University research themes

Our research explores how current legal and political systems are affecting our society.

We combine our expert knowledge with practical experience to assist change in future policy, offering an alternative for policy makers and paving the way for fairer and more balanced systems.

Featured research 

• Why big business needs to work for the many not the few
• Migrant mothers and children have most to lose from UK benefit cuts

Our research takes the time to fully understand the motivations behind a system. We provide evidence to key decision makers so that they can produce informed and improved policies, ensuring opportunities for progress are not missed.

Featured research

• Hidden agendas: the complicated criteria behind the detainment of offenders with severe personality disorders

Since the establishment of this particular research theme, our work in the medical humanities has strengthened.

Within our dedicated Health and Wellbeing research cluster our scholars all have interdisciplinary training, from political philsophy through to pharmacology.

Featured research

• Older LGBT health inequalities in the UK
• Mental health and justice
• Implementing human rights and global health standards for noma