Exposing the hidden costs of gambling
Our research is raising awareness of gambling-related harm — and improving support for the families most affected.
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.
A new future for the birthplace of feminism
Professor Clare Midgley has helped preserve a landmark of feminism for generations to come.
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 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.
Making Visible the Invisible: Germany's Black diaspora, 1880s -1945
Today, nearly a million Black people live in Germany. But the longer history of a Black community stretches back to the 1880s – and, until now, this story has remained largely untold.
Supporting farmers at the front line of climate change
Farming communities in West Bengal bear the brunt of the climate emergency. We worked with them on a scheme to better protect their livelihoods.
Helping global sports events think local
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.
Why public toilets just aren’t good enough
Our research found that underfunding and a one-size-fits-all approach to public toilets is producing facilities that are a constant source of anxiety for some users
How good design can change lives
Our innovative products are improving quality of life for people with long-term health conditions.