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The public are being asked to give their views on a selection of wildlife, native to the UK, that will appear on the next series of banknotes in a consultation launched today.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/06/public-asked-to-help-select-uk-wildlife-to-appear-on-new-banknote-series

Millions of people could benefit from a universal plug-in AI tool created by a Nottingham Trent University (NTU) student who was inspired to help other people, like him, who have dyslexia.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/05/student-creates-ai-technology-to-support-others-with-dyslexia

A drinks coaster that monitors the weight of a patient’s cup to remind them to stay hydrated in hospital could help save the NHS up to £1 billion a year, according to an undergraduate designer.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/05/smart-drinks-coaster-to-tackle-hidden-epidemic-of-dehydration-in-hospitals

More than 200 people attended the Nottingham Green Partnership Exhibition at Nottingham Contemporary this month, exploring how art and creativity can help communicate sustainability research in new and accessible ways.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/05/nottingham-green-partnership-exhibition-brings-sustainability-research-to-life-through-art-and-community-engagement

Expert researchers at NTU explore how wildlife trafficking extends far beyond exotic animals, revealing the often overlooked scale of insect trafficking and what this means for global conservation and enforcement efforts.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/04/wildlife-trafficking-is-affecting-more-than-exotic-animals-insects-are-victims-too

A fine art student from Nottingham Trent University has created an exhibition to communicate how disabled people can feel ‘like a mirror ball’ when using powerchairs on public transport.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/05/mirror-ball-art-raises-awareness-of-how-disabled-people-can-feel-on-public-transport

Why do we need zoos? Zoo animal welfare researcher Professor Samantha Ward explains

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/04/why-do-we-need-zoos

Retrofit in construction involves adding new technologies or materials to existing buildings in order to improve energy efficiency and sustainability. It typically includes installing insulation, solar panels, heat pumps, and upgrading windows and doors to reduce carbon emissions and extend building life. Dr Mike Siebert explains what it is, why it's important, and where to find the best advice

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/05/retrofit-in-construction-explained-what-it-is,-why-its-needed,-and-how-to-ensure-you-do-whats-right-for-your-house

A major new study has found that women’s sleep quality pre-menopause strongly predicts how their sleep will change as they move through menopause.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/05/pre-menopause-sleep-gives-clues-for-future

Scientists at Nottingham Trent University are creating a glioblastoma ‘tumour on a chip’ – a tiny living system capable of mimicking the key features of the human brain and providing a deeper understanding of how the aggressive brain cancer works.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/05/living-tumour-on-a-chip-will-give-best-ever-insight-into-aggressive-brain-cancer