Health and wellbeing

Researchers in this area focus on a diverse programme of multi-disciplinary research in: applied health; nursing and health professions; care, carers and caring; ageing; death and dying; reproduction; sexualities and sexual health; black women’s health; child health and learning disability. There is internationally recognised expertise in the Centre for Children and young people’s Wellbeing (CCW), within a child rights framework, in: food marketing; critical digital health literacy; embodiment; pain and physical activity and young people’s wellbeing and inequalities. Expertise in elite and professional sport, including ethical mentoring, is located in our Sport and Fitness research cluster. 

Centres

Centre for Children and Young People's Wellbeing

Open Thanatology

Groups

Ageing and Biographical Studies

Known as the Centre for Ageing and Biographical Studies (CABS). Established in 1995, the founder members believed that the experience and aspirations of older people should be at the core of gerontology and biographical research, and teaching on ageing.

Carers Research Group

The Carers Research Group was established in light of the growth in recognition of carers, their needs and the importance of supporting them. Group's interdisciplinary members collaborate on a wide range of carer-related scholarship and research projects, publications and resources.

Open Nursing and Allied Health Professions Group

The Open Nursing and Allied Health Professions Group brings together academics and practitioners with a shared interest in evidence based practice. We advance research and scholarship in Health and Care Workforce Education, Person Centred Health Care and Professional Practice

Reproduction, Sexualities and Sexual Health Research Group

The Reproduction, Sexualities and Sexual Health Research Group (RSSH) explores five key areas: reproductive control, HIV/AIDS, sexuality & disability, the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender (LGBT+) people and pregnancy & childbirth.

Social History of Learning Disability Research Group

The Social History of Learning Disability Research Group (SHLD) researches and disseminates learning disability history in ways which are inclusive of people with learning disabilities, their carers, relatives and advocates.

Sport and Fitness Research Group

The Sport and Fitness Research Group investigates various areas of sport including, sports coaching, transitions in sport, strength & conditioning, athletic injury, post traumatic growth, identity, embodiment, asthma, maltreatment/abuse, sports student experiences, boxing, netball, winter sports and golf.

Networks

Black Women's Health and Wellbeing Research Network

The Black Women's Health and Wellbeing Research Network promotes the health and wellbeing of black women through research and knowledge exchange.