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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.

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Building stronger communities
Enabling healthier lives
REF2021
Social policy
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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.

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Building stronger communities
Enabling healthier lives
Art and design
REF2021
News

Blowing the whistle on traditional sports coaching

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

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Building stronger communities
Enabling healthier lives
REF2021
Sport
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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.

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Driving future economies
Building stronger communities
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How we’re opening up conversations to build a more sustainable future

Our researchers are bringing more people into conversations about our shared spaces and helping build a better future for all.

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Turning the tide on water poverty

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

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Building stronger communities
Driving future economies
REF2021
Planning
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How we’re helping charities support more people than ever

Our research has changed the way charities in the UK file their accounts. The new process has saved almost £40 million in admin — money which now goes to the people who need it most.

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Building stronger communities
REF2021
Business
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Dylan Thomas: ‘lost’ fifth notebook reveals how the great Welsh poet changed his style

A recently discovered Dylan Thomas notebook has shed new light on the poems, career and creativity of a literary master.

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Building stronger communities
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Saving our digital heritage from being deleted

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.

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REF2021
English
Building stronger communities
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Black authors are still underrepresented in UK publishing

A third of English primary pupils are from a BAME background. But in 2017, 99% of children's book characters were white. Our research looks at how children's publishing has a diversity problem.

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Building stronger communities
 

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