Derby’s research response to Coronavirus
(COVID-19)

Alongside partners in the UK and overseas, our researchers are part of the global effort to fight the COVID-19 virus.

Our research focus

From supporting the NHS to investigating health and wellbeing, we are researching the immediate impact of the virus as well as the longer-term implications for society.

Health and community

Our experts are investigating how patients recovering from coronavirus can be supported while we are also finding ways to support our NHS workers through innovative research.

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The Impact of COVID into drug addiction recovery

An international study of the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown has had on the recovery of people suffering from drug addiction is to be led by a University of Derby academic.

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Clinical guidance for communicating end of life care

A University of Derby academic is among a team of researchers and professionals providing guidance to clinicians who are likely to be having difficult conversations.

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Engineers design and produce visors for NHS staff

Researchers at the University of Derby are supporting the national effort to combat COVID-19 by producing visors for healthcare staff at local hospitals.

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Knowledge Exchange partnership creates Covid-19 ten minute test

For the last six years, the University of Derby has successfully collaborated with analytical laboratory, SureScreen Scientifics, and its sister company, SureScreen Diagnostics Ltd, on a range of know...

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Face masks are safe to wear for rehabilitation from COVID

A study by Dr Mark Faghy concludes face masks are safe to wear during exercise, including in rehabilitation activity for patients recovering from the virus.

Society and Wellbeing

Our researchers are tackling the mental health implications of COVID-19 for adults and children in the UK and overseas.

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Understanding the impact of lockdown on physical and mental wellbeing

Researchers from the University of Derby and University of Nottingham have launched the first research project focusing on those who have had to transition to home working, as a consequence of the loc...

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Supporting mental wellbeing through nature

The Nature Connectedness Research Group at the University of Derby has provided some resources to help you look after your mental wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

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Collaboration provides resources to improve wellbeing of vulnerable children

SOS CVI Italy and the University of Derby Nature Connectedness Research Group have collaborated to help people have free, informed access to evidence-based interventions that could help improve connec...