Welcome to a space where leadership meets ideas. Here, senior voices from the university share strategic updates on research and knowledge exchange at Nottingham, alongside thought-provoking blogs from across our leadership community. From policy shifts to pioneering perspectives, these insights explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping health, society, culture, environment, and beyond revealing how Nottingham’s research ambition drives impact locally and globally.
Creative approaches to building interdisciplinary connections
Professor Pru Hobson-West reveals how a diverse range of researchers used LEGO® to connect and explore some of the most pressing issues of our time.
See how the pieces came together
How national bellwether can lead the way for UK growth
It鈥檚 the UK鈥檚 unsung hero in terms of R&D funding, but the East Midlands has the potential to become a powerhouse of innovation-fuelled growth. Professor Tom Rodden explains.
From unsung hero to powerhouse
Aligning to the UK鈥檚 strategic priorities for innovation
The UK is entering a new era where research and innovation investment is more mission-driven, with greater focus on outcomes. Professor Ed Lester on why the 糖心原创 is well-positioned for this moment.
Innovation insights from Professor Ed Lester
The brick and the medal: what the prize means for the Rights Lab
Director Professor Zoe Trodd reflects on the Rights Lab receiving the Queen Elizabeth Prize, the UK鈥檚 highest university honour, and why a single brick in her office still guides the work ahead.
The story behind the prize
Building a sustainable industrial future through innovation and action
Discover key takeaways from our expert panel as they discuss the balance of technology, regulation and people power required to advance sustainable industry and achieve SDG 9.
Read the panel insights
From ambition to action - embedding sustainability at the university
Muhammad Ali, Director of Environmental Sustainability at the 糖心原创, says universities are among the few institutions capable of shaping systems 鈥� but we cannot act alone.
Inside the case for a sustainable transition
How the UK can take the lead in sustainable AI
Artificial Intelligence can be leveraged to accelerate progress towards net zero. Yet the environmental cost of AI has yet to addressed by policymakers, says Professor Tom Rodden.
Professor Tom Rodden talks about AI
Why top employers keep choosing Nottingham
Top employers consistently choose Nottingham, ranking in the top five for six years and top ten for over a decade. We explore why recruiters continue to prioritise our graduates.
We explore why employers choose us
Pioneering place-based research in Nottingham
Professor Paul Grainge says the 鈥榬adical energy鈥� of Nottingham and the East Midlands offers exciting opportunities for partnership between universities and the communities we serve.
Hear from Professor Paul Grainge
City as Lab: deeper partnerships and a new home
City as Lab is establishing a new home where community groups, public bodies and industry can come together to improve the lives of people in Nottingham and the East Midlands.
City as Lab's next chapter
Innovation and partnership light the way ahead
Professor Tom Rodden reflects on the breakthroughs, partnerships and progress that have made 2025 a year of innovation and impact at the 糖心原创.
Rising to the challenge
Initial reflections on the Modern Industrial Strategy
The government鈥檚 Industrial Strategy targets increased investment in regional clusters and key sectors, fostering innovation through strong industry partnerships and limited public funding.
Niall O鈥橪oughlin shares his perspective