The GIS group won Best Future Impact Aaward at the University's third annual Impact Awards held in Cardiff yesterday (November 14th).

Professor Gary Higgs and PhD student Richard Williams worked with Tenovus Cancer Care to optimise the location and delivery of their mobile cancer units.

"Few of us have not been touched in some way by the impacts of cancer. Therefore, this research has been particularly rewarding given the need to reduce the distances involved to get treatment and advice," said Professor Higgs.

"The benefits for patients at a particularly stressful time are clear – more convenient and accessible locations for treatment and environmental benefits in terms of reduced miles travelled."

Dr Mitch Langford was also shortlisted for his project to use Geographic Information Systems to optimise public services.

Dr Mitch Langford was also shortlisted for his project to use Geographic Information Systems to optimise public services.