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We're exploring life as it's lived

We're developing new ways to understand and manage the health and wellbeing of people around the world

The research in our Health and Wellbeing theme aims to manage health, disease and disability through technological, creative and scientific developments.

Under Professor Gordon Blunn's directorship - and in partnership with Portsmouth Hospital Trust  – we develop and test our technologies in real settings, and work to understand the mechanisms underlying health and disease.

Our research areas

Many of the University's research areas deal directly with issues of health and wellbeing, including:

Health and Social Care

We're exploring managing the demands of an ageing population, rising numbers of mental health problems, and increasing complex, long-term health problems. Explore our Health and Social Care research.

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Health Informatics

We're improving the design of computer systems and wellbeing services to make the delivery of healthcare more efficient and cost-effective, and we're exploring how technology can influence lifestyle choices and reduce health risks.

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Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Biomedical sciences

We're improving our understanding of how the body functions, how disease effects these functions, and the genetic and molecular drivers for illness. Explore our pharmacy pharmacology and biomedical sciences research.

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Dental and Oral Health

We're developing evidence-based health care for patients and the wider community, and higher-quality education for dental teams. Explore our dental & oral health research.

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Biological Sciences

We're exploring how to treat genetic disorders, identifying novel targets for drugs and searching for advances in treatments that could impact millions. Explore our biological sciences research.

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Psychology

We're exploring topics from child development of social skills to eye witness testimony, and from the evolution of primate facial expressions to factors affecting drug use. Explore our psychology research.

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Sports and Exercise Science

We're researching sport and exercise science with the goal of enhancing human performance and health.

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Research features

Explore our features for a snapshot of our recent research work in this research theme.

The therapy that could transform facial palsy care

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Help smokers kick the habit

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A life-saving solution in the palm of your hand

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News, blogs and podcasts

Find our more about our latest research successes, read blogs by our academics and listen to the latest ideas and discoveries that look set to change our lives in our Life Solved podcast.

News

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How to prepare our oceans for one of climate change’s silent killers

28 March 2023

How to prepare our oceans for one of climate change’s silent killers
An aerial view of a GB Row ocean rowing boat

National Survey finds microplastics pollution around Britain’s coastline up to 100 times worse than previously recorded

27 March 2023

National Survey finds microplastics pollution around Britain’s coastline up to 100 times worse than previously recorded
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Virtual burglaries to shine light on why criminals often work in pairs

27 March 2023

Virtual burglaries to shine light on why criminals often work in pairs
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Uncovering the history of Hampshire-based design icon Betty Joel

25 March 2023

Uncovering the history of Hampshire-based design icon Betty Joel
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Academic helps give new life to Sherlock Holmes story collection

25 March 2023

Academic helps give new life to Sherlock Holmes story collection

Blogs

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Ukraine war: tensions rise in Crimea as Russia prepares for a likely spring offensive

Christopher Morris

Ukraine war: tensions rise in Crimea as Russia prepares for a likely spring offensive
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Hayley Irvine: The simulation suite facilities are second-to-none

Hayley Irvine: The simulation suite facilities are second-to-none
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Lie detectors: body language tells us surprisingly little about whether someone is being honest

Aldert Vrij

Lie detectors: body language tells us surprisingly little about whether someone is being honest
David Jones; PG Prospectus 2020

David Jones: I want to finish my PhD and make a difference to ocean conservation

David Jones: I want to finish my PhD and make a difference to ocean conservation
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The Last of Us – a show that surprised and challenged audiences, even those who had played the game

Matthew Higgins

The Last of Us – a show that surprised and challenged audiences, even those who had played the game

Life Solved

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Using Robotics to Support Physical Recovery ft. Amy Wright

Using Robotics to Support Physical Recovery ft. Amy Wright
Tackling Racial & Gender Inequality in TV and Film, with life solved Logo and introduction title

Tackling Racial & Gender Inequality in TV and Film ft. Professor Deborah Shaw

Tackling Racial & Gender Inequality in TV and Film ft. Professor Deborah Shaw
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How Fashion and the Internet are Changing the Status of Women in Iran ft. Dr Mahsa Ghaffari

How Fashion and the Internet are Changing the Status of Women in Iran ft. Dr Mahsa Ghaffari
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Fraud Falling Under the Radar ft. Professor Mark Button

Fraud Falling Under the Radar ft. Professor Mark Button
EPISODE 07: The Evolution of Cybersexualities - Logo with introduction title

The Evolution of Cybersexualities ft. Dr Trudy Barber

The Evolution of Cybersexualities ft. Dr Trudy Barber

Health and Wellbeing Blog

Our health and wellbeing researchers write about the importance and impact of self-care, sport and exercise, mental wellbeing, diseases and medical advancements.

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