Autumn 2015 Issue of Discover magazine

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:03:00 BST

The University of Huddersfield’s researchers are committed to solving the problems and answering the questions posed by industry, science and society as a whole.

Our magazine, Discover, tells the stories behind our research and highlights the impact this work has on the world we all live in. The most recent issue includes:

Developing the freight train of the future

The University of Huddersfield’s Institute of Railway Research (IRR) is a research centre in the field of railway engineering and risk. Members of the Institute together with partners from across Europe have recently completed the EU funded project: SUSTRAIL. Read more 

Providing optimal care for mental health service users

Research carried out by the University of Huddersfield and partners is helping to ensure that mental health service users receive the optimal outcomes from the medication they are prescribed. Read more

Exploring the use of credit scoring in developing nations

A person’s credit score can have a major impact on their lives, whether it’s getting a mortgage, a credit card or a loan. Recent banking crises in the developed world have brought the importance of financial risk management and ethics to the fore. Read more

Developing a new generation of nuclear reactors

A multi-million pound award will enable the construction of an advanced new facility at the University of Huddersfield. The centre for the investigation and development of nuclear materials will ensure the safety of the new generation of reactors to be built in the UK and internationally. Read more

 

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