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News & Events
Take a look at all the news and events from ÌÇÐÄTV's interdisciplinary Research Spotlights below, or use the buttons on the right to view activity by each research area.
Dr Petra Hansen profiled in CATCH (Clinical Academic Training and Careers Hub)
Dr Petra Hanson is an NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Diabetes and Endocrinology at ÌÇÐÄTV Medical School – who has recently been profiled in CATCH(Clinical Academic Training and Careers Hub)
She works clinically at University Hospitals Coventry and ÌÇÐÄTVshire. Her main research interests are in metabolic medicine, type 2 diabetes, obesity, digital health tools, mindfulness and its clinical application for both patients and health care staff. She also hosts the for the The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists.
Spotlights Events & Activities
The Digital Condition: Interdisciplinary Dialogues on Humans, Societies and Machines
Join researchers from across the University for an energetic half‑day exploration of what it means to research, create, and collaborate in our increasingly digital world. Through talks, discussions, networking and interactive sessions, the event brings together diverse digital, creative and interdisciplinary research, including emerging, innovative methods and cutting‑edge critical perspectives.
Society & Culture ECR Writing Competition Launch
Are you a Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) or an Early Career Researcher (ECR) looking to boost your career, connect with fellow researchers, and showcase your writing skills? Join us for an exciting event packed with opportunities to network, learn about funding, and learn more about possibly taking part in a PGR & ECR Writing Competition!
The 21st Annual Edward Said Memorial Lecture
Why Interdisciplinarity in Health Research?
Are you an early career researcher, or new to the idea of doing interdisciplinary research on health?
Disastrous Past and Sustainable Futures Conference, 21-22 May 2026 [Supported by Sustainability Spotlight]
Shift work is essential to modern society, supporting healthcare, emergency services, transport, manufacturing, and many other critical sectors. However, the disruption of sleep and circadian rhythms associated with shift work poses significant risks to health, safety, and wellbeing, with growing implications for public health and workforce sustainability.
This webinar, co-hosted by the University of ÌÇÐÄTV and the Society of Occupational Medicine, brings together leading researchers, occupational health experts, shift workers, employers, and policy stakeholders to examine the scientific evidence, lived experiences, and practical challenges surrounding shift work and sleep.