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 & Wellbeing, and Digital.
Research with Impact

Our research is helping to change the world for the better. We work in partnership to help create a healthier, more sustainable and connected future for us all.
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 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ.
Integrating stopping smoking support into talking therapies helps more people quit – new study

Study finds patients are more than twice as likely to quit smoking with NHS Talking Therapies.
University conspiracy theory and behaviour experts join panel at climate films event

March 16 event in ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ tackles climate hoax, denial and anxiety.
ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ business simulation game helps entrepreneurs tackle cybersecurity issues

'Threats and Trade-offs' game encompasses digital security, business development and teambuilding.
Older patients can inadvertently be put at risk when they are taken off blood-thinning drugs

New study suggests that the benefits of prescribing anticoagulation drugs to older people outweigh the potential risks.
UK gambling industry is using Big Tobacco tactics to downplay harms and influence the public

New analysis reveals the UK gambling industry is mimicking the tactics first used by Big Tobacco decades ago.
Researchers warn continuous glucose monitors can overestimate blood sugar levels
ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ study warns CGMs can prompt harmful dietary changes and distort perceptions of health.
Commentary and analysis
Insights from our researchers about news and current events.
Dr Sheree Bekker from the Department for Health discusses how the American rugby player is reshaping sport, for The Conversation.
Professor Akhil Bhardwaj outlines the risks posed by the development of AI weapons in this article for The Conversation.
In this article for The Conversation Dr Stephen Hall argues that the notion of Kyiv accepting a peace deal with Russia in 2022 is flawed.
Dr Kit Yates (Mathematical Sciences) writes in The Conversation about the statistical evidence used in Lucy Letby's conviction.
Prof Dylan Thompson & Prof Javier Gonzalez debunk the weight loss claim in The Conversation.
As Alexander Lukashenko takes up a seventh straight term as Belarus president Dr Stephen Hall explains why most western leaders dismiss the result as a "sham".
Get involved
Find out about opportunities to take part in research projects.
Take part in our study about the effects of intermittent carbohydrate restriction on health

Join our study that looks at how short periods of carbohydrate restriction impact health, and whether a new mobile health app can help with lifestyle adherence.
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 research the effects of stress and mindfulness on decision-making

We need volunteers to be part of our research study into the impact of stress and mindfulness on decision-making. You’ll receive £12 for completing the study.
Events
Upcoming research events including public lectures and seminars by visiting academics.
Paradox Research, Education and Practice
In-person paper development workshop.
Regional Scientific Knowledge Foundations for Development of High-Impact Technological Innovations
Dr Dieter Kogler will be discussing his research on how localised knowledge externalities are relevant for generating high-impact innovation.