Our research impact
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Empowering young people to make positive health choices during the COVID-19 pandemic
Helping young people to make positive lifestyle choices has never been as important as it is now. LifeLab is working to ensure young people have a voice, and that they understand the choices they can make to reduce the impact COVID-19 on their lives.
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Population mapping saves lives
A ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ research group is using new ways of mapping and counting populations to help developing countries. WorldPop's datasets have helped to eradicate polio in Nigeria and assist earthquake victims in Nepal.
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Investigating the risks of air pollution in order to influence government policy
¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ researchers are carrying out pioneering research to assess the damaging effects of air pollution on human health and wellbeing.
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Using nanoclay gel to regrow, repair and replace damaged cells
¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ researchers have developed an innovative medical clay that can be used to apply regenerative medicine to patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
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Taking on hard-to-treat cancers
Our research into cancer is saving lives. Our scientists are making major progress in both the lab and the clinic, and thanks to our Centre for Cancer Immunology, this success is expected to continue.