Turning the tide on water poverty
Our research is helping the water industry rebuild trust and reduce bills for struggling households.
How our new technology is improving everything from hip replacements to the Large Hadron Collider
Over the last two decades our coatings technique has become a global phenomenon, improving the performance of hip replacements, jet engines, and even space satellites.
How we’re saving energy in the food industry
It takes a lot of energy to produce our favourite food products. Our research centre is finding new ways to make the process more efficient, reducing its impact on the planet.
How our new way of measuring sport impact could improve lives across Europe
Our researchers are working to change the way the economic and social value of sport is measured, to improve policy and create a happier and healthier society.
How can virtual reality make you feel less pain?
Our researchers have created a VR game which is helping burns victims cope with painful medical procedures
Supporting farmers at the front line of climate change
Farming communities in West Bengal bear the brunt of the climate emergency. We worked with them on a scheme to better protect their livelihoods.
How is gaming technology helping amputees use prosthetic limbs?
Our researchers have developed virtual reality software with the potential to improve the way the NHS trains patients to use prosthetic limbs forever
Counter-terrorism police are now training with virtual terrorists
We're working on a Europe-wide project to create a multimodal virtual and mixed reality training platform.
Making better workplaces with smart sensors and AI
Our Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Mitie is turning hard-to-measure environmental factors into actionable management information – and it has the potential to boost both productivity and wellbeing
Could buffalo milk lead to safer pregnancy in Indonesia?
In West Sumatra, pregnant women and their babies face huge health risks. We're finding a new way to help them stay safe.