Our research

We understand the far-reaching impact of inequality and seek to find the right solutions. Researchers across the social sciences, arts and humanities, and science and health at Essex are revealing the influence of inequality in society and how it impacts health and wellbeing.

Our strength in data science, quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and artificial intelligence techniques can make a significant impact on improving health and wellbeing by analysing issues and delivering insights to guide decisions.

This workstream focuses on how physical and mental health and wellbeing evolve throughout the various stages of life, focusing on the factors that influence the ultimate health and wellbeing outcomes of individuals. Understanding the role of modifiable factors and the impact of the broader determinants of health is of paramount importance to reduce health inequalities and to increase life expectancy free from ill-health. Further, this will serve as a resource for regional, national, and international decision-makers and policy developers. This will serve as a catalyst for integrating ongoing research efforts within our University's diverse community of researchers to advance the knowledge of health and wellbeing across different life stages, fostering connections and facilitate the continuous advancement of our collective understanding of health and wellbeing, from birth to death.

This workstream focuses on leveraging University expertise for articulating the spectrum of micro-level to macro-level influences shaping health and wellbeing, as well as to advance our understanding of the ways in which diverse research disciplines can collaborate to inform effective strategies for improving both individual and population-level health and wellbeing. This will serve as a catalyst for connecting our community of researchers, spanning a wide spectrum of fields, ranging from life sciences to human rights and policy studies. By doing so, we aim to create a dynamic platform for integrating translational and implementation research, effectively connecting the two ends of the spectrum.