Institute of Health Sciences
The Institute of Health Sciences (IHS) was established to improve health and healthcare practice through research in the health sciences. The organisation is a network, bringing together the leading groups engaged in health sciences research from across The University of Manchester and local NHS organisations. By working closely with the NHS, the IHS seeks to enhance the health research and its dissemination, and so advance the development of evidence-based health policy and practice.
The IHS provides the infrastructure needed to develop and support multi-disciplinary research that extends across organisational boundaries within and between the University and the NHS. This has been achieved by adopting a networked organisational structure.
Aims
Create a stimulating environment for research and improve healthcare by:
- Guiding and coordinating the strategic development of the health sciences community
- Promoting interdisciplinary research in the health sciences through themed workshops and research networks
- Generating increased investment in health sciences research and postgraduate training
- Enhancing the profile and prestige of the health science community
Institute activities
The Institute promotes high-quality research in the health sciences and encourages the output of research into practice in the NHS by:
- Organising interdisciplinary workshops to promote the exchange of knowledge, skills and ideas
- Developing research networks that link together researchers with shared interests to disseminate knowledge and develop innovative new research
- Providing research intelligence, finding collaborators and supporting grant applications
- Disseminating knowledge to wider audiences by promoting the research seminars organised by IHS members
- Promoting opportunities for interdisciplinary postgraduate education in the health sciences
- Showcasing research facilities, skills and expertise in Greater Manchester
Further information
For more details see: Institute of Health Sciences website
