Research projects

Our projects span early stage studies such as first in human and feasibility studies to developing new research methodologies and tools. Take a look at all our projects across all our research themes and workstreams.

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Tackling physical activity inequalities for South Asian girls

Physical activity has many benefits for people of all backgrounds and abilities. South Asian…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Improving the evidence on the effects of intermittent fasting on appetite

This project explored ways to monitor the effects of intermittent fasting on appetite and…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Blood sugar control in liver cirrhosis and the impact of the late evening snack

Continuous glucose monitors have shown that some people with liver cirrhosis have high blood sugar…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

PASSPORT: Creating a school-specific physical activity portfolio

Physical activity is important for children’s physical and mental health. The UK government recommends that…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Is hydrogel safe and effective for weight loss?

Surgery is the most effective but also the most expensive way for maintaining long-term weight-loss…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Is riding an e-scooter a physical activity?

E-scooter and e-bike share-hire schemes have been introduced in UK cities. These schemes are being…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Setting up a community type 2 diabetes service for children and young people

When children and young people develop type 2 diabetes, it is a serious condition that…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Psychological factors affecting eating after exercise: A scoping review

The aim of this project was to explore how we can help people reduce their…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Do school PE kit policies impact girls’ body image?

The physical activity levels and self-esteem of girls decline with age. This is because adolescent…

Themes Diet and physical activity Mental health

Workstreams Population diet and physical activity Psychological interventions