Transforming engagement with local heritage in Bristol Research 17 January 2025 Transforming engagement with local heritage in Bristol University of Bristol historians have transformed local heritage engagement with Know Your Bristol, a flagship project developed in partnership with Bristol City Council.
Using AI to identify hard-to-decarbonise housing in Cambridge Research 17 January 2025 Using AI to identify hard-to-decarbonise housing in Cambridge Breakthroughs in clean energy are helping change the way we power homes and innovative approaches to energy efficiency are helping councils and other partners transform local housing stock
The Cambridge spinout improving early diagnosis of oesophageal cancer Innovation Research 17 January 2025 The Cambridge spinout improving early diagnosis of oesophageal cancer University of Cambridge spinout firm Cyted Health has developed a non-invasive test which uses AI to help NHS clinicians identify the early signs of oesophageal cancer in tissue samples.
Imperial research generating green energy Innovation Research 17 January 2025 Imperial research generating green energy Leading UK clean energy technology company Ceres Power was formed from Imperial research into fuel cells that can be used to generate low-carbon electricity.
Puraffinity: the Imperial alumni removing forever chemicals from wastewater Innovation Research 17 January 2025 Puraffinity: the Imperial alumni removing forever chemicals from wastewater Puraffinity was formed in 2015 by two Imperial international students, Henrik Hagemann and Gabi Santosa, a green technology company that has developed materials that remove harmful ‘forever’ chemicals...
LSE's Just Transition Finance Lab: supporting local net zero transitions Research 17 January 2025 LSE's Just Transition Finance Lab: supporting local net zero transitions Working with the Energy Systems Catapult, London School of Economics Just Transition Finance Lab conducted an applied research project with Westminster City Council and Cumberland Unitary Authority to...
Zinc: the LSE accelerator tackling major social challenges on a global scale Innovation Research 17 January 2025 Zinc: the LSE accelerator tackling major social challenges on a global scale Zinc, co-founded by LSE, is helping entrepreneurs, including academics, build technology-focussed companies to help tackle major social challenges on a global scale.
Ardwick Climate Action: creating green space for residents of Manchester Research 17 January 2025 Ardwick Climate Action: creating green space for residents of Manchester Ardwick Climate Action, with the support of researchers from the University of Manchester, launched a green route where local people can avoid the excessive pollution caused by motor vehicles.
gaitQ: the Oxford spinout transforming the lives of people with Parkinson's Research 17 January 2025 gaitQ: the Oxford spinout transforming the lives of people with Parkinson's University of Oxford spin-out gaitQ has developed a range of wearable mobility aids and medical technologies that are helping transform the lives of people living with Parkinson’s disease
ILESLA: advancing interdisciplinary, experiential learning for Oxford doctorates Research 17 January 2025 ILESLA: advancing interdisciplinary, experiential learning for Oxford doctorates The University of Oxford, in partnership with five leading institutions, has launched the Interdisciplinary Life and Environmental Science Landscape Award (ILESLA).
The Nottingham spinout improving brain scans to detect dementia Innovation Research 20 January 2025 The Nottingham spinout improving brain scans to detect dementia University of Nottingham spin-out company Cerca Magnetics is using quantum technology to develop wearable brain scanners that could help detect early signs of dementia
Nottingham researchers are using AI to predict solar energy output in different climates Research 20 January 2025 Nottingham researchers are using AI to predict solar energy output in different climates Researchers at the University of Nottingham have created an AI model that allows them to accurately predict the amount of solar energy that can be created in different climates, making grid...
World-leading R&D facilities in Nottingham delivering net zero transport Research 20 January 2025 World-leading R&D facilities in Nottingham delivering net zero transport In 2024, the University of Nottingham secured more than £70 million to establish new world-leading and open-access research facilities and programmes that will decarbonise future transport, driving...
Nottingham researchers developing new technology to treat Tourette’s Innovation Research 20 January 2025 Nottingham researchers developing new technology to treat Tourette’s Two digital technologies based on research by University of Nottingham experts to reduce the severity of tics in people with Tourette’s are closer to patient use in the NHS after being recommended in...
QMUL research is shaping the future of solar energy Innovation Research 20 January 2025 QMUL research is shaping the future of solar energy Queen Mary Innovation (QMI) is a technology transfer company wholly owned by Queen Mary University of London. QMI has entered into over 400 IP agreements returning over £20 million to Queen Mary from...
The Bishop Big Dig: building strong places and communities in County Durham Access & participation Research 17 January 2025 The Bishop Big Dig: building strong places and communities in County Durham The Bishop Big Dig used innovative archaeology ‘intervention’ to restore people’s mental health and sense of belonging
Formula Student: Drive to Recharge Research 17 January 2025 Formula Student: Drive to Recharge ‘Formula Student: Drive to Recharge’ is a new initiative launched by About:Energy, a world-leading innovator in battery development software, to help address the UK's battery skills gap and support...
QMUL research is improving health outcomes for South Asian communities Research 20 January 2025 QMUL research is improving health outcomes for South Asian communities South Asian communities have some of the highest rates of heart disease, diabetes and poor health in the UK. Genes & Health is a Queen Mary University of London research study set up to help fight...
Building a global Advanced Manufacturing hub in Sheffield Research 20 January 2025 Building a global Advanced Manufacturing hub in Sheffield The University of Sheffield transformed the former Orgreave coking plant – the site of violent clashes between pickets and police during the miners’ strike in 1984 - into a global hub for advanced...
The Sheffield research helping to decarbonise the aviation sector Research 20 January 2025 The Sheffield research helping to decarbonise the aviation sector The University of Sheffield’s Innovation District is home to the Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Innovation Centre, which offers partners from industry such as Boeing and Virgin Atlantic access to...