At the University of Strathclyde, the Health & Wellbeing Strategic Theme brings together researchers, clinicians, innovators, and partners to improve physical, mental and social wellbeing. We connect expertise from fundamental biology, engineering and the history of health and medicine through to behaviour, policy and health systems, tackling challenges that matter to people, services and communities.

Our work spans the full pathway from prevention and early detection to treatment, rehabilitation and long-term support, with a strong focus on translating evidence into real-world impact.

What we do

We support interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange to develop and evaluate:

• New medicines, therapies and diagnostics
• Digital health solutions, sensors and medical technologies
• Data science and AI approaches for health and care
• Behavioural and rehabilitation interventions
• Solutions for healthy ageing and lifespan health
• Research that strengthens health and care systems

How we work

Health challenges are complex, so we work in cross-faculty teams and co-create solutions with patients and the public, the NHS and social care, industry, and third-sector organisations. We aim for work that is rigorous, inclusive, and designed for adoption, supporting improvements in practice, services and policy.

Strathclyde’s Technology & Innovation Centre provides a distinctive environment to bring partners together, test ideas, and accelerate translation, helping reimagine how data, medicines, devices and services can better support people in clinical and community settings, and in self-managing their health.

Our Networks

The Theme is organised around connected networks that help colleagues and partners find the right expertise quickly:

• Therapeutics and Diagnostics; Developing novel medicines, therapies and diagnostic tools to improve outcomes.

• Digital Health and Medical Technologies; Creating and implementing digital technologies, sensors, devices and technology-enabled care approaches.

• Mental Health and Wellbeing; Promoting mental health across the lifespan, including prevention and intervention approaches that strengthen resilience and wellbeing.

• Health and Inequalities; Understanding and addressing health inequalities through community-based research and evidence to inform policy and practice.

• Environmental Health and Sustainability; Exploring how environmental factors shape health and developing sustainable strategies that support healthier lives.

• Ageing Better; Supporting healthy ageing and independence through prevention, rehabilitation and enabling technologies.

Connect with us

We welcome collaboration with academic and non-academic partners, whether you’re looking to build a multidisciplinary team, shape a funding bid, test an innovation, or connect with expertise across Strathclyde. Strategic Themes are designed to make collaboration easier by providing visible networks and points of contact across the University.