Science, Technology and Innovation

Creating virtual environments for education and training

Inclusive Engagement in Social Entrepreneurship

Gary Fawdrey, based in London and Assistant Programme Manager at UK innovation foundation Nesta, travelled to Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and Samoa to explore the...

Investigating the role of cell adhesion molecules in Alzheimer's disease

Rosemary Bamford, a research scientist from Exeter, travelled to Australia to study laboratory techniques that could help to improve understanding of the progression of...

Preservation of DNA during police search and recovery of evidence

Lorna Fergus, a forensic scientist from Oxfordshire, travelled to Canada, Australia and New Zealand to explore approaches to training police in the collection of DNA...

Pointing the finger; applying extreme environment fingermark development to forensic archaeology

Zoe Cadwell, a forensic scientist and lecturer from Bury St Edmunds, travelled to Canada and Australia to study the recovery of finger marks on evidence in criminal...

Decoding Digital Solutions for Workplace Mental Healthcare

Marcus Gardiner, a Software Developer and Management Consultant from Bath, travelled to the USA to explore the use of digital technology to support good mental health in...

The Operation of Body Farms - Learning Points for Setting up a Human Taphonomy Facility in the UK

Rose Mary Johnston, a Major Crime Forensic Advisor from Northern Ireland, travelled to Australia and the USA to research body farms, facilities for studying human and...

Changing perceptions towards Engineering: ensuring our country's manufacturing future

Carl Patrick, an Applications Engineer from Nuneaton, travelled to Germany and Japan to research ways of inspiring young people to pursue careers in mechanical engineering.

Microbiological Contamination Control in Aseptic Processing: A US perspective

Lucy Morton, a trainee clinical pharmaceutical scientist from Bolton, travelled to the USA to study methods of monitoring and preventing microbiological contamination in...

Science by and for people: scientific literacy through citizen science

Dr Hannah Grist, a Marine Ecologist from Oban, Scotland, travelled to Germany and the USA to study efforts to improve the general public's understanding of science...

Optimizing light exposure to improve health and well-being

Linda Geddes, a freelance science journalist from Bristol, travelled to Denmark, Germany, Norway Sweden and the USA to explore ways of optimising light exposure to...

Learning more about the impact of science centres

Emma Cook, an exhibition manager from Bristol, travelled to Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands and the USA to learn more about the impact of science centres.

Learning from large-scale health communication projects in New York City

Prof. Tracey Howe, from Glasgow, is Deputy Chair of Glasgow City of Science. She travelled to the USA to learn from large-scale health communication projects in New York...

Connecting scientists and the public in online dialogues about science

Heather Doran, a project officer from Aberdeen, travelled to China, Japan and the USA to investigate best practice in connecting scientists and the public in online...

Ethnobotanical Collaboration on Mediterranean Botanical Plants

Ian Whelan, from Stockport, is the director of a research and development company. He travelled to Greece to collaborate in a study on Mediterranean Botanical Plants.

Walking on Water: Making it possible for young people to learn computing skills regardless of circumstance