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.
How to open up university to more people from disadvantaged backgrounds
How effective are widening participation schemes, designed to encourage students from under-represented groups to apply for university?
Building sustainability into infrastructure
We’re improving safety and sustainability in bridges in the UK and abroad, through our development of both new materials and new inspection software.
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.
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.
Turning the tide on water poverty
Our research is helping the water industry rebuild trust and reduce bills for struggling households.