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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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

Play in urban spaces for health (PUSH)

Playing outdoors is a good way for children to get physically active. It helps their…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Does time-restricted eating in children improve metabolic health?

This project will explore whether time-restricted eating can improve metabolic health in children. Time-restricted eating…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population 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

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

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

Adjusting menu choices to improve nutrition and reduce environmental impact

A significant proportion of the food we eat in the UK is consumed outside the…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Micronutrients and human appetite: Investigating the hidden drivers of food selection

Some animals can sense when they’re missing important nutrients and change their eating habits to…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Live well with liver disease: A community-led intervention for cirrhosis

Liver disease, especially cirrhosis, is a growing health issue in some of the most deprived…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity