Latest research news
Tue 21 Jul 2026
From the lab to the Lords: NTU researcher joins national science policy leaders at Westminster
A Nottingham Trent University PhD researcher has attended a prestigious parliamentary event bringing together MPs, Peers and leaders from across the UK's scientific community.
More than a water well: rebuilding health and livelihoods through clean drinking water in rural Sri Lanka
Tue 21 Jul 2026
New NERC-funded project to open up environmental science pathways for young people
Mon 20 Jul 2026
Why romanticising resilience in war is harmful
Mon 13 Jul 2026
What Count Binface tells us about political memes
Mon 13 Jul 2026
Expert blogs and explainers
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Expert blog: Children should not be banned from using social media
Dr Mark Griffiths, Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Behavioural Addiction, reacts to UK government plans for a ban on social media use for children under the age of 16.
Football injuries explained
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.
Expert blog: Why national curriculum debates feel so personal – and why the document itself can’t carry everything we ask of it
Associate Professor Alison Hardy explores why debates around the national curriculum feel so personal for the education community.
UK interest rates explained: why aren’t they falling despite easing inflation and what does it mean for households?
Why UK interest rates stay high despite inflation. Experts explain Bank of England caution, energy prices, geopolitics and what it means for households.
Expert Blog: What is propaganda - a short essay
Dr Colin Alexander of the School of Social Sciences writes an expert blog on propaganda
Plant theft explained: what it is, why it’s rising and why it matters
Plant theft is becoming more common in UK public and private gardens. This explainer outlines what is driving the trend, why it matters, and how it affects urban green spaces.
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