
Research study reveals natural antioxidant may help reduce obesity-related muscle decline
Our Research Centre for Physical Activity, Sport and Exercise Sciences has discovered that resveratrol, a natural antioxidant, may help combat muscle weakness caused by a high-fat diet.
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Coventry Very Light Rail
Our Research Centre for Future Transport and Cities are playing a key role in Coventry Very Light Rail - a major project aimed at providing affordable accessible transport in the city.
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REF 2021
REF is a critical and strategic component of the university’s research activities as it benchmarks our research efforts against peer institutions at both a subject and institutional level. Find out more about our impact case studies, centres and results.
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