Turning the tide on water poverty
Our research is helping the water industry rebuild trust and reduce bills for struggling households.
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.
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.
Helping breast cancer patients make life-changing decisions
Mortality rates are higher for breast cancer patients over 70. We developed a unique tool to help them get the best possible treatment.
Reducing health inequalities for mothers and babies
Culture and communication barriers can prevent migrant women from accessing maternity care. Our work on the ORAMMA project is helping to develop a solution
A new future for the birthplace of feminism
Professor Clare Midgley has helped preserve a landmark of feminism for generations to come.
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.
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.
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.