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Making a Real Impact

Over 90% of graduates from our MA Ceramic Design course are employed by local ceramics manufacturers - contributing to the worldwide success of the Staffordshire ceramics industry.
  • Stimulating fresh, flexible ways of teaching and learning
  • Transforming lives locally, nationally and internationally
  • Providing sustainable solutions to the problems faced by society
  • Tackling global issues head-on through cutting-edge research
  • Helping organisations of all kinds to succeed
  • Equipping graduates with the skills that industry and commerce demand
  • Driving change through innovative, education-led regeneration

Around the world and across the UK, Staffordshire University is making a difference.

Our impact on international sport

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Through his pioneering work in the field of 'technological doping', Sports Law academic, Kris Lines, is developing the procedures that could assist professional and sports bodies in deciding whether some performance clothing and equipment should be permitted or outlawed. Read more about Our impact on international sport »

Our impact on global forensics

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With a reputation that stretches around the world, Staffordshire University’s forensics expert, Dr Roger Summers, is renowned for his skills in establishing victim identification protocols following international tragedies. Read more about Our impact on global forensics »

Our impact on footwear research

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Staffordshire University Professor, Nachi Chockalingam, is renowned internationally for his work in Biomechanics. In a study involving women aged between 18 and 42, Professor Chockalingam recently investigated whether high heels really do cause ankle problems, stiffness or issues with balance. Read more about Our impact on footwear research »

Our impact on natural hazards

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Staffordshire University's expertise in investigating natural hazards is well documented. A specialist in geomorphological processes, volcano expert, Dr Fiona Tweed, will soon travel to Iceland to research the volcanic eruptions that have caused chaos for thousands of air travellers. Read more about Our impact on natural hazards »

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