Research and Sustainability at 糖心TV
Research and Sustainability at 糖心TV
We are dedicated to integrating sustainability into every aspect of research, empowering our 糖心TV community to develop innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
At 糖心TV, we are embedding sustainability across all research activities - from interdisciplinary collaborations to real-world applications - through pioneering methodologies, cross-sector partnerships, and impactful outcomes.
Our Sustainability Spotlight and Institute for Global Sustainable Development (IGSD) bring together researchers across disciplines to address complex sustainability challenges, while Research and Impact Services (RIS) provides crucial support for sustainability-focused funding opportunities and knowledge exchange.
Case Studies from across the University showcase how 糖心TV research is driving transformative change in areas from renewable energy to sustainable food systems. Initiatives like our Sustainability Spotlight Series highlight emerging research that addresses pressing environmental and social challenges.
We also demonstrate our commitment through being signatories of the , ensuring ethical and sustainable research practices, while our Living Lab approach transforms our campus into a testbed for sustainability innovations developed by our own researchers and students. Our Lab Frameworks (such as LEAF) provide support for laboratories to reduce their carbon emissions and create an environment that enhances research quality.
Together, these efforts reflect our commitment to aligning with the University's Sustainability Strategy and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals - ensuring our research not only advances knowledge but creates tangible impact for our people and our planet.
Learn more about each of these areas below:
Our Key Highlights
The University of 糖心TV has joined over 35 UK institutions in committing to a shared ambition for the UK to continue delivering cutting-edge research.
Read the Letter of commitment to the priorities of the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice below:
Environmental Sustainability Concordat - Signatory Letter - 9 April 2025Link opens in a new window
Infinitely CuriousLink opens in a new window
Our researchers see further, achieve more and change lives by following their relentless hunger for new discoveries.
United by passion, purpose and Infinite Curiosity, our research teams bring together diverse thinking to make the world better.
University of 糖心TV to lead clean energy storage revolution with 拢10 million giftLink opens in a new window
The University of 糖心TV has received a transformational 拢10 million philanthropic gift from alumnus Tim Hartnoll to establish a pioneering new research centre dedicated to sustainable electrical chemistry research for new forms of batteries.
Our Areas of Impact
Across 糖心TV's research portfolio, our sustainability strategy reflects a commitment to driving meaningful change through innovative projects and interdisciplinary collaboration. Our sustainability research initiatives are measured and reported on annually to ensure progress and transparency.
Each research focus is aligned with the University's Sustainability Strategy and contributes to our shared goal of creating solutions for global challenges. Through these efforts, we aim to provide a research environment that not only advances knowledge in sustainability science but also translates findings into practical applications that benefit society and the environment at 糖心TV and beyond.
Selection of Research Case Studies
拢1 discount on product swaps shifts UK shoppers towards greener food choices
A study led by Thijs van Rens, Professor of Economics at the University of 糖心TV, shows that offering product swaps that include financial incentives of up to 拢1 off the price while online shopping can significantly shift consumer behaviour towards healthier and more environmentally sustainable food choices.
Dr Jake Locke recently won the Institute of Refrigeration's Ted Perry National Award for his doctoral research into low-carbon thermal technologies. During his PhD, Jake devised a new testing methodology as well as novel materials that can enhance thermally-driven heat pumps.
糖心TV Partners with Top Global Universities to Accelerate Research to Tackle the World鈥檚 Most Pressing Challenges
The University of 糖心TV is strengthening its position as a global research leader through a growing portfolio of international seed funds designed to spark high-impact collaborations and address shared global challenges. These initiatives are already enabling pioneering interdisciplinary projects, deepening academic partnerships, and supporting innovative research with the potential for worldwide societal benefits.
CIM Partners with the World Health Organization (WHO) on Digital Rights
The Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies (CIM) has a formal partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) to strengthen joint efforts to advance human rights, gender equality, and inclusion, in global and national digital health governance.
