Research
Explore our research themes and partnerships.
Research clusters
Children, young people and families
Our cluster is dedicated to advancing the wellbeing of children, young people and families. We connect research insights to real-world practices across health, education and social care.
Gender, labour and diverse families
Much of the research in our cluster is focused on the challenges of balancing paid work and family life. This includes the experiences of women, men, children, and employers.
Migration, citizenship and social justice
Our cluster of interdisciplinary scholars focuses on research related to migration, citizenship, inequality, and social justice.
Research projects led by TCRU
Urban solidarity and infrastructures of care: Supporting migrants in a hostile environment
This interdisciplinary exploratory project examines how urban infrastructures support migrant settlement and wellbeing in cities.
24 Apr 2026
Family Beyond the Binary
This project explores the expectations and experiences of family life amongst non-binary individuals in the UK.
01 Sep 2025
50 Years of Becoming a Mother (BAM50)
This project examines women's transition to motherhood over the last 50 years in the UK.
03 Feb 2025