Our researchers and their work

Our research is here to help future generations, to drive leaders to change, and to impact lives – wherever you are.

Here, you can meet some of the people involved in research at ARU, find out what inspires them, and read about the impact of their work.

ARU researchers named on World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists 2025 list

Meet our researchers

Abigail Wood
Abigail Wood

From overlooked to understood: exploring the mental health needs of women veterans

Aled Jones
Aled Jones

From vulnerability to resilience: achieving food resilience in the UK

Barbara Pierscionek
Barbara Pierscionek

From childhood inspiration to scientific innovation: a journey through eye research

Catherine Meads
Catherine Meads

From advocacy to action: improving LGBTQ+ health outcomes

Dannielle Green
Dannielle Green

From plastic waste to environmental protection: shaping global policy

Franziska Sohns
Franziska Sohns

From data challenges to sustainable solutions: empowering SMEs to reduce carbon emissions

Lee Smith
Lee Smith

From disparity to empowerment: transforming cancer care for the homeless

Manoj Dora
Manoj Dora

From struggle to sustainability: uplifting tribal coffee growers

Margaret Greenfields
Margaret Greenfields

From marginalisation to empowerment: addressing social injustices

Samantha Lundrigan
Samantha Lundrigan

From commitment to protection: revolutionising the fight against child abuse

Shahina Pardhan
Shahina Pardhan

From research to reduced health inequalities: tackling diabetic retinopathy

Tanya Horeck
Tanya Horeck

From screen time to digital safety: keeping young people safe online

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Research graduate stories

Read about the experiences of research students at ARU, and the careers they’ve followed after completing a PhD.

Research news

Read about our latest research plans, progress, and findings.

Research Excellence Framework

For REF 2021, nine of our subject areas were judged to have achieved world-leading 'impact'. Explore our case studies.

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