Resources

This BMJ Open study uses data science to trace how women’s health has been represented in medical research from 1948 to 2018, revealing key gaps and trends.

This study explores how semantic annotation and natural language processing can enhance safety in construction by improving the analysis of incident reports. 

This study explores how work relationships, sense of purpose, and perceived workload influence positive emotions and work engagement among project professionals.

This study examines how BIM can enhance asset and facilities management from the perspective of mechanical and electrical (ME) contractors, identifying key process improvements.

This study investigates how virtualized technologies—like VR and AR—can enhance construction safety training, offering immersive and effective learning experiences.

This APM report maps global project and programme research centres, offering insights into how they bridge scholarship, policy, and practice to support better project delivery.

This empirical study examines how assurance processes function within the UK Government Major Projects Portfolio, revealing gaps between data, recommendations, and actual implementation.

This paper explores how risk and uncertainty are framed in project contexts, offering insights into how these perceptions shape decision-making and project outcomes.

David Glass of the Health and Safety Executive discusses the challenges and opportunities of using Additive Manufacturing in high-hazard sectors like petrochemicals.

This review explores how solids respond to dynamic shock loading, identifying thresholds where materials transition from elastic to homogeneous flow and reach their theoretical strength.

This study investigates the fire performance of concrete-filled steel tubular columns under elevated temperatures, offering insights into structural resilience in fire condition.

This tribute article honours Professor John E. Field’s pioneering contributions to high-strain rate physics, including impact, shock, and fracture mechanics in materials.

This study investigates the shock-induced mechanical response of Viton B, a fluorinated tri-polymer, revealing how molecular structure influences stress, velocity, and shear strength under extreme condition.

This study examines the thermal and mechanical behaviour of ultra-high-performance concrete under elevated temperatures, offering insights into its fire resistance and structural integrity.

This study uses X-ray computed tomography and Digital Volume Correlation to track plastic deformation in nuclear graphite, offering new insights into material failure mechanisms.

This article presents experimental insights into the dynamic response of materials under high strain rates, contributing to the understanding of shock physics and material strength.

This blog from Alliance MBS highlights how improving the health and wellbeing of HGV drivers is key to solving the UK’s driver shortage, beyond just pay and policy fixes.

This blog explores the rise in work-related violence and aggression, especially during COVID-19, and highlights the need for better reporting and support for frontline workers.

This article highlights the growing issue of work-related violence and aggression, urging employers to take action and support staff through better reporting and prevention strategies.

The report explores how occupational health issues affect the ability of older workers in the transport sector to extend their working lives. It identifies key barriers and enablers, offering recommendations for improving health support and job retention for aging workers.

The article highlights the growing trend of older adults remaining in the workforce and the associated occupational health challenges, particularly in sectors like logistics and transport. It emphasizes the need for proactive strategies to manage musculoskeletal disorders and mental health issues as the workforce age. 

The article discusses the health and safety implications of an ageing workforce, particularly in the logistics and transport sectors, where musculoskeletal disorders and mental health issues are prevalent. It emphasizes the importance of foresight and proactive planning to support older workers in adapting to evolving workplace demand.

This study reviews and synthesizes existing research on workplace team resilience, highlighting its distinct role beyond individual resilience in helping teams adapt to adversity. It proposes a new multilevel model that clarifies how individual and team-level resilience interact, aiming to guide future research and practical application.

This study investigates how psychological resilience can buffer the effects of stress in Chinese adolescents. It finds that higher resilience is significantly associated with lower levels of psychological distress, highlighting its protective role.

The report explores the development of a data-driven system (OccECIS) to monitor and manage occupational exposure risks, using respirable crystalline silica as a case study. It assesses existing data sources, technical feasibility, and stakeholder needs to inform future strategies for reducing work-related respiratory diseases.

The article reviews existing UK datasets to assess how COVID-19 risks vary by occupation, highlighting elevated risks in healthcare and public-facing roles. It proposes a framework for analysing occupational exposure and outcomes, noting limitations in data quality and consistency.

This review examines occupational exposure to PFAS across various industries, revealing that there a high prevalence of silicosis and other associated diseases in mining workers is associated with both unhealthy work environment conditions and the health profile of workers. This study is an important step for understanding health outcomes from work in ASM.

The study analysed data from over 900,000 NHS staff to assess COVID-19 risk by occupation during the first pandemic wave. It found the highest risks among patient-facing roles—especially care assistants, nurses, and allied health professionals—with odds ratios ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 compared to administrative staff. 

The University of Manchester’s SALIENT initiative has released a working paper titled “Characterising the Landscape of UKRI Funded National Security and Resilience Research. The paper offers a detailed analysis of the UKRI-funded research landscape, and identifies key gaps, thematic imbalances, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

This paper outlines a bold vision for transforming the UK construction sector by addressing deep-rooted cultural issues exposed by the Grenfell tragedy. It calls for a shift beyond regulatory compliance toward a more integrated, socially informed approach to building safety.

The resource bank shares updates, findings, and sector-specific insights from the PROTECT COVID-19 National Core Study, which investigates how SARS-CoV-2 spreads in different environments and workplaces. It supports evidence-based policy by offering practical tools, reports, and news on transmission risks, mitigation strategies, and lessons for future pandemic preparedness.

The SALIENT Hub shares updates, research outputs, and funding opportunities from its interdisciplinary programme focused on building a secure and resilient UK. It highlights collaborative projects, policy-relevant findings, and innovations across themes like infrastructure, governance, and community resilience.