Using dust clouds and geometry to reveal the secrets of space
With intergalactic distances reaching many thousands of lightyears, researchers turn to geometry to model galaxies and learn more about their evolution.
Case studies
Exploring our research and other stories from the University community.
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Using fibre optics to tackle ICU infections
Dr James Stone and his research team are designing specialised optical fibres to help treat lung infections in some of the most vulnerable hospital patients.
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Using maths to model the National Health Service
Gabriel Harry shares how an MSc from the Department of Mathematical Sciences helped him gain experience with Health Education England.
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Using my placement to change from software engineering to product management
Computer science graduate, Mark Johnson talks about how his placement helped him get a graduate job as a product manager.
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Using pre-prints to promote controversial findings
This case study was provided by Dr Paul Bain, a reader in the Department of Psychology.
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Using pre-prints to start conversations, get feedback and engage with timely research topics
This case study was provided by Johnny Swierczynski, a PhD student in the School of Management.
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Using proton NMR to improve growth media for trypanosomes
How Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) has been used to better understand the growth conditions of parasitic organisms.
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Using research skills to revolutionise petcare
Biosciences graduate Alysia Hunt tells us how her degree helped prepare her for work as a Research Scientist at MARS Petcare UK.
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Using research to advance knowledge of human computer interaction
Human Computer Interaction graduate Christina Keating talks about how her master's degree prepared her for her PhD research.
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Using structural analysis and design skills on placement at Campbell Reith
Chelsea is spending her placement year working with structural engineers at Campbell Reith. She tells us about her experience so far.