Research projects

Our researchers have shown how local voluntary groups improve the wellbeing of patients with long-term health conditions — and make us all happier and healthier.

How effective are widening participation schemes, designed to encourage students from under-represented groups to apply for university?

Over-specialised training methods are driving young people away from sports. Our researcher has created a new gameplan.

Our researchers are behind a new business model that shares wealth and power more fairly — and creates a better society for us all.

Our research is helping the water industry rebuild trust and reduce bills for struggling households.

At least 800,000 civilians were imprisoned during WW1, but little is known about their experiences. Professor Matthew Stibbe is unlocking their untold story.

Thanks to a new technique developed by our researchers, police can now discover more about the state of mind of a suspect

When Flash Player is deleted at the end of 2020, many important works of digital fiction will be erased. We've found an innovative, immersive way to preserve them.

Our researchers have devised a way to measure the economic and social impacts of sports events — and their method is being used from Wimbledon to the London Marathon.

Professor Clare Midgley has helped preserve a landmark of feminism for generations to come.