In an ever-turbulent world, the need to secure global food production and nutritional security while protecting our plants and biodiversity has never been greater.
From catching criminals to reducing pollution and discovering secrets buried in original manuscripts, citizens are helping Lancaster researchers change the world.
From Tai Chi and crosswords to the under-appreciated importance of hearing - Lancaster’s researchers are taking inspiration from across the world as they unlock some of the secrets to a healthy life in old age.
Our research is documenting the lived experiences of men, women and children trapped in modern slavery in the hope that their work can make a difference.
Snorkelling with a clipboard and pencil in the Indo-Pacific region, observing hundreds of hours of fish behaviour and fighting for food justice in coastal West Africa is all in a day’s work for members of one of Lancaster University’s research groups.