Research impact
Helping communities locally, nationally and internationally
Almost 80 percent of our research is rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in the latest Government Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment.
UWL is ranked in the top 100 universities in the UK for the overall quality of our research.
From improving hydration for older people to saving ancient tress, our research is being used to make a difference to people's iives.
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Featured research projects
What if our genes could help identify and treat cancer?
HOX genes may help identify and treat cancer. Professor Richard Morgan, Dean of Biosciences, explains his research, what HOX genes are and how they could help in cancer treatment.
What would the world look like if Britain had never made a music video?
Professor Emily Caston, Professor of Screen Industries, explores the history and impact of British music videos in her research. Here, Emily discusses how British music videos have inspired creative producers in fashion, design, photography and feature film.
Why are we more likely to suffer from dehydration as we get older?
Professor Jennie Wilson explains why older people become dehydrated more easily. Jennie reveals how they adopted a service improvement strategy in their research to improve hydration in care home settings. The result was the creation of the I-Hydrate resource pack.
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Family breakdown, mental health and parental alienation
This research examines the impact of family breakdown upon parental alienating behaviours, the increased vulnerability faced by men, and the need for increased understanding, support and recognition.
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Helping those living with dementia
Professor Victoria Tischler's research explores how sensory experiences can improve the quality of life for those living with dementia.
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Protecting the Internet of Things
Professor Jonathon Loo's work in cybersecurity is helping to prevent the threat of large-scale attacks.
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Ensuring housing in the Olympic Park is affordable
Professor Penny Bernstock's work is helping to highlight the needs of local people in the redevelopment of the Olympic Park site.
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Tackling rape myths in policing
Research to understand how attitudes to rape victims can impact a police officer's judgement in sexual assault cases.
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Helping children develop their confidence
Pyramid clubs for schools are designed to help shy or withdrawn children develop their social skills and become more confident in the classroom.
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Testing beneath the surface without causing damage
Research into pioneering, non-destructive techniques to understand the condition of both natural and man-made structures.
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Preventing healthcare-associated infections
Researchers from the Richard Wells Research Centre are at the forefront of developing guidelines to prevent infection in healthcare settings.
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Making music interactive
What if music sounded different every time you played it? Learn about our work in making music more interactive.
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Improving hydration in care settings
Researchers from the University of West London have worked for years on helping older people in care settings stay hydrated.
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Exploring the history and influence of British music video
Professor Emily Caston’s work archives the importance and influence of British music video and is some of the first research of its kind to be carried out in the UK.
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Tackling human trafficking in the hospitality industry
Professor Alexandros Paraskevas has worked with partners across Europe to develop a toolkit to help tackle human trafficking activity in the hospitality industry.
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Improving acute care for people with dementia
Research into improving care for people with dementia in acute care settings.
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Treating cancer with our genes
Research of HOX genes at the University of West London to help identify and treat cancer.
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