In this interview, Catherine Hurcombe speaks to Professor Stewart Barr from the Department of Geography, and member of the University’s Public Engagement Strategic Advisory Group, about how community-centred research has impacted his work in the field of environmental science.
Month: August 2025
Cerebrovascular Health and Exercise in Stroke Survivors – a Feasibility Study
Ellie Scott and Dr Owen Tomlinson offer insights into their recent Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) project, using the PPIE Participant Payment Fund. As part of ongoing research into brain blood flow and vascular health, the project invited stroke survivors to engage with research investigating feasible interventions to improve patient health.
Involving Patients in Shaping Research on MRI Contrast Agents
Dr Darren Hudson tells us about his recent project, using Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Participant Payment Funding to inform studies into the effectiveness of a new MRI contrast agent. Working alongside people with lived experience, the project used public engagement to inform the future shape of this research.
Burn the Sheets: An Exhibition of Trans Domesticities
Sam Godfrey talks to us about their recent use of Engaged Participatory Research Funding to support a successful art exhibition with partners, House of Annetta. Through publicly showcased art, this project explored issues around domestic security and housing inequality for trans communities.