Research

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

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

Research Centres

Our award-winning research stands apart through its profound responses to the challenges faced by our communities. Our Research Centres at NTU underpin this work, spanning across all of our academic schools, resulting in collaboration between academic staff and students.

The Nottingham BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership

The Nottingham BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership is the partnership of the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and the National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC).

Research degrees at NTU

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

The Structures of Drying Droplets. Courtesy of Dr Kyle Baldwin

Expert Blogs

With hundreds of researchers in our community, NTU has a wealth of knowledge to explore. Here we share a selection of recent topical blogs written by our experts.