1. Space for Faith? Investigating whether the Faith Centre in St James's Hospital fulfils its purpose in meeting the spiritual needs of its users University of Leeds Undergraduate Research Scholarship Theology and Religious Studies

2. Aims of the Study Examining whether the Faith Centre meets the spiritual needs of its users Producing an evaluative report for the Faith Centre Establishing links between TRS and the NHS Exploring the importance of space set aside for religious/reflective purposes in a public institution

3. 26 page Research Ethics Committee Form 29 page Research and Development Form 10 page Site Specific Information Form Additional documentation for review Ethics

4. The project so far... Produced thorough research design required for ethical approval Organised and ran a focus group Researched the planning and early development of the Faith Centre Produced 3,000 word report describing the Faith Centre Drafted and reviewed consent forms, notification posters and participant information sheets

5. Rewards of the project Valuable research experience and training – Interviewing, running focus groups, ethics, ethnography Making links between the NHS and the TRS department Awareness of opportunities for research Networking – fellow research scholars, academics

6. How can I get involved in research? Find out about research opportunities in your department Working independently Enthusiasm and curiosity – subject area, and learning new skills Draw on existing academic/research skills – Interviewing, organisation, independence, originality