Research Groups and Centres

Our research groups and centres have been created to change lives and our world for the better. Our researchers work across boundaries and disciplines, with external partners and funding, to improve the prospects of people and places.
Computing, Engineering and Science Research
- Applied Sciences Research
- Sustainable Environment Research Centre (SERC)
- Geographical Information Systems Research Centre
- Wireless and Optoelectronics Research and Innovation Centre
- Hypermedia Research Group
- Engineering Research Centre
- Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Paradigms (CSAIP)
- Mathematical Sciences Research Group
- Cyber Security Research Group
Creative Industries Research
- European Centre for Documentary Research
- The George Ewart Evans Centre for Storytelling
- Centre for the Study of Media and Culture in Small Nations
- Creative Industries Research Unit: Music, Performance and Media
- Centre for Gender Studies in Wales
- English Research Unit
- History Research Unit
- Centre for Social Policy
Life Sciences Research
- Centre for Criminology
- Sport, Health and Exercise Science Research Group
- Unit for Development in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Group
- Genomics Policy Research Group
- International Centre for Policing and Security
- Welsh Institute for Health and Social Care
Commercial Research and Development
Research News

USW first in UK for postgraduate research experience
22-11-2023

Five witchcraft myths debunked by an expert
31-10-2023

How walking football is helping female players during menopause
24-10-2023

Pulverised fuel ash: how we can recycle the dirty byproduct from coal-fired power stations
07-09-2023

Pioneering study shows effects of multiple concussions in retired rugby players
16-08-2023

Fellowship award of £75k for renewable energy expert
25-07-2023

USW retains the HR Excellence in Research Award
05-07-2023

Three new appointments to Professorships and Associate Professorships
28-06-2023