Research Impact

Research has revealed how a diverse group of people go about recovering from depression, outlining principles for recovery.

Professor David Peters pioneered the use of complementary medicine in the NHS and his current research continues that legacy.

Research has revealed prevalence rates and psychological effects on victims, stimulating public debate and informing police practice.

This research into the motion sickness and the clinical symptoms of vestibular disorders has improved diagnosis and patient outcomes.

P-GRADE hides complexity by combining easy-to-use programming tools with seamless access to massively distributed computing resources.

The BMT impact resulted from unique, groundbreaking work undertaken at the University of Westminster’s Applied DSP and VLSI Research Group.

By adopting a component-based approach, a novel puzzle game design style and model is introduced.

Work by University of Westminster’s HSCMG has been helping primary care trusts and local authorities achieve huge efficiency saving.

The AAP gave online access to the works of Archigram, the seminal architectural group, for public viewing and academic study.

Research into green freight transport and logistics has been instrumental in improving freight transport efficiency and sustainability.

University of Westminster research on the evening and night-time economy has contributed to improve the management of these environments.

Researchers at the University of Westminster have designed a methodology to quantify delay management which has been used by practitioners.

The Policy Studies Institute’s research has informed UK government policy on the 'transition to a low carbon society and green economy'.

The PSI Environment group has provided new insights on and informed the UK policy debate on environmental tax reform.

This work identifies the difficulties in establishing equivalence of occupational qualifications across the European Union (EU).

Professor Hlupic’s research is focused on how value is created for knowledge-based organisations.

Professor Gough's work encompasses a multidisciplinary approach to pensions provision and social policy.

Evidence from University of Westminster researchers influenced legislative changes relating to the London 2012 Olympics.

Research at the University of Westminster has had a major influence on how asylum is determined for persons fleeing armed conflict.

Dibyesh Anand’s reputation enabled him to positively impact on Tibet's fragile situation within China and in exile in India and in the West.

University of Westminster research has contributed to a fundamental shift of how legal profession engages with diversity and equality issues

Research has had a profound impact on public debate and policy relating to Islamic thought and practice.

Chantal Mouffe’s insights on agonistic democracy have had a significant impact on political debate, policy and strategy.

MAC and e-Reflect have affected the thinking and practice on how to make assessment and feedback more effective.

Evans’ research on women and gender in China has influenced attitudes towards gender across a range of international NGOs and legal bodies.

Evans’ work has opened up a new methodological approach to the study of the Mao era by treating the poster as an important visual resource.

The French have constituted an important presence in London for several centuries, though with variable degrees of ‘visibility’.

The quality of information for international visitors to London’s museums and galleries varies enormously – often negative in subtle ways.

Dr Anne Witchard’s research has offered new insights into understanding how Chinese people are perceived in the UK.

Research at the University of Westminster is enhancing our understanding of how urban cultures are represented through writing.

Pedagogical research conducted in our departments has led to improvements in the teaching of phonetics and phonology at international levels

Dr Mark Clapson’s research has challenged negative opinions of English and American suburbs and new towns, changing public perceptions.

Professor Richard Harding’s work has connected him internationally with scholars and navies.

The Ceramics Research Centre-UK has made significant impact on ceramic art practice during the last decade.

The Genocide and Genre research project has made a major impact in the realms of civil society in Indonesia and elsewhere internationally.

John Wyver’s practice-based research explores strategies for the creative adaptation for screen of stage productions of theatre and opera.

‘Nollywood’ research has inspired a drama about sickle cell disease, helping to inform the UK’s West African community and the wider public.

Professor David Gauntlett’s research into digital platforms has led to developments at organisations such as the BBC, S4C and the LEGO Group

Research on Arab countries’ media laws and policies has influenced writing about media development in reports produced by United Nations organisations.

The Media Policy and Industry Group’s research and expertise has informed several parliamentary inquiries in both Houses of Parliament.