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Professor Bernard Harris is a faculty member in the Department of Social Policy at the University of Strathclyde, part of the School of Social Work and Social Policy. He holds the rank of Professor and specializes in the social history of health and welfare since 1700. His research focuses on topics such as anthropometric indicators of health, sickness history, sanitary interventions, and comparative social policy in the UK and English-speaking world.
- Education:
- BA (Hons) in History, University of Cambridge (1983)
- PhD in History, Birkbeck College, University of London (1989)
- Professional Path:
- Temporary Lecturer at the University of Bristol (1987–1991)
- Joined University of Southampton (1991–2013)
- Joined University of Strathclyde in 2013
Research Interests: Professor Harris examines how health and welfare systems evolved, with a focus on height, morbidity, mortality, and the interplay between statutory and voluntary welfare. Current projects include studies on water/sanitation in industrial Britain and charity’s role in healthcare since 1948.
Publications Trends: His recent work emphasizes the historical context of healthcare policies, the legacy of voluntarism in the NHS, and comparative analyses of social welfare systems. Key themes include mutual aid, gendered health disparities, and the impact of sanitary reforms on mortality.
- Awards:
- 2022 International Conference Best Paper Award
- 2016 Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
- 2011 PROSE Award for Economics
Grants & Projects: Leads major initiatives like the ESRC-funded ‘Water, Sanitation, and Health in Industrial Britain’ and the Wellcome Trust-supported ‘Border Crossings’ project on charity and healthcare. Collaborates on gender and morbidity studies with international partners.
Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams at Strathclyde’s Social Policy unit, focusing on historical sociology, welfare state development, and health equity. Engages with policy networks on issues like pandemic preparedness and NHS history.
