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Case Study: Carnegie Mellon University
Discover how Carnegie Mellon University uses Symplectic Elements to track Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
The Landscape of Climate Research Funding
In this report, we profile the balance of ‘climate research’ investment and note its impact on a diverse research portfolio that runs from ecology and atmospherics to economics and public health.
International Arctic Research
This project is the first-ever attempt to create a comprehensive view of global Arctic research funding using a dataset of such magnitude.
Contextualizing Sustainable Development Research
Our report highlights the growth in research around the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
News
Developing countries need greater recognition for research into UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
6th Jun 2023
Developing nations need greater visibility, acknowledgement and support for their research into the UN SDGs, a new white paper says.
‘Green’ energy patents more focused on ‘clean’ conventional energy instead of renewables
25th Jan 2023
New data shows industry has stronger focus on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions of current fuel sources, less commitment to renewables.
UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have impact on textile wastewater pollution research
20th Apr 2022
The world’s research effort into wastewater pollution caused by the textiles industry has increased threefold over the past five years, a new analysis shows.
Digital Science reports that just 10% of global research output relates to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
7th May 2020
Blog
Has Prosecco research lost its fizz?
11th Aug 2023
Celebrating National Prosecco Day, Simon Linacre uses Dimensions to offer a quick taste of what we can learn from recent research outputs.
SDGs: A level playing field?
6th Jun 2023
A new white paper on the UN SDGs shows more can be done to raise up funding and research recognition for the developing world.
Zooming in on zoonotic diseases
23rd Mar 2023
An analysis has revealed disparities in the research effort to combat the growing risk of animal-borne diseases amid climate change.
Demonstrating Real Impact: SDG Reporting for Institutions
9th Nov 2022
Institutions can now track which of their research outputs, publications, and activities connect to the SDGs thanks to a new label scheme.
When economy meets environment: Sustainable development and the case of wastewater pollution in textile manufacturing
20th Apr 2022
A new analysis of research on wastewater pollution and textile manufacturing reveals the impact of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
How is UK Funding Allocated to Support Sustainability Research?
11th May 2021
Dr Juergen Wastl, Dr Briony Fane and Bo Alroe take a look at the distribution of UKRI grant funding supporting sustainability research.
The Pursuit of Happiness – Researching Good Health and Well-Being
17th Mar 2021
Digital Science's Well-Being Trainer, Danielle Feger tells us more about the science behind SDG 3, Good Health and Well-Being.
In search of SDGs in REF Impact Case Studies
12th Mar 2021
This post focuses on the impact of the UK’s research excellence framework (REF) submissions in relation to the UN SDGs.
UK Academic Research Contributions to the SDGs Observed Through National Assessment Submissions
8th Feb 2021
Higher education institutions have a uniquely important role to play in delivering solutions to the SDGs.
Accessing Research Information in Africa
10th Jul 2020
Joy Owango writes about overcoming the challenges of accessing research information in Africa through collaboration.