Hydra Research and Innovation Group

Organisation profile

Organisation profile

We are the leading centre for Hydra research, partnering with industry to shape policy, processes, and public services. We collaborate with key organisations, such as police and fire services, to enhance culture and decision-making.


Research themes

  • Critical decision-making across organisations 
  • Culturally sensitive leadership and practice


Hydra is an established methodology for the delivery of critical incident decision making scenarios. Whilst traditionally used in policing and emergency services, Hydra has broader applications across public and related organisations, including private sector. 

Work with us


We’re passionate about working with partners to address real-world challenges. Our experts work with organisations of all sizes, and from all sectors, to develop new ideas, products and services that solve a specific problem. We help policy makers gather evidence to understand the needs and experiences of a sector or industry to better inform solutions. 

Contact

Lead: Claire Parmenter



UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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