Research
A refined and focused research
strategy has enabled the University to maximise on strengths and to integrate
applied research across the institution with funding attracted for a wide
range of projects.
The University's Cancer Research
Unit continues to receive generous support in funding to help in the fight
against the disease. The Unit held a special ceremony to officially name
its state-of-the-art research facilities, where revolutionary new projects
are taking place to target tumours and test anti-cancer drugs.
Health-related research generally
at the University continues to offer a valuable insight into the sector
for key partners and local agencies. Recent projects have focused on enriching
opportunities for patients with mental health issues and dementia, and
nursing interventions on patients.
 The
University's expertise in the fields of archaeology
and environmental science has led to exciting studies being undertaken.
A five-year project to look at the ancient human occupation of Britain,
a study into the history of the Earth's magnetic field (pictured right),
and the Bradford-based Anglo-American
Project in Pompeii, are some of the projects helping to uncover new
facts about the lives of our ancient ancestors.
In today's environment, Bradford
researchers have investigated the role of the community sector in sustainable
management in the UK, and University botanists have helped to reverse
the decline of an internationally important population after discovering
a rare moss.
The University's strengths
in Engineering, Design and Technology
continue to attract funding in areas such as polymer engineering and environmental
acoustics, and the School of Management has
retained its place as one of the top business schools - in the UK and
internationally.
International links are strengthening
across the University including the worldwide research and consultancy
being undertaken at the Bradford Centre for International Development,
and with the success of the Peace Scholars studying at the Department
of Peace Studies' Rotary Centre for International Studies in peace
and conflict resolution.
The University also celebrated
the launch of its Unit for Educational Research
and Evaluation dedicated to research and evaluation in the areas of
social inequality and policy; widening access and social inclusion; education
policy and practice; equality of opportunity; social class; gender and
ethnicity.
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