Our research

We are tackling major challenges here in the UK and across the world.

A lively research community

Research plays a vital role at the university, and we have doubled the number of staff with significant responsibility for research in recent years. We performed very well in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) results in 2021, climbing 25 places since the last REF in 2014. Here is just some of the work we are doing to improve people’s lives.

Infographic: 5 Queen’sAnniversaryPrizes for Higherand FurtherEducation

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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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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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A cure for the social media infodemic

The university is leading the consortium that has created EUNOMIA, the first social media platform that helps users check the trustworthiness of information shared through it.

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Elena Arribas Lopez

PhD in science

“I have a lot of support from my supervisors and colleagues. If I have any kind of doubt I can just call my supervisors and they will give me an answer.”

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