Research
Our vision is to be a world-class centre for healthcare research where dynamic academics conduct ground-breaking research that addresses global health care priorities and generates evidence to underpin effective, compassionate and integrated health care.
Postgraduate research
About our research
We are passionate about:
- Conducting the right research in the right way, by involving patients, family members and other stakeholders in the design and conduct of our research.
- Collaborating closely with the NHS and other healthcare organisations and agencies nationally and internationally.
- Developing researchers for the future.
- Enhancing health outcomes for patients, families and societies.
Our research is organised into cross-cutting research themes and research clusters which together build a knowledge base that informs a matrix approach to our work at the School of Health Sciences.
Research themes
Our themes are areas or threads of work that are common across our research. They consist of teams of researchers who provide support and feed into the overarching philosophy of the School of Health Sciences.
Research clusters
Our research clusters consist of groups of researchers who have an interest in a disease, a group of diseases or research into a particular client such as maternal health and child.
Impact in conversation
Our researchers share their latest discoveries and how they’re having a positive impact on society.
Estimates predict that by 2050, the world's population will receive 4.5 trillion doses of medicines a year. But there’s a chronic shortage of individuals worldwide and in the UK, who can administer medication. Discover how our research has extended prescribing rights to more healthcare professionals, improving patient waiting times and access to medicines.
Prostate cancer is one of the commonest cancers in men, with 48,000 people diagnosed every year. Find out how our research is helping improve quality of life for men with prostate cancer, reducing their symptoms and promoting better self-management.
Postgraduate research
Our work with doctoral-level students is integral to the School's vision.