Becky’s research looks at the composite polymer membranes in outdoor clothing to improve waterproof efficiency and durability.

One in 15 people aged 50+ are often lonely, rising to one in three for those who are widowed, and one in four for those in poor health. Loneliness and social isolation have numerous health consequences including 26% increased mortality likelihood and more than doubling the risk of developing dementia.

'It’s nice to feel like a professional as well as a mum.’

Active Together is a pioneering programme designed to help people with cancer prepare for and recover from treatment

In 2020, Doncaster Council delivered a Local Authority Research System project. It found that staff lacked time, funding, confidence and capacity to either carry out research or use its findings, nevertheless, staff understood the value of research activity.

We are working with Canon Medical Systems to gain insight into health and wellbeing issues that affect a range of people including elite athletes’ performance, the rehabilitation of stroke patients and the health of older people.

Long Covid is an unknown illness. We’re creating a unique rehab clinic to help support sufferers

We are the first cross-disciplinary research group in the UK looking at the growing sector of outdoor recreation from all perspectives.

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