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Professor Debbie Foster is a leading academic in employment relations and diversity at Cardiff Business School, focusing on disability rights and workplace inclusion. She was recognized as a 100 Changemaker by the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales in 2023 for her work on the Welsh Government's Disability Rights Taskforce.
Education
- PhD in Sociology, University of Bath
- BA (Hons) in Sociology, University of Lancaster
Her research explores the sociology of work, with emphasis on disability and ableism in professional environments, gender theory, and industrial relations. She pioneers co-production methodologies with disabled people and organizations, challenging 'ideal worker' norms.
Recent publications highlight trends in disability policy, workplace accommodations, and post-pandemic remote work as reasonable adjustments. Her work bridges European and UK-level research on aging and disabled workers.
Scientific Awards
- 100 Changemakers (2023)
- ESRC Impact Grant (2019-2020)
- DRILL National Lottery Funding (2017-2019)
- EU grant for 'Improving expertise in industrial relations' (2016-2018)
She supervises PhD students on disability employment gaps and diversity in professional work, with former students including Leanne Greening and Cunquing Shi. Grants include ESRC, DRILL, and EU funding for projects like 'Legally Disabled?'
