IMPACT! CASE STUDIES
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CRACKING CRIME FASTER Marks from footwear, gloves, tyres and fingers at crime scenes can yield important forensic evidence and intelligence. to find out more, download the case study PDF here |
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LOW
ENERGY LIGHTING Making low-energy LED lighting cheaper and more widely available could slash UK electricity consumption by up to 15%. to find out more, download the case study PDF here |
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YORK
MINSTER - VIDEO EPSRC and the AHRC have initiated an £8M Science and Heritage programme to help protect Britain's cultural legacy for future generations. watch the video (YouTube) or download video transcript or PDF |
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WIND
ENERGY A new state-of-the-art training centre will provide the skills to sustain the UK’s rapidly expanding wind energy industry and help hit renewable power targets. to find out more, download the case study PDF here |
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SLASHING
EMISSIONS A new car engine, developed with EPSRC support, boosts fuel efficiency and delivers a 15 per cent cut in carbon emissions. to find out more, download the case study PDF here |
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MRI
SCANNING New technology that improves the sensitivity of MRI scans has been developed with support from EPSRC. to find out more, download the case study PDF here |
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SELF
HEALING PLANE
Ailing aircraft could heal themselves during flight thanks to a revolutionary new system. to find out more, download the case study PDF here |
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PERFECT
SURFACES Advanced engineering techniques, pioneered by EPSRC-supported research teams, are increasing product possibilities and creating new manufacturing opportunities. to find out more, download the case study PDF here |
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TRANSFORMING
ELECTRONICS Sheets of carbon just a single atom thick could herald a new generation of electronics devices thanks to research supported by EPSRC. to find out more, download the case study PDF here |
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DIGITAL
ECONOMY - VIDEO Digital Economy Hubs. Based in Aberdeen, Newcastle and Nottingham three new centres will use wireless broadband and GPS technologies to deliver hi-tech digital solutions for all sectors of UK society. watch the video (YouTube) or download video transcript |
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PIONEERING
RESEARCH People are not the only things to hop on and off buses and trains. Viruses and bacteria also take advantage of manmade infrastructure to travel and spread. to find out more, download the case study PDF here |
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FUTURE
AMBULANCES Innovative equipment and vehicle design, supported by EPSRC, could help treat more 999 patients on the spot. to find out more, download the case study PDF here |
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SPORTS
BANTER Imagine watching a football match, seeing a foul and being able to immediately swap comments with friends who saw the same incident from the other side of the stadium. to find out more, download the case study PDF here |
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ILLUMINATING
EVIDENCE Fingerprinting and DNA profiling are the cornerstones of crime detection. Now new techniques, pioneered by EPSRC-supported researchers, are set to take these methods to a whole new level. to find out more, download the case study PDF here |
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RACING
GREEN - VIDEO The world's first fully sustainable racing car, developed with EPSRC support, is paving the way for "green motorsport" and showcasing cutting-edge materials technologies. watch the video (YouTube) or download video transcript or PDF |
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MOBILE
HEALTH Downloadable software for your mobile phone could help doctors monitor asthma, diabetes, and other chronic conditions remotely. to find out more, download the case study PDF here |
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SUSTAINABLE
CITIES Birmingham Eastside is an exciting redevelopment that will create a new learning and technology quarter in the city. EPSRC-supported researchers are helping make this project – and others like it – more sustainable. to find out more, download the case study PDF here |
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CLIMATE
INSIGHTS More accurate global weather forecasts and a better understanding of climate change are in prospect thanks to a breakthrough by electrical engineers at Queen’s University Belfast. to find out more, download the case study PDF here |
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INFORMING
POLICY The UK Energy Research Centre is the focal point for UK research on sustainable energy and its work has informed key government policy. to find out more, visit: www.ukerc.ac.uk |
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STORY
TELLING New technology is helping children with disabilities take control of their conversations and share experiences with their family. to find out more, download the case study PDF here |
