Increased public understanding and economic impact arising from particle physics and cosmology research

Impact: Society and culture, Attitudes and behaviours, Awareness and understanding, Policy, Technological, Economic

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Research in particle physics and cosmology at The University of Manchester (UoM) has had a global impact. Research in particle physics has been crucial in establishing the global media impact of Brian Cox, which has increased public awareness and understanding of science, and generated significant economic impact. UoM research has contributed to the scientific success of the European Space Agency’s Planck satellite project and to sharing that success with the general public. Brian Cox has engaged audiences of millions, especially through his world tour and popular book which feature and draw upon Planck data. This engagement has generated significant revenue in excess of [text removed for publication] and enabled people to understand, appreciate and enjoy science.
Impact date1 Aug 2013 → 31 Jul 2020
Category of impactSociety and culture, Attitudes and behaviours, Awareness and understanding, Policy, Technological, Economic
Impact levelAdoption

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