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Making a Real Impact
- 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.
Reducing our environmental impact
Under the banner of ‘Sustain Staffs – for a better environment’, the University is embarking on a broad range of initiatives to minimise the effects of its activities on the environment and to both protect and enhance sustainability locally. Read more about Reducing our environmental impact »
5 Greens a Day
There are countless ways in which we can all save energy, reduce waste and preserve the world’s natural resources – and through its ‘5 Greens a Day’ initiative, Staffordshire University aims to encourage students and staff (and their families and friends) to do just that. Read more about 5 Greens a Day »
Making an impact at the Oscars
Peter Bebb, a former MA Computing in Design student at Staffordshire University, has picked up both a BAFTA and an Oscar for his visual effects work on sci-fi action movie, Inception. Read more about Making an impact at the Oscars »
Impacting on women’s health in Cambodia
Staffordshire University Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Mental Health, Dr Helen Lee, is working as part of an international team of social science researchers, health workers, educators and journalists, to reduce workplace health risks and improve the quality of life of women beer sellers in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Read more about Impacting on women’s health in Cambodia »
Our impact on the world of film
BSc(Hons) Film Production Technology student, James Sieradzki, was one of 12 up-and-coming film directors who were shortlisted to win kit worth thousands of pounds in the 2010 Virgin Media Shorts awards. Read more about Our impact on the world of film »
Impacting on hunger and obesity
Two of the greatest issues facing humanity are hunger and obesity. Through her teaching, research, articles and publications, Senior Lecturer in Geography, Dr Liz Young, is increasing the understanding of these inextricably linked problems and encouraging changes that might reduce some of the worst aspects of our contemporary diets. Read more about Impacting on hunger and obesity »
Our impact on international sport
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
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
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
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 »
