We’ve shaped the World Health Organization’s policy on global mosquito control to tackle the spread of lethal diseases like malaria and dengue fever.

Research in Anthropology has led to the development of survivor-led guidelines and a graphic novel that are being used by governments and organisations globally to follow ethical practices when recording testimonies of sexual violence.

Pioneering research by our world-renowned Law School has directly influenced global and domestic legal policy on unacceptable forms of work.

Our strategic partnership with Procter and Gamble (P&G) has enabled interdisciplinary research projects across experimental, computational and theoretical physics.

Ground-breaking research, led by Professor Simon Hackett from our Department of Sociology into children and young people with harmful sexual behaviour has transformed policy and practice in the UK.

Our Computer Science research is helping to put driverless cars on the road to reality.

Leading philosopher of science Professor Nancy Cartwright is influencing change to improve the prediction and evaluation of policy effectiveness through her pioneering research on evidence and causal inference.

Research by our Department of Sociology is helping widen access to Higher Education.

Soil is a vital, and often overlooked, natural resource, helping to reduce flooding and mitigate climate change.

Research by Sport and Exercise Sciences has made a positive impact on policy and practice addressing the global problem of childhood obesity.

Prominent theologians from our Department of Theology and Religion are driving the discussion forward on same-sex relationships and equal marriage.

Our highly-rated School of Education has developed a pioneering toolkit to ensure funding for pupils, and especially disadvantaged children, is spent effectively.