Kate Woodcock Research Group

At the Kate Woodcock Research Group, we focus on developing scientific knowledge that is directly relevant for supporting young people who are in need, for example because of neurodevelopmental disorder, neurodiversity, transient or ongoing adversity, socioeconomic or family background. Our scientific enquiry aims to understand how psychological factors contribute to challenges that young people face, which are recognised as key priorities by young people, their caregivers and educators. Much of our work then builds on the inferences of this enquiry to develop evidence-based support strategies aiming to reduce the challenges that young people experience. In such intervention development work a core ethos of our group is collaboration with stakeholders. We work in partnership with young people, their caregivers and their educators to develop support strategies collaboratively, which are designed from the beginning to best meet their needs. The intervention strategies we develop draw on a wide range of interdisciplinary expertise, including novel blends of digital technology and arts-informed approaches.