Triangle

Our research impact

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Culture and communication

We work with more than 50 cultural organisations globally. Our partnerships with the UK's creative and heritage industries inspire and enrich lives. We connect with communities through innovative technologies and empower organisations to deliver positive change.

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Healthy lives

We saved the NHS £2bn in recent years. As the birthplace of MRI, we are delivering revolutions in healthcare, from better monitoring of unborn babies and easing the suffering of young burns victims, to advancing breakthrough drugs and unlocking the secrets of the brain.

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Society and communities

Our discoveries inform government policy, from laws that safeguard children online, tackling modern slavery, improving road safety and protecting consumers. We help nurture young democracies, strengthen international justice and build fairer societies.

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Sustainable futures

In recent years, we've helped partners cut CO2 emissions by 16.3 million tonnes annually. Through transport, food, energy, and other industries, our technologies drive a net-zero future and support the UN's sustainable development goals.

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Complex challenges: our response

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Sustainable Development Goals

Making an outstanding contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Pioneering research for a fairer world

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Food Systems Institute

Bringing together researchers, industry, and policymakers to deliver solutions to transform food systems.

Sowing ideas and cultivating solutions

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Zero Carbon Cluster

Accelerating the translation of zero carbon research into high-impact commercial and policy solutions.

A global model for a zero carbon economy

 

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City as lab: sparking change

By sharing expertise we have real impact on the lives of local people.

Research using digital and data innovation

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SHAping sustainable futures

Helping societies understand and prepare for the challenges we all face, from food to energy.

Exploring the human side of sustainability

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The Rights Lab: ending slavery

The university is home to the world’s largest group of modern slavery researchers.

Fighting slavey from every angle

 

News

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Global impact makes headlines

The global impact of our research makes headlines around the world. Discover how our media team are reaching billions of people every year.

Our news releases

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Follow our research on LinkedIn

Celebrating successes, highlighting partnerships and sharing news of our research community and their impact on the world.

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