Research Projects

Our research is connected to outcomes that feedback into industry, culture and the environment. Find out more about our researchers and their projects below.

Context-aware frameworks in sensors for water distribution networks

This project seeks to address sensor and sensor network deployment and communication in smart water distribution syste...

Attack detection and prevention in smart water networks

This  research theme aims to utilise data intelligence and security to improve the cyber-physical systems of smart wa...

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...

EMPiRE: Antiepileptic Drug Management in Pregnancy

Managing epilepsy while pregnant can be distressing and potentially harmful, which is why many opt to use  anti-epile...

Communicating endometriosis: health professionals' experiences

Endometriosis is a painful condition  affecting 1.6 million women in the UK and this study explores the perspectives ...

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...

BAME in health and social care research

Exploring researchers’ viewpoints and learning of a toolkit designed to increase Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME...

The Impact of Game Mechanic Preference, Gaming Motivation and Personality on Video Game Engagement

This project investigates which game mechanics are best suited to increasing engagement, using several participants fr...

Improving BAME Student Achievement in the School of Law

Working to boost the achievements of black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) students within the University's School o...

First time mothers' expectations and experiences of postnatal care in England

Analysing the expectations and realities of postnatal care in England, in order to identify areas for attention and im...

Evaluation of MR imaging to predict neurodevelopmental impairment in preterm infants

MRI scans can be used to predict neurodevelopmental impairments in preterm infants. Birmingham City University conduct...

Pregnant women’s experiences and perceptions of early-onset fetal growth restriction

Fetal growth restriction is a serious complication responsible for 30% of stillbirths. The EVERREST programme aims to ...