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Challenges
Supporting sustainable research
Digital Science has invested in providing a lens in Dimensions through which research can be viewed by Sustainable Development Goals.
Resources
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
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
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.
#MeToo and the Scientometrics of Sexual Harassment
22nd May 2020
In this post Mike Taylor analyses #MeToo and its impact on the scientometrics of sexual harassment.
The state of the world’s research on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals – New Report
7th May 2020
What will Happen if the USA Reduces Support for Climate Change Research and Analysis? #ClimateChangeReport
8th May 2017
Open Data and Open Science: A New Initiative
4th Aug 2016