International Women's Day

Celebrating some of the amazing breakthroughs by, and for, women at UK universities...

Sheffield Hallam University

Bras to aid breast cancer patients

Professor Heidi Probst was instrumental in the development of a specially designed bra to improve treatment…

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Combined research and product design to improve service for breast cancer patients

Research and product design have been combined at Cardiff Metropolitan to help breast cancer patients.

University of Edinburgh

Enabling cancer survivors to have children

New procedures for freezing ovarian tissue could help cancer survivors still be able to have children.

University of Wolverhampton

Helping to reduce student suicide

This pioneering programme supports staff and students through training.

Oxford Brookes University

Improving the accuracy of pre-natal screening

Research provided pre-natal diagnostic and screening tests which are used worldwide in clinical practice.

University of Hull

Improving the mental health of new mothers

Pregnant women and new parents are getting the best possible mental health care.

Regent's University London

Psychological support for women with breast cancer and their families

Psychological support is changing the lives of women diagnosed with breast cancer.

Edinburgh Napier

Research into the benefits of staying active after cancer diagnosis

The benefits of staying active after being diagnosed with cancer are being researched by Edinburgh Napier.

Heriot-Watt University

Revolutionising help for the homeless

I-SPHERE uses research to drive change for people affected by extreme disadvantage.

University of Glasgow

The ultrasound scan

The development of the prototype for ultrasound paved the way for medical diagnostics.

Glasgow School of Art

The ultrasound scan

The design of the diagnostics obstetrics ultrasound by the Glasgow School of Art has been hugely significant…

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Theatre workshops in slums of India

Theatre workshops are now being run in the slums of India thanks to a programme run by the Royal Central Sch…

Royal College of Music

Treating post-natal depression with singing

Group singing 'with baby' is helping new mothers with post-natal depression recovery.

York St John University

Using theatre to work with female prisoners

The Prison Partnership works to give a voice and pathway to one of the most silenced groups in society.

Manchester Metropolitan University

Widening access to literature and creativity

The Manchester Children's Book Festival brings literature to children, schools and families.