Impact

Our research is making a difference. The University of Surrey is committed to generating high-quality research that tackles some of the biggest global challenges of today and make a difference to the lives of people in our local community, across the UK and around the world.

Research impact

Explore how we are making an impact through our research.

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Business and economics

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Cultural

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Legal and political

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Health

Airport

Societal

News

Discover the latest impact news.

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Surrey arts venues’ vital contribution to town centre income and well-being

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University of Surrey students and staff among first to get innovative new 20-minute COVID-19 test developed by the University

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University of Surrey supports local fundraising campaign to purchase state-of-the-art technology to further cancer research

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Zero chance of ‘levelling-up’ working in the current system, says major new report

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Housing providers should adopt new scheme to protect LGBTQ+ residents, recommends new study

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Surrey Sensors Ltd. receives patent for Sneezeometer

online_voting

Cybersecurity and transparency of system designs are crucial to making internet voting a reality in the UK

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Many childcare providers face big financial problems as a result of the pandemic

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University of Surrey to become trial site for new Covid-19 vaccine developed by Imperial College London

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Surrey hosted company wins prestigious Institute of Physics business start-up award

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Surrey academic helps shape Government policy

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New guidance to help schools tackle air pollution

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Monitoring Covid-19 cases in GP surgeries

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New guidance to support psychological needs of nursing staff during Covid-19 pandemic

Making an impact

Impact Acceleration Account

Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021

Knowledge Exchange Framework

Sustainable Development Goals

Public engagement with research

Innovation at Surrey