Research in the School of Health, Social Care, Sport and Exercise Sciences has continued to expand throughout the year and this trend is set to continue.
Research in the School of Health, Social Care, Sport and Exercise Sciences has continued to expand throughout the year and this trend is set to continue. Key areas of excellence are being formed in mental health, public health, clinical ethics, social and criminal justice and counselling. These developments will have significant results in years to come. Submissions were made to the Research Assessment Exercise in 2008 in Nursing and Midwifery and in Social work and Social Policy and Administration, and over 50% of the research submitted from the School was internationally recognized. Most of the research within the School of Health, Social Care, Sport and Exercise Sciences is focused within the two Research Centres: (i) The Centre for Health and Community Research and (ii) The Social Inclusion Research Unit. The School has increased its research activity over the last year and has expanded its research portfolio significantly. This is in line with the School’s overall strategy which sees year on year increases in research capacity, income, research degree numbers and completions and a changing staff profile that reflects this. The Research Centres have seen a strong growth in their research activities and income level, including grants from international bodies such as UNESCO, demonstrating the significant international reputation that has been built up.