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Research

Institute of Health and Wellbeing

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The Institute of Health and Wellbeing Research benefits from strong partnerships with other organisations across academia, healthcare, business and public society.

Our research and evaluation services respond to key health and wellbeing challenges, and lead to innovation across many disciplines of human performance. Our aim is to make a meaningful contribution to the local, national, and where possible international community.

We also aim to provide a supportive environment for our postgraduate research students, and we particularly welcome applications for PhD study within our areas of expertise.

Vision

The vision of the Institute is to enhance wellbeing, reduce ill-health and enable a high quality of life to be experienced by all.

Mission

The Institute’s mission is to provide a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment to bring together diverse partnerships to deliver applied research, knowledge exchange and innovation in health and wellbeing across the human lifespan. 

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Find out more about our research themes, projects and publications

Introduction to the Institute

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Our People

Professor Valerie Gladwell

Professor Gladwell's research utilises biochemical, physiological, and psychological skills, with a passion for enhancing lifelong health.

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Professor Colin R.Martin

Colin is Clinical Director of the Institute of Health and Wellbeing and Professor of Clinical Psychobiology and Applied Psychoneuroimmunology.

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Lucy Williamson

Lucy supports the Research Directorate team at the University of Suffolk, providing administrative support for the Research Institutes.

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Dr Abigail Webb

Abigail is a clinical research fellow at the Institute of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Suffolk.

Dr Rob Southall-Edwards

Rob is a Research Fellow within the Institute of Health & Wellbeing at the University of Suffolk.

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Joanne Abbott

Joanne is a Research Project Administrator with the Institute of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Suffolk.

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Patience Pounds

Patience is an Associate Professor in Midwifery with the Institute of Health & Wellbeing at the University of Suffolk.

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Ellie Rossiter

Ellie is a Research Assistant in the Institute for Health and Wellbeing.

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Emily O'Neill

Emily is a Research Assistant in the Institute of Health & Wellbeing/Integrated Care Academy.

Dr Ruby Farr

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  •  University of Essex  

  •  University of Essex 

  • Dr Jamie Pethick, University of Essex  

  • , Anglian Ruskin University  

 

Also: 

  • Active Essex 

  • Essex County Council 

  • Suffolk Mind

Get in Touch

If you would like more information on our research or to explore collaborative opportunities, please do get in touch with the Institute Directors, Prof Valerie Gladwell and Prof Colin R. Martin on research@uos.ac.uk 

Find out more about the Institute

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Events

Upcoming events and latest news from within the Institute of Health and Wellbeing.

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Latest News

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Suffolk academics influence national policy to improve police investigations of rape

University of Suffolk academics have helped produce fresh resources for police forces nationally to improve investigations of rape and serious sexual offences as part of a major national policy – including important guidance around consent and challenging misconceptions.

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New research project launched to assess adult nutrition across Suffolk

Adults across Suffolk are being urged to share their experiences of food by taking part in a significant new research project being launched by the University of Suffolk assessing the population’s nutrition knowledge and factors influencing their food choices.

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Sustainability Institute Bolsters Expertise with Appointment of Sizewell C Senior Leader

A senior leader for the environment and sustainability at Sizewell C has been appointed as a senior research fellow at the University of Suffolk’s Sustainability Institute.

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