Research and Innovation
 

Providing comprehensive support throughout the research and innovation lifecycle.

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From first ideas through to commercialisation and industry partnerships, Research & Innovation provides guidance and expert advice to support the delivery of the University’s research and knowledge exchange strategies, and achievement of its RKE ambitions. 

We manage the research and knowledge exchange (RKE) portfolio (approximately £900 million in active research, training and KE grants) in collaboration with the academic community, and deliver against institutional and external key performance indicators in order to ensure the university’s compliance with major funders and government agencies.

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RKE Development

Major and strategic research development and strategic relationships with funders
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Research Operations

The management and administration of research projects throughout the research project lifecycle
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IP and Commercialisation

Support with the identification, protection and commercial exploitation of University Intellectual Property
 
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RKE Strategic Management & Performance

Improving performance through strategic delivery planning and data/performance analytics
Engaging with external organisations

Business engagement

Engage with businesses to deliver knowledge exchange
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Researcher Academy

Support, training and expertise for our research community
 
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R&I hub for researchers and staff

Access comprehensive support throughout the lifecycle of your research and innovation project
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KTP Associate Q&A: Amir Ostadrahimi

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Amir answers questions about his time as a KTP Associate
Date:
21 May 2026

Preparing for interviews for research positions

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Yasaman Hashtrodylar, MRes graduate, has recently secured a graduate research assistant role at the University of Exeter. Yasaman shares her experience applying for roles and the key areas she focused on to maximise her chances of success. Research positions are competitive and Yasaman's advice is invaluable.
Date:
21 May 2026

 Free Tai Chi and Qigong Taster Sessions: a Breath of Fresh Air for Staff and Students

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Over 40 staff and students from the University of Nottingham took part in a series of free lunchtime Tai Chi and Qigong taster sessions, organised by the Nottingham Confucius Institute (NCI).
Date:
21 May 2026

Professor Marina Novelli represents the World Committee on Tourism Ethics at the 72nd UN Tourism Commission for Europe

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Marina Novelli, Professor of Marketing and Tourism at Nottingham University Business School, Director of the Sustainable Travel and Tourism Advanced Research (STTAR) Centre, and Chair of the World Committee on Tourism Ethics (WCTE) was invited to present at the 72nd UN Tourism (UNT) Commission for Europe (CEU), held in Malta on the 13 May 2026. Find out more.
Date:
20 May 2026

Children as Co-Investigators: Environmental Education and Climate Change in Maputo, Mozambique

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Imagine a 10-year-old child photographing human waste on a wall separating the road from the beach, just outside their school on Mozambique Island, a place where open defecation remains common and poses a serious public health issue. The child dictates the caption: "This makes me sad because waste pollutes the world and can harm plants." Now imagine that same child, a few days later, presenting their findings at school and on community radio. as a journalist, a researcher, a citizen.
Date:
19 May 2026

English Place-Names Society AGM 2026

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The Society's 2026 AGM will take place on Wednesday 16 September at the British Academy in London. All members are welcome. Following the AGM, Prof. Peter McClure will give our annual lecture, on the topic of toponymic surnames. For further details, please contact the Society at name-studies@nottingham.ac.uk.
Date:
19 May 2026

Robodogs in Agriculture feature on BBC Tech Now

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University of Nottingham research in collaboration with science-based agriculture company Syngenta featured on BBC Tech Now.
Date:
19 May 2026

FAKERS: New Publication from Professor Rory Cormac

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The book tells the remarkable story of the rise and fall of the UK's black propaganda team - waging the Cold War through fakes and forgeries.
Date:
15 May 2026

Prestigious ESRC New Investigator Grant awarded to Dr Junaid Arshad to research informal risk sharing

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Dr Junaid Arshad, Assistant Professor in Industrial Economics at Nottingham University Business School, has been awarded a prestigious Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) New Investigator Grant for a project examining how households manage financial risk when access to formal markets is limited. Read more.
Date:
14 May 2026
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Research and Innovation

Get in touch: research.innovation@nottingham.ac.uk

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