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Light years ahead. Pioneering the fibre laser

Light years ahead.
Pioneering the fibre laser

Through continuing support and investment, we are fortifying our culture of application-led knowledge exploration and technology transfer. Our aim is to become one of the UK’s top five universities for research, teaching and enterprise.

Our research features highlight some of the groundbreaking work currently being carried out across the University.

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Eco guardians. Protecting the world's coral reefs

Eco guardians. Protecting the world's coral reefs

Helping to protect some of the world's rarest and most fragile coral reefs.

Exploring our seas. Oceans on BBC2

Exploring our seas. Oceans on BBC2

Dr Lucy Blue, senior lecturer in Archaeology and head of the Centre for Maritime Archaeology.