The module aims to allow students to apply their knowledge and skills in conducting advanced research in public health. Students will conduct and disseminate a research project and will develop capacities to critically reflect on the research process.

Students will conduct the research project, analyse and draw conclusions from the data and disseminate the findings.

On successful completion of this module, students will: - Identify where a contribution to public health science is needed. - Plan and design research projects. - Defend their research questions and methodological approach. - Analyze, evaluate and debate research findings.

On successful completion of this module, students will: - Demonstrate an appreciation of the ethical issues pertinent in public health research - Present findings of research clearly and precisely - Respond effectively to feedback - Appreciate the value of research - Be confident in actively conducting research

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Students will engage with fellow learners and the research supervisor in classroom-based workshops as well as group meetings/tutorials. All the supervisors involved are experienced researchers who will draw from their research expertise to develop and facilitate a transformative learning experience where students will learn from each other and will be guided to apply the concepts learnt in lectures to answer a specific research question addressing one or more UN SDGs. The plurality of disciplinary backgrounds and nationalities/cultural backgrounds of lecturers, supervisors and students, as well as the participatory learning approach employed during workshops and tutorials will enable the implementation of a flexible, inclusive, active, and applied teaching and learning approach. The learning experience will be technology-enhanced using Brightspace and various software packages and tools. Major focus will be placed into the provision of specific feedback to students to foster a flexible and agile learning experience through ongoing reflection of strong points and areas where improvement is needed. The role of the Supervisors will be to guide students in their own decision making process enhancing the proactivity and independent thinking skills that are necessary to promote their employability.