Research with impact
Based on our established excellence in discovery science and ambitions for our research, we have three areas where we aim to make a significant difference. These are our research missions, full of stories of how our extraordinary research is advancing knowledge, breaking barriers and unlocking innovation
Rewiring how neurodiversity is taught in the classroom
As many as one in five children in the UK are neurodivergent, with the majority attending mainstream education. A major project is improving their experience in school.
Signs help deaf people engage with ocean conservation
Sign language experts are developing 100 new signs, from jellyfish to basking shark, to help deaf people contribute to the future of the oceans.
Guiding the use of AI towards cultural benefit
A consumer backlash to widespread application of AI in the creative industries shows why we need more judicious use of the technology to enrich our lives.
Recordings reveal underwater soundscapes
Marine environments have a soundtrack of their own, and tuning in could help preserve the health of our oceans.
How data is spinning yarns
A new installation in honour of the UK’s first female medical students combines some of the world's oldest technology with some of the newest
Species respond to challenge of shifting seasons
As warming climates make seasonal changes more unpredictable, some species and food chains show a flexible response.
Navigating a Catch-22: decarbonising energy in Malawi
Experts warn that the nationwide rollout of electrical power could deepen social injustices. However, with smart policymaking, this outcome can be avoided.
Hidden pandemic: study uncovers scale of online child harm
One in eight children around the world have been victims of sexual exploitation and abuse online, new study found.