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Health, psychology and communities research clusters

Discover our eight specialist research clusters, and learn how their expertise is changing the lives of individuals and communities.

Research groups

  • A researcher talking to a person using an interactive assistive communication device

    Communication disability

    Connecting with practitioners and service users to enable those with communication disability to fulfil their potential.

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  • Queens New York, United States of AmericaThe Unisphere in Fushing Meadows, New York, a 12 foot tall, steel representation of the Earth

    Global Perspectives, Marginalisation and Thriving Communities

    Finding better ways to address health inequalities and support marginalised communities.

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  • Manchester Met researchers Dr Magdalena Mikulak and Dawn Wiltshire

    Learning disabilities and autism

    Improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and autistic people by understanding and tackling inequalities, injustice and exclusion.

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  • A green ribbon in a person's hands to show support for World Mental Health day

    Mental health

    Addressing mental health inequalities in organisation and community services with experts by experience.

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  • Researchers looking at digital scans of a human brain on a computer screen

    Neuroscience of Ageing and Impaired Mobility

    Finding new ways to improve mobility and prevent falls by studying how the brain changes with age and disease.

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  • A physiotherapist examining a patient's shoulder

    Physiotherapy

    Investigating ways to improve the assessment, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal conditions through physiotherapy.

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  • A woman walking outside with a social group closely behind her

    Social aspects of ageing

    Exploring social experiences of growing older for individuals and communities.

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  • Team of rescuers departing a helicopter in a field

    Stress, health and performance

    Helping people live healthier lives, fulfil their potential in demanding performance environments, and thrive in modern society.

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