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COVID-19 research (Coronavirus)

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Our research response: Essex examines COVID-19 to fight the pandemic

From the societal implications of using technology to track the virus, to the impact of lockdown on mental and physical health inequalities, and from job losses to home schooling, our research on COVID-19 takes a 360 degree look at the effects of the pandemic.

If you're looking for trusted research that's inter-disciplinary and grounded in robust data, you're in the right place. Essex research informs policy-makers, governments, third-sector organisations and business.

We're home to the Institute for Social and Economic Research, a leading centre for the production and analysis of longitudinal research. We're also a lead partner of the UK Data Service, providing researchers with support, training and access to the UK's largest collection of social, economic and population data. Essex also plays host to the leading Human Rights Centre and the Institute for Analytics and Data Science, both of whom are closely involved in responding to the COVID-19 research agenda.

This page features our very latest COVID-19 research, details of funding opportunities and support for researchers, along with key research role-holders within the University of Essex. To discover more about the names behind the research visit our COVID-19 experts page, view their academic staff profiles and individual contact details.

 

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Prostate cancer drugs could help treat COVID-19 patients
Read the Essex news article about the discovery of how prostate cancer drugs could be a good treatment option for COVID-19
COVID-19 research on vulnerable communities proves influential
Read the Essex news article about how contributions from our expert academics have provided evidence to government summary
COVID-19 screening tool can detect the virus from a cough
Read the Essex news article about a rapid primary screening tool for COVID-19
COVID-19 threatening diversity in theatre as freelancers retrain, research suggests
Read the Essex news article looking at the impact on theatre freelancers of COVID-19
Separating the facts from the fiction about the COVID-19 vaccination
Read the Essex news article about a new handbook fighting misinformation regarding the COVID-19 vaccine
Helping Brazil’s communities cope with COVID
Read the Essex news article about Professor Ileana Steccolini's project helping vulnerable communities in Brazil
Covid funding for study on healthcare in Uganda
Read the Essex news article about Professor Dorussen's collaboration with the Uganda Reach the Aged Association
Access COVID-19 studies from the UK Data Service
Find out about the key coronavirus studies taking place at the UK Data Service
The Institute for Social and Economic Research on COVID-19
Read the latest news on coronavirus from the Institute for Social and Economic Research
What impact has the global pandemic had on our society?
Read the publication from the Human Rights Centre and Essex Law School on how coronavirus has affected societies during the pandemic
Essex academics contributing to COVID-19 recovery
Read the latest Essex news article on research by academics at the University of Essex
What are the effects of lockdown and recession on domestic violence?
Read the Economics Observatory article which includes research by Professor Sonia Bhalotra from the Department of Economics
A combined solution to loosening lockdown?
Read the Essex news article on research by Professor Friederike Mengel from the Department of Economics
COVID-19: Exit through the App store
Read the Essex news article on research by Professor Pete Fussey from the Department of Sociology
New app could be early diagnosis tool for COVID-19 in future
Read the Essex news article on research by Dr Haider Raza from the School of Computer Science, Electronics and Engineering
Leading virologist to establish new COVID-19 focused group
Read the Essex news article on research by Dr Stathis Giotis, who will join the School of Life Sciences
Research into the impact of COVID-19 on families
Read the Essex news article on research by Professor Vasilios Ioakimidis from the School of Health and Social Care
Two existing common drugs could help treat COVID-19
Read the Essex news article on research led by Dr Dr Filippo Prischi from the School of Life Sciences
Methodology to forecast how the virus spreads in communities
Read the Essex news article on research from the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science to help predict coronavirus outbreaks
Are conspiracy theories undermining the fight against COVID-19?
Read the Essex news article on research by Dr Marie Juanchich from the Department of Psychology
Social work researchers assess impact of COVID-19 on carers
Read the Essex news article on research led by Caroline Bald from the School of Health and Social Care
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Funding opportunities and guidance for researchers following COVID-19:

Funding resources and research support for Essex researchers

Find details of support for researchers, details of the main funding bodies and databases you can access to find relevant funding opportunities:

 

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Contact the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Research Development Managers

Would you like some guidance on how to secure funding for your research? The Research Development Managers for the Faculty of Arts and Humanities are here to help you:

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Do you need support locating funding sources for your work? The Research Development Managers for the Faculty of Science and Health are here to help you:

Contact the Faculty of Social Sciences Research Development Managers

Are you looking for help with identifying appropriate funding sources for your work? The Research Development Managers for the Faculty of Social Sciences are here to help you:

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