Research Hour: Disability Focus
Learn how Ulster's research into disability is directly impacting on disability in society through patient care, policy influence, attitudinal studies, participation, recovery, rehabilitation and diagnostics.
Our Research Hour researchers
Meet our Research Hour researchers that are challenging inequality and division as well as transforming healthcare with their research into disability.
Laurence Taggart
Professor Laurence Taggart has developed an education programme to improve the health of people with learning disabilities, as they are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes.
This has potential to be rolled out across the UK as standard clinical practice.
Jean Daly-Lynn
Jean is a lecturer in psychology.
She is a researcher in assistive technology and technology innovation using participatory methods for people with disabilities.
This research helps empower people with a range of disabilities.
Frank Lyons
Professor Frank Lyons is an Associate Dean of Research and Innovation.
His research on inclusive creativity was the focus of a 4* Impact Case Study in REF21, creating equal opportunities for disabled artists using innovative creative technology.
Saugat Bhattacharyya
Dr Saugat Bhattacharyya is a lecturer and researcher at the Intelligent Systems Research Centre.
His research into disability focuses on AI advancements in motor neuron diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and enhancing post-stroke recovery through neurorehabilitation.