Case studies

An alternative low-carbon solution for heating

Academics from Durham University have been pioneering research into geothermal energy.

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Sleeping like a baby at Durham University

Researchers at Durham University have received the UK’s highest academic honour for a programme that has helped to shape the way babies sleep.

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Cheaper manufacture of meningitis medication

Chemists at Durham University have found an innovative way to make an effective treatment for a strain of meningitis in less developed countries.

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QR investment in infrastructure helps businesses grow

Queen Mary University of London has used 'quality-related' funding to create the largest purpose-built lab space for rent in London.

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Unlocking potential for next-generation medical scanning

Researchers at University of York have developed a new way to magnetise molecules in the human body, paving the way for a new generation of low-cost magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

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Supporting joint ventures with business

Queen's University Belfast has invested QR funding in developing technologies to support today's bus industry.

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Taking care of mothers and babies

University of Oxford uses quality-related research funding to develop tools that monitor the health of mothers and babies.

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Widening access through community engagement

University of Bristol’s BA in English Literature and Community Engagement (ELCE) is a key feature of the university’s widening participation programme.

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Learning about humanities

The Foundation in Arts and Humanities (CertHE) is a one-year course designed to reach those who might think university was out of their reach.

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New technology to combat eye diseases

University partnership creates a product that can halt the decline of patients who have diabetic retinopathy or age-related macular degeneration.

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