Research
Postgraduate research takes place within our two nationally recognised research institutes
We benefit from strong links to regional and national industry, and have a reputation for excellence in niche areas including • Materials Analysis Research Services • intelligent systems, vision and robotics • performance and reliability • sustainability and recycling • materials systems • biomedical and health.
We comprise of the largest community of researchers within the University. Our team is a diverse multidisciplinary group which makes connections between the research traditions of • art • design • media production • communication studies • computing • engineering.
For more information about postgraduate research within MERI or C3RI please visit their websites using the links above.
Consultancy and knowledge transfer
Each of our two research institutes are home to a centre for industrial collaboration
We contribute to a developing science, engineering and technology in industry through the provision of research and consultancy services and expertise, as the MARS Centre for Industrial Collaboration (CIC), part of MERI.
Our product and packaging design consultancy that sits alongside one of the highest rated design research teams in the UK (C3RI). This unique business model offers a significant capacity for commercial design projects with the ability to access specialist researchers who lead in their fields. Our design and innovative capabilities are recognized by some of the best known companies in the world who count amongst our customers - such as Coca-Cola, Umbro, Marks & Spencer and Britvic, amongst many others.
For more information about how our CICs can help your business please visit the websites for MARS and Design Futures above.
