REF 2021 stories
A list of our REF 2021 stories
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Dental research and global health priorities
Enabling safe dental care during Covid-19 and tackling antimicrobial resistance through dental antibiotic prescribing.
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SpaceWire and SpaceFibre – setting standards for spacecraft technology
Award-winning technology for onboard spacecraft communications and the next generation of space missions.
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When design meets disability
Challenging conventional approaches to disability through inclusive design practices and human-centred research.
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Enhancing wellbeing through film
Using film in care homes for physical, emotion and social benefits, and to increase social engagement.
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Establishing the Pitcairn Islands Marine Protected Area
The protection and conservation of marine ecosystems in the waters around the Pitcairn Islands.
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Intelligent liver function testing
The ‘intelligent Liver Function Test’ has improved patient outcomes and quality of care.
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Population screening for bowel cancer
Driving improvements in screening programmes and reducing bowel cancer mortality rates.
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Shaping the future of space navigation
The development of tools for autonomous spacecraft navigation and extra-terrestrial exploration.
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Transforming midwifery around the world
Changing global standards for the provision, education and regulation of midwifery.
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Transforming social work education and professional learning in Scotland
Collaborative approaches to policy implementation for social work education and workforce development.
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Growing up on the streets
Bringing the voices of street children and youth to bear on global policy through UN General Comment.
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New approaches to drug discovery
Shaping the future of commercial drug development and driving global pharmaceutical investment.
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Neglected tropical diseases
Bringing about step-change in the diagnosis and treatment of neglected tropical diseases.
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3D sub sea visualisation
Providing virtual access to underwater sites by advancing technologies for sub-sea visualisation.
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Design for Environmental Monitoring
Widespread citizen engagement leads to Europe-wide action on climate change.
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Comics Jam
Research into comics has led to new partnerships and publications tackling issues of public interest.
