What do we think we are doing when we think? This project seeks to develop a new ‘citizen natural philosopher’ approach to the science and philosophy of consciousness. The recent progress in neuroscience has relied on reductive methods that are …

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood, causing serious impairment for around 5% of young people, with long-term impacts on physical and mental health. There are evidence-based treatments for paediatric ADHD, but families often find it …

Bristol has a rich, and much explored history of political, cultural and community activism. However, accounts of Disabled people’s own stories, contributions, and intersections and solidarity within the wider histories of activism have often been missing.

In response, Disabled activists …

It is well established that many members of Bristol’s Somali population are subject to a combination of stresses which make their lives particularly difficult. Communication between children, parents and grandparents about difficult emotional issues attending their adjustment to life in …

What did the project involve? 

This project sought to explore the implications of Brexit for social divisions in the city – with a view to thinking productively and constructively, with colleagues from other disciplines and partners in the city, to …

Section 28 (Local Government Act 1988) stipulated that local authorities should not ‘intentionally promote homosexuality’. It was a key facet of Thatcher’s Britain – a context where HIV/AIDS was sometimes not only linked to but also blamed on gay men. …

Migration to an urban, western environment may be really challenging for families, especially coming from a culture where ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ (Allport et al 2019). Members of this project team have previously conducted work to …

“It was the way Deeka told these stories, the events the same, the messages different every time” (Ross, 2008)

Storytelling and practices of orality are fundamental components to Caribbean cultures, both regionally and nationally. Folk characters like Anansi, Compere Lapin, …

The notion of living well is a priority for LGBTQ+ populations when we know that LGBTQ+ people report lower life-satisfaction compared to the general population and report lower confidence and trust in health, care, and housing services (Government Equalities Office, …