Bringing free law services to the local community

17 Feb 2015 in Blog Real World Impact

Northumbria University The University of Northumbria at Newcastle has applied 20 years of research into clinical legal education to pioneer an ambitious and modern educational approach: The Student Law Office. […] Read More »

Improving the quality of air we breathe

17 Feb 2015 in Blog

University of the West of England Researchers from UWE Bristol have advanced knowledge on the complex connectivity of air quality management actions at the local and national level, leading to […] Read More »

Creating marine reserves to tackle overfishing

17 Feb 2015 in Blog Real World Impact

University of the West of England Research at UWE Bristol has been instrumental in major initiatives to tackle overfishing. These initiatives have been effective both in the UK’s own coastal […] Read More »

Emerging technology cutting waste and generating clean energy

16 Feb 2015 in Blog Real World Impact

University of South Wales Research into anaerobic digestion processes at the University of South Wales is helping to tackle the energy security and environmental challenges of the 21st Century. As […] Read More »

Improving the sustainability and profitability of UK construction

16 Feb 2015 in Blog Real World Impact

University of Salford Researchers at the University of Salford are improving the UK construction sector and at the same time helping their partners to deliver greater social and economic benefits. […] Read More »

Improving the standards of police interviews

16 Feb 2015 in Blog Real World Impact

University of Portsmouth Researchers at the University of Portsmouth have improved the standards of police interviewing, particularly in sensitive investigations such as rape and child abuse. Their work into the [&hel... Read More »

Bringing flight data analysis into the 21st Century

16 Feb 2015 in Blog Real World Impact

University of Portsmouth A University of Portsmouth team has revolutionised how flight data from aircraft flight recorders is analysed. Replacing a manual flight-by-flight analytical system, Portsmouth’s work means da... Read More »

Complex theoretical mathematics bring virtual reality games to life

12 Feb 2015 in Blog Real World Impact

Oxford Brookes University Complex theoretical mathematics at Oxford Brookes University has helped to solve a gaming challenge and deliver a realistic and natural playing experience for Sony’s new WonderbookTM. Wonderb... Read More »

Reducing the impact of construction on the environment

12 Feb 2015 in Blog Real World Impact

Oxford Brookes University A collaboration between Oxford Brookes and the construction industry has resulted in an environmental profiling system that enables designers and constructors to select materials and componen... Read More »

Grand designs for the eco-buildings of the future

12 Feb 2015 in Blog Real World Impact

University of Lincoln New design tools and award-winning sustainable architecture created by researchers at the University of Lincoln are helping the construction industry reduce the massive environmental impact of bu... Read More »