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Published: Wednesday 21 January 2026
New research suggests people make sense of disturbing places together, not alone
Rather than experiencing museum exhibits in isolation, visitors constantly look to one another to make sense of what they are seeing.
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Published: Thursday 23 October 2025
RGU leads international project to support Valencia after devastating floods
As severe floods once again impact parts of Spain, RGU is leading an ambitious international project to support the recovery and long-term transformation of the areas of Paiporta in Valencia and Letur in Castilla La Mancha in collaboration with local councils and other UK and international institutions.
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Published: Wednesday 22 October 2025
RGU secures £800,000 grant to drive clean hydrogen innovation
RGU has landed a major funding boost to accelerate low-carbon energy solutions through the production of hydrogen by capturing the waste steam that comes from nuclear energy facilities with a view to scaling it up.