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Here at NTU, our researchers come from a variety of backgrounds, and they all have a powerful story to tell. In this series, we share their stories. From the mothers, the dancers and the engineers, to the refugees, the survivors and the volunteers.
This is their re:search, re:vealed.
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NTU's brightest minds are coming together for a series of captivating conversations to explore different issues and events facing society.
Get closer to the researchers who inspire change and find answers to the questions that matter most to you.
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 86% of NTU’s research impact was assessed to be either world-leading or internationally excellent. The overall quality of each Unit of Assessment NTU submitted to REF in 2021 also saw an improvement from the previous REF in 2014.
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NTU's Research Peaks exemplify our outstanding research and pioneering researchers who work to develop world-leading projects that have life-changing and global impact.
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Our research experts are working with partners and funders across five key research themes that aim to respond to a range of challenges in business, industry and wider society.
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Spanning all academic Schools, our specialist Research Centres bring together experts to undertake life-changing research that is helping to shape our future.
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Co(l)laboratory is a joint project between Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham, offering fully funded PhD studentships to support communities in Nottinghamshire.
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Fri 03 Feb 2023
Expert blog: The return of ‘environmental pirates’? Greenpeace v. Shell on the Atlantic Ocean
Greenpeace activists have been accused of piracy after targeting vessels and offshore platforms – but is the label of ‘pirates’ consistent with international law? Nottingham Law School PhD researcher, Laurence Teillet, explores the issue with co-researcher, Ahmad Ali Shariati, PhD student at the University of Sussex.
Expert blog: Deserts are brimming with life but remain one of the most poorly-understood ecosystems – here’s why that needs to change
Wed 01 Feb 2023
Pilot study shows how zero waste in food supply chain could be achieved through smart IoT technology
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