Shaping refugee integration policy & practice globally
Researchers highlighted refugees’ need for social connectedness and created a framework to help governments/agencies shape and improve refugee integration.
REF 2021 Impact Case Studies
Our REF 2021 Impact Case Studies showcase how our research addresses complex societal challenges through our interdisciplinary understanding of people and place, critical thinking, and transformative insights.
Ultrasound of tongue movements improves speech in children with speech disorders
Speech and language researchers used ultrasound of tongue position and movements to create visual feedback which helped children with persistent speech disorders improve their speech communication.
Free sugars intake and linked risk of weight gain
Research suggests excessive daily intake of free sugar leads to increased daily energy intake with risk of weight gain/obesity.
Family business - governance and succession planning
Research addresses problems associated with governance and succession planning in Scotland’s family businesses.
Changing complaints handling culture in public services/ombudsman schemes
Researchers developed innovative dispute design model to improve experience of all parties affected by complaints.
Strengthening health financing in low income/fragile settings
Developing innovative health financing solutions to help fragile states recover from conflict, poverty, climate change, weak governance and epidemics.
Critical dialogue - changing harmful cultural practices for young people
Using ‘critical dialogue’ model to help young people challenge Scotland’s heavy drinking culture; and care experienced Malawians move away from ‘aid-framed approach’ to development.
Person-centredness - transforming nursing & healthcare cultures
Addressing the challenges of individuals being respected in healthcare settings and transforming cultures to support a person-centred approach.
Developing a classification system for Frame Running
Physiotherapy researchers developed an evidence-based classification system for Frame Running which contributed to its acceptance as a World Para Athletics event.
