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 Mikó studied Nasonia, 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? -
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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04/04/25 - Pollution SolutionFor a time, UNH researchers Paula Mouser and Adam Wymore were connected only by the invisible chemicals they were studying. That is, Mouser, a professor of civil and... Read More
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04/04/25 - By the NumbersBy all measures, FY24 was another outstanding year for UNH research, economic engagement and outreach. Our research awards continue to rise, expenditures were higher than ever and... Read More
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04/03/25 - The Power of Participatory ScienceEvery year, New Hampshire’s coastline is battered by winter storms, reshaping the shore unpredictably and making risk assessments for coastal flooding a moving target. To help... Read More
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04/03/25 - Triple ThreatPublic research universities like UNH occupy a special place in the American education landscape. We are beholden to serve our state by educating its citizens and creating... Read More
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04/03/25 - Ethical RobotsWith funding from the National Institutes of Health, assistant professor of nursing Jing Wang is studying the ethics of using AI-assisted robotics to support people living with... Read More
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04/03/25 - Cracking the Childcare CrisisThe New Hampshire Early Care and Education Research Consortium at UNH aims to inform policy and action toward a more robust early childhood education system in New Hampshire. Read More
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04/02/25 - CCOM’s Brian Calder Elected to Hydrographer Hall of FameCCOM's Brian Calder has been elected to the Hydrographer Hall of Fame for his remarkable contributions to seafloor mapping technologies. Read More
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03/31/25 - On Farms, Tillage Intensity Shown to Affect Beneficial Insect CommunitiesUNH study reveals how tillage intensity and pesticide-treated seeds impact beneficial arthropods, influencing pest control, weed reduction, and ecosystem health. Read More