The Leverhulme Trust Aural Diversity Doctoral Research Hub (LAURA) Sep 9, 2024 - Sep 30, 2032
The Centre will be unique: the first doctoral programme in aural diversity in the world. Existing DTCs are quite far removed from this proposal thematically. There are EU doctoral networks focussed on hearing aid development (ICANHEAR), the effects o...
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A new intervention for people with long-covid and breathing pattern disorder Apr 1, 2024 - Aug 31, 2025
We will investigate whether a real-time biofeedback system could be used to improve respiratory function in people with Long-Covid
Net Zero terraced street Oct 2, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
This project will demonstrate how to decarbonise an entire terraced street using a Smart Local Energy System that is integrated with the network, optimised, affordable to consumers and easily replicable across GB.
Scaling up human henge: using prehistoric cultural heritage sites to enhance mental health wellbeing in marginalized communities Sep 1, 2022 - May 2, 2023
Project transferred from Bournemouth University to University of Salford with PI, Post-Award.
START: Strength Training Awareness and Referral Technology Sep 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2024
Physical inactivity costs the UK £7 billion each year and is responsible for 1 in every 6 deaths. Although a number of exercise programmes have aimed to address the global challenge of ageing and inactivity, there continues to be a shortage of succes...
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The Diabetic Footwear Revolution - Salford Contribution Oct 1, 2023 - Nov 30, 2024
The Diabetic Footwear Revolution is the application of a recently invented technology, "Polymorphic Moulding", to an unmet clinical need currently costing the NHS over £1bn/year. By producing superior (yet cheaper) custom-made shoes for patients with...
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Optimised Production of Theranostic Isotopes of Copper and Scandium (OPTICS) Nov 13, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025
The project are will focus on the following challenges relating to medical radionuclide production:
a) Developing new target enrichment and manufacturing techniques
b) Improving the outputs of existing irradiation techniques
c) Improving or develo...
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Transforming veterans' welfare services in the UK through trauma-informed approaches Jun 1, 2025 - Nov 30, 2026
This will be a two year mixed methods project, focusing on support the Office for Veterans' Affairs and the Ministry of Defence in the transformation of their compensation and pensions schemes.
Who Wants Feedback Anyway? Oct 1, 2023 - Feb 28, 2025
The aim of this study is to understand which students engage with feedback and what this engagement looks like.
South African Modernism 1880-2020: Decolonising the English Literature A-Level (Follow-on-Funding) Sep 1, 2024 - Dec 1, 2025
Application for £100k FOF to expand the impacts of the SA Modernism project, focusing on 'decolonising the English Literature A-Level'. Activities will include teaching, training and podcast production delivered to students and teachers at 20+ FE pro...
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Batoidea evolution through time and reproduction Oct 1, 2023 - Nov 10, 2026
Dr Gubili is an established expert on elasmobranchs (sharks, rays and skates), as demonstrated by her track record: from her work on the conservation of the great white shark, to her projects on monitoring and mitigating interactions between fisherie...
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Green and Well Community Spaces and the Impact of COVID-19 Sep 17, 2023 - Sep 16, 2024
Following on from the success of the initial project, which explored the changes to the health and wellbeing of the individual that resulted from their participation in the social and therapeutic activities, we now wish to upscale practice and reach...
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DIGITVOL: Digital Inclusion of Disabled Individuals in Online and Offline Voluntary Work Nov 1, 2023 - Nov 30, 2024
The aim of this project is to examine the impact of digital exclusion on social exclusion among disabled people via their involvement in formal and informal off and online voluntary work and how it has changed during and after the pandemic.
Urban gulls: Facilitating co-existence through engaged ecological research Nov 1, 2023 - Apr 30, 2024
Heat Flux Smart Grant Subcontract Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
To achieve the UK Government net-zero ambition requires an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050. Decarbonising domestic buildings is essential, as heating homes accounts for 7% of the UK's total energy demand. Heat-flux sensors measure heat tran...
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Prevention of violence against women and girls to build safe spaces for women in educational universities in Vietnam Dec 18, 2023 - Jan 31, 2025
We will use our research and teaching expertise on the psychology of coercive control to inform the development of a curriculum for education in Vietnam. This will support one focus of the grant: Prevention of violence against women and girls with a...
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A new, novel walking frame for older adults in community settings – feasibility study with qualitative evaluation and health economic analysis May 25, 2024 - Nov 24, 2025
Walking frames have been used for many years to help people walk. They may be for people who are unsteady on their feet or for people after an operation or illness. They were designed many years ago and those frames designed for use indoors haven’t c...
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XSENSOR - CDT PhD Sep 18, 2023 - Sep 17, 2027
Industry funded PhD Studentship as part of CDT in P&O
KTP with ADDvanced Solutions Community Network CIC Apr 23, 2025 - Oct 22, 2026
KTP with ADDvanced Solutions Community Network CIC