Research
UNH Study Shows Non-Competes Can Stifle Innovation
A UNH study cited by the Federal Trade Commission finds that stricter enforcement of non-compete agreements can lower the value of patents and discourage employee creativity, highlighting how these contracts may unintentionally hold back innovation. Read More-
07/01/25
Large Lessons from a Tiny Wasp
Holly Hoag and István MikóÌıstudiedÌıNasonia, tiny wasps that parasitize flies, for insights into how species evolve and how small genetic differences... -
06/25/25
How Would Reduced Indirect Costs Affect UNH Research?
What are indirect costs, and how does the government's proposal of reducing them affect research at UNH?Ìı -
06/24/25
A Different Mindset for Farm Viability in New England
Analena Bruce led a study to determine what makes a New England farm viable in today's economy, and her findings show that it goes far beyond food... -
06/12/25
Institute for Health Policy and Practice Keeps New Hampshire Healthy
To analyze the data at the root of high-quality health care and inform policy and practice, the state of New Hampshire often turns to UNH’s Institute...
Recent Stories
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04/15/22 - Plant Nutrient DeclinesA new study indicates that nitrogen levels in terrestrial ecosystems are declining in some regions of the world.Ìı Read More
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04/14/22 - COVID-Fueled RecreationUNH research led by assistant professor of recreation management and policy Michael Ferguson found a dramatic increase during the pandemic of visitors to the parks and protected... Read More
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04/12/22 - Genomic Time MachineLooking at the microbiome of sponges, UNH researchers have developed a “genomic time machine†that could predict aspects of coral reef and ocean ecosystems through hundreds of... Read More
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04/12/22 - Space StormsUNH researchers will receive $1.1 million to study space weather as part of the Center for Geospace Storms. Read More
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04/11/22 - FOSTERing Building SafetyUNHInnovation's FOSTER training program helped NH company 2KR Systems secure a National Science Foundation grant. Read More
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04/07/22 - Research Snapshot: Beach BombsUNH researchers measure the shifting sands of N.H. beaches to understand where unexploded ordnances may be hiding. Read More
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04/05/22 - Thriving during crisisLockdown measures introduced to control the spread of the coronavirus have simultaneously led to the closure of many small businesses as well as the creation of innovative... Read More
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04/04/22 - Federal FundingUNH is set to receive nearly $5.5 million in federal funding to support research, education, and energy resilience in the region. Read More
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03/28/22 - Rocket ScienceUNH-built instruments aboard a rocket aimed at studying mysterious type of Northern Lights. Read More
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03/23/22 - From Here to Healthcare CareerThe Health Professions Program at UNH is designed to help students who have a bachelor's degree pursue professional or graduate study in various health fields. Read More