BU Research Blog

Organised by Dr Carol Clark, the afternoon of the 4^th February 2015 saw a group of academics from the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, mostly physiotherapists, come together to discuss their research interests.  Professor Vanora Hundley facilitated the session providing food for thought around growing research entities and planning ahead.  Dr Zoë Sheppard finished up by summarising the challenges of research impact with an activity thinking through how the group’s research can make a difference.  Lisa Gale-Andrews was usefully on hand to take forward any arising research ideas and collaborations.  In an activity involving grouping research interests, it became clear that there were many shared interests where links could be made with existing groups and others that could potentially evolve into research ‘clusters’ in pain, public health, rehabilitation, education, and research methods.  

Thanks to the people who gave up their time to attend – Emma Hallewell, Colin Paterson, Rachael Bewes, Caroline Belchamber, Jonny Branney, Dr Simon Dyall, and Dr Judith Chapman.  Please get in touch with Lisa Gale-Andrews if you are interested in joining and growing one of these research ‘clusters’ so that she can put you in touch with the appropriate people – cross-Faculty links are also most welcome!  Finally, please get in touch if you are another interested group of academics working in the Faculty who would like to hold a similar session.