Our research impact
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Describing new dinosaur species
PhD student Chris Barker, Dr Neil Gostling and his team have described three species of dinosaur previously unknown to science, from bones found on the Isle of Wight.
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Protecting against rising sea levels
Research led by Professor Ivan Haigh on storm surges, sea level rise and climate change is ensuring flood barriers are maintained and future-proofed to protect 30 million people.
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Making new products with waste CO2
¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ spin-out company, ViridiCO2, is revolutionising the sustainability of chemical manufacturing processes by making products from carbon dioxide (CO2).
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Using optical fibres to create a sustainable fuel supply
Multidisciplinary team has found a way to turn water into hydrogen fuel using optical fibres.
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Tackling the wildlife traffickers
Software will support efforts to curb illegal trade and bring criminals to justice
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Revolutionising ways to find essential materials
A ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Chemistry researcher is using pioneering computational chemistry modelling methods to make positive changes in everything from clean fuel to healthcare.
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Studying marine animals to evaluate sulphur reduction methods in shipping
A team of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ researchers is part of a Europe-wide project to assess whether measures taken by shipping companies to cut air pollution are working or just moving the problem elsewhere.
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Eliminating cloud shadow impact on Earth observation imagery
Project will improve quality of airborne data used in forestry, agriculture and environmental monitoring.
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Curbing the impact of aircraft noise
A new project aims to mitigate the effect of increasing air traffic on people on the ground.
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Making offshore carbon storage safe
A team of researchers in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ played a key role in a European project to determine the viability of safely and securely storing carbon offshore.
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Measuring the impact of the aurora borealis on climate change
A ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ researcher is developing new techniques to measure the temperature of the upper atmosphere and model the impact of the aurora on climate systems.
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Expanding the use of satellite data to provide real-world benefits
The University is leading research into remote sensing to improve food security, population mapping and disaster response.