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Scientists have developed a new type of glowing liquid that could help create harder-to-copy security markings for products, documents and other valuable items.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/10/glowing-liquids-could-offer-new-way-to-protect-products

A new project involving Nottingham Trent University aims to grow optical fibres using proteins, mimicking a process that has occurred in nature for millions of years.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/10/optical-fibres-using-biology

Childhood dementia affects thousands of children worldwide but remains little known. Professor Tom Wishart explains why these rare genetic disorders are often difficult to diagnose, how new therapies are being sought, and what Nottingham Trent University researchers are doing to improve treatment.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/09/childhood-dementia-explained

Using cryopreserved sperm alongside larger breeding populations in zoos and aquaria could dramatically improve the long-term survival prospects of endangered pupfish, according to new research.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/09/cryopreserved-sperm-endangered-pupfish

Scientists have received funding for a new project to investigate the dynamic interactions between the mother, placenta and fetus in pregnancy, with the aim of developing a monitoring tool that can be used in a range of settings, including at home to help detect complications earlier.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/09/improving-pregnancy-monitoring-with-placenta-research

Chalk streams are among the world's rarest rivers. Professor Rachel Stubbington explains what they are, why they matter and the threats they face.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/08/what-is-a-chalk-stream

A new Nottingham Trent University and Natural England study is aiming to support the long-term recovery of endangered water voles in England.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/07/study-aims-to-strengthen-water-vole-recovery-across-england

Scientists have developed a new type of ‘virtual’ metasurface – capable of controlling light in ways traditional lenses and optics can’t – which they say is superior to the current approach which relies on ultra-thin engineered materials.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/06/ultra-fast-light-shaping-technology-could-be-game-changer-for-future-imaging2

Pupils from primary schools across Nottinghamshire took part in an inspiring new outreach initiative as Nottingham Trent University’s Department of Computer Science hosted its first-ever ‘Girls Can Code’ event in collaboration with the Equals Trust academy.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/06/pupils-design-and-develop-retro-arcade-games-as-part-of-girls-can-code-event-at-ntu

Why do footballers get injured? Professor Ian Varley explains the most common football injuries, injury trends, ACL risk and how clubs use science to protect players.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/06/football-injuries-explained