Research projects

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Read about our submission for the Research Excellence Framework 2021 and the 14 strategic priority units of assessment chosen.

Research projects

Showing 29 articles, in Enabling healthier lives

19 March 2024

How our new heart monitoring technology could help beat one of the UK’s biggest killers

Our researchers have developed a device that detects the early warning signs of stroke and could save thousands of lives every year.


26 May 2022

Our research into antibiotics is helping surgeons carry out life-changing work

Our research has helped surgeons make informed decisions on how to treat and minimise joint replacement infections — transforming patient outcomes.


16 May 2022

How good design can change lives

Our innovative products are improving quality of life for people with long-term health conditions.


13 May 2022

How a film about a planned uranium mine helped empower a small community in Greenland

Professor Lise Autogena's film about uranium mining in Greenland exposed how cultural taboos in dealing with conflicts can prevent democratic participation.


09 March 2022

Exposing the emotional toll of probation work

Our research has raised awareness of how probation workers use their emotions to carry out their job — and helped make their wellbeing a priority.


21 January 2022

Giving cystic fibrosis patients the tools to stay well

People with cystic fibrosis can struggle to manage complex treatments alongside everyday life. Our researcher is helping them find balance.


18 January 2022

How we’re working to reduce the use of animal testing in medical research

Every year, vital research is carried out aimed at curing or alleviating the effects of diseases. Find out how we’re working to reduce the use of animal testing in medical research.


05 January 2022

Using virtual reality to reduce pain and aid rehabilitation

Our researchers are making life-changing links between virtual reality (VR) and healthcare to help patients recover from serious injuries.


17 November 2021

How we’re giving cancer survivors a better quality of life

Our research about how exercise and lifestyle changes can help cancer survivors has changed international guidelines on treating cancer — and improved countless lives.


03 November 2021

How our pioneering new healthcare model is helping people stay active

A new model for referring patients with long-term health conditions developed as part of the London 2012 Olympic Legacy is providing answers to one of the biggest health challenges across the world — how to get us all to move more.


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REF

Read about our submission for the Research Excellence Framework 2021 and the 14 strategic priority units of assessment chosen.