Our multidisciplinary Beacons empower our research community to tackle major global challenges by building consortia for large-scale funding.
Research
How our research is improving lives and changing the world we live in.
Our research strategy
To strengthen the impact of our research, sharpen our focus, and increase our influence, we've identified three primary research themes for working together across disciplines: Sustainability, Health and wellbeing, and Digital.
Putting people at the heart of research and innovation.
Research institutes
Our institutes span a number of fields of research.
Research centres and groups
Our research spans a number of fields and we work together in cross-disciplinary groups.
How we make sure our research meets the highest ethical standards including guidance, resources and contact information.
News
Research news and press releases from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³».
New research turns the Dunning-Kruger effect on its head: Rethinking the confident incompetent
Study reverses one of psychology’s most famous findings to show confidence follows competence.
Moral injury can be devastating: new assessment protocol makes it easier to identify those at risk
A new measure designed to spot people with moral injury and to help them receive the support they need has been developed by psychologists at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³».
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» drug discovery spin-out wins national Emerging Technologies Competition
Revolver Therapeutics has won the health category of the Royal Society of Chemistry's Emerging Technologies Competition 2026.
Brain stimulation offers hope for brain disorders: researchers take key step to accelerate progress
A method to standardise research into brain stimulation promises to improve our understanding of how the brain works and speed up the development of treatments.
Beyond proximity: new policy model to transform access to parks
Institute for Policy Research policy brief shows redefining park accessibility could improve health, cut inequalities and unlock billions in NHS savings.
Plant-based wound dressing fights infection before it takes hold
Engineers develop a pioneering dressing from renewable plant material that delivers antibiotics directly to wounds during critical early stages of infection.
Commentary and analysis
Insights from our researchers about news and current events.
Joni Wildman (Life Sciences) writes in The Conversation about a little-known side to the children's author.
For years, people have taken calcium and vitamin D supplements to help keep their bones strong, but a major new study questions this practice.
Professor Kit Yates explains why it seems people who suffer from car crash injuries are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than those that don't.
Dr Roman Pavlyuchenko writes for The Conversation about the hype behind the Swatch collaboration with Audemars Piguet.
Dr George Ferns explains for The Conversation that an outdoor education can offer something that conventional leadership programmes often miss.
DC is attempting a revival to compete with the cinematic success of Marvel. Dr Roman Pavlyuchenko explains why he thinks the DC comeback isn't set to fly.
Research with Impact
Through collaborative partnerships, our research is creating a healthier, more sustainable, and connected future for all.
In the sustainable chemical technologies space, we're putting chemistry at the core of new solutions that will enable a circular economy.
From boosting crop yields to supporting workers with dementia, read about how our academics are making innovation work for business and industry.
From tackling chronic pain and reducing self-harm to supporting mental health, autism inclusion, and healthy behaviours, our work is shaping better futures.
How Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» is helping to accelerate the UK’s transition to net zero, strengthen industrial capabilities, and foster inclusive growth.
Through our sport research, we are making a huge impact on the lives of people worldwide and progressing positive policy change to help level the playing field.
From reducing emergency admissions to tackling antimicrobial resistance, we're driving innovations that address some of the world's biggest health challenges.
Get involved
Find out about opportunities to take part in research projects.
Help us research fat tissue inflammation and the regulation of muscle in older people
Take part in research into whether differing levels of fat tissue inflammation are linked to levels of muscle loss as people age.
Help us research how metabolism is impacted by exercise at different times of the day
Earn £400 and help us research how exercise during different times of the day affects metabolism. We need healthy individuals aged 18-50 with a BMI of 18-35.
How do you cope with stressful and traumatic life events? Join our research study
We need volunteers to help us research how personal characteristics can help individuals cope with stressful and traumatic life events.
Modern Slavery and Trafficking Survivors: Albanian mothers’ experiences of parenthood in the UK
A study to explore the experiences of parenthood of Albanian mothers who have survived human trafficking and modern slavery.
Help us explore how VR and video mindfulness actions affect stress, anxiety, and confidence
We are researching how virtual reality (VR) and video-based mindfulness exercises impact stress, anxiety, and confidence in public-speaking situations.
Help us understand what matters when creating digital tools to support young people’s wellbeing
We need students (aged 14-18), parents, and secondary school staff to help us design school-delivered digital tools to reduce mental health risks in teenagers.
Events
Upcoming research events including public lectures and seminars by visiting academics.
SPINS-UK (Science Possibilities Investigating Neutron Stars in the UK) Conference 2026
SPINS-UK (Science Possibilities Investigating Neutron Stars in the UK) is a consortium of astrophysicists involved in neutron star and related science.
Society of Black Academics Sixth Annual Conference 2026
Join us for this one-day event on demystifying leadership in higher education.
Engineering Porous Materials at Multiple Scales (EPoMM) conference
Join us at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» for the third Engineering Porous Materials at Multiple Scales (EPoMM) conference from 16-17 September.