The ARU Research Centre for Better Living aims to generate research, evidence, and knowledge that underpins understandings of the mind and body, so that we are able to support better living at an individual, community, and population level.
The Centre brings together researchers from psychology, sport science, and vision and hearing sciences, working closely with external partners, to undertake multidisciplinary research.
Our aim is to improve physical and mental health across the lifespan by undertaking research and knowledge transfer geared towards deeper understandings of the mind and body, promoting healthy behaviours, supporting optimal wellbeing, and empowering people to live well.
Find out more about members of the Research Centre for Better Living.
Read about our some of our members' latest research findings.
We bring together academics and practitioners with wider industry. Contact us if you're interested in joint research opportunities, collaborative research projects, research fellowships or consultancy. We work with:
This ARU-led collaborative project is the first academic study into the stigma associated with government-led witchcraft accusations in The Gambia.
Read more about our research on witch-hunts in The Gambia
Prof Viren Swami is working on REVIVE, which aims to promote more meaningful and democratic use of 3D immersive technologies and digital innovation in Europe.
Read more about the REVIVE project
We're working to improve methods used for assessing and monitoring cognitive performance following brain injury, and the experience of adjustment to that injury.
Read more about our research on neuropsychology and assessment
Apply for one of seven fantastic ESRC-funded research projects through the CAM Doctoral Training Partnership (CAM-DTP).
Find out more about our CAM-DTP PhD studentships
