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Humanities & Social SciencesOur research and expertise
Our research aims to improve and enrich the human experience by studying the systems, institutions, cultures and behaviours that shape people’s lives.
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Health
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
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Children & young people
Our priority areas include:
- education & development
- health & well-being
- vulnerable children & young people
- rights, participation & citizenship
- experiences of childhood
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Culture & society
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.
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Journalism, media & communication
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
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Public & social policy
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.