Research news

An innovative, three-year project aimed at revolutionising the railway industry using artificial intelligence has been launched by the University of Derby and Sperry Rail.

Marvin Cooke, Professor of Enterprise (Professional Practice) at the University of Derby, has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in HM The King’s New Year Honours List for 2025.

Scientists have discovered similarities between the present-day separation of tectonic plates in Africa and the ongoing formation of Iceland, in what in what is believed to be a world-first.

A technique that could help build large structures in space and give ‘space junk’ a new lease of life is being trialled by a team of scientists led by the University of Derby.

Garment workers and their employers are taking part in a research project which aims to promote more responsible business practices. The project involves a team of researchers from the University of Derby, University of Essex, Manchester Metropolitan University and Universal College Bangladesh.

A research team led by the University of Derby, and working in partnership with leading cultural organisations, are seeking to highlight the city’s links Dracula.

The University of Derby's Dr Stefano Valvano and his team working on the AETHER project have received a High Commendation at this year's Hydrogen Awards.

New scientific research published by leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation and the University of Derby has revealed that counting butterflies reduces anxiety by almost 10%.

Researchers at the University of Derby are working with Moors for the Future Partnership on a major long-term study into the effectiveness of different approaches to peatland restoration in the Peak District.  

Rural businesses in the Derbyshire Peak District are facing significant challenges in recruiting and retaining staff due to a combination of global and national influences, and place-specific factors, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Derby.