Research projects
At HudCRES, we lead research that addresses real‑world challenges and helps shape better outcomes for children, young people, families and communities. Our work spans education, youth transitions, community resilience, health inequalities and early years development, reflecting the diverse strengths of our research team.
These current research projects explore issues that matter today, from young children’s experiences of family life to community responses to terrorism, NEET support, creativity in health systems, and the lives of young people growing up in former coalfield communities.
Below, you can explore the research projects our academics are currently leading, each offering fresh insight into the social and educational issues shaping policy and practice.
Current research projects
Professor Paul Thomas
Addressing the Know-Do Gap in Community Reporting for Terrorism and Targeted Violence Prevention and / or Community Reporting Thresholds.
Dr Jim Reid
Life-saving Lullabies and / or Family Capabilities.
Dr Jo Bishop
Mapping the provision of NEET interventions in England.
Dr Kat Simpson
Mined out? Youth in the former coalfields and / or Yearning to Learn and Labour: Understanding Education, Opportunity and Work for Working-Class Lads Growing up in the Shadow of Coal.
Dr Dimi Kaneva
Young children's post‑pandemic family experiences via play‑based methods, and Early Years Talk embedding speech, language and communication in early education and home learning.
Dr Nic Stenberg
Creating Change: A collaborative action inquiry approach for integrating creativity and community assets into ICS responses to Health Disparities.