The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP) offers undergraduate students the chance to gain hands-on research experience on projects covering all disciplines across University. These projects take the form of a…Read More >
Prosperity & Resilience
India’s terrible roads: how to build a world-class network and still reach net zero
One of the keys to China’s economic renaissance over the past couple of decades is often overlooked. Namely, it has built a lot of roads. China’s highways have more or…Read More >
The Maldives is threatened by rising seas – but coastal development is causing even more pressing environmental issues
As UN climate conference COP26 is ongoing, vulnerable nations are rightly highlighting how they are threatened by climate change. One such nation is the Maldives, for whose inhabitants sea level…Read More >
Slapps: the rise of lawsuits targeting investigative journalists
A type of legal action is increasingly being used by powerful people to shut down criticism from activists, academics, whistleblowers, and journalists. This is known as a strategic lawsuit against…Read More >
Bitcoin: why its value has rocketed once again
Bitcoin’s journey into mainstream finance has reached another major milestone – and another record price. The cryptocurrency was trading at US$66,975 (£48,456) following the launch of an exchange traded fund…Read More >
Sorry Boris Johnson, the UK will not become the Qatar of hydrogen
“Britain will become the Qatar of hydrogen,” Boris Johnson declared as the government laid out its 368-page strategy for reaching net zero emissions by 2050. It sounds magnificent, but what…Read More >
Planning reform: an opportunity to ground the planning system in public involvement
In August 2020 the Government published its plans to reform the planning system in England in a long-awaited White Paper. Professor Gavin Parker reflects on the proposed changes to community…Read More >
New research network to explore future blood testing solutions
There is an extremely high demand for laboratory-based blood tests from community settings in the UK and analysis suggests an important role in the future for remote blood monitoring that…Read More >
Research engagement – how does your network grow?
At our summer event to celebrate the University’s collaborative effort in our submission to REF2021, Professor Rosa Freedman talked about her work and how she engages with a wide range…Read More >
Research engagement – the importance of listening
As lead author on one of the University’s REF impact case studies, Carola Hillenbrand reflects on the team effort which characterised their work and what she has learned about engaging…Read More >