We’re delighted that that AWRC visiting researcher Professor Susan Hampshaw has been appointed Associate Dean of Infrastructure and Capacity Building in the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Academy.
Cavan's doctoral research aims to develop an ecological framework that guides collaboration between practitioners. This is intended to improve the design of machine learning and computer vision technology in athlete development programs, which in turn will improve the skill development of athletes.
Megan's PhD research looks at how we can use social prescribing in specialist weight management services for children and young people, specifically within Complications of Excess Weight (CEW) clinics.
Through her doctoral research on Parkrun, Alison is exploring how community-based initiatives can be harnessed to improve quality of life and protect against mental health conditions.
This seminar, hosted by the AWRC’s Technological and Digital Innovations to Promote Independent Lives research theme, showcased research into sssistive robotic systems which have the potential to support various health and care services, help independent living, and even simulate affection to reduce loneliness.
Amy's PhD research is titled 'Whole system approaches to physical activity: exploring the extent to which ‘Move More Sheffield’ contributes to creating a healthier, happier and more connected city'
This seminar, hosted by the AWRC’s Living Well with Chronic Disease research theme, showcased research investigating physical activity across the cancer treatment pathway.
