Be inspired by STEM and SHAPE researchers working together

EPIC interventions for neurodiverse children and young people

Dr Sinead Rhodes has collaborated with colleagues from across the disciplinary spectrum to create a unique programme of practical support for neurodivergent children and young people backed by the latest research.

Renaissance Goo

Historian Professor Jill Burke of the School of History, Classics and Archaeology and soft matter scientist Professor Wilson Poon of the Institute for Condensed Matter and Complex Systems brought their expertise together to explore the history and science of Renaissance-era cosmetics, and investigate the viability of reviving cosmetic recipes from the era for today’s consumer.

Rewriting approaches to literature and mental health

Dr Patrick Errington, Dr Daniel Mirman and Professor Sarah McGeown are innovating new ways to engage young readers with poetry and boost mental wellbeing.

Are you interested in collaboration?

At the University of Edinburgh, we enjoy a strong ethos of research without boundaries. Across our five campuses, researchers share a strong sense of identity and common purpose.

Many STEM researchers tell us they wish to collaborate across disciplines and perspectives but lack the confidence to scope relevant SHAPE inputs, understand which approaches might work best or identify the right collaborators for a new piece of research.

Too often, social sciences, humanities and the arts are an afterthought. Sociologists, lawyers, designers or ethicists are brought in to facilitate the successful roll-out of a new treatment, service or product, but once it has been designed. Use this website to bring SHAPE researchers onboard early on.

WE MAKE IDEAS WORK FOR A BETTER WORLD

Edinburgh Innovations is the University’s commercialisation service. We will help you apply your research to the world’s greatest challenges. Be inspired by the innovators who are translating cutting-edge research into real-world solutions and access the support and resources available to help you realise ambitions for your research – unlocking innovation to make ideas work for a better world.