USW Research Areas
Changing lives for the better
We conduct a wide range of world-leading research that has a positive impact on society and the economy, as demonstrated by our submission to the Research Excellence Framework 2021. Our research is grouped into four specialist and interdisciplinary growth areas that combine expertise from across disciplines.
Crime, Security and Justice
We are impacting policy, practice and business with our internally-recognised research in criminology, cyber-security, social policy and police sciences
Health and Well-being
Our expertise in intellectual disabilities, cognitive psychology, sport and exercise science is tackling key issues around ageing and vulnerable groups
Creative Innovation
We're leading the agenda for the creative industries and digital economy in Wales, influencing policy through identifying the challenges and opportunities facing the creative industries
Sustainable Environment
We’re helping to create a safer, more sustainable world with our ground breaking multi-disciplinary research in hydrogen, ecology, anaerobic digestion and advanced power systems