About RIHSC

The Research Institute brings together an impressive array of research activity from across the University, in partnership with field-based colleagues and organisations. RIHSC is organised as three centres reflecting the three major themes:

Previously RIHSC was host to a fourth centre, Biomedical Science, which has now been incorporated within IRM Research Institute

RIHSC spans developments in health and social care, professional practice development and evaluation, processes and experiences of social inclusion, policy development and social change, and critical theoretical social research.

We are committed to work that:

  • is trans/interdisciplinary and collaborative empirical and theoretical work, at the forefront of critical understanding, knowledge, professional practice, policy development and human experience

  • focuses on local, regional, national and international issues

  • promotes the enhancement of the health, well being and the participation of people marginalised by the social system, through research practice and dissemination

  • underpins the scientific knowledge of health, treatment and experiences related to ageing, mental health and long term conditions in order to improve therapy and well-being

  • targets different levels of experience and change, including explorations of ideology, culture and community; complex systems; professional practice, intervention and development; group and interpersonal behaviour; physiological and neuropsychological processes

  • makes explicit issues of diversity and difference

  • contributes to developments in practice and policy in the broad fields of health, social care and social inclusion

  • adopts a pluralistic approach to methodology, ranging from critical, qualitative and theoretical analyses to quantitative and experimental studies

  • is built on strong research traditions, successful experience of training, support for researchers and a lively research environment.

Since 2003 when the RIHSC was established, our portfolio of collaborative research has grown. We welcome future opportunities to strengthen and extend our collaborative research in the future. We hope you will continue to be interested in the work of RIHSC and to join with us in this new venture.

Do take time to explore our website which provides an overview of the Institute, and please do not hesitate to contact staff at the University in order to explore how we might work with you. We very much look forward to working with you in the future.