Discover the diversity of the CfRE's projects bringing equity in research to life.
We're committed to widening access, supporting underrepresented groups, and ensuring research benefits reach all corners of society. Explore our initiatives below to see how we're making a difference.
Early Lives Equal Start (ELES) Project
The Early Lives Equal Start (ELES) Project is a community-based project in east Oxford which seeks to address the inequalities faced by women and birthing people from black and minoritised ethnic backgrounds. The project helps women and birthing people access essential support services offered by the NHS, other statutory services, and voluntary/community-based organisations.
The ATTUNE Project
ATTUNE explores how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) impact the mental health of 10-24 year olds across the UK. Using innovative arts-based methods and youth collaboration, we're uncovering fresh insights to improve mental health outcomes and care access for young people affected by ACEs.
ORIGIN Project
The ORIGIN (Optimising cultural expeRIences for mental health in underrepresented younG people onlINe) project is a groundbreaking £2.61 million research initiative funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). It aims to improve the mental health of diverse young people aged 16-24 through co-designing an online arts and culture intervention.