Projects per year
Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Institute of Health Research and Innovation comprises two Centres
Centre for Rural Health Sciences
Division of Biomedical Sciences
Specialities within the Institute of Health Research & Innovation include Genetics & Immunology, Digital Health, Nursing, Optometry and our 'One Health' theme covering multiple disciplines.
A dedicated Life Sciences Innovation Centre addresses commercialisation matters for all divisions and departments within the institute.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations from the last five years
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Profiles
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Heather Bain, EdD, FQNIS, FHEA, PGCert, HELT, BA, DipDN, RGN
- Centre for Rural Health Sciences - Associate Head of Centre for Rural Health Sciences
Person: Academic - Teaching only
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Judith Banks
- Department of Optometry - Lecturer
Person: Academic - Research and Teaching or Research only
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RHE: Rural Co-Design and Collaboration: Maximising Rural Community Assets to Reduce Place-Based Health Inequalities
Robertson, I. J. M. (CoI), Taylor, S. (CoI), Hall, J. (PI) & Murray, K. (PI)
1/12/24 → 1/12/27
Project: Research
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The effect of physical activity on appetite control and free-living energy intake in older adults: A pilot study.
Crabtree, D. R. (PI), Hickson, K. (CoI), Cobley, J. (CoI), Husi, H. (CoI), Stalmach, A. (CoI) & Holliday, A. (CoI)
12/09/22 → …
Project: Research
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Adapting and Co-Producing a Psychological First Aid Intervention for Care Home Staff: A Person-Based Approach to Enhance Workforce Resilience
Schoultz, M., Kirton, A., Scott, J., Flynn, D., Beattie, M., Denford, S. & Dickens, G. L., 30 Mar 2026, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 23, 4, 431.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Continuous Value Management in Healthcare: Elevating Safety, Cost and Efficiency with a Staff-led Approach
Stark, C., Cordiner, K., Gupta, P. & Rakover, J., 22 Jan 2026, Productivity Press. 215 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Does engagement with cultural heritage assets impact mental health and wellbeing in rural communities?
Murray, K., Hubbard, G., Sara, B., O'Malley, C., Ellis, L. & Hall, J., 10 Feb 2026, NIHR Journals Library, (PROSPERO).Research output: Working paper
Datasets
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African Translational Research Group COVID-19 survey data 1: Cross-sectional data across 15 sub-Saharan (SSA) countries during the pandemic.
Osuagwu, L. (Creator), Miner, C. A. (Creator), Bhattarai, D. (Creator), Mashige, K. P. (Creator), Oloruntoba, R. (Creator), Abu, K. E. (Creator), Ekpenyong, B. N. (Creator), Timothy, C. G. (Creator), Goson, P. C. (Creator), Ovenseri-Ogbomo, G. (Creator), Langsi, R. (Creator), Charwe, D. D. (Creator) & Agho, K. (Creator), UHI Research Repository, 2024
DOI: 10.26183/npmh-qx30
Dataset
Activities
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African Vision and Eye Health (Journal)
Ovenseri-Ogbomo, G. (Peer reviewer)
2026 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
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The Development and Evaluation of a Software Visual Skills Training Programme for Enhancing Football Performance
Ovenseri-Ogbomo, G. (Examiner)
Feb 2025Activity: Examination
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Rapid and Accurate Field Test for Synthetic Opiods
Kean, A. (Speaker)
19 Jun 2025Activity: Talk / Presentation / Podcast / Webinar › Oral presentation
Impacts
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Overseas Member of the Life Science Expert Panel, Natural Science Foundation of China
Wei, J. (Participant)
Impact: Other Impacts
Student theses
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A Mixed Methods Study on the Delivery of Green Health Interventions within Psychiatric Healthcare Settings
McElroy, E. R. (Author), Gorely, T. (Supervisor), 13 Jan 2026Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Research (awarded by UHI)
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Nanomaterials and photonic solutions. Novel ‘at source’ approaches to stop hospital-derived priority substances reaching the sewer network.
Valdivia, M.-T. (Author), Megson, I. (Supervisor), Taggart, M. (Supervisor), Kean, A. (Supervisor) & Pap, S. (Supervisor), 20 Jan 2026Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by UHI)
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The SportScotland Highlands and Islands Performance Development Programme: a mixed methods process evaluation
Mowat, G. (Author), Gorely, T. (Supervisor), 14 Jan 2026Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Research (awarded by UHI)
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