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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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Student-academic interaction translates to 16 food policy briefs to tackle UK and Malaysia's biggest food system challenges

Description
The Centre for Food Policy and Foresight has completed it's second Food Policy Internship Programme, which supported 12 students over the last six months to develop skills and experience required to deliver context-ready food policy outputs through academic supervision.
Date:
03 August 2026

George Green Library E Floor disruption from Monday 3 August

Description
The library will stay open during the works but there may be significant noise disruption.
Date:
31 July 2026

NCI Summer School 2026 Celebrates Record Participation and Four Weeks of Language, Culture and Friendship

Description
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Confucius Institute (NCI) has successfully concluded its largest-ever Summer School, bringing together a record 80 participants for four weeks of Mandarin learning, cultural discovery and friendship.Held every Wednesday evening from 8 to 29 July, the Summer School welcomed a wonderfully diverse group of learners, including ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ staff and students alongside members of the local community, ranging in age from 10 to over 70. Participants joined one of six classes, from complete beginners taking their first steps in Mandarin to advanced learners further developing their language skills.
Date:
30 July 2026

Consultancy Challenge 2026 - Final presentations and awards

Description
In 2026, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ University Business School expanded its Company-based Consultancy Challenge to include both undergraduate and master's students, enabling participants from different levels of study to gain valuable consultancy experience. Working in teams, students tackled real-world business challenges set by local partner organisations, supported by mentors throughout the programme. The challenge culminated in a final presentation event, where teams pitched their recommendations to a panel of business representatives and mentors, followed by an awards ceremony recognising the overall winning team.
Date:
30 July 2026

Robots could be used to improve the health of older people

Description
New trial shows that telepresence robots can support the well-being and health of older people in their homes as well as improve their physical strength and balance, social interactions and confidence.
Date:
30 July 2026

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ expands responsible AI support for businesses

Description
Businesses looking to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) with confidence can now access specialist support from the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Responsible AI Consulting Hub (UNRAIC).
Date:
30 July 2026

My top five highlights from Lakeside Art's Young Critics Collective

Description
An English and French student reflects on two years with Lakeside Arts' Young Critics Collective, sharing five highlights from reviewing live theatre, developing professional writing skills, and gaining behind-the-scenes insight into the creative industries. Discover how the programme helped shape their confidence, career ambitions and passion for the arts.
Date:
30 July 2026

Lighting improvements at Hallward Library - temporary disruption expected

Description
There will be times when the lights will be turned off in selected areas.
Date:
30 July 2026

Vikings for Scouts Project (CSVA) wins prestigious Marsh Charitable Trust Award 2026

Description
The Vikings for Scouts project, a pioneering collaboration between the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s Centre for the Study of the Viking Age (CSVA) and Derbyshire Scout Archaeology (DSA), has been awarded a prestigious 2026 Marsh Charitable Trust Award for its outstanding contribution to community engagement and heritage education.
Date:
29 July 2026
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Research and Innovation

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

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