Humanities & Social SciencesOur research and expertise

Our expertise includes: 

• diagnosis & management of a wide range of health disorders
• health improvement in young & ageing populations 
• policy formulation & implementation 
• historical understanding of long-term changes in both health & health care

Our priority areas include:

• education & development 
• health & well-being 
• vulnerable children & young people 
• rights, participation & citizenship 
• experiences of childhood

We aim to advance our understanding of how key intellectual concepts such as gender, race, nationality, language, class and religion construct and shape our identities.

Our research in journalism, media & communication covers contemporary media practices and representations. We focus on four key areas:

• Gender
• Political communications
• Social media and media
• Health, wellbeing and trauma

Researchers in the School of Education, the School of Government & Public Policy and the School of Social Work & Social Policy provide new insights to policymakers. Our expertise in the areas of public and social policy covers a wide variety of topics, ranging from the history of health and social welfare to issues associated with race and ethnicity.