From discovering human rights violations through to protecting heritage in conflict zones, cyber-crime, climate change, halting deforestation, protecting children on-line, providing simulation-based education, delivering world leading applied performance science projects and developing our understand of anti-matter; the astonishing range of research & innovation carried out at Swansea University was in the spotlight at the Research and Innovation Awards.
Researchers from across the University’s three faculties submitted entries over the ten award categories to illustrate the quality, relevance and positive global impact of their research and its potential to inspire.
Guests from industry, academia, third sector, funding bodies and Government were at the ceremony where the ten winners were awarded.
- Outstanding International Collaboration Sponsored by Ping Pong Digital
- OSR4Rights and TRUE (Trust in User-generated Evidence)
- Outstanding Contribution to Civic Mission (Regional Stakeholder Engagement) Sponsored by The Conversation
- Children’s Legal Centre Wales
- Outstanding Impact of Science & Technology Beyond Academia Sponsored by Development Bank of Wales
- Welsh Institute of Performance Science (WIPS)
- Outstanding Impact on Health and Wellbeing Sponsored by Siemens Healthineers
- Swansea University Simulation and Immersive Learning Centre (SUSIM)
- Outstanding Contribution to the Arts, Culture and Society Sponsored by Neath Port Talbot Council
- Professor Nigel Pollard
- Outstanding Contribution to Shaping the University’s People, Culture and Environment Sponsored by Infonetica
- CORE Group
- Outstanding Technician’s Commitment Sponsored by Swansea University
- Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research Technician Team (CSAR)
- Outstanding Research Supervision Sponsored by Symbiosis IP
- Dr Denis Dennehy
- Research and Innovation Rising Star – Postgraduate Sponsored by Rockfield Software
- John Hudson
- Dr Joe Whittaker, Dr Helen Chadwick and Dr Laura Galante
- Research and Innovation Rising Star – Early Career Sponsored by Bionema Group Ltd
See all entries shortlisted in the award categories
Niamh Lamond, Registrar and Chief Operating Officer said:
“Swansea University has experienced staggering growth within our research community over recent years, with over 1,394 live research and innovation projects taking place right now, that are valued at over £467m, and delivering major impact at a local, national and international level.
“The Research & Innovation Awards recognised some of this tremendous activity and the partners and beneficiaries we are proud to be working with. Congratulations to all of those involved, and a heartfelt thank you to our incredible research colleagues and partners for working together to make the world a better place.”
Professor Helen Griffiths, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research & Innovation
“Swansea University would like to express our sincere thanks to our headline partner, UK Research & Innovation (AHRC, ESRC, EPSRC, and MRC Impact Acceleration Accounts). Their ongoing support continues to enable research impact and the celebration of the diverse contributions to impact, leaving a profound legacy on our research and innovation culture. Since 2022 alone we have been awarded over £4m from UKRI to deliver Impact Acceleration Accounts which has enabled research staff, technicians, professional services colleagues, partners and beneficiaries to collaborate together in the successful delivery over 260 projects to date. These projects are maximising the impact of research & innovation activity.
“We thank all partners within our collaborative ecosystem who have been contributing to the transformative discoveries and solutions that we have celebrated in our awards. We look forward to continuing these journeys, deepening impact and embarking on new knowledge discovery through co-creation within our diverse collaborative research and innovation partners and communities.
“Finally, a huge thank you to Technology Connected, Symbiosis IP, Bionema, Development Bank of Wales, The Conversation, Rockfield Software, Neath Port Talbot Council, Siemens Healthineerscare, Ping Pong Digital, Infonetica, and the World BioProtection Forum who have sponsored each of our many awards - we are immensely grateful.”
Dr David Bembo, Chief Research & Enterprise Officer at Swansea University said:
“The exceptional quality, breadth, and diversity of research across Swansea University, conducted at the highest levels, continues to impress and inspire.
“These awards offer an opportunity to showcase our partnerships and as an institution founded by industry for industry, collaboration is at the core of everything we do. Over recent years we have engaged with 5000+ organisations, worked to develop more opportunities for collaboration, streamlined the process of engaging with us. We have also provided organisations with direct access to research & innovation expertise, world class facilities and state-of-the art technology.”
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