Centres and groups

Digitalhealth@surrey is a cross disciplinary network of researchers from centres and groups across the University. 

Digital health and data science

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Digital technology is changing the way that illnesses in humans and animals and humans are diagnosed, monitored, prevented, treated and experienced. Researchers in this group gather new data insights to advance diagnostics, treatment and care, and explore how technology can be used to improve healthcare access and delivery.

Advanced Technology Institute (ATI)

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The Advanced Technology Institute is a world-leading research centre which brings together researchers with an international outlook in quantum information, nanotechnology, energy and advanced materials.

Brain and Behaviour research group (School of Psychology)

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The Brain and Behaviour research group within Surrey’s School of Psychology explores multiple aspects of cognition and behaviour across the lifespan in both non-clinical and clinical populations.

Centre for Biomedical Engineering

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The Centre for Biomedical Engineering aims to apply engineering and technology to problems in medicine and biology, from the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of disease to a better understanding of the way the body works.

Centre for Digital Economy (CoDE)

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The digital economy changes how we work, how we compete, how we organise and how we innovate. The Centre for Digital Economy drives forward joint projects to leverage the opportunities created by the digital economy to enhance society and enrich human life.

Centre for Mathematical and Computational Biology (CMCB)

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Centre for Mathematical and Computational Biology is a multidisciplinary centre bringing together researchers who develop and deploy mathematical and computational methods to advance research and practical applications in the life sciences and medicine.

Centre for Research in Social Simulation (CRESS)

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The Centre for Research in Social Simulation is a multidisciplinary centre bringing together the social sciences, software engineering and agent-based computing to promote and support the use of social simulation in research in the human sciences.

Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP)

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The Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing vision is to create machines that can see and hear to understand the world around them, enabling AI applications for the benefit of society. Research in CVSSP has led to pioneering technology and award-winning spin-out companies in the biometric, communication, medical and creative industries.

Digital World Research Centre (DWRC)

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The Digital World Research Centre conducts interdisciplinary research into new media platforms, content and experiences, and strives to commercialise and apply the findings of this research for the benefit of society.

Food, Consumer Behaviour and Health Research Centre

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The Food, Consumer Behaviour & Health Research Centre integrates biological knowledge of food safety, diet and health with understanding about consumer behaviour to facilitate the improvement of people’s lives.

Health Psychology research Group

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The Health Psychology research Group investigates four key research areas: health behaviour and behaviour change; risk appreciation; governance and policy processes; and chronic conditions and health, stress and fatigue.

Institute for Communication Systems (ICS) and 5G/6G Innovation Centre (5G/6GIC)

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The Institute for Communication Systems is the UK's largest and most well-known academic research centre in mobile and satellite communication systems and home to the 5G/6G Innovation Centre which brings together leading academics and key industry partners to help define and develop the next generation communication network.

Radiation and Medical Physics group

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The Radiation and Medical Physics group uses its strong expertise in applied radiation physics to explore the fundamental properties and interactions of radiation in a range of medical and industrial applications, with a particular focus on nuclear security.

Surrey Blockchain

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Surrey Blockchain is an interdisciplinary research hub across the University of Surrey which focuses on fusing blockchain with artificial intelligence technologies, bringing innovative solutions in areas such as digital records, healthcare and online trust and identity.

Surrey Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU) and Surrey Clinical Research Facility (SCRF)

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Surrey Clinical Trials Unit SCTU and Surrey Clinical Research Facility focus on academically-led clinical trials and studies to support high quality research outputs and impact cases.

Surrey Health Economics Centre (SHEC)

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Surrey Health Economics Centre undertakes interdisciplinary research in the fields of health economics and health service delivery, collaborating with academic, NHS and private sector partners across the UK and internationally.

Surrey Sleep Research Centre (SSRC)

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Surrey Sleep Research Centre brings forward-thinking multidisciplinary approaches to pre-clinical and clinical sleep research, using a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment to monitor, record and analyse sleep patterns and sleep disorders.

Veterinary Health Innovation Engine (vHive)

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The Veterinary Health Innovation Engine, situated in Surrey’s School of Veterinary Medicine, is an innovation hub made up of both academic and commercial experts dedicated to developing and adopting new digital technologies in animal health.

One Health European Joint Programme (EJP)

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One Health European Joint Programme is a landmark EU partnership between 37 partners including food, veterinary and medical laboratories and institutes in Europe and the Med-Vet-Net Association. Surrey is responsible for the education and training activities and communications for One Health EJP.