Case studies
A selection of compelling examples of teams within, or partnering with, the University of Manchester: These real life stories bring to life how collaboration, interdisciplinarity and teamwork principles can benefit research impact and research culture.
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Exploring accents and social mobility: A journey through Team Research
This case study was conducted by a cross-institutional team, consisting of human geographer Dr Michael Donnelly from the University of Bath, sociolinguist Dr Alex Baratta from The University of Manchester, and sociologist and geographer Dr Sol Gamsu from Durham University.
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How communication and relationships drive the stroke rehabilitation research collaboration
Dr Emma Patchwood from the Stroke Rehabilitation Research Collaboration explains how cultivating interpersonal relationships and employing clear communication contributes to the group’s effectiveness.
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Diverse minds, one goal: The power of Team Research in systemic sclerosis diagnosis
In this case study, Professor of Rheumatology, Ariane Herrick, tells us about how their team of diverse backgrounds and expertise facilitated early diagnosis of the rare disease systemic sclerosis.
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Using Team Research principles to identify associations and replicate findings in rheumatoid arthritis patients and their treatments
This study was conducted by collaborators from both academia and industry partners.
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Fostering collaboration in the Wellcome Centre for Cell Matrix Research
Professor Rachel Lennon discusses ways to promote positive research culture. She also examines strategies of engagement with students, patients, and the communities served.
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One bin to rule them all
Dr Helen Holmes describes how ‘One bin to rule them all’ brought together material scientists with social scientists and economists using an interdisciplinary approach to tackle the issue of plastic recycling.
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