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.
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…
Improving sleep for inpatients on surgical wards
The aim of this project was to design an intervention to improve how patients sleep…
Supporting exercise before joint replacement
People waiting for a joint replacement often avoid physical activity as they believe it will…
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…
Blowing carbon dioxide onto the heart to protect the brain during open heart surgery
Brain injury is common after open heart surgery and affects 6 out of every 10…
Linking mental health records for research: Eating disorders as a test case
Mental health conditions affect many people, but research to better understand them through drawing on…