The IRL Trial
Bradford will be the site of the world’s first major trial of social media reductions among healthy adolescents Social media apps like TikTok and Snapchat are now a big part of the lives of teenagers. Our Age of Wonder study (AGE OF WONDER – Born in Bradford) shows that teenagers – even 13-year olds – […]
New programme launched to tackle bullying, harassment and abuse in the NHS
Safety Equity Senior Research Fellow, Dr Olivia Joseph, from the NIHR Yorkshire and Humber Patient Safety Research Collaboration at Bradford Institute of Health Research, is involved in a new programme aimed at tackling NHS bullying, harassment and abuse. A new 16-month programme to reduce bullying, harassment and abuse of NHS staff, with a focus on […]
One in three children are not school ready: Bradford pioneers’ system-wide solution to the crisis
New data from the Child of the North initiative shows stark inequalities in the number of children who have the skills needed to thrive in school, but also highlights solutions to address these inequalities. According to new analysis by Child of the North, the data also shows: The latest update, titled “Supporting children in the […]
New research on green spaces to boost stroke patients’ recovery
A collaborative study, led by researchers at Bradford Institute for Health Research, will create pointers for hospitals across England to improve facilities for stroke patients, while supporting Greener NHS commitments. Research shows many stroke patients spend a lot of time inactive in hospital wards, which may lead to boredom and low mood that can hamper their […]
One-in-three Bradford children don’t play outdoors after school, new study finds on eve of city’s Science Festival
NEW research has revealed more than one-in-three Bradford children don’t play outdoors after school, and one-in-five don’t at weekends – raising major concerns about young people’s physical and mental health. Exploring the lifestyles of some 2,568 local children aged between 7 and 12 years of age from the multi-ethnic ‘Born in Bradford’ (BiB) research programme, […]
Baby with rare eye cancer diagnosed and receiving lifechanging treatment earlier after genomic sequencing at birth
A boy born with a rare form of eye cancer, usually diagnosed in very young children, is one of numerous babies born with rare conditions who are receiving earlier diagnoses and faster, life-changing treatment through the Generation Study – a world-leading research study led by Genomics England in partnership with NHS England that is using […]
NIHR awards Applied Research Collaborations £157 million to support transformation of the health and care system – Bradford Teaching Hospitals to host Yorkshire & Humber ARC
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has announced a £157 million investment over 5 years in 10 NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs). From April 2026, the new ARCs will support the transformation set out in the NHS 10 Year Plan, the Life Sciences Sector Plan and the Government’s Health and Growth Missions […]
Celebrating Excellence in Research: Josie Dickerson and Rosie McEachan Honoured with Visiting Professorships
We’re proud to celebrate two outstanding leaders from the Born in Bradford (BiB) research programme—Professor Josie Dickerson and Professor Rosie McEachan—who have both been awarded Visiting Professor roles at the Department of Health Sciences, University of York. Proudly born and bred in Bradford, Josie has led numerous flagship applied research programmes including BiBBS, the Better […]
Driving Research Forward: MRVin Launches at Bradford Institute for Health Research
On 24 September 2025, the Bradford Institute for Health Research officially launched its latest initiative to support community health research — the Mobile Research Vehicle, known as MRVin.
New Bradford study launched to investigate the impact of energy efficiency retrofits on indoor air quality, health, and the environment
HEALTH researchers from Bradford are to play a lead role in investigating how improving the energy efficiency of social housing can impact on residents’ health, indoor air quality and carbon emissions. HEALTH researchers from Bradford are to play a lead role in investigating how improving the energy efficiency of social housing can impact on residents’ […]