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From our world to yours.

Discover how our research transforms lives and shapes the future.

Claire Ward, EMCCA mayor, visiting City as Lab

Pioneering place-based research

City as Lab and the Collaboratory Research Hub are nationally recognised ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ initiatives driving inclusive, place-based research by connecting universities with communities to co-create solutions, grow social connection and shape regional innovation across the East Midlands.

Father and son wading through flooded street

Climate change: helping families address their fears for the future

Discover how groundbreaking research by Dr Jessica Jackson is helping families navigate the emotional toll of climate change. By exploring the link between parents’ climate anxiety and children’s wellbeing, this study offers vital insights for schools, communities, and policymakers. Learn how emotional resilience can become a key part of our climate solutions.

Quantum sensing

Pushing the boundaries of quantum sensing

Research at the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ is opening new possibilities in fundamental physics, while making quantum experiments outside major international facilities more affordable and accessible.

Towards achieving global freshwater sustainability

In 2025, the UK experienced one of its driest springs on record. Professor Simon Gosling reflects on his research into sustainable solutions for managing the planet’s freshwater.

Reducing educational inequality in Sri Lanka through the School Clustering Reform

Dr Venga Sarma, Assistant Professor in Industrial Economics at the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, is leading a project in collaboration with Sri Lankan policymakers to evaluate the impact of school clustering reforms designed to promote a more equitable education system.

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ forges ground-breaking health alliance with Kenya.

The ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ has reaffirmed its commitment to help transform Kenya's health system