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