Research Projects

Our research is connected to outcomes that feedback into industry, culture and the environment. Find out more about our researchers and their projects below.

Compassionate Release

Analysing the scope of compassionate release in the US in an attempt to define state structures and approaches to the ...

Forensic Science and Jury Decision-making

Analysing the weight of forensic language used in court, in order to ensure the most accurate use of forensic evidence...

Automated Drum Transcription

Researchers within the Digital Media Technology centre have produced a state-of-the art music transcription system that...

Intelligent Music Production and Automated Music Transformations

Simplifying complex music production processes and making them more accessible, bridging the gap between musicians and...

The British South Asian pathway into elite cricket

PhD researcher Tom Brown is investigating why, despite its immense popularity, so few British South Asian cricketers m...

Genetics and Bone Mineral Density

Investigating bone mineral density in athletes and understanding which genetic variants may be associated with this ph...

Inclusive coding for disabled developers

This funded project seeks to make coding more accessible for developers with physical impairments.

WMCA Serrano: A Vision-based System for Road Traffic Monitoring

This research project, in collaboration with West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), aims to develop smarter traffic ...

Improving uniform design processes

This knowledge transfer partnership aims to help long-standing company Murray Uniforms to expand their design capabili...

The impact of Covid-19 on the right to a fair trial

BCU researcher, Sarah Lloyd is investigating the effects of Covid-19 on the justice system, specifically how to mainta...

The Impacts of Police Messaging Services on Public Perceptions and Fear of Crime

This project explores the effectiveness of police community messaging systems, which provide users with local crime up...

Police Use of Tasers

This research explores police use of Tasers and of force more generally, in order to   to ensure that Tasers are used...

The Impact of Lockdown on Domestic Violence Perpetration and Victimisation

Exploring the impacts of Covid-19 on domestic violence perpetration and victimisation are explored, while examining th...

KTP Partnership with GSK

This knowledge transfer partnership sees BCU experts partner with GlaxoSmithKline to create innovative augmented reali...

Vehicle configurator augmented reality system

Working in partnership to create immersive, real-time visualisation systems for motor vehicles.