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.
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…
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…
Play in urban spaces for health (PUSH)
Playing outdoors is a good way for children to get physically active. It helps their…
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…
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…
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…
Waist-to-height ratio as a tool for predicting metabolic risk
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends that people…
Using genetics to find links between diet and disease
Understanding how diet affects our long-term health is a major challenge in nutrition research. Randomised…