Our research impact
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Unearthing pandemic insights to help towns level up
A think tank jointly founded by a ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ professor identifies the UK towns most at risk from the effects of COVID-19.
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Revolutionising access to dental care in Sri Lanka
A dentistry simulation model led by ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ has directly influenced government policy to improve dental outcomes and stabilise the country's dentistry sector.
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Using chemistry to see the invisible
A chemistry research project is making new advances in detecting cancer cells that currently can't be seen.Â
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Improving maternal and neonatal health in India
Global health experts at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ are working with government to improve survival rates for expectant mothers and newborns. Their findings are influencing policy.
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Giving children and young people a voice in city culture
Through the Connecting Culture research project, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ City Council will plan cultural activities for children and young people by drawing on their real-life experiences.
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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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Enhancing astronaut health and helping physiotherapists consult during COVID
Health researchers share their insights to support both astronauts in space and people on Earth.
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Using copper to fight COVID-19
Biological Sciences and Health Sciences are showing how copper can provide a permanent defence against the spread of Coronavirus on surfaces in just one minute.
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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.
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Putting children at the heart of climate policy
The ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ has led research into the first comprehensive worldwide analysis of climate risk to children.
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Securing food for the future
Our researchers are finding ways to provide food security for the future.
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Helping diagnose and treat COVID-19 more quickly
When COVID-19 hit in late 2019, a worldwide fight to beat it began. Our biomedics have taken on the challenge to diagnose it quicker and treat it better - with promising early successes.