Through the fields of palaeoanthropology, bioarchaeology, palaeogenetics, evolutionary genetics and human biology - we study human variation. Discover more about human variation and adaptability, the projects we are currently working on, read our papers, and meet the researchers.
The Public Health Institute's data collection and monitoring systems support public health reporting. Our surveillance systems include: Integrated Monitoring System, Trauma and Injury Intelligence Group, HIV Surveillance and the Drug Interventions Programme.
The Public Health Institute is involved in some important research. Read our case studies to gain a good summary of the type of projects we're engaged in.
The Public Health Institute is involved in some important research. Read our case studies to gain a good summary of the type of projects we're engaged in.
Our Substance Use and Behavioural Addictions research group conduct world leading research into the causes and consequences of substance use on an individual and societal level
The Digital Data Examination Network employs machine learning, facial identification, and AI in the detection, recovery and analysis of digital data from audio-video and CCTV footage, 2D and 3D images and online material for the identification of deepfakes, cybercrime, counter-terrorism and security risks.
The Chemical, Biological and Trace Analysis Network specialises in detection, recovery and analysis of chemical ballistics, controlled drugs, medicinal, cosmetic and food products, biological materials, DNA and trace evidence to enhance global public health and policy.
The Applied Sport Psychology Research Group (ASP-RG) conducts applied research and consultancy to understand performance excellence and to optimise human functioning from a psychological and socio-psychological perspective.
Our research is applicable to clinical and sport and exercise biomechanics. Our focus includes: musculo-skeletal growth and development, gait analysis, virtual rehabilitation, postural stability, footwear biomechanics, and artificial neural networks.
Find out more about Nineteenth-century writing and print culture research within the Research Institute for Literature and Cultural History.