Research and innovation

Our research and knowledge related activities are closely aligned to advance the key future demands of business and society.
We aim to be known for impactful research and creating a dynamic environment which raises our global profile.
Success stories
Bayfordbury Observatory Links The University And Public To The Stars
10 Jun 2013Bayfordbury Observatory, which is part of the University of Hertfordshire, has been helping students and the community become more aware and connected to the stars and planets as well as being the base for exciting research in astronomy.
University Helps External Provider Of Acupuncture Courses To Achieve Academic Accreditation
12 Jun 2013The University worked in partnership with ALIED, a private company which provides acupuncture training for health care professionals, to provide academic accreditation for their own courses.
Kaspar The Friendly Robot Helping Children With Autism To Communicate
03 Jun 2013KASPAR is a child-sized humanoid robot with unique features designed to help children with autism develop their social interaction skills.
Law Court Building
03 Jun 2013In 2011, the University of Hertfordshire opened the Law Court Building. Situated on the De Havilland campus, the building was purpose-built to provide an environment which offered the students of the School of Law a combination of the latest technology and a setting where they could put theory into practice.