How we’re opening up conversations to build a more sustainable future
Our researchers are bringing more people into conversations about our shared spaces and helping build a better future for all.
Why 'energy invisibility' matters – and how we could cure it
Professor Aimee Ambrose introduces her research into home heating habits, and explains how a new public engagement model could help bring climate and energy issues to life
Supporting farmers at the front line of climate change
Farming communities in West Bengal bear the brunt of the climate emergency. We worked with them on a scheme to better protect their livelihoods.
Turning the food industry's waste heat into energy
Dext Heat Recovery's technology is making commercial kitchens greener and more efficient. Our expertise helped them turn their big idea into a food industry first.
A social history of home heating: in conversation with Aimee Ambrose
Professor Aimee Ambrose introduces her new research into home heating habits, and shares how improved attitudes to energy consumption can benefit the planet and people.
How food engineers are making rice milling more efficient
Our researchers are working with an engineering innovator to optimise the process, minimising waste and energy use while maximising productivity
Building sustainability into infrastructure
We’re improving safety and sustainability in bridges in the UK and abroad, through our development of both new materials and new inspection software.
How a new fibre is making UK manufacturing safer — and helping meet net zero targets
Our researcher has worked with industry to develop a new material for insulating furnaces which is safer for workers, more efficient for industry, and better for the planet.
How ash could hold the key to tackling the climate crisis
Current glass-making techniques emit a huge amount of CO2. Professor Paul Bingham's research team has found a cleaner way.
How we’re saving energy in the food industry
It takes a lot of energy to produce our favourite food products. Our research centre is finding new ways to make the process more efficient, reducing its impact on the planet.