Research Themes

When N8 was established, five initial N8 research themes were chosen as pilots based on existing research strengths in the N8 universities and the potential for economic impact. 

Of these five (Ageing and Health, Energy, Molecular Engineering, Regenerative Medicine and Water) Regenerative Medicine and Molecular Engineering emerged as the priority themes, and as a result Regener8 and METRC were established.

We have now also expanded our collaborations into the social sciences to establish a research programme on the economic Impacts of Demographic Change, and to include a fourth theme focused on Parasitology.

The focus of all four research programmes is to:

• Deliver collaborative R&D programmes which combine the complementary capabilities across the N8 universities.
• Ensure the commercialisation and application of the research outputs – with particular relevance to private and public sector research users in the North of England.

Find out more

• Molecular Engineering (METRC) 
• Regenerative Medicine (regeNer8)  
• Impact of Demographic Change
• Parasitology
   

To download our Capability Statement click here.