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RIC-KI connects researchers & scientists across the world for collaboration. Hosted by the Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour, Loughborough University. Join today: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk

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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Are you interested in a new health project in global health? We have some fantastic ideas to address health challenges across Africa available for collaboration. Check out our website to find your next collaboration: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-categor...
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Global health
One of the most effective ways to advance science is to do it collectively, by working together and sharing research ideas.
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
How do older adults live well with multiple long-term health conditions? Join this project to understand the lived experiences of adults from a wide range of ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. Visit ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/older-... to express your interest.
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How do older adults live well with multimorbidity?
Exploring the lived experiences of older adults managing multimorbidity with a focus on understanding what enables them to live well.
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
How can athletes be better supported in returning to elite sport following a leave of absence due to mental health concerns? If you would like to explore how this is currently managed and identify the issues to be addressed, visit ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/return...
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Return to play: athlete experiences of returning to elite sport following a mental health leave of absence
There are no established guidance for navigating an athlete's return to their sport following a leave of absence due to mental health concerns. Research is needed to explore how this is currently mana...
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Calling all researchers interested in new collaborative projects in health, wellbeing and sport 📢 If you are looking for a new way to kick start your next research project, check out the Research Ideas Catalogue – Knowledge & Impact, also known as RIC-KI: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk
A new team meet
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Are you interested in how climate adaptation strategies can meaningfully influence dietary quality and metabolic outcomes in Nigeria? Find out more about our latest RIC-KI idea here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/climat...
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Nutrition education and climate-resilient agriculture to address climate-change-driven risks of type 2 diabetes in Southern Nigeria
Exploring how climate adaptation strategies can meaningfully influence dietary quality and metabolic outcomes in Nigeria.
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Calling all researchers interested in new collaborative projects in health, wellbeing and sport 📢 If you are looking for a new way to kick start your next research project, check out the Research Ideas Catalogue – Knowledge & Impact, also known as RIC-KI: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk
A new team meet
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Are you interested in how climate adaptation strategies can meaningfully influence dietary quality and metabolic outcomes in Nigeria? Find out more about our latest RIC-KI idea here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/climat...
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Nutrition education and climate-resilient agriculture to address climate-change-driven risks of type 2 diabetes in Southern Nigeria
Exploring how climate adaptation strategies can meaningfully influence dietary quality and metabolic outcomes in Nigeria.
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Calling all researchers in health, wellbeing and sport 📢 For a new way to kick start your next research collaboration, check out RIC-KI, the free platform where you can share your research ideas and find new collaborators to join you. Interested? Visit ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk #AcademicSky #PhDSky
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Welcome
RIC-KI inspires researchers to think creatively about developing their best ideas together, for mutual benefit, greater gain and output.
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
What are the socio-economic and cultural influences on self-management of type 2 diabetes in Kenya? Visit ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/t2dm-m... to find out more about this mixed method ethnographic study.
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Exploring socio-economic and cultural influences on self-management of type 2 diabetes in Kenya
Investigating the socio-economic and cultural influences on self-management and control of type 2 diabetes in Kenya.
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
What is the effect of carbohydrate reduction on obesity and type 2 diabetes among adults in Africa? Find out more about this research idea here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/carboh... #obesity #Type2Diabetes #Carbohydrates #CarbohydrateReduction
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Effect of carbohydrate reduction on obesity and type 2 diabetes among adults in Africa
Evaluating the role of carbohydrate reduction in the prevention and management of obesity and reversal of type 2 diabetes in Africa.
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Can exercise, diet and CBT be used to treat menopausal symptoms including memory issues and mood? Find out more about this research idea: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/menopa...
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Menopausal lifestyle interventions to prevent dementia and cardiovascular disease risk factor
Preventing dementia and cardiovascular disease through menopausal lifestyle interventions
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Delighted that one of our collaborations has secured funding to progress to the next stage! The project is looking at how to support those impacted by cancer to move more, we can’t wait to see the real-world impact of this research. Congratulations to Dr Kajal Gokal and Dr Lauren Matheson.
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Multi-disciplinary team working is common within sport science teams. However, little is known about how these teams can work effectively to support athlete mental health when negotiating confidential information. Visit ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/confid... to collaborate on this idea.
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Confidentiality in athlete mental health care: perspectives from multi-disciplinary team staff
Multi-disciplinary team working is common within sport science teams. However, little is known about how these teams can work effectively to support athlete mental health.
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
We're delighted to welcome our new RIC-KI members! On joining you will receive an email from WordPress to activate your membership. Some web-based email accounts such as Gmail and Yahoo filter these out automatically. If you haven't received yours, email ric-ki@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk for support.
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
How can athletes be better supported in returning to elite sport following a leave of absence due to mental health concerns? If you would like to explore how this is currently managed and identify the issues to be addressed, visit ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/return...
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Return to play: athlete experiences of returning to elite sport following a mental health leave of absence
There are no established guidance for navigating an athlete's return to their sport following a leave of absence due to mental health concerns. Research is needed to explore how this is currently mana...
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
NCDs are a growing concern in Nigeria, driven by tobacco, alcohol, poor diet and inactivity. Young people and vulnerable groups are disproportionately affected, yet often excluded from designing interventions. If you would like to collaborate, please visit: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/parli-...
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Participatory research for lifestyle interventions among young people and vulnerable groups in Nigeria (PARLI-NG)
NCDs are a growing concern in Nigeria, driven by tobacco use, alcohol consumption, poor diet, and physical inactivity. Young people and vulnerable groups are disproportionately affected yet often excl...
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
How can athletes be better supported in returning to elite sport following a leave of absence due to mental health concerns? If you would like to explore how this is currently managed and identify issues to be addressed, visit ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/return...
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Return to play: athlete experiences of returning to elite sport following a mental health leave of absence
There are no established guidance for navigating an athlete's return to their sport following a leave of absence due to mental health concerns. Research is needed to explore how this is currently mana...
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Our new idea competition is now closed. Thanks to those that entered - the winners have now been notified and we are looking forward to sharing these exciting new ideas soon!
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Monday is the last day for our new idea competition! Don’t forget to send us your best new collaborative research idea to be in with a chance to win £75, £50 or £25. Enter here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-sharing... Further details and Ts&Cs available here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/blog/competi...
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Idea sharing form
Idea sharing form
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Don’t forget our new idea competition is now open! We’ve had some fantastic entries already - enter your collaborative research idea before 8 December for your chance to win. Enter here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-sharing... Further details and Ts&Cs available here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/blog/competi...
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Idea sharing form
Idea sharing form
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Don’t forget our new idea competition is now open! We’ve had some fantastic entries already - enter your collaborative research idea before 8 December for your chance to win. Enter here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-sharing... Further details and Ts&Cs available here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/blog/competi...
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Idea sharing form
Idea sharing form
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Have you got a brilliant new collaborative research idea to share? Submit it to RIC-KI by 8 December to be in with a chance of winning! There are vouchers of £75, £50 and 3 x £25 (or local equivalent) up for grabs. Enter here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-sharing...
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
We have a very exciting RIC-KI announcement coming soon... Want to be the first to find out more? Join our mailing list here: forms.office.com/e/NtNkcdeamz
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Are you looking for the right collaborator for your health, wellbeing or sport research idea? RIC-KI promotes great ideas to global scientific community. Complete our online form to share your idea: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-sharing... #LboroRICKI #CollaborativeResearch
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
How can we engage with breast cancer patients about physical activity to help manage their diagnosis, and their wider family as primary prevention for those at increased risk of the disease? If you are interested visit RIC-KI to express your interest: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/breast...
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Breast cancer diagnosis as a teachable moment for mothers and daughters for primary and secondary prevention
Exploring how to engage with breast cancer patients and their daughters and granddaughters to encourage physical activity.
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Do you want to see your research go further, faster? Join RIC-KI to collaborate with leading researchers in health, wellbeing and sport science from institutions across the world. ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk #CollaborativeResearch #AcademicSky #PhDSky
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RIC-KI inspires researchers to think creatively about developing their best ideas together, for mutual benefit, greater gain and output.
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Are you looking for a #CollaborativeResearch project in #PhysicalActivity and #health? Check out the innovative ideas shared on RIC-KI to find your next collaboration: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-categor... #LboroRICKI #AcademicSky #PhDSky
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
What’s the link between motivational-variability and wellbeing? And how can we help people self-manage their motivation to improve their wellbeing? Join Dr Joanne Hudson to explore these important questions: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/wellbe... #Motivation #Wellbeing
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Enhancing wellbeing by increasing motivational flexibility
There is an urgent need for ways to support people in managing their wellbeing that are easy to implement, low in cost and evidence-based.
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Do you have a great collaborative health, wellbeing or sport research idea? We’d love you to share it on RIC-KI! Simply complete this form to get started: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/idea-sharing... #AcademicSky #PhDSky #CollaborativeResearch
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Do you have the skills and expertise to take research in lifestyle, health and sports science to the next level? Check out RIC-KI, the platform for collaborative research, listing new research ideas looking for expert collaborators. ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk #AcademicSky #PhDSky #Research
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Welcome
RIC-KI inspires researchers to think creatively about developing their best ideas together, for mutual benefit, greater gain and output.
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Could exercise interventions using eye scanning tests help promote independence and memory for people with and at risk for dementia? Check out this fantastic idea open for collaboration here: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/exerci... #AcademicSky #Dementia #PhysicalActivity #Exercise #Research
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Dual exercise interventions to prevent dementia
Promoting independence and memory for people with and at risk for dementia.
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Want to see research go further, faster? Collaborate with leading researchers on RIC-KI, the platform for linking researchers in health, wellbeing and sport science across the world. ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk #AcademicSky #CollaborativeResearch
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RIC-KI inspires researchers to think creatively about developing their best ideas together, for mutual benefit, greater gain and output.
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Are you interested in weight gain prevention interventions in the UK? This RIC-KI collaborator is looking for a researcher to model the impact of preventing the 0.5-1kg of weight that adults typically gain each year. Find out more: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/weight...
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Investigating the impact of effective weight gain prevention interventions in the UK: a modelling study
Weight management in the UK focuses on treatment rather than prevention, and weight gain prevention interventions are overlooked.
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Are you a researcher in #PhysicalActivity #WeightManagement #DietaryBehaviour #Health #Wellbeing or #Sport? Take a look at innovative ideas from researchers around the world available for collaboration on the RIC-KI website: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk #AcademicSky #PhDSky
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RIC-KI inspires researchers to think creatively about developing their best ideas together, for mutual benefit, greater gain and output.
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
How can we combine nutrition education and climate-resilient agriculture to reduce the impact of type 2 diabetes in Kenya? Join Dr Sheila Kilonzi to explore new strategies: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk/ideas/nutrit... #AcademicSky #Diabetes #HealthResearch #GlobalHealth #CollaborativeResearch
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Nutrition education and climate-resilient agriculture to address climate-change-driven risks of type 2 diabetes
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RIC-KI @lbororic-ki.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Calling all researchers in health, wellbeing and sport 📢 If you are looking for a new way to kick start your next research collaboration, check out the Research Ideas Catalogue – Knowledge & Impact, also known as RIC-KI. Interested? Take a look: ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk #AcademicSky #PhDSky
ric-ki.lboro.ac.uk
Welcome
RIC-KI inspires researchers to think creatively about developing their best ideas together, for mutual benefit, greater gain and output.
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