Nanoscience Making a Big Impact at Nottingham

Nanoscience continues to make a significant impact in modern science and technology. This is reflected by the University of Nottingham’s investment, in excess of £3 million, to establish the Nottingham Nanotechnology and Nanoscience Centre (NNNC) due to be opened in June 2007 by Nobel Laureate Sir Harry Kroto. The centre will not only house a significant new suite of equipment for nanoscience research but serves as the home for the University of Nottingham’s innovative MSc in Nanoscience. The MSc course is based in the NNNC and is taught jointly by the Schools of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, Pharmacy and Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering. A key feature of this course is its interdisciplinary structure, reflecting the very nature of the subject, bringing together all of the key disciplines that underpin nanoscience. The course is completed by a research project in an aspect of nanoscience where students have the opportunity to undertake cutting-edge research within one of the world-leading research groups at Nottingham. The structure of the course allows students to develop their understanding across all the important emerging scientific topics preparing them for a career in nanoscience or nanotechnology.