The Health and Behaviour Research Centre is an interdisciplinary centre, with a special focus on physical and mental health of individuals and population groups, and a focus on human behaviour in general and its underlying processes.
We employ a wide range of research methodologies, from neuroscientific tools to study neural and cognitive functions to the understanding of behaviour and how to change it. We have extensive experience of engagement with local authorities, NHS, and non-statutory health agencies across a number of settings.
The Centre aims to deliver high-quality research and education to inform and support the needs of various stakeholders, including the health system, policy makers, communities and voluntary sector organisations. Our team’s areas of expertise include public health, health service research, cognitive neuroscience, social psychology, forensic psychology and sport psychology.
Much of our work is done in collaboration with other Universities and institutes across the UK and internationally. We conduct applied research, knowledge exchange, evaluation, and policy consultancy on individual and population level, addressing societal challenges through public and stakeholders’ engagement.
We welcome applications for full-time or part-time MPhil/PhD research degrees and are happy to discuss research proposals from prospective doctoral students.
The Health and Behaviour Research Centre was previously known as the Centre for Primary Health and Social Care.
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Deputy Director
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Rafaela Bortolani
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Our research areas
Natasha Choudary
Voluntary sector management, health inequalities, coproduction: participatory research.
Dr Yolanda Eraso
Female cancer, women’s health, global health, medical humanities, qualitative studies.
Dr Alya Khan
Health ethics, bioethics, moral and political philosophy, human rights, critical pedagogy.
Dr Cath Madziva
Vulnerable children, HIV/AIDs, development partnerships, maternal health, qualitative research.
Dr Olive McKeown
Dual diagnosis (mental health and substance misuse), mental health and wellbeing, mindfulness and mental health.
Dr Livingstone Musoro
Urban health, urban health data systems, international migration and healthcare staffing, urban migrant health, globalisation and health.
Professor Duncan Stewart
Addictions, alcohol, multimorbidity, ageing, interventions.
Justin Webb
Behaviour change, intervention development, lifestyles in cancer survivors, mixed methods.
Graham Whitehead
Transcultural practice, employee assistance, counselling and psychotherapy, enabling environments, qualitative approaches.
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