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.
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…
BRIDE: Improving access to NHS data to support research and care
Health services generate large amounts of data that could be used to improve patient care…
Improving how patients are selected for early evaluations of new surgical procedures and devices
Early evaluations are small studies about new or modified surgical procedures and devices. These studies…
Psychosis prediction in primary care
Risk prediction models use data from electronic health records to predict the likelihood of something…