COVID-19 Research (archived)
A collection of articles and information documenting the University of Bradford's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021.
University of Bradford Research into Covid-19
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the University of Bradford invested in 21 research projects that deliver contributions to the understanding and response to COVID-19 and its impact in the City and the region. These projects considered the impact of the pandemic on healthcare workers, consumers, businesses and financial markets, as well as social distancing optimisation and novel drug screening systems.
Vaccination and the global supply chain:
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Covid vaccine does not conflict with religious fasting, says professor - Professor Mahendra Patel (9/4/21).
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AstraZeneca vaccine: how to fix supply issues – Professor Amir Sharif, Dr Liz Breen, Professor Sankar Sivarajah (The Conversation, 19/3/21).
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The UK’s speedy COVID-19 vaccine rollout: surprise success or planned perfection? – Dr Liz Breen (The Conversation – 25/2/21).
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‘Halal and kosher vaccine will accelerate UK vaccination once approved’ - Professor Dinesh Saralaya (honorary visiting professor, 29/1/21).
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COVID vaccine supply is causing an EU crisis – so what’s being done to speed up production? – Dr Liz Breen (The Conversation, 28/1/21).
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Expert analysis on Covid vaccine rollout and impact of Brexit - Dr Liz Breen (14/1/21).
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COVID vaccine: some waste is normal – but here’s how it is being kept to a minimum – Dr Liz Breen (The Conversation, 11/1/21).
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COVID vaccines rollout has started – here’s how everyone will get them - Dr Liz Breen (The Conversation, 8/12/20).
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Vaccines are here, but how will we get them to billions of people? – Dr Liz Breen (The Conversation, 2/12/20).
- How are COVID vaccines produced and why have there been delays - Dr Liz Breen (The Guardian).
Supporting the NHS:
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Video shows University of Bradford’s mass production of innovative face shields for health service (2/7/20).
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University of Bradford begins making ‘thousands of face shields’ as part of Covid-19 response (16/5/20).
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University of Bradford donates PPE kit and stocks of ethanol to local hospitals and care homes (31/3/20).
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University of Bradford stands ready to help industry in call for ventilators (27/3/20).
Vaccine trials and testing centre:
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‘World first’ as mass Covid-19 vaccine trial begins in Bradford (6/10/20).
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Call for BAME over-50s to take part in “ground-breaking” Covid treatment trial (18/9/20) - Professor Mahendra Patel.
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Bradford scientist volunteers at national Covid-19 testing centre (16/7/20).
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Bradford coronavirus regional testing centre to open for key workers (28/4/20).
Economic recovery plan:
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Covid-19 will change the way we work forever, says University of Bradford professor – Professor Sankar Sivarajah (30/3/20).
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Yorkshire’s Universities and Business are key to the building the future economy of the region (15/3/21).
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Launch of the Bradford District Economic Recovery Plan - Professor Zahir Irani (3/3/21).
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How universities can support local businesses and communities – Professor Zahir Irani (The Conversation, 25/2/21).
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Bold plan to rebuild and ‘reset’ local economy after Covid - Professor Zahir Irani (29/1/21).
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Post-Covid recovery plan will ‘stress test’ local economic strategy with an eye on £1.8bn Yorkshire devolution deal - Professor Zahir Irani (20/8/20).
Other Covid research:
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University of Bradford showcases its broad response to covid pandemic (7/2/20).
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Could 'universal income' help us better survive a future pandemic? – Dr Simon Mair (1/3/21).
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Drugs trial that could prevent hospitalisation from covid - Professor Mahendra Patel (18/2/21).
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Why ‘virus nationalism’ could be self-defeating - Dr Conor Meehan (Café Scientifique, 17/2/21).
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Covid and the small screen revolution - Jacqueline Griffin (10/2/21).
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‘Digital exclusion’ and ‘digital poverty’ laid bare by covid, says academic - Professor Vishanth Weerakkody (27/1/21).
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‘Smart testing’ will help fight superbugs and save lives – Professor Stephen Rimmer (18/11/20).
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Covid, Brexit and the US election… and how they affect you – Dr Liz Breen (28/10/20).
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Bradford academic working to mitigate BAME Covid risk - Professor Mahendra Patel (30/6/20).
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SME survey will give voice to businesses hit by Covid 19 - Dr David Spicer (25/6/20).
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Dementia under lockdown: the moving accounts of those striving to be heard (13/5/20).
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Experts gather to shine light on “forgotten services” closed due to Covid-19 (6/5/20).
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Retailers should brace themselves now for post-lockdown ‘revenge buying’ says University of Bradford academic – Dr Liz Breen (4/5/20).
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Five tips for people with dementia and carers during COVID-19 lockdown – Dr Catherine Quinn (27/4/20).
December Covid 19 Research Infographic
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