Research Projects
Our research is connected to outcomes that feedback into industry, culture and the environment. Find out more about our researchers and their projects below.
Exploration of the concept of clinical academic careers in general practice nursing
Health professionals involved in academia are essential, but understaffed. This project aims to unravel why such a vit...
Attack detection and prevention in smart water networks
This research theme aims to utilise data intelligence and security to improve the cyber-physical systems of smart wa...
Internet of Things for Smart Water Innovative Networks (IoT4Win)
Ensuring the sustainability, security and resilience of water supplies in the face of climate change is a global chall...
Context-aware frameworks in sensors for water distribution networks
This project seeks to address sensor and sensor network deployment and communication in smart water distribution syste...
Period Dramas: what works within menstrual health education?
In response to the introduction of nationwide Menstrual Health Education (MHE) in the UK, BCU researchers are investig...
Inclusivity within ‘femtech’: Period tracking apps and chronic health conditions
Birmingham City University researchers are embarking on a project to increase inclusivity in femtech apps by analysing...
Reducing endometriosis and preventing sepsis at caesarean section
This project assessed the feasibility of introducing new procedures in routine caesarean sections, which may reduce th...
Plan UK Menstruation: Let’s talk. Period
This project aims to combat period poverty my researching and producing resources that advance knowledge in the mens...
EMPiRE: Antiepileptic Drug Management in Pregnancy
Managing epilepsy while pregnant can be distressing and potentially harmful, which is why many opt to use anti-epile...
Preventing recurrence of endometriosis by means of long-acting progestogen therapy
Endometriosis is a painful condition and many sufferers require surgery to remove areas of endometriosis in order to...
Communicating endometriosis: health professionals' experiences
Endometriosis is a painful condition affecting 1.6 million women in the UK and this study explores the perspectives ...
BAME in health and social care research
Exploring researchers’ viewpoints and learning of a toolkit designed to increase Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME...
Holding children and young people for clinical procedures
Analysing holding techniques (which involve keeping patients still during invasive treatment or examination) within th...
Improving BAME Student Achievement in the School of Law
Working to boost the achievements of black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) students within the University's School o...
The Impact of Game Mechanic Preference, Gaming Motivation and Personality on Video Game Engagement
This project investigates which game mechanics are best suited to increasing engagement, using several participants fr...