COVID-19 research projects
We’re leading a wide range of major COVID-19 research projects to explore the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and inform effective response strategies. Our projects have attracted funding from the Scottish Government’s rapid coronavirus research fund, the Economic and Social Research Council and the UK Research and Innovation rapid response fund. Explore our projects to find out more about our latest COVID-19 research.
Local authority spending
The University of Stirling is launching major new research to investigate how local authority spending across the UK can deliver maximum benefit to communities in the wake of COVID-19.
COVID fear
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers at the University of Stirling is launching a new study to consider how the fear of COVID-19 is impacting the lives of the over-50s, after receiving a major funding grant.
Voluntary action
Experts from across academia and the voluntary sector are to carry out a major research project into the role of voluntary action in the pandemic – exploring the challenges and making recommendations to inform planning for future crises.
Gambling behaviour
A major new study has been launched to understand how the COVID-19 lockdown has impacted gambling behaviour, including among potentially ‘high risk’ groups.