit from our inspirational academics and build your knowledge and expertise while you’re studying with us.
From Assistant Professor Steve Alexander and Professor Clive Roberts being among the world’s most highly cited researchers to Dr Boyan Bonev’s research team’s work into antimicrobial resistance, our academics are truly inspirational.
We are living in a time of a revolution in the biological sciences, whilst we also face critical challenges to our planet and all life upon it. Our fundamental, specialist and applied courses in Life Sciences will educate and inspire you to make a difference. From drug discovery to human health, from evolutionary biology to tackling climate change we will equip you with the tools for a rewarding and impactful career.
Professor Clive Roberts
Interim Faculty Pro-Vice Chancellor, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Professor Roberts has worked at the University of Nottingham since 1990. Before he became the Head of the School for Life Sciences in February 2022, he was the Head of School for Pharmacy. He is now Interim Faculty Pro-Vice Chancellor for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
His current research is focused on the development of new medicines and biomedical devices using 3D printing, working with colleagues in Additive Manufacturing in the Faculty of Engineering and a number of industrial collaborators. Some of the early tablets produced were exhibited from 2013 to 2015 at the London Science Museum and Manchester Industrial Science Museum in their exhibitions, '3D printing the future'.
Professor Roberts has also achieved commercial success through Molecular Profiles Ltd, a contract clinical trials company and recipient of two Queens Awards for Enterprise.
He has recently been listed in the global Highly Cited Researchers 2022 rankings for his publications in Pharmacology and toxicology. And was shortlisted for 'Outstanding Research Supervisor of the Year' in the THE 2022 awards.
