Research with Impact
Academic research has the power to deeply affect our lives by creating medical, social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits. The Aberystwyth ‘Research with Impact’ programme aims to showcase the ways in which our excellent research makes a difference outside of academia. This includes success stories of commercial exploitation of research as well as strategic engagement with non-academic stakeholders.
The case studies listed below are detailed examples of instances where excellent research undertaken at Aberystwyth University has produced significant benefits for a wide variety of stakeholders outside of academia.
The True Colour of MarsTechnology being developed at Aberystwyth may ensure future representation of the natural colours of Mars
Healthier Oats for a Healthy DietGrowing new improved varieties of oats to improve health and benefit the UK economy
What's Welsh for Performance?Our research has influenced the presentation, conservation and general understanding of performance art in Wales
Saving Lives in Kosovo
Improving Yeast Monitoring for Better BeerAberystwyth researchers have influenced the development of commercial brewing products
Recovering and Exhibiting Marginalised ArtArt history research informs public and practitioners’ understanding of important figures, historical practices and artefacts
Human Rights and Older PeopleLaw professor advises practitioners on the existing legal framework to protect older people
Tween Audiences and Welsh-Language Television ProductionProviding a unique ‘snap-shot’ of contemporary childhood in Wales and shaping children’s’ television programming
Climate Change Research for the MassesInforming public perceptions of the influence of climate change on Earth’s ice masses
Global Health Through Public PolicyHelping to reduce the social and economic consequences of HIV and AIDS
Improved Soil HealthParticipatory approach to research has impacted commercial farming practice across Wales
Setting Quality Standards for Recreational WatersImproving the roll out of environmental policy by incorporating real-time prediction of water quality
Addressing the problem of human traffickingResearch on migration law shapes international policy and legislation
Greater Powers and Responsibilities for Town & Community CouncilsResearch has directly led to changes in the powers and regulatory structures of parish, town and community councils in England and Wales
Increased Food Security through Improved Pearl MilletResearch carried out at Aberystwyth University in partnership with Bangor University, has led to the breeding of a disease-resistant variety of pearl millet (HHB67-Improved)
More impact case studies can be found here
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