Research

The 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF2014) rated the majority of research in the School of Human and Life Sciences as world leading and internationally excellent.

Research

The School’s extensive research and knowledge exchange portfolio delivers insights that have informed national policy and programmes such as the Change 4 Life campaign.

However, it also contributes to a research enhanced offer to students that embeds research involvement in the curriculum and allows students to experience first-hand how the human and life sciences subjects and disciplines they are studying make a difference to society, the environment and people’s lives.

 

 

 

Research in geography

We conduct research into a wide range of geographic themes, from cartography to cities.

Discover more about our research in Geography

RESEARCH IN LIFE SCIENCES

We have a number of established research groups and seek to engage our students as active collaborators in the production of knowledge.

Find out more about our research in Life Sciences 

Research in Psychology

We have a diverse range of research specialists, covering many of the major sub-disciplines in Psychology.

Find out about our latest research

 

RESEARCH IN SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES

Our research in this field is organised across three themes: clinical exercise science, human performance, and policy, politics and education.

Learn more about our research in Sport and Exercise Sciences

Sports lab

Our professional Sports Lab provides research-informed scientific services to sportspeople and organisations.

Discover more about Sports Lab 

REF 2014 RESULTS

The 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF2014) rated the majority of research in the School of Human and Life Sciences as world leading and internationally excellent.

Read more about our REF 2014 results

Applied Psychology

We are currently conducting research in a number of exciting areas including adult mental health, child and adolescent healthcare and mental health, and neuropsychology. 

Learn more about our Applied Psychology research

Understanding Psychosis and Schizophrenia

Anne Cooke has recently edited a key report published by the British Psychological Society's Division of Clinical Psychology. This report was launched in the USA in March.

Watch the launch of Understanding Psychosis

 
 

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