Research Themes

Abertay produces world leading and world changing research. Here are four themes where we have particular strength.

Research Themes

Our research is encompassed within four overarching themes: Creatives Industries; Environment; Security and Society.

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Creative Industries

Our Creative Industries theme explores Games, Creative Technologies and Digital Culture.

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Enviroment

Environment

Our Environment theme explores Life and Environmental Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Business Governance and Policy, Food and Nutrition

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Security

Our Security theme explores Cybersecurity, Forensic Psychology, Forensic Science and Law.

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Society

Our Society theme explores Mental and Physical Health, Learning and Education, Governance and Social Responsibility.

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ABERTAY NEWS27/03/2023

Crickets fed healthy diets to unlock sustainable food income

Research with partners in Zimbabwe improves nutritional value of insects

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ABERTAY NEWS15/02/2023

Abertay research shows benefits of dance classes to people with Parkinson’s

Participating in dance classes significantly improves the motor control of pe...

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A profile of Marc Kydd
ABERTAY NEWS14/02/2023

Abertay University project combats growing threat of romance fraud

An Abertay project is tackling one of the most devastating and costly forms o...

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ABERTAY NEWS09/02/2023

Hannah Rankin supports boxing safety and training research project

Pop-up research lab installed at Abertay as part of unique data collection pr...

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ABERTAY NEWS15/12/2022

Abertay cyberQuarter announces founding partners

The 12 initial partners include cybersecurity companies, public sector organi...

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Members of Abertay staff at the Scottish Cyber Awards
ABERTAY NEWS25/11/2022

Abertay cyberQuarter celebrates success at Scottish Cyber Awards

New cybersecurity centre scoops prize as alumni, staff and partners honoured

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ABERTAY NEWS21/11/2022

Sustainability project aims to reuse seaweed from decommissioned oil rigs

Research from Abertay University investigates how marine waste can be used as...

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ABERTAY NEWS20/10/2022

Climate Beacon projects celebrate first year of success

New report highlights the success of cultural and scientific activities led b...

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The Longest Walk
ABERTAY NEWS12/10/2022

Abertay video game project set on Tay Road Bridge nominated for Scottish BAFTA

Real-life experiences and voice of researcher’s father used to raise awarenes...

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ABERTAY NEWS04/10/2022

RNIB and Abertay University to hold accessibility in gaming event

Sight loss charity Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and Aberta...

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ABERTAY NEWS03/10/2022

Abertay University student’s artwork to represent Egypt at Venice Biennale

Abertay University PhD Student Ahmed El-Shaer is to have his work exhibited w...

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Dr Mhairi Thurston
ABERTAY NEWS16/09/2022

Academic creates new mental health resource for those affected by sight loss

The new online resource will support the mental wellbeing of blind and partia...

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