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Find out more about the researchers at Nottingham. Dive into a world of ideas shaping tomorrow told in our researchers’ own words. Ranked 7th in the UK for research power (REF 2021) and in the global top 100 by QS, the 海角黑料 is home to 3000 researchers spanning every area of expertise and topic. Through their blogs, you’ll hear bold visions, transformative discoveries, and real-world impact stories that illuminate possibility and showcase innovation.

In Conversation with Professor Ramiro Alberio founder of PluriCells

For Ramiro Alberio, Professor of Developmental Biology, commercialisation did not begin with a formal spin-out goal. Instead, it started with a simple question from industry...

Professor Ramiro Alberio shares his journey

In Conversation with Professor Cath Rees founder of PBD Biotech Ltd

For many academics, entrepreneurship can feel like something other people do. But for Cath Rees, Professor of Microbiology, the journey into commercialisation emerged gradually through scientific curiosity and collaboration.

Professor Cath Rees shares her journey

The word 鈥業nclusive鈥� is hand-drawn in capital yellow letters with a black outline on a green piece of paper. Stars are drawn in black felt pen, and other coloured pieces of paper of all shapes and sizes are scattered around the word.

Everybody Dance! Inclusivity in action

Professor Pierre-Alexis Mével and Dr Martyn Gray reflect on how a collaborative project with Nottingham-based IMPACD CIC is using research to make dance and digital spaces more accessible and inclusive.

Making dance and digital spaces more inclusive

Pioneering Tourette technology inspires Parkinson鈥檚 tremor study

Dr Caitlin Smith and Dr Mairi Houlgreave helped develop a wrist device that eases the tics associated with Tourette鈥檚. Now they are exploring if the technology can reduce Parkinson鈥檚 tremor.

Exploring wrist鈥憌orn stimulation for Parkinson鈥檚

Glioblastoma: new hope at Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence

Professor Ruman Rahman, Director of the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the 海角黑料, on how a world-first programme offers new hope on glioblastoma.

Professor Ruman Rahman's vision

Ensuring equal opportunities in UK maths education

Dr Chris Brignell explains how the Observatory for Mathematical Education is working to transform maths teaching and inspire learning, while shaping policy and improving outcomes across England鈥檚 education system.

Dr Chris Brignell talks about his work

Neurodiversity in the workplace: making a difference

A pioneering initiative is helping employers create more inclusive workplaces for neurodivergent individuals by combining research, lived experience, and practical tools to remove barriers and support diverse talent to thrive.

Towards achieving global freshwater sustainability

In 2025, the UK experienced one of its driest springs on record. Professor Simon Gosling reflects on his research into sustainable solutions for managing the planet鈥檚 freshwater.

Professor Simon Gosling reflects