Background World-wide the trade in counterfeit products is estimated to account for 10% of world trade, approximately £200 billion. Pharmaceutical counterfeiting is particularly serious, potentially damaging patients health and in the worst cases resulting in death. The World Health Organi

Background Approximately 45,000 craniofacial surgical procedures (head, upper face and jaw) are conducted in the UK each year. Craniofacial defects can affect the appearance, function and psychosocial wellbeing of patients and may arise from congenital deformities, tumour resection, infecti

Background The UK’s single most emissive enterprise is power generation. Thermo-electric (T-E) - Fossil fuelled power stations contribute 42% CO2, 62% SOx and 62% NOx of the UK’s total emissions. Long term plans still include 80% of the UK’s power coming from T-E power generation, suc

Increased energy efficiency is central to meeting the UK energy and greenhouse gas emission targets. There are also strong financial reasons to adopting energy efficient solutions including lower operational costs leading to lower fuel bills. One third of the total energy consumption in the UK is

Background Intensive Care patients can experience Adverse Events associated with sudden episodes of low blood pressure. These Adverse Events may impact all of the main organs resulting in longer lengths of stay, increased care costs and reducing quality of outcomes. Existing technologies en

Development of an innovative radar absorbing composite structure for wind turbine blades The BWEA states that more than 25% of proposed wind farms raise concerns over radar navigation for ships and aircraft and also on air defence systems. BladeRunner addresses the need to develop solutions that wil