Oxford Institute of Applied Health Research

About us

OxInAHR is a multidisciplinary community of applied health researchers dedicated to producing world-class research which improves service delivery, patient care and population health and wellbeing. We do this by:

  • leading and collaborating on (inter)nationally funded research projects
  • developing nursing, midwifery and allied health research capacity and capability
  • delivering our Applied Health Research Doctoral Training Programme(s)
  • supporting the integration of research into taught programmes.
Find out more about our strategic direction and read our progress report.

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Research impact

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The goal of our research is to have a direct impact on health and social care service delivery, on patient experience and quality of life, and on general population health and wellbeing.

In REF21:

 
  • 89% of our research outputs were world leading or internationally excellent
  • 83% of our research impact was judged as internationally excellent
  • The reach and significance of our research had impact across the NHS in all devolved countries and across three continents
  • 87.5% of our multidisciplinary research environment was rated as internationally excellent.

Leadership

Paul Carding

Professor Paul Carding

Director of OxINMAHR (Oxford Institute of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Research)

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Eila Watson

Professor Eila Watson

Professor in Supportive Cancer Care, and Deputy Director (interim) of OxINMAHR

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Collaboration and research resources

Our researchers have a wide range of methodological research expertise and multiple established collaborations with other Higher Education Institutions, charities, NHS, Social Care and commercial industries. Some of our key collaborators include:

  • University of Newcastle
  • Oxford University
  • Kings College London
  • University of Birmingham
  • Warwick University
  • University College London
  • Parkinson's Society
  • Breast Cancer Now.

We also provide a bespoke portfolio of research governance and health research resources.

Study with us

Our large cohort of post-graduate students enjoy a wealth of training and development opportunities. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone wants the research activities to flourish. The Graduate school offers a comprehensive set of research training courses (including an annual postgraduate symposium). In addition, OxInAHR holds regular events including research centre seminars, research theme discussions and an annual symposium.
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