Meet the RISE team
The RISE Study is firmly underway, looking at the provision, uptake and consumption of school meals. In the first of a two-part blog, we introduce… Read More »Meet the RISE team
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One in seven learners aged seven to 11 report clinically significant emotional difficulties
The most comprehensive study of primary school children in Wales reveals nearly a third of learners (30%) reported elevated or clinically significant emotional difficulties in… Read More »One in seven learners aged seven to 11 report clinically significant emotional difficulties
New DECIPHer report looks back on five years of funding
The report offers an overview of what we have achieved over the last five years of funding from Health and Care Research Wales. This year’s… Read More »New DECIPHer report looks back on five years of funding
Novel and exploratory research on violence prevention settings and systems
Research Associate Jordan Van Godwin shares insights from his recent studies on violence prevention. Overview In this blog I will provide a brief overview some… Read More »Novel and exploratory research on violence prevention settings and systems
Arsha: ‘I sometimes have to pause and remind myself how far I’ve come.’
Arsha Kaur is in her fourth year of a Biomedical Sciences degree. She recently completed a six-month placement with DECIPHer and Cardiff Third Sector Council… Read More »Arsha: ‘I sometimes have to pause and remind myself how far I’ve come.’
Food for thought at the RISE launch
The official launch of RISE brought together key stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities of implementing Free School Meals In April 2025, Cardiff University… Read More »Food for thought at the RISE launch
Let’s RISE to the challenge together
RISE (Reducing Inequalities in School Food Environments) is a new UK-wide, UKRI-funded study investigating the provision, uptake and nutritional value of school meals. In this… Read More »Let’s RISE to the challenge together
Georgina’s placement: ‘I’ve gained so many skills from taking part’
Georgina Booth is studying for a Master’s degree in Psychology at Cardiff University. She recently completed a three-month placement at DECIPHer with Dr Rabeea’h Waseem… Read More »Georgina’s placement: ‘I’ve gained so many skills from taking part’
Dr Hayley Reed – Welsh Crucible and me
Each year, Welsh Crucible brings together thirty researchers to explore how they can work together to tackle the current research challenges facing Wales. Here, DECIPHer… Read More »Dr Hayley Reed – Welsh Crucible and me
Pupils’ voices and teachers’ views – The Whole School Approach to Emotional and Mental Well-being
As part of their evaluation of the Whole School Approach to Emotional and Mental Well-being, DECIPHer researchers asked pupils and teachers in both primary and… Read More »Pupils’ voices and teachers’ views – The Whole School Approach to Emotional and Mental Well-being
Where do interventions come from, and how can we know if they are any good? Oishee’s review of the DECIPHer 2025 Short Course
Research Associate Oishee Kundu feeds back on her experience of the June 2025 course ‘Development, Evaluation, Adaptation and Implementation’. I accidentally fell into the world… Read More »Where do interventions come from, and how can we know if they are any good? Oishee’s review of the DECIPHer 2025 Short Course
Transforming sexual health and relationships in Further Education: Insights from the SaFE pilot trial
Dr Honor Young discusses trialling SaFE, a further education-based intervention designed to promote sexual health and reduce dating and relationship violence. Why SaFE matters Improving… Read More »Transforming sexual health and relationships in Further Education: Insights from the SaFE pilot trial
Reducing Inequalities in School Food Environments (RISE): Supporting provision, uptake and consumption of Free School Meals in primary schools
Lead Investigator Dr Sara Long Co-Principal Investigator Dr Kelly Morgan Co-Investigators Rochelle Embling; Judith Gregory; Lucy Jayne; Prof John McKendrick; Prof Graham Moore; Dr Kelly… Read More »Reducing Inequalities in School Food Environments (RISE): Supporting provision, uptake and consumption of Free School Meals in primary schools
School meals focus of new UK-wide study
Researchers will investigate how children can be better supported to make healthier choices The provision, uptake and consumption of school meals will be investigated in… Read More »School meals focus of new UK-wide study
Professor Graham Moore: Mentoring the next generation of research leaders in Wales
DECIPHer Director Professor Graham Moore was recently interviewed by Health and Care Research Wales as he entered his second term as a Senior Research Leader.… Read More »Professor Graham Moore: Mentoring the next generation of research leaders in Wales
‘Truly a welcoming and inspiring group.’ PhD student Nina on her DECIPHer stay
Nina Johansson is a final-year PhD student in public health at Uppsala University, Sweden. She has a bachelor’s in political science and a master’s in… Read More »‘Truly a welcoming and inspiring group.’ PhD student Nina on her DECIPHer stay
Major new Horizon Europe grant to advance research on child maltreatment services
A new €6.3 million initiative will bring together researchers from 12 countries to address critical gaps in identifying and supporting cases of children who have… Read More »Major new Horizon Europe grant to advance research on child maltreatment services
How can we improve peer and community breastfeeding support so that it meets the needs of all mothers?
This blog is by Dr Rabeea’h Waseem Aslam and Joelle Kirby. Both are members of the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Public… Read More »How can we improve peer and community breastfeeding support so that it meets the needs of all mothers?
Reflections from a DECIPHer Director: Building Public Health Research Capacity in Wales and beyond
After twenty years at Cardiff University and ten years leading DECIPHer, Prof Simon Murphy looks back on DECIPHer’s growth and achievements As I step down… Read More »Reflections from a DECIPHer Director: Building Public Health Research Capacity in Wales and beyond
Experts join forces to improve research on suicide prevention and self-harm in Wales
Cardiff University academics are teaming up with experts across Wales to drive research into suicide prevention and self-harm. The National Centre for Suicide Prevention and… Read More »Experts join forces to improve research on suicide prevention and self-harm in Wales
DECIPHer 2025-30: Continuity and evolution in public health improvement intervention research
New leaders, partnerships and themes: Director Graham Moore on DECIPHer’s exciting new phase We recently celebrated 15 years since DECIPHer was established as one of… Read More »DECIPHer 2025-30: Continuity and evolution in public health improvement intervention research
Expertise, guidance and support – five years of the SAB
January 2025 marked the the last meeting of the DECIPHer Scientific Advisory Board in its current form, and an opportunity for reflection and feedback. The… Read More »Expertise, guidance and support – five years of the SAB
Metrics reloaded: DECIPHer research widely cited in global policy documents
New Altmetric report finds DECIPHer research influencing policy worldwide Cardiff University Impact and Engagement team recently ran a report through Altmetric on mentions of Cardiff… Read More »Metrics reloaded: DECIPHer research widely cited in global policy documents
How can we develop interventions to improve mental health amongst children and young people with experience of care? Findings from the CHIMES systematic review
Charlotte Wooders and Sarah MacDonald provide an overview of findings from the DECIPHer-led CHIMES study. CHIMES was funded by the National Institute for Health and… Read More »How can we develop interventions to improve mental health amongst children and young people with experience of care? Findings from the CHIMES systematic review
DECIPHer welcomes a new phase of Health and Care Research Wales funding
DECIPHer to receive £2.85m funding as part of £49m investment in research infrastructure The funding, which was announced on 27th January 2025, has been awarded across two… Read More »DECIPHer welcomes a new phase of Health and Care Research Wales funding
DECIPHer turns 15
To mark the 15-year anniversary of DECIPHer’s launch, we invited colleagues and collaborators to celebrate in SPARK. The celebration, held on 21st January 2025, brought… Read More »DECIPHer turns 15
‘Nothing short of transformative’ – Kayleigh’s internship
Kayleigh Nash, a second-year Biomedical Sciences student, took part in Cardiff University’s On-Campus Internship Scheme in summer 2024. Here, she reflects on what she gained… Read More »‘Nothing short of transformative’ – Kayleigh’s internship
Hidden Children: Uncovering Educational and Health Disparities Linked to Social Care Involvement
While research has consistently shown that children in out-of-home care tend to face poorer health and educational outcomes than their peers, less is known about… Read More »Hidden Children: Uncovering Educational and Health Disparities Linked to Social Care Involvement
ALPHA blog – Children’s Rights: A Century On
November 20th marks 35 years since the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child, celebrated as World Children’s Day. ALPHA member… Read More »ALPHA blog – Children’s Rights: A Century On
‘Very valuable, professionally and personally.’ Trine’s DECIPHer placement
Trine Brøns Nielsen, a PhD student at Aarhus University in Denmark, reflects on her six-week study visit to DECIPHer. I am a physiotherapist by background… Read More »‘Very valuable, professionally and personally.’ Trine’s DECIPHer placement