Science and Technology
Study or work with the School of Science and Technology in an environment that is inspiring, innovative and relevant to business and society. Our students leave us inspired by what they have learned, proud of their achievements and believing they have had the ideal preparation for their future lives and careers.
The School is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators. We pride ourselves on our high-quality teaching that gives our students the maximum chance to develop the practical, hands-on skills employers are looking for.
Research in the School is rich and diverse, with staff conducting internationally recognised and world-leading research (REF202) of major importance to society, providing significant contributions to scientific knowledge, advanced research training and opportunities for commercial exploitation. Through a number of dedicated centres and groups, we offer a wealth of expertise to support your business development needs. The specialist centres provide scientific services, consultancy and research specifically tailored to industry and academia.
Academic Departments
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Our Research Groups and Centres
2-Dimensional Superconductors
2-Dimensional Superconductors
2-Dimensional Superconductors
Pathogen Research
The Pathogen Research Group is a mixture of classical bacterial genetics and pathogenesis research.
Tumour Biology and Immunology
Our group conducts fundamental and translational research into a range of cancers
Proteomics and Genomics
Our research is in analysis of proteomes and genomes to understand mechanisms of human diseases, cell biology, evolutionary processes and food authenticity
Optics and Displays
Our work develops liquid crystal and electrowetting based display devices and includes design, fabrication and testing. Within optics we use optical interference techniques, fiber optic devices and multispectral cameras.
Neurobiology, Toxicology and Pharmacology
Memory formation; brain development and organisation; cellular models of toxicity, cell signalling and cardioprotection.
EMOTI: Emotion Mobile Observation Tracking Intervention
EMOTI: Emotion Mobile Observation Tracking Intervention
EMOTI: Emotion Mobile Observation Tracking Intervention
Exploring Skyscapes at Heritage Sites through AR
Exploring Skyscapes at Heritage Sites through AR
Exploring Skyscapes at Heritage Sites through AR
Integrated Energy Grids Laboratory (GRIDLAB)
Integrated Energy Grids Laboratory (GRIDLAB)
GRIDLAB works with the focus on the whole system approach to energy and work on a broader research portfolio with the aim of clean energy systems integration into the power systems, by considering flexibility and uncertainty as key elements.
Bioinformatics and Biomathematics
Bioinformatics and Biomathematics
The focus of the Bioinformatics and Biomathematics group is the development of mathematical, statistical and computational approaches addressing some of the post genomic challenges.
Our latest publications
In silico ligand docking approaches to characterise the binding of known allosteric modulators to the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor and prediction of ADME/Tox properties
Bioengineering approaches for delivering growth factors: a focus on bone and cartilage regeneration
Collaborative resilience to extreme weather in decentralized co-operation of electricity and natural gas distribution systems
Public history and the British Society of Sports history: opportunities and challenges
Photoelectrochemical water splitting by triazine based covalent organic framework
Building trust and safety correlates for autonomous systems using physiological, behavioral, and subjective measures

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management

Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences

Institute of Biomedical Science

Institute of Mathematics and its Applications

Institute of Physics