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Prof Charles Watters is a Professor of Wellbeing and Social Care at the University of Sussex, School of Education and Social Work, specializing in migration mental health, refugee wellbeing, and social inclusion. Previously, he held the position of Professor of Childhood Studies at Rutgers University (2010–2013). His research focuses on asylum-seeking children, migrant integration, and the role of open spaces and education in wellbeing. He has contributed to influential projects like the EU-funded 'RefugeesWellSchool' initiative, examining school-based interventions for refugee adolescents.
His work intersects anthropology, psychology, and public health, addressing issues such as discrimination, pandemic impacts on migrants, and policy frameworks for unaccompanied minors. Key grants include the European Union’s 'RefugeesWellSchool' (2018–2022) and the AHRC-funded 'Starting from Values' project (2014–2015). His publications span academic journals, books like Mental Health and Wellbeing: Intercultural Perspectives, and policy reports on refugee reception structures and migrant education.
Prof Watters collaborates internationally, with co-authors from institutions across Europe and beyond. His research emphasizes practical interventions and policy advocacy, particularly in contexts of displacement and cultural diversity.
