Abigail Morris

Dr. Abigail Morris is a Lecturer in Organisational Health and Well Being at the University of Lancaster's Faculty of Health and Medicine. Her work focuses on developing and evaluating workplace health interventions, integrating mixed-methods research to address sedentary behavior, physical activity promotion, and climate change impacts on health. Collaborations include projects with Lancaster Environment Centre exploring local authority climate strategies and Net Zero goals. She has led initiatives like the SLAMM intervention for call center workers and process evaluations of eHealth/mHealth tools such as 'Exertime' and 'Rise and Recharge.'

Research interests span interdisciplinary approaches to workplace health, with particular attention to innovative technologies and reducing health inequalities. Projects include feasibility studies on active commuting and the intersection of mental health with dental care access via link workers. Morris has presented at conferences including the International Society of Physical Activity and Health and UK Active Summit, and contributed to policy discussions through events like the Cycling UK Big Bike Revival Parliamentary Event.

Awards include the Deans Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Faculty. She supervises PhD students Miriam El Irani and Ming Jin, and participates in research groups like the Centre for Organizational Health and Well Being and FHM Mental Health Theme.