Some of our research projects
Here are some of the projects that have been undertaken by our staff and students
 | Changing the interview technique of law enforcement officers David Walsh is the Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) Crime and Justice degree, and his research aims to create a more efficient and ethical ... |
 | Funding to assess the genetic variability of the plants Dr Graham Rowe has been awarded RICF funding to conduct research to help conserve Rumex ... |
 | How Microcontrollers are used for intelligence Tim Wilmshurst is Subject Head for Electronics and Sound. An electronics expert, Tim's specialist area of research within SPARG is embedded ... |
 | Estimating how many amoebae live in the world's oceans Marine biologist and specialist in planktonic microorganisms Dr Phil Carey is conducting research to estimate how many amoebae live in the world's ... |
 | Reflecting on cultural exchange Expressing his individualism in a communist countryProfessor Sebastian Blackie, an international authority on ceramics is preparing for his latest ... |
 | Developing women farmers' markets in Africa Helping to encourage sustainability and independence Dr Dina Abbott has been working with women farmers' markets abroad for 12 years, to help ... |
 | Finding ways to improve the quality of life for people with ME/CFS Psychotherapist Dzintra Stalmeisters is conducting doctoral research into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), in a bid ... |
 | New software to boost people's long term wellbeing A new software game to help people who are highly self-critical search out kindness and compassion may boost their long term wellbeing. That's the ... |
 | Investigating how attitudes and experiences of different religions have evolved A new three year c. £400,000 academic study being led by the University is investigating how attitudes and experiences of different ... |
 | Doctoral research that will be useful for her future careerWorking part time in the fingerprints bureau for Derbyshire Constabulary, Helene ... |
 | Improving standards in the spa industry What makes a successful spa manager?Gillian Hunter is analysing the role of the UK spa manager from a human resources perspective to improve ... |
 | One of the country's leading snow expertsRichard Wild’s part time Doctorate involved painstaking searches of all known records and journals so ... |
 | Investigating tourism in relation to churches Determining how tourism could be developed in the Diocese Peter Wiltshier, Senior Lecturer and Tourism Management Course Leader, was asked by the ... |
 | Using the virtual world to understand communication Psychology research in the online virtual world of Second Life Simon Bignell is undertaking psychology research in the online virtual world of ... |
 | Working towards community regeneration An area of high economic and social disadvantageThe Derwent area of Derby is an area of high economic and social disadvantage that was awarded New ... |
 | Looking at the effect of the suicide of a parent on children and families Caroline Simone, a doctoral student, is exploring the grief and despair ... |
 | Influencing therapy practice for young people Helping practitioners to support young peopleGill Ross is a senior psychological therapist who offers cognitive behavioural therapy to children ... |
 | Working to improve standards of patient care Working on a number of collaborative projects Dr Jonathan Bayly, an associate lecturer in osteoporosis, is currently involved in a number of ... |
 | "Instead of re-recording, the same performance could be made 'future proof' using the tools I've created."For his PhD research, Bruce Wiggins ... |
 | Examining the attitide of young British Pakistanis to their healthAlthough she trained in the biological sciences, Asiya Malik examined ... |
