Research Collaboration Index · 2026

University of Nottingham

Europe · Platinum standing

#49World rank
90.3RCI score
1,182Collaborating institutions
80Partner countries
43,893Joint works, 5 yr
3.04FWCI

Strongest in Pharmacology, Toxicology & Pharmaceutics, at #8 in the world.

The profile

Collaboration profile

89Influence
91Brokerage
99Reach
90Diversity
98Sustained
75Impact
91International

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Subject standings

World rank in each of the 26 subject indices; gold cards mark top-500 standings. Click through to any full subject ranking.

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The researchers behind the standing

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Cameron Alexander

Cameron Alexander

Professor of Polymer Therapeutics and Director of Research, Faculty of Science

Alexander designs polymers that carry drugs, genes and RNA vaccines to disease sites, working through international academic and industry collaborations including major pharmaceutical partners. His group's materials for mRNA and antimicrobial delivery underpin next generation therapeutics, and as Director of Research for the Faculty of Science he shapes Nottingham's cross disciplinary science agenda.

Edward Lester

Edward Lester

Lady Trent Professor of Chemical Engineering

Lester pioneered continuous supercritical water synthesis of nanomaterials, resolving reactor blockage problems that had stalled the field. His research became Promethean Particles, a university spinout operating one of the world's largest continuous nanoparticle plants, and his current work spans metal organic frameworks, gas capture, 3D printing and sustainable manufacturing.

John Gathergood

John Gathergood

Professor of Economics (Financial Economics)

Gathergood studies household and consumer finance using large scale banking data, publishing in the American Economic Review and Journal of Finance. He advises the Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority and HM Treasury, and his research on gambling, credit and financial wellbeing directly informs UK regulation and industry practice.

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