Research groups

The Burial Research Group - Human Taphonomic Studies undertake forensic investigations into human decomposition to better understand, forensic, environmental and health related questions.

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• Leader:
• Mrs Sarah Page

Our aim is to develop the next generation of social researchers from our student population. Our emphasis is upon research that is: “contributing towards making a difference through improving society and reducing crime by conducting research and cultivating a research community”.

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This research group considers all bioscience learners, students and tutors, and how learning identity develops as a result of changing participation within biological communities of practice, both within and outside of our University.

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• Leader:
• Dr Jim Pugh

The Education for Social Justice group works on a range of different projects with the aim of promoting wider social inclusion, improving pupils’ learning outcomes and enhancing democratic educational process and active citizenship.

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• Leader:
• Mrs Sarah Page

Our aim is to develop the next generation of social researchers from our student population. Our emphasis is upon research that is: “contributing towards making a difference through improving society and reducing crime by conducting research and cultivating a research community”.

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The Burial Research Group - Human Taphonomic Studies undertake forensic investigations into human decomposition to better understand, forensic, environmental and health related questions.

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• Leader:
• Dr Dave Skingsley

The Invertebrate Research Group is a cross-disciplinary group made of experts in forensics, geography and biology with expertise in invertebrate biology and its various impacts and interactions with society.

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Within the Urban Environment Research Group, we are working at the cutting edge of urban biodiversity and ecology, focusing on the interactions between people and nature in our towns and cities.

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This research group considers all bioscience learners, students and tutors, and how learning identity develops as a result of changing participation within biological communities of practice, both within and outside of our University.

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The Burial Research Group - Human Taphonomic Studies undertake forensic investigations into human decomposition to better understand, forensic, environmental and health related questions.

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• Leader:
• Dr Jim Pugh

The Education for Social Justice group works on a range of different projects with the aim of promoting wider social inclusion, improving pupils’ learning outcomes and enhancing democratic educational process and active citizenship.

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The Healthcare Science and Applied Diagnostics Research Group undertake research in the following fields: immunology, pathology, haematology, biochemistry, regenerative medicine, microbiology, genomic, and diagnostics.

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• Leader:
• Dr Dave Skingsley

The Invertebrate Research Group is a cross-disciplinary group made of experts in forensics, geography and biology with expertise in invertebrate biology and its various impacts and interactions with society.

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Molecular and Cellular Biology is at the core of understanding fundamental biological processes. We use our expertise in biochemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology, immunology, microbiology, systems biology and bioinformatics to characterise molecular and cellular functions and signalling.

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• Leader:
• Mr Matthew Slater

The Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Research Group (SEPP-RG) conducts world leading research and enterprise activities to enhance the psychological health and performance of individuals, teams, and organisations.

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• Leader:
• Dr Alexander Blackett

Our work within the team focuses on contemporary topics associated to sport and educating future sporting practitioners, whether they be coaches, therapists or PE teachers.

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Within the Urban Environment Research Group, we are working at the cutting edge of urban biodiversity and ecology, focusing on the interactions between people and nature in our towns and cities.

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