Research and insights

Our pioneering approach to research and development powers innovation and creative thinking. Work with our experts to bring your ideas to life and solve your business challenges.

You'll find some of the brightest academic minds, talented students and postgraduates all under one roof at the University of Hertfordshire and we are ready to work with your business.

Our Expertise

Agriculture, food and environmental management
At Herts, we have experts in agriculture, food, and environmental sciences. Our applied research can help your business with sustainable solutions, advice and improved technologies in the areas of crop protection, plant health, climate change mitigation, whole-farmed ecological management, water resources, food security, food systems governance and environment conservation.
Bio detection technologies
Current bio detection research and development projects focus on the development of integrated systems. This incorporates autonomous airborne pathogen collect/detect systems, sample processing and handling and real-time analysis using DNA amplification and remote reporting. There is a particular emphasis on early detection of biowarfare agents for the protection of military and civilian populations.
Cyber security
Our research specialises in cyber security and cyber crime. We teach and train in areas such as threat assessment and measurement, digital forensics and e-discovery of information, vulnerability assessment and control, and offensive and defensive cyber operations.
Data innovation
We pioneer innovative data science techniques, with a focus on statistics, image analysis, machine learning and computational neuroscience. We translate these techniques into solutions for areas such as medicine, defence and agri-tech.
Engineering
Our research in engineering cuts across multiple disciplines including electronics, civil, aeronautics, mechanical engineering, materials and manufacturing. Research includes power, embedded systems, communications, information engineering, materials, aerospace and civil structures, energy, microfluidics, microengineering and bioengineering.
Mobility
As a campus-based university that is surrounded by multiple road, rail and air transport links, our location and history are key to our sector-leading expertise in transport systems, sustainable transport and smart mobility. Our researchers work with local authorities, public transport operators and local businesses to plan smart and integrated transport solutions that connect communities.
Pharmacology
We have a longstanding reputation in pharmacology for our expertise in teaching, research and collaboration with industry. Our research covers a range of areas including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and stem cells.
Toxicology
Our research is primarily concerned with how toxic chemicals may interact with humans in dermal and respiratory exposure. We develop solutions that prevent adverse health effects, by reducing absorption and developing appropriate diagnostic instruments, medical treatments and detection technologies.

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Funding and Partnerships

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News Case Studies

Herts awarded its biggest ever research grant to develop biodetection technologies against harmful, airborne pathogens

The University of Hertfordshire has been awarded £13.5million – its biggest ever research grant – to expand and progress its sector-leading, research-led development of biodetection technologies against harmful, airborne pathogens....

Herts researchers develop building coating that uses bacteria to protect and self-repair against erosion

An innovation for a pioneering new limewash for building surfaces, which uses bacteria to form a barrier against erosion damage, has been developed by University of Hertfordshire researchers....

University’s world-leading biodetection research receives £750,000 funding boost

The University of Hertfordshire’s biodetection research will receive a huge boost following a £750,000 philanthropic grant towards their new, state-of-the-art biodetection centre....

Ziath partnership with Herts delivers cutting-edge software that increased revenue by 20%

Neil Benn, Director at Ziath, shares how partnering with Herts was key to the successful development of an innovative new AI-enabled software product....

Renovos partners with Herts to strengthen regenerative medicine that could heal bone damage without invasive surgery

Herts and Renovos strengthen regenerative medicine that could heal bone damage without invasive surgery....

Labelling solutions business drives growth through product testing at the University

Welwyn Garden City based business, Silver Fox, explain how the University and it's engineering department have supported them with successful product testing....

£3.5 million climate change fund established to shake agri-food sector

A consortium of leading scientific research and academic institutions have come together to identify innovative solutions to tackle climate change linked to the agri-food sector....

Hertfordshire Knowledge Exchange Partnership contributes significant research to the life sciences industry

University of Hertfordshire PhD student James Fortune is in his second year of a Hertfordshire Knowledge Exchange Partnership (HKEP), contributing significant research to the life sciences industry on behalf of...

A decision-support system for the NHS

As the UK population ages, and demand for health care continues to exceed supply, NHS managers need to be able to make the most out of scarce resources....

RGH Rubber strengthens commercial capacity through Knowledge Transfer Partnership

RGH Rubber, a manufacturer, convertor and distributer of foam and tape technologies, was able to strengthen its commercial capacity and internal processes by engaging in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with...

Novel drug technology developed at the University of Hertfordshire

Fluid Pharma, in partnership with the University of Hertfordshire and IP Group, are developing a novel controlled-release liquid drug formulation which will transform drug intake methods for the elderly and...

Partnership forging the way in pharmaceutical product design methodologies

We have launched a three year Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Consort Medical – Bespak Drug Delivery Devices, a global market leader in the development and manufacturing of drug delivery devices....