Born in Bradford Study Lifts the Lid on Teen Eating Habits
A new Born in Bradford study, supported by NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber (YH ARC), has lifted the lid on teen eating habits. The study surveyed over 13,000 young people aged 12-15 to paint a wider picture of teenage nutrition. Breakfast: a growing gap between girls and boys. Eating breakfast regularly is linked to better […]
Success for YH ARC PhD student, Wajeeha Raza
Congratulations to Wajeeha Raza on successfully defending her PhD YH ARC Health Economics theme is pleased to announce that Wajeeha Raza, at the Centre for Health Economics, University of York, has successfully passed her viva, earning a PhD for her research on ‘An Economic Evaluation of Investments for Urban Green Spaces’. Her supervisors were Professor […]
Welcome to the next phase of the NIHR ARC for Yorkshire & Humber!
I’m delighted to mark the start of the second ARC for Yorkshire & Humber. This new phase represents our unwavering commitment to one clear priority: impact. Everything we do will be guided by a simple question; does this make a meaningful difference to health, care, and wellbeing in our region? We’re here to ensure research […]
National conference showcases groundbreaking child and maternal health research
A national conference brought together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and families to showcase the latest research and innovations in child and maternal health. Hosted by NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Children’s Health and Maternity Programme, the one-day event featured a dynamic programme of cutting-edge research presentations, powerful lived experience insights, and collaborative discussions. A post-event briefing […]
Yorkshire and Humber Community of Practice for Knowledge Mobilisation Launched
On 23rd February, NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Yorkshire and Humber (YHARC) co‑led the launch of the Yorkshire and Humber Community of Practice for Knowledge Mobilisation. Held at The Knowledge Exchange, Leeds Beckett University., the event brought together regional leaders, researchers, and practitioners to strengthen collaboration and promote the effective use of evidence across the region. […]
High-Impact Urgent Care Research Featured in Prestigious BMJ Editorial
The NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber’s Urgent Care theme has reached a major milestone, with its latest research on NHS telephone triage systems being spotlighted in an editorial by Archives of Disease in Childhood, a British Medical Journal (BMJ) publication. The research addresses one of the most pressing challenges in the NHS: managing the surging demand […]
Celebrating Excellence: Women Driving Health Innovation in Yorkshire and Humber
As we mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February 2026), we are proud to spotlight the extraordinary women leading the charge in health and social care research across our region. From tackling health inequalities in early childhood to revolutionising patient safety, women are at the heart of our mission to improve […]
Bradford will host the world’s first major trial to reduce social media use 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 (part of the Born in Bradford research programme and NIHR Yorkshire & Humber ARC Healthy Families theme) shows that teenagers – even 13-year olds – use social media apps for three hours every […]
ARC Yorkshire & Humber Researchers Partner with Parents to Launch Groundbreaking Autism Dental Resource
An online toolkit designed by University of Leeds and supported by NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber has been featured by the BBC for its impact on families of autistic children. The new website, called toothPASTE, was recently highlighted by BBC Local News for its innovative approach to one of the most significant challenges facing parents […]
Major Milestone: Over 4,000 families join BaBi Hull
More than 4,000 people have signed up to BaBi, a long-term family health study in Hull and the East Riding. The research team working on the Born and Bred In (BaBi) for Hull and East Yorkshire has celebrated the incredible recruitment milestone after launching just 21 months ago. Over 4,000 people, comprising 2,462 women and […]