Research projects
The difference in athletes post-sodium bicarbonate digestion
The time to peak blood bicarbonate, pH and strong ion difference in elite adolescent swimmers following sodium bicarbo...
Plan UK Menstruation: Let’s talk. Period
This project aims to combat period poverty my researching and producing resources that advance knowledge in the mens...
Preventing recurrence of endometriosis by means of long-acting progestogen therapy
Endometriosis is a painful condition and many sufferers require surgery to remove areas of endometriosis in order to...
Reducing endometriosis and preventing sepsis at caesarean section
This project assessed the feasibility of introducing new procedures in routine caesarean sections, which may reduce th...
Developing interactive biofeedback technology to enable patient recovery
Our team of researchers are developing innovative, interactive technology that will advance patient recovery and provi...
Barriers to Return of Home Sampling Kits for Sexually Transmitted Infections Requested Online: A Qualitative Study
Exploring the factors behind falling rates of STI home test kit returns in Birmingham and Solihull.
The British South Asian pathway into elite cricket
PhD researcher Tom Brown is investigating why, despite its immense popularity, so few British South Asian cricketers m...
Inclusivity within ‘femtech’: Period tracking apps and chronic health conditions
Birmingham City University researchers are embarking on a project to increase inclusivity in femtech apps by analysing...
Period Dramas: what works within menstrual health education?
In response to the introduction of nationwide Menstrual Health Education (MHE) in the UK, BCU researchers are investig...
Genetics and Bone Mineral Density
Investigating bone mineral density in athletes and understanding which genetic variants may be associated with this ph...
PrisDem: Enhancing dementia care and support in prison populations
Critically analysing the dementia care provision in the UK prison service.
Understanding cultural beliefs and dementia
Increasing our understanding of the spiritual and cultural beliefs around dementia to develop a nursing curriculum tha...
Supporting multiple birth families
This study aims to provide contemporary evidence to support the development of policy, HV education and service pro...
Recognising dementia
This research explored family carers’ and professional carers’ experiences of pre-clinical dementia in the people they...
Investigating burnout in nursing home nurses
With a worldwide shortage of nurses and a large proportion of dementia sufferers based in nursing homes, this project e...