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The Department of Human Sciences offers the following programmes: These MRes programmes are unique in the UK because of the multidisciplinary environment in which they are offered. Students are exposed to a wide range of research approaches and traditions, under the guidance of enthusiastic, internationally leading academic staff. The programmes are suitable for individuals from a wide range of academic backgrounds, as well as professionals from industry, social or health services. The later group, for example, might include practitioners who wish to develop or enhance their research knowledge, skills and careers. Our MRes programmes can be followed on a full or part-time basis. The multi-disciplinary character of Human Sciences allows students to collaborate in leading international research in human development and ageing, sleep research, embodiment and discourse, work and health, and environmental ergonomics, influencing policy and practice around the world. We welcome in particular international students interested in participating in our research in India, Bangladesh, South Africa and Indonesia. Ongoing research in these countries is investigating the factors that influence human health from child development to ageing, in studies concerned with genetics, body composition, nutrition, bone mass, metabolism, dementia and psychosocial well being. Recent examples of our research which has been in the news includes the following: • In 2005, Dr Paula Griffiths won a prestigious grant from the MRC of almost half a million pounds to examine the effect of the social and economic environment on child health and development in South Africa. • Dr Katherine Brooke-Wavell and Christine Bailey are currently investigating whether small amounts of regular exercise can increase bone density, and how often these exercises must be carried out to be most effective. This could be a novel and cheap preventive treatment against osteoporosis which affects many elderly women and has high human and economic costs. • Professor Eef Hogervorst received a grant from the Alzheimer's Research Trust to investigate dementia prevalence in Indonesia and its relation to regional dietary patterns. • A project funded by the National Institute for Mental Health in England (NIMHE) and the NHS University (NHSU) and led by Professor Kevin Morgan aims to increase the drug free treatment of insomnia. • Professors Cheryl and Roger Haslam received an award from the American Psychological Association (APA)/National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for their intervention research looking at approaches to tackling musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace. • Professor George Havenith featured in the BBC2 Horizon program to test whether the short and stocky build of Neanderthals made them better adapted to extreme cold in the glacial periods. This involved immersing volunteers in a cold water bath. • Dr Neil Mansfield is an expert on the effect of the dangers of vibration at work and collaborates intensely with leading Japanese research institutes. For more information on these and other projects see our news pages. The Department Of Human Sciences offers a friendly and stimulating environment in which to research, study, and learn. We look forward to your application. |
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Master of Research (MRes) programmes are designed to equip students with the research skills necessary to go on to complete a PhD or to work as a researcher in commerce, industry or the health sector.