LIFE Institute: Advancing Applied Health and Wellbeing Research

This event will be held during our Research and Knowledge Exchange Showcase 2025 which is taking place on the 7th and 8th of May.

The Research and Knowledge Exchange Showcase aims to empower our community with knowledge and skills that can shape the future, attendees will have the opportunity to attend workshops and training sessions, learn about innovation and growth, discover our state-of-the-art facilities and more! 

Event Summary:

Want to know more about the LIFE Institute? What to know out about research funding opportunities offered by LIFE and activities such as the LIFE webinar and podcast series? Then come along to the LIFE Institute Session at the RKE Festival on Thursday 8th May 2025, 10.00-12.00 in Darwin Building, Room 254.

Members of the LIFE Institute will also be presenting their research including: key findings from International studies, innovations and technology, examples of studies within trials (SWATs) and co-production with seldom heard groups. There will also be the opportunity for networking, poster viewing and to see our podcast team in action. Finally, help shape the future of the LIFE Institute by taking part in our ‘big vote.’

Agenda:

10.00-10.10 - Welcome - Professor Dame Caroline Watkins

10.10-10.15 - Activities and funding opportunities with LIFE - Dr Steph Jones

10.15-10.50 - Overview of research: completed, current and planned

Pre-recorded: Dr Emma Bray, Professor Liz Lightbody, Kulsum Patel, Dr Freja Petrie, Matthew Burns, Dr Liz Boaden

10.50-11.00 - RePetitive Upper Limb SEnsory Stimulation early after a Stroke - PULSE - Dr Yasemin Hirst

11.00-11.10 - IMPROVIng Stroke carE in India (IMPROVISE): results and international policy impacts - Dr Steph Jones

11.10-11.25 - The Sahara Project - Dr Kathryn Jarvis

11.25-11.30 - Close - Professor Dame Caroline Watkins

11.30-12.00 - Networking, poster viewing and shaping the future of LIFE: the big vote - Dr Freja Petrie

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Please visit our website University of Lancashire for more information on our Research and Knowledge Exchange Showcase 2025.

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