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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University astronomers unlock secrets of intergalactic space blob
An international team of astronomers led by the University of Hertfordshire have solved the mysteries of a giant space blob by witnessing galaxies forming inside the intergalactic gas cloud....
22 September 2016
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Dr Sam George to speak at Manchester Gothic Festival
Following the success of The Company of Wolves conference and the Open Graves, Open Minds research project, Dr Sam George will be speaking at the Gothic North Symposium on Saturday...
13 September 2016
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Poetic Botany: online exhibition launches
Dr Sam George, Senior Lecturer in English Literature in the School of Humanities, has recently collaborated with New York Botanical Gardens on an exhibition entitled ‘Poetic Botany: Art and Science...
13 September 2016
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Café Scientifique
Join us at Hatfield Café Scientifique for a series of free events....
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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....
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Inspiring art-music installation attracts thousands
Millions generated for local economies by inspiring art-music installation....