Spotlight on Research

Representing algebra in kaleidoscopes
Researchers in our Centre for Mathematical Science have made a breakthrough in the study of an algebra that has puzzled mathematicians since the 1930s, by using the behaviour of kaleidoscopes to represent the problem.

Eating fat in the east of London
Research conducted at the University suggests that the number of take-away outlets in East London has a negative impact on public health and has helped influence a High Court decision on council planning.

No right to dream: living as a young undocumented migrant in England
Recent research from City sought to go below the surface and find out about the social and economic lives of young undocumented migrants living in England

How satisfied are the public with local services? Using data visualization to explore trends and engage citizens
With the public sector facing unprecedented cutbacks, it's increasingly important for local authorities to understand how satisfied their residents are with local services and engage them in the assessment of whether limited budgets are being spent in the right places. Our giCentre has used the emerging field of data visualization to help Leicestershire County Council do just that.