What we do
The Institute for Clinical and Applied Health Research (ICAHR) supports a wide range of specialist research groups and themes. Find out more about our work.
Our vision
Our vision is to work closely with our partners, including the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as well as with people, families and carers, to make a real difference to healthcare and wellbeing.
Exercise, lifestyle behaviours and rehabilitation
By prioritising and promoting beneficial exercise and lifestyle behaviours in our research, we develop and deliver impactful solutions to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
Devices and digital technologies for health
Our strategy is to build up networks across the University and wider organisations to develop and deliver digital solutions for key health questions. We will map out current capabilities and work closely with other networks, both within and outside of ICAHR including the Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Modelling group (DAIM), to develop the best research in this rapidly changing area.
Global health and sustainable development goals
We promote interdisciplinary research across the University to co-create solutions to global health challenges, and we work in equitable partnerships to deliver research promoting the health and wellbeing of individuals in the Global South. Throughout our work, we aim to consider and deliver to the sustainable development goals of the University and our wider community.
Evaluation of interventions and care for policy and practice
The evaluation of interventions for policy and practice requires the development and implementation of randomised controlled trials and other methodological approaches to assess effectiveness.
We develop research collaborations across the University and wider organisations to address gaps in the evaluation of health and social care research. Our Methods Hub supports these approaches to ensure that our research is effective and makes maximum impact.
Cross-cutting themes and research infrastructure
Our research is underpinned by robust infrastructure and inclusive practices. From innovative methods to active public involvement, these cross-cutting themes support impactful, collaborative health research.
Publications and outputs
Explore the latest publications, projects and research outputs from our team – demonstrating our contribution to evidence-based healthcare and applied research.
Work with us
We value the contributions visiting academics make to our research community and are proud to welcome visiting academics from around the world. To be considered for a proposed visit to the University of Hull please complete the form below.
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