Research Centres
of Excellence
Our interdisciplinary research centres bring together world-leading expertise to address global challenges.
6
Research Centres
219
Research Staff
128
Active Projects
£81M
Research Funding
Featured Centres
Our flagship research centres are recognized globally for their innovative research and real-world impact.
Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
Machine learning, autonomous systems, human-robot interaction
Director: Prof. James Chen
45
Research Staff
23
Active Projects
£12.5M
Total Funding
Institute for Sustainable Development
Climate change, renewable energy, sustainable cities
Director: Prof. Sarah Williams
38
Research Staff
31
Active Projects
£18.2M
Total Funding
Global Health Research Institute
Public health, epidemiology, health systems
Director: Prof. Michael Okonkwo
52
Research Staff
28
Active Projects
£22.8M
Total Funding
All Research Centres
Centre for Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics
Threat intelligence, blockchain security, digital evidence
Director: Dr. Elena Petrova
Institute for Advanced Materials
Nanomaterials, biomaterials, smart materials
Director: Prof. David Liu
Centre for Educational Innovation
EdTech, learning sciences, curriculum development
Director: Dr. Amanda Brooks
Collaborate With Us
Our research centres welcome collaborations with industry partners, government agencies, and academic institutions worldwide.
Joint Research Projects
Co-funded initiatives with industry partners
Visiting Researcher Programme
Host international scholars for collaborative research
Spin-Out Support
Commercialize research through our incubator
85+
International Partners
45
Industry Partners
£15M+
Industry-funded research annually
Upcoming Events
15 Mar
AI & Society Symposium
Main Auditorium
22 Apr
Climate Action Conference
Conference Centre
10 May
Global Health Summit
Virtual Event
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