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 MikóÌýstudiedÌýNasonia, 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?Ìý -
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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09/20/21 - Breaching Information Security PoliciesData breaches continue to surge worldwide, exposing customer data and individuals’ social security and bank account numbers.Not only do they pose a major privacy concern, but the... Read More
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09/20/21 - Artificial Intelligence Disrupting IndustriesArtificial intelligence (AI), now found in everyday products such as smart watches and cloud-based virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri, continues to transform the economy and... Read More
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09/20/21 - A Firm's Success Can Depend On Its CEO's MIndsetFor Assistant Professor of Finance ZhaoZhao He, earning Paul College's Outstanding Researcher of the Year Award in 2020 was all about hard work. “I didn’t have much of a social... Read More
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09/17/21 - FOSTERing SuccessA UNH program that helps New Hampshire small businesses grow by accessing federal grant funding has notched its first major success. Portsmouth-based Nearview, a participant in... Read More
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09/17/21 - UNH Scientists Receive $1M to Support Critical Soil Sustainability ResearchÂé¶¹app scientists have received three grants totaling $1 million that will support research addressing urgent questions in soil sustainability and, ultimately... Read More
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09/16/21 - Research Snapshot: Protecting Great BayUNH researchers sample wastewater from treatment facilities around Great Bay to understand how contaminants flow into our environment and ultimately protect our drinking water. Read More
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09/16/21 - UNH Research Finds Witnessing Abuse of Sibling Can Lead to Mental Health IssuesA newÌýstudy from the Âé¶¹app shows children who witness the abuse of a brother or sister by a parent can be just as traumatized as those witnessing violence by... Read More
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09/14/21 - Getting ResultsThe UNH COVID-19Ìýlab has gone from testing only UNH students at the outset to becoming one of the most powerful tools the Granite State has in the battle against COVID-19. Read More
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09/09/21 - Saving the SheaAn international team of researchers led by UNHÌýhas sequenced the shea tree’s genome, providing a valuable resource for the strategic development of the species and contributing... Read More
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09/07/21 - Roads Under WaterWith a new $1.8 million National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) grant, UNH researchers will study how and why coastal hazards like excessive flooding are causing... Read More