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Research streams

Our research framework

The Centre’s research framework consists of three interlinked streams of research and a test-bed for trialling evidence-backed ideas, called the “Design in Action Hub”.

Diagram of research framework in QWiDA

Bringing together diverse experts from social and technical disciplines across three interlinked research streams

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Stream 1

Augmented Working

Re-thinking the 'what' and 'how'

We investigate what people do and how they work with technologies, aiming to build human-machine partnerships that are safe, productive,

and genuinely collaborative.

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Stream 2

Networked Workplaces

Re-imagining the‘where’ and ‘when’

We examine where and when people work as workplaces stretch across distance and time zones, and how to keep dispersed teams and technologies coordinated safely.

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Stream 3

Future-Ready Workforce

Re-configuring the ‘who’

We focus on who is equipped for the future workforce as roles evolve, ensuring reskilling reaches everyone, regardless of background, ability, or access to opportunity.

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Design in Action Hub

Generating relevant and ready-for-use research

The Design in Action Hub plays a pivotal role in ensuring that QWiDA’s research is relevant, ready for use, has reach and is embedded into capabilities for long-term resilience (4Rs).

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Stream 3

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