Research Institutes and Centres

Explore our research institutes and centres

Our internationally renowned research institutes and centres make a real difference to people’s lives through improvements to health and well-being, education, public safety, business’ and the environment.

Research centres

• Centre for Active Digital Education
• Centre for Advanced and Smart Technologies
• Centre for the Advancement of Racial Equality
• Centre for Education and Research
• Centre for Sustainable Business Practices
• Centre for Health Sciences and Services
• Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences (PALS)
• China and Emerging Economies Centre
• Centre for Historical Studies
• UON Dementia Research and Innovation Centre (NDRIC)
• Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences

Research institutes

• Institute for Creative Leather Technologies
• Institute for Public Safety, Crime and Justice
• Institute for Social Innovation and Impact

Study with us

If you are thinking about research degree study, you might find it useful to start by speaking to one of our supervisors to discuss potential doctoral study. You can view a full list of the academics within the centre on PURE, the University’s online research explorer where you can find information about our academic and postgraduate researchers, research activities, outputs, and all Research Institutes and Centres.  For more information on applying for a research degree, visit our how to apply page.