Health and Human Sciences Research Institute
Times Higher (Dec 2008) reported the University to be a ‘rising star’ in research following the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. Health and Human Sciences Research Institute (HHSRI) was key to these achievements submitting staff in four areas, Nursing, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Psychology and Social Work. Up to 90% was rated as ‘International Quality’ research.
Across all disciplines the 50+ research collaborations with overseas universities reflects the international status of research through Schools and Centers that make up the Research Institute.
About the Research Institute
Research at the University was judged to be of international quality in terms of originality, significance and rigour, when the national Research Assessment Exercise 2008 results were released in December 2008.
News from the Institute
A new piece of equipment has been installed at the University of Hertfordshire to train radiotherapy students to treat cancer patients.
Interdisciplinary collaborations
Staff in the HHSRI have formed several interdisciplinary research groups to ensure research collaborations within the institute.
Research seminars, events and workshops
We hold a large number of research seminars and workshops within the Institute.
Showcase success
In October 2008, the University hosted the Health Showcase. It was a diverse and interesting event with a few crowd pullers, such as Professor Richard Wiseman's World's Most Relaxing Room.
Research papers
Access over 5,000 research papers produced by our University staff.
The papers are freely available (copyright permitting).