Research at NTU

Research themes

At Nottingham Trent University we are working with our partners and funders around five key research themes that aim to respond to a range of challenges in business, industry, the professions and society.

In each research area, our experts collaborate across disciplines to overcome challenges and uncover solutions to real-world problems:

Health and Wellbeing
Medical Technologies and Advanced Materials
Safety and Security of Citizens and Society
Sustainable Futures
Global Heritage

Research Peak

Cultural Heritage: NTU's first Research Peak

NTU present the first research peak – a new approach to sharing research which exemplifies excellence and impact

Images of Research 2020

Can you capture the essence of your research through a single image?

Expert Blogs

With hundreds of researchers in our community, our Expert Blogs allow you to explore their ideas and opinions

Research degrees at NTU

We offer opportunities for PhD and Professional Doctorates. Come and be a part of our world-leading research.

Dalton Baltazar, School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences, 2019

Research Centres

Spanning all academic Schools, our Research Centres support diverse collaboration

NTU Knowledge Transfer Partnerships acknowledged for excellence

Two recent KTPs led by researchers in our School of Science & Technology have been awarded the highest levels attainable by Innovate UK

News

1 Mar

Scientists monitor meerkats’ response to returning zoo visitors

18 Feb

Supreme Court rules that Uber drivers are workers

17 Feb

DNA from 360,000-year-old bone reveals oldest non-permafrost genome and a new evolutionary history for extinct cave bear

15 Feb

Research suggests change to formal volunteering during pandemic