The University of Hertfordshire’s ‘Robot house’ is a unique research facility for human-robot interaction; at the forefront of designing assisted living technologies and innovations to support healthy ageing and independent living. The house’s ground floor has been adapted into a unique research facility for human-robot interaction. It is equipped with the latest generation of robotics […]
Recent research at Oxford Brookes University has demonstrated the benefits of cycling for the wellbeing of older generations, and will help shape policy on sustainable travel and exercise, which have also become key considerations in the reshaping of society and urban areas post-lockdown. Whilst cycling accounts for 23 per cent of all journeys for people […]
Research undertaken by Oxford Brookes University has led to the production of new prenatal diagnostic and screening tests, now received in routine clinical practice by tens of millions of women worldwide. One such test developed a method to measure the two forms of the reproductive hormone, inhibin: A and B. Inhibin A measurement has been […]
The Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research (CIMTR) is a research institute based at Anglia Ruskin University dedicated to advancing the understanding of music therapy and its ability to affect positive change on health and wellbeing in both policy and practice. CIMTR contributes to national policy making, adding music therapy to the NICE guidelines for […]
The Centre of Excellence in Mobile and Emerging Technologies (CEMET) is led by the University of South Wales (USW) and is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Welsh Government. CEMET assists small businesses across Wales to develop cutting-edge technologies and boost productivity. Receiving over £8.9m of funding, the project supports […]
Coventry University have partnered with Network 2 Supply (N2S), a leader in IT lifecycle services, to develop Bioleaching, a technique that uses bacteria to safely extract and recycle precious metals from electronic waste (e-waste). With over 50 million tonnes of e-waste generated globally each year and existing recycling methods cause a loss of precious metal […]
The UK’s First ‘Faculty on the Factory Floor’ Established in 2014, the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) marks a step-change in the way the UK is tackling industry’s well-documented skills and technology gaps. Since establishment, AME has flourished to become an award-winning facility, recognised as the UK’s first ‘Faculty on the Factory Floor’ […]
Birmingham City University has partnered with GBSLEP and GBCC to drive business growth amongst SMEs across Greater Birmingham. Growth Hub is a business growth service launched by the Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) . Growth Hub provides regional SMEs with coordinated, effective first class business advice, links to funding, and business support services. The aim […]
STEAMhouse is Birmingham City University’s innovation centre aimed at encouraging co-working, collaboration and knowledge exchange between the arts, science, technology, engineering and maths (STEAM) sectors as a platform for supporting long-term sustainable economic growth, productivity and job creation in the West Midlands region. Created in collaboration with local arts organisation Eastside Projects, and supported by […]
Eliminating Malaria by Strengthening Health Programme Management in Southeast Asia and Southern Africa Every year some half a million people die from malaria, a disease which exists in nearly 100 countries. Focus for enhanced malaria programme performance is often placed on the technical challenges, while human and organizational factors are often overlooked. Research conducted by […]
