Improving predictions of interest rate changes
The recent financial crisis has cast doubt on existing economic models used by the Central Bank.
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Exploring our research and other stories from the University community.
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Improving public understanding of the social costs of the recession
Our research project into the stagnation in real wage growth in the UK labour market since 2003.
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Improving school governance, policy and practice
In England, the 300,000 school governors are responsible for the conduct of 23,000 schools.
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Improving the assessment, monitoring and consideration of growth and maturation in young athletes
In the search for tomorrow's champions, developing late can mean young athletes are overlooked. Our research helps young players reach their true potential.
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Improving the eating out experiences of people with a food allergy or intolerance
Our research project to understand people's preferences for information about the allergens in their food when they are eating out.
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Improving the forecasting of storms
Working with the Met Office, our researchers have improved prediction and planning for extreme local weather.
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Improving the lives of autistic people
Our research project works with autistic people and their families to design and develop technologies to reduce the difficulties they may face.
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Improving the machinability of nickel-based super alloys
Rafael San Martin's final-year project fired his interest in manufacturing and management and prepared him for future career challenges.
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Improving the Met Office weather forecasting
In collaboration with the Met Office, mathematicians at the University have developed adaptive numerical methods to improve the accuracy of weather forecasting.
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Improving the response to technological, biological, and chemical threats
Our research has examined emerging biochemical security threats.