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Research Collaborations

At Queen Mary we realise that in order to generate the greatest impact and the most change, our research needs to be shaped, conducted and shared with publics external to the university as partners in this process. Our rich culture of engaging communities in our research ensures two-way conversations are had, mutual benefit is generated, and meaningful partnerships are formed. 

Below you can see some examples of this approach in action.

My Asthma in School 

The My Asthma in School project looks to improve asthma control and peer-support for asthma in young people in London through a series of educational workshops and a theatre performance in secondary schools.

To develop the workshop and theatre piece, the group worked with local school children with asthma to hear about the lived experiences of their condition so that they could design workshops that met the wants and needs of young people with asthma, and addressed the points that they felt were most important for improving their health in future. The team also worked with young people in schools to get their insight on the theatre piece and whether it raised their asthma awareness.

The final programme was delivered to a number of schools across London and other asthmatic young people agreed that the workshop and theatre piece changed how they think or feel about their own condition.

If you would like help connecting with researchers at Queen Mary to explore possible ways of working together on something new or existing, email publicengagement@qmul.ac.uk

Visit the Centre for Public Engagement Website
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