The University of Westminster has a long history of impactful research that makes a real difference to the world. The research features below showcase the impact our researchers are making in four key areas that represent our values and link to our historic mission to enable people from every background to reach their full potential.
Diversity and Inclusion
Our research works to identify and remove barriers to a fully inclusive society that recognises the achievements and value of all. In doing so, this research unlocks the potential of citizens to advance societies and industries across the globe.
Proving Further Education is key to social mobility
Challenging contemporary colonial practices in Kashmir and Tibet
Breaking open the CIA’s torture programme
More Diversity and Inclusion research features
Arts, Communication and Culture
In our globalised world, citizens now have unprecedented access to the arts, culture and media. Our research explores new ways of engaging audiences, advancing access and promoting democratic values.
Archiving the online presence of London’s French diaspora
Engaging the public with medieval language and literature
Enhancing translation training provision in industry and HE
More Arts, Communication and Culture research features
Health Innovation and Wellbeing
The prevention of disease and the enhancement of wellbeing, both mental and physical, are key priorities. Our researchers work to develop and implement practical solutions and new technologies that support a healthy society.
Putting children’s welfare first in international abduction cases
Widening access to social prescribing
Java technology innovation is a game changer for global industries
More Health Innovation and Wellbeing research features
Sustainable Cities and the Urban Environment
Our researchers work with communities, industries and governments, locally and globally, to strengthen societal resilience in the face of climate change and to find new sustainable ways of living, working and moving people and goods around and between our global cities.
Is cloud technology the key to greener manufacturing?
Citizens' assemblies are helping to fight the climate crisis
Greening London by making its public transport safer
