Oxford Institute of Applied Health Research
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Director: Professor Paul Carding
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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.
Part of
- School of Biological and Medical Sciences
- Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery
- School of Psychology, Social Work and Public Health
- School of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions
Research impact
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
Professor Paul Carding
Director of OxInAHR (Oxford Institute of Allied Health Research)
Professor Eila Watson
Professor in Supportive Cancer Care, and Deputy Director (interim) of OxInAHR
Centres
Centre for Healthcare Research
Centre for Movement, Occupational and Rehabilitation Sciences (MOReS)
Centre for Healthy Living Research
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.
Collaboration, research governance and resources
Highlights
19 December 2025
OxInAHR Symposium 2025: Where Research and Practice Meet
Transforming clinical curiosity into collective impact.
04 December 2025
Nursing Reimagined: A New Research Webinar Series
14 July 2025
Oxford Brookes University Celebrates Success at NMAHPPs Research Conference
26 June 2025
New study reveals how to talk about alcohol and breast cancer without blame or fear
08 May 2025
Oxford Brookes Symposium celebrates UK-Sweden Collaborations in Social Care Nursing Research
Oxford Brookes Unscripted Podcast Episodes
[### Get Strong to Fight Childhood Cancer: Exploring the FORTEe Project's Impact on Children and Young People with Cancer
This podcast shines a light on an innovative European study investigating how exercise combined with digital health technologies could benefit children and young people during cancer treatment.](https://radar.brookes.ac.uk/radar/items/dab56fec-a387-4779-9281-dda5dcff94a4/1/?search=%2Fhierarchy.do&index=4&available=49 "Get Strong to Fight Childhood Cancer: Exploring the FORTEe Project's Impact on Children and Young People with Cancer ")
[### Heartfelt Goodbyes: Exploring Caregiver Experiences in Advanced Heart Failure End-of-Life Care
In this episode, we delve into the findings of Melanie Diggle’s near-completed PhD research on bereaved caregivers' experiences with end-of-life care for individuals with advanced heart failure.](https://radar.brookes.ac.uk/radar/items/46ae35ad-80b0-495c-8467-3c1aca9f7f2c/1/?search=%2Fhierarchy.do&index=3&available=38 "Heartfelt Goodbyes: Exploring Caregiver Experiences in Advanced Heart Failure End-of-Life Care")
[### Empowering Conversations: The Lung I-ACT Project's Potential for Optimising Discussions about Clinical Trials
Join us for an insightful discussion on the Lung I-ACT project, a collaborative initiative between Oxford Brookes University and De Montfort University, funded by the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.](https://radar.brookes.ac.uk/radar/items/f7b46fbe-ff47-4564-9733-5d63c9847fed/1/?search=%2Fhierarchy.do&index=11&available=38 "Empowering Conversations: The Lung I-ACT Project's Potential for Optimising Discussions about Clinical Trials")
[### Making a SPLASH: Advancing Birthing Pool Use for Labour and Birth
We sit down with Senior Lecturer in Midwifery at Oxford Brookes, Dr Ethel Burns, to discuss her pioneering research on water immersion during labor and birth.](https://radar.brookes.ac.uk/radar/items/5e6ca76c-33a8-47ef-9a79-0712d4f7f459/1/?search=%2Fhierarchy.do&index=4&available=38 "Making a SPLASH: Advancing Birthing Pool Use for Labour and Birth")
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.
- MSc Applied Health Research
- PhD Doctoral Studentships
- Professional Doctorate in Nursing
- Professional Doctorate in Midwifery
- HEE / NIHR integrated clinical academic programme internships.
Research in Focus: Watch summaries of student projects—past and present—to see the types of research opportunities available to you at the Institute.