Our Research

The Discipline of Occupational Therapy has active and growing strands of research which recognise the complex interplay between the physical, cognitive, psychological and social dimensions of people at individual and community levels.

Our research captures trajectories across the life course and context and has relevance for practice, theory and policy within Occupational Therapy and beyond.  Our research reach is broad and includes local, national and international impact.

We have a growing number of PhD students and welcome interest from prospective students wishing to pursue PhD or MSc level research.  Find out more on our postgraduate course page.

We are endeavouring to build a thriving and eclectic research culture and community within the discipline and welcome interest from research collaborators linked to the various areas of research expertise represented by our Staff.