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.
Increasing the inclusivity of physical activity research
Being physically active in childhood is important for staying healthy. Regular activity helps children maintain…
Developing emotion recognition training for autistic children
Autistic children find it difficult to process emotional information. Studies have shown that emotion recognition…
Improving support and care for people with hypermobility disorders
Hypermobility disorders or ‘syndromes’ are where a person’s joints and connective tissue are very flexible,…
A new approach to diagnosing thoracic endometriosis
Endometriosis is where cells similar to those in the lining of the womb grow in…
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…
Exploring what helps families reduce the amount of meat in their diet
Eating a diet rich in plant-based foods and reducing the amount of meat we eat…
Exploring why people eat more after exercising
This project builds on a scoping review we recently completed on eating…
Evaluating a digital programme to help schools improve inclusivity of their PE kits
Our earlier research showed that many girls feel uncomfortable in their school PE kits, which…
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…