Research at the University of Hertfordshire
Research Themes
Our research is focused across 6 research themes reflecting our interdisciplinary strength in some of the key global challenges of the 21st century.
Select a research theme to find out more about our groundbreaking research and view key projects, news and public engagement. You will also find links to research degrees, centres and groups on the research theme pages.
Food
Research at the University is undertaken across a wide range of Research Centres and Groups...
View the food themeGlobal Ecnomoy
Research at the University is undertaken across a wide range of Research Centres and Groups...
View the global economy themeHealth and Wellbeing
Research at the University is undertaken across a wide range of Research Centres and Groups...
View the health and wellbeing themeHeritage
Research at the University is undertaken across a wide range of Research Centres and Groups...
View the heritage, cultures and communities themeInformation and Security
Research at the University is undertaken across a wide range of Research Centres and Groups...
View the information and security themeSpace
Research at the University is undertaken across a wide range of Research Centres and Groups...
View the space theme
Centres and groups
Research at the University is undertaken across a wide range of Research Centres and groups...
See a list of research centres and groups
Staff profiles
You'll find some of the brightest academic and research staff at the University of Hertfordshire. Find out more about the staff who conduct our research...
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Research degrees: Doctoral College
Join the next generation of researchers. We offer one of the most diverse range of Research Degree programmes in the UK and beyond...
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Creative Writing lecturer wins prize for debut novel
Dr Jennifer Young, senior lecturer in Creative Writing in the School of Humanities, has won the Cinnamon Press Debut Novel Prize, and her novel Cold Crash will be published in...
21 April 2017
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From black holes to life on Mars – come and visit Bayfordbury Observatory
Have you ever wondered what is inside a black hole? How today’s giant telescopes actually work? What space travel will look like over the next 100 years? Or do you just...
5 December 2016
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Astronomers discover the ‘birth pangs’ of newborn solar systems
Scientists from the University of Hertfordshire have discovered a large population of ‘newborn’ stars that were previously hidden from view and revealed the ‘birth pangs’ of a new solar system....
22 December 2016
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Café Scientifique
Join us at Hatfield Café Scientifique for a series of free events....
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Reviving lost plays of World War 1
It is difficult to ignore the hold which theatrical entertainment had on the public in the war years....
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Man in a white coat
UHArts launched its new vision in 2015 to produce contemporary touring theatre for young audiences inspired by the work of our world class academic researchers....