Our approach to research

Our global network is building a world that's fairer, healthier and more sustainable.

We create new knowledge that our academics and students put into action through innovative research projects and industry partnerships in London, the UK and around the world.

Research is a priority for our future at Middlesex. We have a distinctive research and knowledge exchange culture, with diverse young research talent who take a collaborative approach.

The impact of our work is nationally and internationally recognised for transforming practice beyond our community, from nanotechnology in cancer treatment to blockchain in the music industry to performance analysis to help elite athletes in competition.

Our three themes

Health and wellbeing

We work as a global community towards our vision of a healthy life for everyone, across all of society. Our research includes suicide prevention, with partners including Samaritans and the rail industry, which has reduced the number of deaths by suicide and led to changes in practice.

Creativity, culture and enterprise

We are proud to educate and support entrepreneurs and creative talents to make their contribution to an equitable future. Take artist and academic Keith Piper, from the School of Arts, who is researching issues of race and the legacies of empire to create a response to a controversial Tate Britain mural.

Sustainable development

We support sustainable global communities by influencing economic, social and environmental policy and practice. The work of the Flood Hazard Research Centre helps at risk communities across the UK to avoid flood risk damage and its social and economic impact, giving support to homeowners.