Science and Technology
Study or work with the School of Science and Technology in an environment that is inspiring, innovative and relevant to business and society. Our students leave us inspired by what they have learned, proud of their achievements and believing they have had the ideal preparation for their future lives and careers.
The School is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators. We pride ourselves on our high-quality teaching that gives our students the maximum chance to develop the practical, hands-on skills employers are looking for.
Research in the School is rich and diverse, with staff conducting internationally recognised and world-leading research (REF2014) of major importance to society, providing significant contributions to scientific knowledge, advanced research training and opportunities for commercial exploitation. Through a number of dedicated centres and groups, we offer a wealth of expertise to support your business development needs. The specialist centres provide scientific services, consultancy and research specifically tailored to industry and academia.
Academic Departments
Latest News
Queen bees ‘toot’ to instruct colony to keep them safe
Tue 16 Jun 2020
Study paves way for faster, more accurate therapies for hard-to-treat leukaemia patients
Thu 04 Jun 2020
Signatures in the blood reveal how sepsis patients will respond to condition
Wed 27 May 2020
5:2 dieters risk undoing their good work by overeating and under-exercising on non-fasting days
Wed 27 May 2020
NTU 3D printing face shield components to support PPE efforts
Wed 20 May 2020
NTU supports University of Nottingham engineers to produce certified 3D printed face shields for NHS
Thu 30 Apr 2020
03
Apr
Chemistry and Forensic Science Colloquium
28
Mar
21st Century Scientist: Infographics
TBC,
07
Feb
SHAPE Research Seminar
252, Erasmus Darwin, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS
15
Feb
21st Century Scientist: Media Masterclass for Scientific Innovation
Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane, Clifton, NG11 8NS
04
Mar
SHAPE Research Seminar Series
ERD 171, Erasmus Darwin, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS
08
Mar
21st Century Scientist: Engaging Scientific Writing
Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane, Clifton, NG11 8NS
Our Research Groups and Centres
Imaging, Materials and Engineering Research Centre
Our multidisciplinary Materials and Engineering Research is extremely strong in terms of high quality outputs, income generation, and international impact.
Smart Wearable Research (SWR) Group
Smart Wearable Research (SWR) Group
Smart Wearable Research (SWR) group pioneers design, fabrication and characterisation of smart textiles based on novel functional fibres, fabrics and smart materials that interact with the body through sensors, actuators, displays and communications.
Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre
Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre
The focus of the Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre is to improve health and sports performance through research and services to sporting bodies, athletes and the public. SHAPE encompasses staff from the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Department of Engineering and Department of Animal and Equine.
Centre for Health, Ageing and Understanding Disease (CHAUD)
Centre for Health, Ageing and Understanding Disease (CHAUD)
This Centre encompasses research in Biomedical Sciences and Allied Health and aligns with the Health and Wellbeing strategic theme here at NTU. Our research is structured around aspects of health and disease taking into account development and ageing.
Our latest publications
High-throughput DNA sequencing of museum specimens sheds light on the long-missing species of the Bokermannohyla claresignata group (Anura: Hylidae: Cophomantini)
Effect of racket-shuttlecock impact location on shot outcome for badminton smashes by elite players
Improving shared access to Cloud of Things resources.
Association of sperm-associated antigen 5 and treatment response in patients With estrogen receptor–positive breast cancer
Ancestral mitogenome capture of the Southeast Asian banded linsang
Targeted genptype analyses of GWAS-derived lean body mass and handgrip strength-associated single nucleotide polymorphisms in elite masters athletes
98% of our postgraduates in the School are in work or further study within six months of finishing their degrees - Latest Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016-17
96% of our undergraduates in the School are in work or further study within six months of finishing their degrees - Latest Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016-17
92% of students at NTU would recommend studying in the School of Science and Technology - National Student Survey 2019
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
Institute of Biomedical Science
Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
Institute of Physics
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