Our research
We are tackling major challenges here in the UK and across the world.
A lively research community
Here is just some of the great work we are doing to improve people’s lives.
Fighting crime with super-recognisers
A psychology test developed at the university is a gateway to a battery of tests that identify super-recognisers, people with an exceptional ability to recognise faces. Super-recognisers have proved invaluable for police and security forces in several countries.
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Are you a super-recogniser?
Did you know?
Andy Pope from West Midlands Police is probably the most successful super-recogniser in the world, after identifying almost 2,500 suspects
A green solution for carbon waste
University of Greenwich spin-out company Carbon8 Systems is helping to combat climate change through its carbon dioxide mineralisation technology that transforms industrial residues into low-carbon construction products.
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Did you know?
The Carbon8 mobile carbonation plant captures as much carbon dioxide in a year as is emitted when driving 20 million kilometres by car.